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NSW Youth Week is an annual celebration of young people held in early April around the school holidays. 
Northern Beaches Youth Week caters to a diverse range of interests, through large scale events to small workshops and niche activations, with young people involved in their planning and delivery.

Locally, Youth Week has been put on by a collaboration between Council and local youth services. 

For more information on upcoming Youth Week programs get in touch - youth@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Fri 27 Feb
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
Young Lady playing a keyboard at Open Mic in the Library

Open Mic Night

Come along to perform or support the community's talent.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Youth Week, Seniors, Youth
Sun 1 Mar
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Bags to Riches

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
Wed 1 Apr
6.00 PM - 8.30 PM
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Workshop - Intro to Animation with Todd Fuller

Learn how to create animations and craft your own moving-image stories in this hands-on masterclass with award-winning artist Todd Fuller.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week, Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Youth
Thu 9 Apr
6.00 PM - 7.30 PM
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Under 18s Open Mic Night

Come along to support our youngest talent.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Youth Week, Live Music, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, Music and Dance, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 15 Apr
10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
young girl checks the oil under the bonnet of a car

Car Maintenance Workshops for Youth

Learn basic car mechanic and car maintenance skills during the NSW Youth Week 2026
PCYC Car Park Dee Why – Level 2 40 Kingsway Dee Why
Council Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Youth
Wed 15 Apr
3.00 PM - 4.45 PM
awkward art

hobbyspace: Awkward Art at Glen Street

Be wildly creative and immerse yourself in an afternoon of artistic imperfection at hobbyspace, a creative hub for young people aged 12 to 25, hosted by headspace. Free, take your very own original artwork home!
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Youth Week, Art and Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 16 Apr
2.30 PM - 3.30 PM
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Haiku Poetry Workshops

Come on a journey with Haiku! In these introductory workshops, you'll discover the art of one of Japan’s briefest poetic forms. Workshops available for school years 5 - 7 and 8 - 12.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Youth Week, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays

Contact information

Northern Beaches Council Community Development