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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.
Check out other courses & activities at your local Community Centre or our Hello Manly website.
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We encourage local not-for-profit community groups to publicise their events here too (conditions apply). Please note: listing here does not mean Council endorses the event or the organiser's products.
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.
Wed 28 Jan
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM
AMPLIFY: Supporting inclusive communication for you and your child
Whether your child is late to talk or needs support with confidence or social interaction, this music to support speech program is just for you.
20/304 Rodborough Road Frenchs Forest
Music and Dance
Thu 29 Jan
2.00 PM - 6.00 PM
Curiosity Cabinet Exhibition
Curiosity Cabinet is an exhibition of invented creatures & peculiar artefacts, bringing together five artists working across ceramics, jewellery & illustration.
Unit 5, 15 Jubilee Avenue Warriewood
Art and Culture
Fri 30 Jan
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Eco Workshop – Composting 101
Everything you could possibly want to know about how to successfully run a compost system.
1 Kimbriki Road Ingleside
Waste Reduction Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Fri 30 Jan
7.00 PM - 9.00 PM
William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'
This January, the renowned local Shakespeare company, Such Stuff Productions, is staging Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice on the Beaches.
Mona Vale Performance Space Bungan Street Mona Value
Sat 31 Jan
6.30 AM - 9.30 AM
Sun Run 2026
Challenge yourself to a 7km or 10km fun run along the spectacular Northern Beaches coastline from Dee Why to Manly Beach.
The Strand Dee Why
Council Events, Sport and Recreation
Sat 31 Jan
9.00 AM - 11.15 AM
Mindful Art Classes
Welcome to The Mindful Art Sessions!
Curl Curl Creative Space North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Sat 31 Jan
1.30 PM - 4.00 PM
Bonsai Studio & Counterpoint Conversation at MAG&M
Be part of an immersive afternoon with expert bonsai artist Michael Kempson and Counterpoint Conversations.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Council Events, Experiences and Performances, MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design
Sat 31 Jan
2.00 PM - 4.00 PM
NBYT's Young Adult Short Play Festival
10 original plays created, performed and directed by youth ages 15 - 25.
Bungan Street Mona Vale
Music and Dance
Sat 31 Jan
7.00 PM - 10.00 PM
Balkan and Brazilian Bands on the Beaches
Lolo Lovina and Beliza invite you to Nest Inc. for an unforgettable night where music, culture, and community come alive under one roof.
Nest Inc 150 Fisher Rd N. Cromer
Live Music, Art and Culture, Music and Dance
Sun 1 Feb
7.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Cole Classic Swim
The world's biggest ocean swim is back, and entries for the 2026 Cole Classic are officially open.
Manly Beach South Steyne Manly
Community Group, Health and Wellbeing
Sun 1 Feb
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Bags to Riches
A market selling second hand goods from a suitcase, container or rug filled with items such as clothes, toys, household items, sporting equipment.
Walter Gors Park Howard Avenue Dee Why
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Youth Week, Environment and Sustainability, Markets
Sun 1 Feb
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Fusion Pride Picnic 2026
Free family and dog friendly event for our local LGBTQIA+ community and allies.
Live Music and a rainbow marketplace for all to enjoy!
Live Music and a rainbow marketplace for all to enjoy!
Ted Jackson Reserve, The Strand Dee Why Beach
Mardi Gras
Mon 2 Feb
4.30 PM - 6.30 PM
Mona Vale Beach (South): Dog Off-Leash Trial Information Pop Up
Join us for a relaxed morning by the beach! We will be there to answer your questions about the trial and meet your four-legged friends. Bring your dog, grab a coffee and come say hello - we would love to see you there!
This event is weather permitting
This event is weather permitting
Surfview Rd Mona Vale
Council Events, Dog Workshop
Wed 4 Feb
Sat 14 Feb
Dee Why Rocks
Watercolours and Prints by Hannah Parker.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Wed 4 Feb
Wed 24 Jun
Life Drawing Studio 2026: Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery
Develop your creativity and hone your drawing skills at our relaxed and friendly fortnightly life drawing sessions.
Level 1, Mona Vale Civic Centre 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Sat 7 Feb
10.30 AM - 1.00 PM
The Fixery
The Fixery is your go-to destination for having your favourite items repaired. Volunteers will try to fix what you can carry in - free of charge!
150 Fisher Road North Cromer
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Tue 10 Feb
6.30 PM - 8.30 PM
FREE online Parent Information Session - in Persian (Farsi)
Join KYDS' free online information session supporting Persian-speaking parents/carers of young people aged 10-18.
Children and Families, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Online
Tue 10 Feb
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Snakes in Suburbia: Coexisting Safely with our Local Species
Join this free online talk about our fascinating local snake species and learn tips about how to coexist with them safely.
Council Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Online
Thu 12 Feb
6.30 PM - 8.30 PM
FREE online Parent Information Session - in Hindi
Join KYDS' free online information session supporting Hindi-speaking parents/carers of young people aged 10-18.
Children and Families, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Online
Fri 13 Feb
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM
A Walk in the Garden
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design