Engage Northern Beaches

12/11/2024

Looking to get out and celebrate Christmas with the kids?  Here is your go to guide for just some of the family friendly activities across the beaches. 
 
🎄There are other events listed on our website and more to come…. 
 
❤️ Share with your friends and plan to celebrate together! 🤶
 
PS How is it even Christmas already?  
 
Have fun! 🎉
 
Jo xx

31/10/2024

Here are a few ideas of things you can do with the kids this weekend!
 
🎥 We’ve done a reel for any highlighted explore idea, so go have a look at our reels grid if you want to see what it’s like.
 
Click the link in our bio for more details and links to the event(s).  Make sure you check directly with providers incase of changes or cancellation.
 
Have fun with the kids this weekend! 💜
 
Jo xx

29/10/2024

I’m all about making memories, but this… I’ll be honest, I struggle 🤷‍♀️

24/10/2024

Did you know the beaches are BOO-min’ with fun this Halloween? 👻
 
👉 Swipe for a sneak peek of just some the spook-tacular events we’ve found – Insta limits me to 20 slides. BOO!
 
🪦 You will find plenty more happenings and all of the details on our website or in story highlights!
 
Feeling lazy like a zombie? 🧟‍♂️  Just comment HALLOWEEN and I’ll pop the info into your DMs faster than a ghost playing tag! 👻💨
 
You can thank Chat GPT for the hilarious caption, I’m not that funny!  😆
 
❤️ At least give me a double tap for my efforts - It’s like giving me a Halloween high-five 🙌🏼 – and also means other families will find this post! 💛
 
Have fun with the kids ✨
 
Jo x
 

11/10/2024

Wondering what to do with the kids this weekend?
 
We have it covered!  Swipe for a few ideas – but there’s plenty more on our website 👨‍💻
 
🤔 How do you find the details?  EASY!
1. There are a number of links in our bio
2. Check our “This Wknd” highlight
2. Comment below and I’ll send you a link to the full list of events
 
❤️ Double tap if this has made your weekend EASY!
 
Have fun 🎉

Jo x
 
⭐️ New website coming VERY soon.  Sign up to our newsletter to keep in the loop! ⭐️
 

08/10/2024

29/09/2024

Here’s your guide to what’s on this week for the school holidays 🙌🏼

👉 Swipe for a list of EVERY DAY and DAILY activities between 30/9 – 4/10
 
🌸 Save this post for quick reference and share with friends 💛
 
❤️ Please double tap if this is helpful and you’d like me to do a week two.
 
🔗 Click the link in our bio for more details, as some activities require booking
 
Jo x
 

27/09/2024

Are you looking for fun activities that will keep the kids entertained for hours these school holidays? I know that’s music to my ears!! 🎶

Did you know that offer full day entry every weekday throughout the school holidays? PLUS these school holidays they are running $2 activities for the kids!

🧁 Activities include Arts & Crafts, Cupcake Decorating, a Slime Workshop, a Magic Show (on my birthday!) and a Create Your Handprint workshop!

Entry is for the full day 9am – 3.30pm (weekdays)
Entry From $16 4 Years + | $14 Under 4 Years | $3 Under 1 Year

📍 is located at in Freshwater

Visit their website for more info or click the link in our bio to book a session 🥳

Have fun!
Jo x

26/09/2024

POV: You’re time poor and use Meta AI to help you with Instagram content… 🤦‍♀️
 
This is the result of me asking Meta AI to do my job and create me a post that depicts just some of the things that are on this weekend.  I’m sure it’s super clear that there’s a kite flying festival happening at St Ives Showground, a few events that involve snakes and reptiles, that you can grab a movie for $10 at , Marvel Trivia at (I’m there!) and is back at the from Saturday!
 
🤷‍♂️ Oh dear… but at least it made me laugh!  Not sure how it’ll look on the grid 🤣
 
The good news is that there is plenty to do at the moment, from weekend events, holiday activities as well as all of the local things you can do across the beaches.  There’s definitely enough listed on our website to get you out of the house easily.  Click the link(s) in our bio.
 
❤️ If you want me to send you a full list of EVENTS, HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES or LOCAL IDEAS comment which list you’d like below 👇
 
I’m so focussed on testing the new website and fixing bugs, I tried to save time on other areas and enlisted the help of Meta AI …  maybe I’d be better off hiring a VA? 🤔
 
Which is your fave image? 1, 2 or 3? 🤣
 
Have fun!
Jo x

25/09/2024

UPDATE: PLEASE READ – and share ❤️
 
If you haven’t worked it out by now, I’m a perfectionist. I try really hard to get everything right, but sometimes I don’t… 🤷‍♀️

This post provides an update to the FREE school holiday activities post - as I missed a few details and I wanted to make sure you have the correct info!
 
Always make sure you check with providers directly incase of changes or cancellations.
 
Please like and share this post so that this reaches families and gives them a little guide to all of the free things they can do with the kids these holidays. 
 
🎻 Without me getting a small violin out, I work my lil socks off to get this info to you, as I’m a bit obsessed with making it easy for you to get out with the kids easily.  If you can tickle the algorithm and engage with the content to help push it out to other parents and carers, that would be ah-mazing x
 
Click the link in our bio for more details on specific activities.
 
Have fun!! 

Jo xx

23/09/2024

👋 Are you looking for FREE school holiday activities on the Northern Beaches?
 
➡️ Swipe >>> you’re in for a treat!
 
Details on each program are below. Comment FREE ACTIVITIES if you want me to send you a full list of all the school holiday activities.
 
🤸PLAYCONNECT+ (every day, 10.30am – 12pm) – excl. 4 + 7 October
PlayConnect+ is a FREE holiday activity run by that encourages parents and carers to engage with their kids, through an involved exercise and play movement program.  Run at
 
🔮 THE NEWPORT (every day, from 12pm)
FREE activities including an outdoor cinema, slime workshops, reptile show, mug + cupcake decorating, a magic show + more!
 
🧱 TERREY HILLS TAVERN
are hosting FREE activities including a magic show, lego workshop, science and slime + a reptile show.
 
🦎 HOTEL STEYNE
are hosting FREE activities with a reptile show, face painting and a lego workshop.
 
🍦RUBBISH FOR ICE CREAM (every day, 12pm – 4pm)
Head to , and head out for some time with the kids on the beach.  If you collect a bucket of rubbish you can finish off your time together with some FREE ice cream.
 
🎨 FREE PLASTER FUN (8 – 11 October)
are hosting a FREE Plaster Painting Workshop for the kids that love painting!
 
🤖 FREE ROBOTICS DROP IN at various library locations where kids will explore the world of robotics and coding.
 
🏓 BELROSE HOTEL (every day)
The are hosting a number of free activities including face painting, paint-a-pot, make-a-mask and table tennis.
 
✏️ SCHOOL HOLIDAY CRAFT (Tuesday – Friday, 3.30pm – 4.30pm)
Drop in to your local library where themed craft will be created each week.
 
🌿 NATURE BUBS (Wednesdays, 9.30am)
Join a FREE morning in nature at . Ages 0 – 1 years.
 
🎃 DESIGN HALLOWEEN LUMINARIES at different locations in prep for Halloween!
 
🧿 BEADING FUN – Drop in to Manly or Warringah Mall library for an afternoon of beading.
 
🦇 BATMAN EXPERIENCE (every day)
Explore a range of themed activities at
 
❤️ For more details on holiday activities hit the link in our bio!

16/09/2024

This is Georgia. She is my friend. She was our Deputy Mayor until recently, and this is a photo of her and I together on the day she came down to Manly to support me during the new website photoshoot.

Georgia has been a huge support and encouraged me so much on this Engage journey as she is all about family!

She is pretty much one of the most beautiful, kindest and passionate humans I know. She has two small babes under three, her juggle is real like the most of us and she has now put her hand up for her next challenge, in Pittwater.

I was hesitant to post this on Engage as I’m not the political type and don’t know much when it comes to politics but what I do know is Georgia and how much she cares for our community! She works tirelessly and is a huge inspiration to me, to work hard while living gracefully ~ I could not be more proud!

This is my friend who I’ve seen handle some of the most challenging of times and walk through them in love and gratitude!

Give her a follow and see what she’s up to ❤️

Jo xx

11/09/2024

Take me back…. 🤦‍♀️

10/09/2024

I try 🤷‍♀️

23/07/2024

👋 Are you looking to explore new activities for your little one(s)? ⚽️

I recently met Nick who runs Grasshopper Soccer Northern Sydney , a soccer program for children 2 years +.

🙋🏼‍♂️Nick is really passionate about kids having fun and he’s created a space that has a positive vibe where kids can feel safe. His loves seeing kids improve on their skills and watching their confidence grow. In his words, “it’s the best part of my job!”

🤩 If you’re looking for a term program with an emphasis on fun, teamwork and inclusivity. Something for all abilities, a bit less competitive but focussed on skill development, flick Nick a DM, he’s so lovely!

Now to the details:

🍀 FREE TRIAL available - mention “ENGAGE”

Days/Location:
💚 Saturdays, 8.30am – Freshwater
💚 Tuesday, 4.15pm – Roseville
💚 Wednesday, 4pm – Dee Why
💚 Friday, 4.15pm – Willoughby

Cost from $170 per term
👕 First 30 enrolments will also receive a uniform

🙏 Thank you to Nick and the team, for choosing to partner with Engage Northern Beaches to help make it easy for parents to find things to do with their kids on and around the Northern Beaches. We love what you do and your passion to help kids and families kick goals (literally!). 🏃‍♂️‍➡️

⭐️ ⭐️ These paid promotions assist with the running of Engage and enables me to provide a free platform for you to use. So… if you don’t necessarily love soccer, but you love Engage and want to support our mission overall PLEASE engage with this content 🙏 ❤️ ❤️ ⭐️ ⭐️

19/07/2024

👋 Stop scrolling!  Here’s something that’s going to help you get out with the kids this weekend!
 
I’ve listed some ideas of things to do, below 👇 but… there is a HEAP more on the website.  Head to our page and click the link in our bio.
 
ALL WEEEKEND
🎉FREE Supervised Play
❄️ Dining Domes Experience (Fri + Sat)
🦸 FREE Marvel Super Heroes Experience
🤸‍♂️
🗺️ FREE Explore the Northern Beaches – see our reels feed for inspo
📚 FREE Bookmark Design Competition libraries
🐍 Visit the new ARC exhibition at
🚲 FREE Get out on the bikes, ride a local track or visit
🍿 Adults for Kids Prices/Movies
🍦FREE Rubbish for Ice Cream
⛸️ Disney On Ice
☃️ Winterfest
🍂 FREE Visit Stony Range Botanic + the Fairy Garden
🦶Barefoot Bowls at a local club
🎪 Dream Circus + Sonic Neon
 
FRIDAY
❄️ Winter Markets in Mona Vale
🎤 FREE Open Mic Night in Manly
 
SATURDAY
👗 Taylor & The Besties Concert
🎅 Christmas in July
🏃‍♂️ FREE Family Fun Run with – Curl Curl
🧶 FREE craft at your local
♟️Kids Chess Tournament – Linfield
 
SUNDAY
🏃‍♂️ FREE Family Fun Run with – Curl Curl
🦎 FREE reptile man
🏉 Manly Sea Eagles game with the fam
❄️ Frozen Sing-Along
❤️ Sensory Friendly Morning .museum
 
Head to our link in bio for more info and plenty more ideas of things to do!
 
Double Tap if you love this post 💜 💛
 
Have fun 🤩
 
Jo x
 

18/07/2024

Have you heard? The Dining Domes are back!

💫 If you’re looking to do something different with the family this winter, click through to see what it’s like dining under the stars at Pittwater RSL

🧚 There’s a shared terrace space for smaller groups and private domes for a more intimate experience for groups of six or more.

With a variety of menu options, from tapas to fine dining as well as kids’ meals – there’s something for everyone!

❤️ If you’re looking for a fun night out with the kids, check out the Dining Domes at Pittwater RSL – the link is in my bio ↖️

📍Pittwater RSL is located in Mona Vale

More details via Pittwater RSL 🥂

❤️ Have fun 🎉

🙏 A big thank you to Pittwater RSL for sponsoring this post and supporting Engage Northern Beaches with our mission to help make it easy for you to find things to do with your kids.

15/07/2024

👋 Are you you’re looking for a magical night out with the kids? here’s a fun idea! 💡

❄️ We recently visited Pittwater RSL and enjoyed their Dining Domes experience.

✨They have created this really fun space where you can enjoy dining under the stars with the family.

🌟 There’s a shared terrace space for smaller groups and private domes for a more intimate experience for groups of six or more.

🥘 They have a variety of menu options, from tapas to fine dining as well as kids’ meals that our boys loved.

🥰 If you’re looking to get out with the kids and do something a bit different this winter, check out the dining domes at Pittwater RSL!

📍Pittwater RSL is located in Mona Vale

More details via the link in our bio or via Pittwater RSL✌️

❤️ Have fun 🎉

🙏 A huge thank you to Pittwater RSL for sponsoring this post and supporting Engage Northern Beaches with our mission to help make it easy for you to find things to do with your kids.