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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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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.
Fri 2 Aug
Sun 25 Aug
Environmental Art & Design Prize 2024 – Youth finalists
2 – 25 August 2024. Discover innovative and thought-provoking works from 200 finalists from across Australia.
Mona Vale Creative Space 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 2 Aug
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Members & Volunteers’ Preview: 2024 Environmental Art & Design Prize
Enjoy morning coffee and first look after the launch of the 2024 Environmental Art & Design Prize.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 3 Aug
8.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Garage Sales - Northern Beaches
Meet your neighbours, grab a bargain and help the environment too at a Northern Beaches garage sale.
Council Events, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 3 Aug
9.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Killarney Heights Second Hand Market
Come along and enjoy the Killarney Heights Second Hand Market day.
Tramore Place Killarney Heights
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 3 Aug
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Meet the Designers: 2024 Environmental Art & Design Prize
A fast-moving opportunity to engage with the designers as you move around the gallery freely, listening to
stories of inspiration and the creative process.
stories of inspiration and the creative process.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Road North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 3 Aug
7.30 PM - 11.30 PM
The Shack Live Music Club
Three live music acts locally in the heart of the Northern Beaches, for those who love to listen in a cabaret candlelit atmosphere.
Ted Blackwood Hall, Cnr of Boondah and Jacksons Roads, Warriewood NSW 2102 Warriewood
Sun 4 Aug
6.30 AM - 4.00 PM
The Bloody Long Walk Sydney North
Challenge yourself to walk 35km along a spectacular course!
Community Group, Health and Wellbeing
Sun 4 Aug
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Beaches Young Filmmakers Comp Workshop
Register for Beaches Young Filmmakers Comp and sign up to the filmmaking workshop
The Collaroy Swim Club 1054 Pittwater Rd Collaroy
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Youth
Sun 4 Aug
4.00 PM - 6.30 PM
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A contemporary and hilarious take on Shakespeare's most famous comedy!!
Star Of The Sea Theatre Cnr Illuka & Collingwood Ave Manly
Tue 6 Aug
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
STEM Corner at Glen Street
Drop in to the library and explore the range of STEM activities.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning
Wed 7 Aug
2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Family History Workshop at Forestville
Curious about your family history but not sure where to start? Join the Local History team as we celebrate Family History Month for an introductory workshop.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors
Thu 8 Aug
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Demystifying Death
Join this Dying to Know Day community event that will bring us together to demystify death and dying
Newport Community Centre - Main Hall, 11-13 The Boulevarde Newport
Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Thu 8 Aug
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Government digital support sessions at Mona Vale
Learn how to access various Government services like Medicare, MyGov, Aged Care and more with Services Australia
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Services Australia Series, Seniors
Thu 8 Aug
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
NDIS Connection Desk at Mona Vale
Learn more about the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), the options available to you and how to apply.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Services Australia Series, Seniors
Thu 8 Aug
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Advance Care Planning Workshop
This workshop explains advance care planning for your future health care
North Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club, 2 Malcolm Street Narrabeen
Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Thu 8 Aug
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
The Honeyeater with Jessie Tu
Join author and book critic Jessie Tu in conversation with Tiffany Tsao as they discuss her new release, The Honeyeater.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Fri 9 Aug
Sun 11 Aug
Beaches Young Filmmakers Comp
Calling aspiring filmmakers! Create a seven-minute short film. $3000 prize pool, plus industry prizes with finalists films screened at Hoyts.
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Youth
Sat 10 Aug
12.00 PM - 1.00 PM
Science week: Superstars of STEM talk
Curious about STEM? Celebrate Science Week at Manly Library where guest speakers from The Superstars of STEM will focus on our backyard helpers, lady beetles. School years 3-6.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 10 Aug
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Meet the Artists: 2024 Environmental Art & Design Prize
A fast-moving opportunity to engage with the artists as you move around the gallery freely, listening to
stories of inspiration and the creative process.
stories of inspiration and the creative process.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 10 Aug
5.30 PM - 9.00 PM
Stargazing
Join us for Stargazing, hosted by the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance, an enchanting evening celebrating the beauty of our night skies. This charity event aims to raise funds and awareness for light pollution – the world's fastest-growing pollutant, which we are committed to addressing!
After Dark offers community stargazing, engaging talks, and immersive planetarium experiences for all to enjoy.
After Dark offers community stargazing, engaging talks, and immersive planetarium experiences for all to enjoy.
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