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The Northern Beaches Seniors Festival celebrates and recognises seniors for the role they play and the contributions they make to our local community.

The official Festival theme for 2026 is ‘live life in colour', which encourages seniors to try something new, embrace creativity, new connections and an active lifestyle while celebrating their life journeys and future adventures.

The Festival will run for 4 weeks on the Northern Beaches, from Monday 2 March to Sunday 29 March 2026, corresponding with NSW Seniors Festival which runs from 2 to 15 March.

Call for stallholders - Seniors Connect Expo

As part of the Festival Program, Council will be coordinating a Seniors Connect Expo to showcase local seniors groups on Friday 6 March, 10.30am to 2.30pm, at The Showroom, Dee Why RSL Club.

The expo will include entertainment, information sessions of interest to seniors, lucky door prizes and giveaways.

If you are a local seniors group interested in participating in the expo as a stallholder, please email seniors@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au by Thursday 12 February. 

For further information about Seniors Festival call 8495 6618 or email seniors@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Seniors Festival Program

Check out our wide range of events and activities. We're regularly adding new ones!

If you have an event or activity you'd like listed, please fill in our form. Terms and conditions apply.

Mon 2 Mar
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM

Seniors Festival: Ten Things To Know Before You Go

This 2-hour, in-person workshop will help get your affairs in order and explore end-of-life planning in an engaging, accessible way.
RSL ANZAC Village (The War Vets) Lone Pine Function Room, Level 3, Gallipoli Building, 8 Edmondson Drive Level 1 Narrabeen
Seniors Festival, Education and Learning, Seniors
Fri 6 Mar
10.30 AM - 2.30 PM
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Solar and Energy Roadshow at Dee Why RSL

Drop in to Dee Why RSL's Seniors Connect Expo and learn how to reduce your energy bill with Council's Sustainability team.
Dee Why RSL 932 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Seniors Festival, Solar events, Sustainability information session, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Seniors, Solar Roadshow
Fri 6 Mar
10.30 AM - 2.30 PM
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Seniors Festival: Seniors Connect Expo

Council's key Seniors Festival event. The expo features over 40 groups and organisations. And a jam packed program of presentations and entertainment.
Dee Why RSL Club, Level 3, 932 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Council Events, Seniors Festival, Community Group, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Music and Dance, Seniors
Tue 10 Mar
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM

Seniors Festival: Dementia Prevention and Support

This uplifting afternoon blends music, movement, and meaningful conversation, all designed to spark joy, and celebrate healthy ageing.
Lone Pine Function Room, RSL ANZAC Village (The War Vets), 8 Edmondson Drive, Level 3, Gallipoli Building Narrabeen
Seniors Festival, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Wed 11 Mar
12.00 PM - 3.00 PM
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Seniors Festival: Understanding Dementia - A Family Support Workshop

Whether you are supporting someone who has recently been diagnosed with dementia, or beginning to consider care beyond family and friends, this session, presented by Videri Australia, will help you feel more confident and supported.
Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club, North Steyne opposite Collingwood Street Manly
Seniors Festival, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Thu 12 Mar
9.30 AM - 11.00 AM
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Seniors Festival: Aboriginal Heritage Walk, Manly Dam

Join the Aboriginal Heritage Office on this walk along Manly Dam’s raised walkway and hear about how the Gayamaygal lived and the area’s unique flora and fauna.
Manly Dam - Section 1, 112 King Street
Council Events, Seniors Festival, First Nations, Education and Learning, Seniors
Thu 12 Mar
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
ICMS cybersafety workshop

Seniors Festival: CyberSafe Seniors Workshop

Learn how to navigate the digital world safely, protect yourself from online scams, and build confidence online.
Main Hall, Manly Seniors Centre, 275 Pittwater Road Manly
Seniors Festival, Education and Learning, Seniors
Thu 19 Mar
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Seniors Festival: Advanced Care Planning Workshop - Avalon

Advance care planning helps ensure your loved ones and health providers know what matters most to you and respect your treatment preferences.
Avalon Recreation Centre, Room 1 59 Old Barrrenjoey Road Avalon
Council Events, Seniors Festival, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Mon 23 Mar
1.30 PM - 2.30 PM

Seniors Festival: Warringah Aquatic Centre - Active Seniors

The Warringah Aquatic Centre provides a unique dual program which is ideal for seniors aiming to stay healthy and active both in and out of the water.
Warringah Aquatic Centre, 1 Aquatic Drive Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Seniors Festival, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Wed 25 Mar
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Seniors Festival: Fit and Ready for the Road - free seniors workshop

Do you want to be fit and ready for the road, as a driver, passenger or pedestrian? Join our interactive session to get up to date information on road rules and tips on how to use our roads and paths easier and safer.
Narraweena Community Centre 74 Ocean St Narraweena
Council Events, Seniors Festival, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Thu 26 Mar
11.30 AM - 1.00 PM
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Seniors Festival: Dementia Information Session at Warringah Mall Library

Learn dementia-friendly skills from the Northern Beaches Dementia Alliance and find out about free services to support unpaid Carers of a person living with Dementia.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Seniors Festival, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Wed 29 Apr
6.30 PM - 8.00 PM
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Webinar: Passive design & energy efficiency

Learn how passive design and energy efficiency can make your home or building more comfortable, reduce energy costs and lower your environmental footprint. This webinar is relevant for new builds, renovations and minor (including appliances) upgrades - for houses, strata and businesses.
Council Events, Resilience Webinars, Seniors Festival, Solar events, Sustainability Business Network, Sustainability Webinars, Sustainability information session, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Online, Seniors, Solar Roadshow