Growing Dad Community · Long Island

The Dad Community
You've Been Looking For

Trusted vendor recs, local events, breweries, golf partners, and an AI that plans your whole weekend. All in one place. Built by dads, for dads.

Free to joinNo exact addressesActive moderationBuilt by dads
What You Get

Everything Dads Need,
In One Place

From the best plumber recommendation to your next golf partner — Long Island Dads has you covered.

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Trusted Vendor Recommendations

Need a plumber? A good pediatrician? Party venue for a 6-year-old? Stop googling — ask a dad who's been there. Over 130 topic categories with real, honest recommendations from your local community.

PlumbersPediatriciansDaycaresParty VendorsElectricians+ 125 more
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Community Events

Browse and RSVP to local events — sports, family outings, dad meetups, and everything in between.

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Brewery Directory

Explore LI breweries, log check-ins, leave Dad Score reviews, and earn loyalty badges.

Golf Rounds

Find open tee times, join a group, and log your rounds. Dad golf, finally organized.

AI Weekend Planner

Tell our AI what you need — family-friendly, stroller-accessible, end at a brewery — and get a full itinerary in seconds.

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Local Groups

Join or start groups based on interests, neighborhood, or kids' ages. Golf groups, neighborhood crews, new-dad circles — find your people.

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Leaderboard & Points

Earn points for recs, event hosting, check-ins, and more. Compete with dads across your town or all of Long Island.

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Venues Directory

Discover family-friendly restaurants, parks, play spaces, and more — with honest reviews from dads who've actually been there.

New Feature

Your Weekend,
Planned in Seconds

Stop scrolling. Tell our AI what you're looking for — ages of your kids, indoor or outdoor, end at a brewery — and it builds a full Saturday or Sunday itinerary tailored to your family.

  • Weather-aware — sunny days get parks and trails, rainy days get indoor spots
  • Real local events, breweries, and family venues all in one plan
  • Export your weekend to Google Calendar or Apple Calendar with one tap
  • Don't like a stop? Swap it — the AI finds an alternative instantly
Try the Planner
Weekend Planner AI
Powered by Claude · Long Island Dads
Plan my Saturday — 2 kids (4 & 7), stroller-friendly, end at a brewery
Your Saturday Plan ☀️

🌳 10:00 AM — Bethpage State Park, stroller-friendly trails

🎉 1:00 PM — Kids' Science Fair @ Farmingdale Library

🍺 4:00 PM — Destination Unknown Beer Co., family patio

~$35–50 per person · 22 mi total · ☀️ 61°F

Swap the library — something more active for the kids
Swapped! Replaced with Jump & Fly trampoline park in Syosset — indoor, 12 min from Bethpage, great for that age range. 🎯
Tell me what kind of weekend you want…
Getting Started

Three Steps to Your First Weekend

Free, fast, and no credit card needed. You'll be connected with local dads in under two minutes.

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Create Your Profile

Set your display name, town, and (optionally) your kids' ages. No real name or address required — ever.

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Set Your Location

Pick your town on Long Island. We'll show you local events, breweries, and connect you with nearby dads.

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Start Connecting

Ask for a recommendation, find a golf group, or hit "Build My Weekend" and let the AI do the rest.

From the Community

What Dads Are Saying

★★★★★

Found my go-to plumber, my weekend golf group, and discovered three breweries I never knew existed — all in the first week. This is exactly what Long Island needed.

MR
Mike R.
Huntington, NY · Dad of 2
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The AI planner is genuinely impressive. I told it I had two tired toddlers and a craving for IPAs, and it planned a full Saturday around us. My wife was shocked I had it together.

JS
James S.
Syosset, NY · Dad of 3
★★★★★

I moved to Nassau County two years ago and didn't know anyone. This community helped me find a pediatrician, a golf buddy, and actually feel like I live here. 10/10.

DK
Dave K.
Garden City, NY · Dad of 1
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Safety First — Always

Because families are involved, we take safety seriously.

📍City-only profiles no exact addresses ever collected
🔞Must be 18+ to create an account
👮Active moderation and community reporting tools
🚫No children's personal info ever shared or stored
🔍Profanity filter and anti-doxxing detection built in
📋Clear Terms of Service and Privacy Policy — no surprises
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