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We've got a variety of Council and community events and activities on the Northern Beaches to suit everyone. Take a look at the calendar or select a category for upcoming events.
There's also a range of activities you can do online - join a webinar, watch a live stream, or view a recorded video in our digital library.
Check out other courses & activities at your local Community Centre or our Hello Manly website.
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Please note: Our event calendar is not intended to advertise regular programs or classes. If they are held in one of our Community Centres, please submit to include in our Course and Activity Directory.
Thu 16 May
6.00 PM - 7.30 PM
Fantasy Book Chat at Manly
Are you a fantasy book reader looking to discuss your recent reads?
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events
Thu 16 May
6.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Drawing Masterclass Series: Kathrin Longhurst - Portraiture
As part of our Collection 100 centenary celebrations during 2024, we’ve invited four artists represented in the MAG&M collection to each present a masterclass.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning
Fri 17 May
Sat 18 May
Shop for Good weekend
Support local businesses who are pledging a % of sales to LocalKind to support the most vulnerable in our community.
Sat 18 May
9.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Reuse and Recycling Event
Drive and drop off your old and unwanted items for reuse and recycling.
Aquatic Reserve carpark Aquatic Drive, Frenchs Forest NSW
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events
Sat 18 May
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Composting with Kids Workshop
Some fun outdoor activities to introduce your kids to composting and worm farming!
1 Kimbriki Road (off Mona Vale Road) Ingleside
Community Group, Waste Reduction Events
Sun 19 May
8.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Mona Vale Market in the Village Park, Mona Vale
Every Sunday until 19 May - coffee, Dosa, felafel, fuh, dim sum, gozleme, juices, pizza - breakfast & lunch plus a full range of supporting stalls at the market.
1 Park Steet Chiltern Road Mona Vale
Markets
Mon 20 May
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Aboriginal Heritage Walk
Join the Belong Club and Karen Smith from the Aboriginal Heritage Office for an Aboriginal Heritage Walk around Little Manly Point.
Little Manly Point Park Stuart Street Manly
Community Group, Seniors
Mon 20 May
1.30 PM - 3.00 PM
Seniors Rights Service Info Session
Join us for a Seniors Rights Service information session to learn about retirement villages, your rights and legal advocacy services for ages 65+.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Mon 20 May
6.00 PM - 7.00 PM
Information sessions: NSW Government proposed low and mid-rise housing reforms (Curl Curl)
Join us to learn more about the NSW government's proposals, how they will affect you and what you can do about it.
Curl Curl Sports - Main Building Abbott Road Curl Curl
Info session: Planning reform
Mon 20 May
6.00 PM - 7.30 PM
What's the Buzz about Bees
Come and discover all about Native and Honey Bees from a local Bee Keeper.
This is for everyone from those with a mild interest in learning something about Bees to those who have hives (native or honey) or solitary bees living in their garden, and have questions or issues to trouble shoot.
So if you are a wannabe Apiarists, a start out Apiarist or an experience Bee Keeper come along and join in the discussion.
This is for everyone from those with a mild interest in learning something about Bees to those who have hives (native or honey) or solitary bees living in their garden, and have questions or issues to trouble shoot.
So if you are a wannabe Apiarists, a start out Apiarist or an experience Bee Keeper come along and join in the discussion.
Coastal Environment Centre North Narrabeen
Council Events, CEC Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Health and Wellbeing
Tue 21 May
10.00 AM - 10.30 AM
National Simultaneous Story Time at Mona Vale Library
Celebrate National Simultaneous Story Time as we read Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Special Events
Tue 21 May
10.00 AM - 10.30 AM
National Simultaneous Story Time at Dee Why Library
Celebrate National Simultaneous Story Time as we read Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Special Events
Tue 21 May
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Post Settlement Pioneers Talk at Warringah Mall
Learn about the lives of the post settlement pioneers of the Northern Beaches.
Warringah Mall Library, Westfield Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors
Tue 21 May
2.30 PM - 4.30 PM
Makerspace Drop-Ins at Forestville Library
Take control of a Robotic Arm, get creative with a Cricut or learn to code with a Lego Robot. Ages 15+
6 Darley Street Forestville
Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Tue 21 May
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Sydney Writers' Festival: Deep Water with James Bradley
Join writer and critic James Bradley in conversation with Helen Sullivan as they discuss his environmental non-fiction, Deep Water as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 22 May
10.00 AM - 10.30 AM
National Simultaneous Story Time at Warringah Mall Library
Celebrate National Simultaneous Story Time as we read Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Special Events
Wed 22 May
10.00 AM - 10.30 AM
National Simultaneous Story Time at Glen Street Library
Celebrate National Simultaneous Story Time as we read Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Special Events
Wed 22 May
11.45 AM - 12.30 PM
National Simultaneous Story Time at Westfield Warringah Mall
Celebrate National Simultaneous Story Time at Westfield Warringah Mall as we read Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker.
Westfield Warringah Mall, Ground Level, Located near the Dolphin Fountain, between Witchery and Sportsgirl 145 Condamine St Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Special Events
Wed 22 May
4.00 PM - 6.00 PM
Business Networking Session - Curl Curl
Come and connect with likeminded businesses while discovering the Curl Curl Creative Space
Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
Business Development, Council Events
Thu 23 May
10.00 AM - 10.30 AM
National Simultaneous Story Time at Manly Library
Celebrate National Simultaneous Story Time as we read Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Special Events