
Creative Open
Art, design & music
Creative Open is a winter arts festival celebrating Northern Beaches’ art, design, and music. Stay tuned for Creative Open 2024, discover local creative experiences and spaces, including exhibitions, performances, events, open studios, workshops, talks, a Makers’ takeover, and new public and street art.
Check out our 2023 program!
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2023 Program

Functional Sculptural Narrative
18 February - 26 November 2023. MAG&M’s ceramics collection sharing stories and connections.

Running Stars - Curl Curl
A free community based running event, welcome to all everyone, runners, walkers, supporters

Running Stars - Mona Vale
Join a free community based running event, welcome to all everyone, runners, walkers and supporters

The Possibility Project
The Possibility Project is a Sydney social enterprise founded by Kim Pearce and Kath Davis.

Heather + Kate Dorrough: Lineage
1 Sept – 8 Oct 2023 - the multi-disciplinary works of mother and daughter Heather and Kate Dorrough.

MAG&M Art Wall: 25 Years of Warringah Printmakers’ Studio
To celebrate 25 years of Warringah Printmakers’ Studio, the gallery's external Art Wall features works by three of its members; Kate Lovejoy Furnell (Hydrographic), Libby Bassett...

Jumaadi: At the End (My Love) Nature Wins
1 Sept – 8 Oct 2023 - The first in a new series of exhibitions working with contemporary artists to help re-define our understanding of the diverse communities that now call the...

Night At The Barracks
Sydney's Starlit Concert Series is back in 2023. Find yourself captivated once more by some of the biggest names in music set against this mesmerising backdrop steeped in history...

“Beyond the Sea” Jazz ‘n Art
Improvised paintings by Sandra Garritano featuring a live performance by Flat Six Jazz.

Manly Dam Series - Dr Jodi Rowley talks Frogs
Join Dr Jodi Rowley as she shares her knowledge on frogs and why they are an essential thread in the Manly Dam food web.

The life of Dorothea Mackellar with Deborah FitzGerald
Discover the extraordinary literary life of poet and writer Dorothea Mackellar in Deborah FitzGerald’s biography, Her Sunburnt Country.

Manly Jazz Opening Party feat. James Valentine’s Upbeat and Amanda Suwondo

Open Mic Night
Come along to perform or support the community's talent.

Manly Jazz
Mark your calendars and set your jazz-loving hearts aflutter because the much-anticipated Manly Jazz is just around the corner!

Manly Dam Series - Night Walk - Manly Dam
Come and join us on a night walk through Manly Dam our expert guide will help you discover the nocturnal species that inhabit the dam.

HSC Take Over
Take advantage of exclusive out of hours access to the library for HSC students in preparation for your exams.

Karuna Montessori Preschool Open Day
Join us for our Preschool Open Day.

Teens Emotions Workshop
The Teens Emotion Workshop is designed for teenagers who want to navigate big emotions with more ease and grace.

Ghost Scramble at the Library
We’re looking for ghosts at the Library these school holidays.

Second Hand Saturday
Meet your neighbours, grab a bargain and help the environment too at a Second Hand Saturday garage sale.

Manly Jazz at the Library
Join us for an exclusive and captivating jazz evening at Manly Library.

Get Ready Weekend - Dee Why Bowling Club
Come along, bring the kids and tour the fire truck - and learn how to protect your home, family and pets this bush fire season.

Newport Beach Clean Up
Do a good deed for the planet and make some new friends at the same time.

Flood and Storm Awareness Day - Manly SES
If you live in the Northern Beaches flood zone, it pays to be prepared.

Bookmark Design Winners & Exhibition
Drop in to the Library to view winning Bookmark Designs and grab yourself a bookmark to take home.

Kids on the Coast- Junior Palaeontology
Calling all junior palaeontologists, we need your expertise to help us expose the ancient secrets of the headlands and identify the fossils found there.

Robotics at Glen Street
Drop-in to meet our dash-ing robots these holidays!

WAC Inflatable Fun and Diving Boards - September School Holidays
Warringah Aquatic Centre September school holiday - Inflatable Fun and diving boards

Slime Labs at the Library
Join us at the library as we get our hands dirty making slime and learning some of the science behind it!

Koi in a Pond Digital Art Workshop
In this workshop students will create their own Koi in a Pond artwork.

Kids Comedy Show with Sean Murphy
Join Comedian Sean Murphy for his two hour comedy show and workshop - Games Boy JP.

Life Skills: Junior Job Seeker
Join Youth Up Front for this free workshop to prepare you for the workforce.

Kids on the Coast- Marine Art and Science
Art and Science go together like the ocean and the beach. Exploring art through science and science through art this fun filled day, engaging students with a marine theme, starts...

Workshop: Family Ties - Wall Hanging with Kate Dorrough

WAC Inflatable Fun and Diving Boards - September School Holidays
Warringah Aquatic Centre September school holiday - Inflatable Fun and diving boards

Highland Cows Digital Art Workshop
In this workshop students will create their own Highland Cow artwork!

School Holiday workshop: Hanging Mobile with Kate Dorrough

Halloween Luminaries
Upcycle old jars to decorative glass lanterns with your Halloween designs.

Kids Bike Skills Holiday Camp
Manly Warringah Cycling Club are running school holiday skills sessions for the kids with lots of fun riding and activities to build confidence and develop capabilities on the bike

Kids on the Coast - Rock Pool Detectives
There is plenty life on the rock platform if you know where to look! Join us for a day of discovery and fun as part of our series of school holiday program events.

Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes! Hone your skills in these untutored, relaxed and friendly sessions. The…

Scams Awareness Information Session - 提防诈骗(Scams Awareness)资讯讲座
Learn about scams and privacy with Services Australia in English and Mandarin. 通过澳大利亚民政服务部(Services Australia)提供的中英资讯,了解诈骗和隐私的相关信息。

WAC Inflatable Fun and Diving Boards - September School Holidays
Warringah Aquatic Centre September school holiday - Inflatable Fun and diving boards

Drop in and Draw at Glen Street
Headspace Brookvale, KALOF & Glen Street Library are teaming up to hold an art session!

Kids on the Coast- Intertidal Exploration
Where the land meets the ocean. Come and explore with our very own Marine Biologist, who will share her knowledge and enthusiasm with you. This is part of our Kids on the Coast...

Painting Workshop - Part One
Learn how to paint a baby Tawny Frogmouth in these two painting workshops with emerging local artist, Paola Matthews.

WAC Inflatable Fun and Diving Boards - September School Holidays
Warringah Aquatic Centre September school holiday - Inflatable Fun and diving boards

All Abilities Dance Class with Dance Health Alliance
Enjoy this all abilities dance and movement class designed to help older adults with coordination, balance, and joyful movement.

Living with Brush Turkeys
Do you want to find out how to live more harmoniously with Australian Brush-turkeys, or how to deter them from causing damage on your property?

Deep Ecology
John Seed, founder and director of the Rainforest Information Centre in Australia, will be our guest speaker.

Kids on the Coast - Junior Marine Biology
Enjoy a Marine Biology Journey with us at the Coastal Environment Centre. This is part of our Kids on the Coast school holiday program series.

WAC Inflatable Fun and Diving Boards - September School Holidays
Warringah Aquatic Centre September school holiday - Inflatable Fun and diving boards

Northern Beaches Art Society Spring Art Exhibition
An exciting exhibition of paintings and drawings from local Northern Beaches artists, who are members of the Northern Beaches Art Society Inc.

Northern Beaches Art Society Spring Art Exhibition
An exciting exhibition of paintings and drawings from local Northern Beaches artists, who are members of the Northern Beaches Art Society Inc.

Northern Beaches Kite Festival 2023
A kite festival you don't wanna miss!

Native Wildlife Show - John Speight Stage, Manly Corso
Come face to face with Australia's native animals at this Biodiversity Month event

Northern Beaches Art Society Spring Art Exhibition
An exciting exhibition of paintings and drawings from local Northern Beaches artists, who are members of the Northern Beaches Art Society Inc.

Seaforth Lawn Bowls - Free Open Day and Market
Sunday October 1st will be an afternoon of fun, trying lawn bowls, listening to live music, browsing the market stall and picking up a bargain from the market.

Northern Beaches Art Society Spring Art Exhibition
An exciting exhibition of paintings and drawings from local Northern Beaches artists, who are members of the Northern Beaches Art Society Inc.

Kids on the Coast - Mad for Science
Lab coats at the ready! Come and get involved with a day full of science fun. We will be creating some noise in the name of chemistry and getting out in the environment and...

Cyber Safety Session at Dee Why
Join a Senior Constable from the NSW Police Force to increase your awareness on current cyber security risks and how to protect your devices.

WAC Inflatable Fun and Diving Boards - September School Holidays
Warringah Aquatic Centre September school holiday - Inflatable Fun and diving boards

Life Drawing Studio: MAG&M
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery. These classes are untutored and open to all…

Kids Bike Skills Holiday Camp
Manly Warringah Cycling Club are running school holiday skills sessions for the kids with lots of fun riding and activities to build confidence and develop capabilities on the bike

Kids on the Coast - Nature Art
Anyone can be an artist. Artists often find inspiration from their natural world. On this day we will be creating art using resources we find around us, with our local environment...

WAC Inflatable Fun and Diving Boards - September School Holidays
Warringah Aquatic Centre September school holiday - Inflatable Fun and diving boards

Robotics at Mona Vale
Drop-in to meet our dash-ing robots these holidays!

Solar and Energy Roadshow at Warringah Mall
Drop in to the Library and learn how to reduce your energy bill with Council's sustainability team.

Kids on the Coast - Entomology Explorers
Did you know there are 10 quintillion insects on Earth? Locally we have some that smell with their feet, some that have 12 eyes and some that can carry 50 times their own body...

WAC Inflatable Fun and Diving Boards - September School Holidays
Warringah Aquatic Centre September school holiday - Inflatable Fun and diving boards

Proud Peacocks Digital Art Workshop
In this workshop students will create their own Proud Peacock artwork!

H&I: Seasons for Growth
Join Belong Club and Lifeline in the lead up to World Mental Health Day for our in-person Seasons for Growth Seminar.

Seasons For Growth
Lifeline Northern Beaches would like to invite members of the Belong Club to attend their Seasons for Growth Seminar.

Showing Up with Nedd Brockmann
Join Nedd Brockmann, the man who man who inspired a nation to show up and take on the challenge.

Walk Like an Egyptian Digital Art Workshop
In this workshop students will create their own Walk Like and Egyptian artwork!

Kids on the Coast - Survival Skills Challenge
If you had to spend a night out in the wilderness, could you survive? How would you stay warm and protect yourself from predators? Spend the day at the Coastal Environment Centre...

Mystical Owls
In this workshop students will create their own Mystical Owl artwork!

WAC Inflatable Fun and Diving Boards - September School Holidays
Warringah Aquatic Centre September school holiday - Inflatable Fun and diving boards

Manly Movie Screening - October
Enjoy free monthly screenings on the big-ish screen at the Library.

Open Air Cinema, Brookvale - Friday
Our free Open Air Cinema at Brookvale Oval will be screening Disney classic The Mighty Ducks (1992). Rated PG. This live-action film provides lots of laughs and fun for the whole...

Youth Leading the World Congress Northern Beaches
Connecting young people who care about the Earth.

Boomerang Bags N.B. - Kimbriki - Sew, Mend, Make
Free event - Have a go at sewing, mending, making

Zine Fair at Manly
Browse zines, comics and artist books by local and international artists and zine-makers at the annual Northern Beaches Zine Fair at Manly Library.

Love Your Bookshop Day
Saturday October 7th we will be celebrating how much we love our bookshop, our customers, and our local authors!

Open Air Cinema, Brookvale - Saturday
Our free Open Air Cinema at Brookvale Oval will be screening the animated superhero comedy DC League of Super-Pets (2022). Rated PG. This animation provides lots of laughs and fun...

Youth Leading the World Congress Northern Beaches
Connecting young people who care about the Earth.

Healing Sound Meditation
Come and relax with a healing meditation class, exploring the power of sound from Tibetan singing bowls and crystal singing bowls.

The Belong Book Club
Join the Belong Book Club once a month to read, discuss, and share your passion of reading with like minded people in your community.

Sharing Threads - Dyeing Yarn
Join our special guest speaker Nicole Howell of Birdhouse Fibres in this intimate and engaging workshop to see how beautiful hand dyed yarn is created.

Chair Yoga
Join us for an energising and relaxing online Chair Yoga session, where you can stretch, strengthen, and find inner peace.

Men's Breakfast - You'll Be Right Mate
Come and have breakfast on us at an amazing location, while hearing from men like yourself, connecting to local men's groups & services and having all your questions answered.

Sharing Threads - Tapestry Weaving
Join Lola Mott of Rustic Threads for this relaxed engaging two-hour Tapestry workshop ideal for intermediate weavers who are looking to develop their weaving skills.

Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes! Hone your skills in these untutored, relaxed and friendly sessions. The…

STEM Corner at Manly Library
Drop in to the library and explore the range of STEM activities.

'Create & Connect'
Open Studio Art Therapy at Avalon Creative Space

Painting Workshop - Part Two
Finish your painting of a baby tawny in this part two of our painting workshops with emerging local artist, Paola Matthews.

Sharing Threads - Knitting
Join Nicole Howell of Birdhouse Fibres in this engaging and relaxed workshop to share your skills, expertise and experience in the art of knitting.

Little Bang Discovery Club at Forestville
Share the joy of learning and exploration at the Little Bang Discovery Club.

Scams Awareness Information Session
Learn about scams and privacy with Services Australia.

Pittwater / Narrabeen Parkinson's Support Group Meeting
This friendly group of people with Parkinson's and carers / family meet every second month on the first Thursday at 12:30 pm at Dee Why RSL, Level 3. Dates for 2023: 13th April...

Manly Dam Series - Night Walk and Night Sky
Curious about planets and moons, stars and constellations? Come and marvel with us and the volunteers from the Northern Sydney Astronomical Society as they share their knowledge...

Sharing Threads - Macrame
Join Rebecca Cogan for this relaxed engaging two-hour workshop ideal for beginners to learn the art of Macrame.

Friends of MAG&M & Volunteers Preview: Adam Cullen: Art is Pain Relief
Friends of MAG&M & Volunteers Preview of Adam Cullen: Art is Pain Relief

Adam Cullen: Art is Pain Relief
13 Oct - 3 Dec 2023 - A specially curated exhibition of around 70 paintings, in addition to works on paper and sculptures, by Adam Cullen will celebrate the artist’s life and work...

Exhibition Opening - Adam Cullen: Art is Pain Relief
Opening event of Adam Cullen: Art is Pain Relief

Sharing Threads - Weaving
Experience First Nations culture through weaving with special guest speaker First Nations Noongar weaver, Jodie Dowd.

Warringah Aquatic Centre - Free open day
Dive into our free open day.

Get Online Week: Technology Help Drop In
Join us at the Library during Get Online Week 2023 for free technology help.

Scrabble and Scones
Join us during Mental Health Month at the Library for a game of Scrabble and enjoy some scones with jam and cream.
Carers Week: Carer Gateway
Join us at the Library during Carers Week 2023 for information on support services.

Soundscape: Dialogues with the natural world
Experience the beauty of the coastal landscape in a journey through the senses.

Computer Class: Family History online 101
Belong Club monthly computer class has a new focus every month. In October we look at ways to discover your family history.

Planning Ahead for Carers - Webinar
An overview of the legal, medical, financial, and practical things for carers to consider when planning ahead

Life Skills: Money Managed
Upskill in finance and budgeting through an interactive workshop for young people.

Mindful Manly Reading Group
Meet like-minded people, read together and engage in monthly discussions facilitated by our librarians

Installing Rooftop Solar on the Northern Beaches - webinar
Join this free webinar to learn all you need to know about solar and batteries.

Life Drawing Studio: MAG&M
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery. These classes are untutored and open to all…

Carer Gateway Information Webinar
Hear about the free supports from the Carer Gateway

Accessing Support for carers
Join Carer Gateway and WayAhead to learn more about their services and support for carers.

Myths around Depression with Prof. Ian Hickie
Join psychiatrist Professor Ian Hickie as he explores the spectre of depression and the common myths and misconceptions.

'Create & Connect'
Open Studio Art Therapy at Avalon Creative Space

Celebrating Carers - Morning Tea at Warriewood
An opportunity for unpaid carers to relax, connect with other carers, and find useful information

H&I Series: Understanding and Supporting Carers
Join Belong & Wendy Hill from Carers NSW to understand more about carers, what support is available and how to access that support.

Mental Health Month - North Narrabeen Farmers Markets
Service Expo Event with lots of activities for all ages at the North Narrabeen Farmers Market.

World Food Markets - Collaroy Plateau
Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.
Manly Dam Series - Knowing our Native Bees
Join expert beekeeper Paul Canning to learn more about native bees and the important role they play at Manly Dam, along with a Q & A.

Discussion: Life and Legacy of Adam Cullen
Join Max Germanos and Jasper Knight for an informal discussion on the life, times and legacy of Adam Cullen, hosted by MAG&M’s Senior Curator Katherine Roberts.

Understanding Hoarding Disorder
Join Belong Club and Kristina the Decluttering Diva, who will help demystify hoarding disorder.

Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes! Hone your skills in these untutored, relaxed and friendly sessions. The…

Scams Awareness Information Session - Sesión informativa de concientización sobre estafas [Scams Awareness]
Learn about scams and privacy with Services Australia in English and Spanish. Obtenga información sobre estafas y privacidad con Services Australia en inglés y español.

Drop in and Draw at Warringah Mall
Headspace Brookvale, KALOF & Warringah Mall Library are teaming up to hold an art session!

True Crime on the Beaches with Rebecca Hazel
Hear from Rebecca Hazel, whose investigation findings contributed to the The Teacher's Pet podcast.

'Create & Connect'
Open Studio Art Therapy at Avalon Creative Space

All Abilities Dance Class with Dance Health Alliance
Enjoy this all abilities dance and movement class designed to help older adults with coordination, balance, and joyful movement.

Romeo and Juliet
The timeless story of ill-fated love set to the back-drop of age old hatred between Montague and Capulet.

Manly Dam Series - All about Bats with Dr Brad Law
Join bat expert Dr Brad Law, a principal scientist with DPI and co-editor of Australian Zoologist, to learn more about these fascinating forest pollinators and natural pest...

Bee Biodiversity Highways
At this wonderful event we will hear from Hannah Rohkamper about an initiative to help our bees thrive, by building Sydney's 'Bed & Breakfast Highway' for bees, birds, and...

World Food Markets - Collaroy Plateau
Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Romeo and Juliet
The timeless story of ill-fated love set to the back-drop of age old hatred between Montague and Capulet.

Avalon Car Boot Sale
Don’t send your unwanted goods (clothes, toys, household items, sports equipment) to landfill… sell them at the Avalon Car Boot Sale at Dunbar Park Avalon.

Learn to Paint and Draw
Interested in learning to draw and paint?

Romeo and Juliet
The timeless story of ill-fated love set to the back-drop of age old hatred between Montague and Capulet.

Electronic Music event for young people powered by young people
Love electronic music and Interested in live production and performance? This activity is for you.

Romeo and Juliet
The timeless story of ill-fated love set to the back-drop of age old hatred between Montague and Capulet.

Bag 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.

Romeo and Juliet
The timeless story of ill-fated love set to the back-drop of age old hatred between Montague and Capulet.


Life Drawing Studio: MAG&M
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery. These classes are untutored and open to all…

DRAWN IN - PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS - HOLLY MAHONEY
Step into a world inspired by the everchanging movement of the ocean and human nature - a world of dramatic light, colour, and romance of the unknown. From the drawn - to painted...

Wanderers Walking Monthly Walk - November
Walk with a friendly and "young at heart" group.

'Create & Connect'
Open Studio Art Therapy at Avalon Creative Space

Solar and Energy Roadshow at Manly
Drop in to the Library and learn how to reduce your energy bill with Council's sustainability team.

Manly Movie Screening - November
Enjoy free monthly screenings on the big-ish screen at the Library.

World Food Markets - Narraweena
Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Printmaking Weekend Workshops
Two-day weekend workshops with established printmakers learning a variety of printmaking techniques.

November Manly Cove CleanUp
Join us for our monthly Cove Cleanup event for a Beach Clean, a Strawkle or a Microplastic Survey!

World Origami Day
Unfold your creativity and take part in the ancient Japanese art of paper folding.

Speechie Talks at the Library
Join a local speech pathologist for a presentation on developing language and literacy for children aged 0 - 5.

Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes! Hone your skills in these untutored, relaxed and friendly sessions. The…

Scams Awareness Information Session
Learn about scams and privacy with Services Australia.

Life Skills: Caring for yourself and others
Join Your Side’s Carer Gateway and Brookvale headspace for a free information session on key supports available for young people.

'Create & Connect'
Open Studio Art Therapy at Avalon Creative Space
Remembrance Day
Northern Beaches Council is hosting two Remembrance Day Services and you are welcome to attend.

World Food Markets - Narraweena
Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Mudlarks Open Studio Sale
Fabulous sale of early Christmas presents - hand made ceramics, jewellery, cards
Remembrance Day
Northern Beaches Council is hosting two Remembrance Day Services and you are welcome to attend.

Best Wishes, Richard Glover
Join beloved radio host and author Richard Glover for his hilarious new release Best Wishes.

Mozart's Musical Journey: A Timeless Tribute
Experience a concert like no other, where the magic of live performance, captivating storytelling, and cutting-edge AI come together for an unforgettable musical journey

Mudlarks Open Studio Sale
Fabulous sale of early Christmas presents - hand made ceramics, jewellery, cards

Life Drawing Studio: MAG&M
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery. These classes are untutored and open to all…

'Create & Connect'
Open Studio Art Therapy at Avalon Creative Space

World Food Markets - Manly Vale
Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Comedy for a Cause
Top comedians from the Sydney and Melbourne Comedy Festival get together for a good cause - the Northern Beaches Community Cancer Charity (or NBCCC.org.au).

Small Scale Edible Gardens Workshop
Have you ever wanted to grow your own food but feel you can’t as you don’t have the garden space to do it? Then this practical and informative workshop is just for you.

Mindful Manly Reading Group
Meet like-minded people, read together and engage in monthly discussions facilitated by our librarians

Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes! Hone your skills in these untutored, relaxed and friendly sessions. The…

Scams Awareness Information Session - Sessão informativa para conscientização sobre fraudes
Learn about scams and privacy with Services Australia in English and Portuguese. Aprenda sobre fraudes e privacidade com Serviços Austrália [Services Australia] em inglês e...

Drop in and Draw at Mona Vale
Headspace Brookvale, KALOF & Mona Vale Library are teaming up to hold an art session!

'Create & Connect'
Open Studio Art Therapy at Avalon Creative Space

World Food Markets - Manly Vale
Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.


Life Drawing Studio: MAG&M
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery. These classes are untutored and open to all…

'Create & Connect'
Open Studio Art Therapy at Avalon Creative Space

Manly Movie Screening - December
Enjoy free monthly screenings on the big-ish screen at the Library.

Ocean Festival Manly Cove CleanUp
Join us celebrate the Ocean Festival with a Beach clean with Eco Adventure Crew, become a citizen scientist surveying microplastics with AUSMAP, strawkle with Operation Straw, and...

Christmas Carols
Drop in and listen to the Mona Vale Public School Choir sing some popular Christmas carols and share the festive spirit.

Wanderers Walking Monthly Walk - December
Walk with a friendly and "young at heart" group.

Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes! Hone your skills in these untutored, relaxed and friendly sessions. The…

Disability and Carers Information Session
Learn about carers and disability support options with Services Australia.

Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect with Benjamin Stevenson
Join comedian and author Benjamin Stevenson as he discusses the highly anticipated novel, Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect.

'Create & Connect'
Open Studio Art Therapy at Avalon Creative Space

Solar and Energy Roadshow at Forestville
Drop in to the Library and learn how to reduce your energy bill with Council's sustainability team.

Collection 100: Gifted
8 December 2023 – 25 February 2024. A special exhibition of recent acquisitions to celebrate 100 years of public collecting at MAG&M.

Surface Effect: Ceramics Collection Stories
Ceramics, painting and printmaking, while considered to be different art-making mediums, share the characteristics of being intrinsically linked to the artist’s hand.

Lost in Palm Springs
8 Dec 2023 – 25 Feb 2024 - Lost in Palm Springs is an interdisciplinary exhibition bringing together 14 creative minds

Real Christmas Trees sold by Scouts
Please support Scouts and pick a real Christmas Tree this year.

Drop in and Draw at Manly
Headspace Brookvale, KALOF & Manly Library are teaming up to hold an art session!

'Create & Connect'
Open Studio Art Therapy at Avalon Creative Space

Pittwater / Narrabeen Parkinson's Support Group Meeting
This friendly group of people with Parkinson's and carers / family meet every second month on the first Thursday at 12:30 pm at Dee Why RSL, Level 3. Dates for 2023: 13th April...

World Food Markets - Freshwater
Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

World Food Markets - Freshwater
Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

World Food Markets - Killarney Heights
Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

World Food Markets - Killarney Heights
Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Supervisors of Learner Drivers - online workshop
Join us for a free online workshop to learn all the simple steps on how to teach a learner driver at this free online workshop.
Out Front 2024: Thirty years of Express Yourself
1 Mar - 14 Apr 2024 - An annual exhibition of artworks by HSC Visual Arts students, selected from the 20 secondary schools across Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Out Front 2024: Thirty years of Express Yourself
1 Mar - 14 Apr 2024 - An annual exhibition of artworks by HSC Visual Arts students, selected from the 20 secondary schools across Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Collection 100: New
19 Apr - 9 Jun 2024. A special exhibition of recent acquisitions over the Summer to celebrate 100 years of public collecting at MAG&M.

TABLED
19 Apr - 9 Jun 2024. In collaboration with chefs, cooks and artisan food producers, TABLED presents tableware designed and made by thirteen potters in this partnership exhibition...

Supervisors of Learner Drivers - online workshop
Join us for a free online workshop to learn all the simple steps on how to teach a learner driver at this free online workshop.