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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.

Submit your event

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

Mon 13 Jan
9.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Aboriginal Heritage Walk 2025

Aboriginal Heritage Walk - Warriewood Wetlands

The Aboriginal Heritage Walk is an opportunity for the public to learn about how the Gayamaygal live and have lived in this Country and the unique endangered vegetation.
Katoa Close North Narrabeen
Council Events, Australia Day, Education and Learning
Mon 13 Jan
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
three boys on laptops

Code4Fun - Scratch Beginner Class at Warringah Mall

Want to learn how to code your own app or game? Whether you're brand new to coding or have some experience, we have the workshop for you! Ages 7 to 11.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 13 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Junior Marine

Junior Marine Biology

Dive into the Wonders of the Ocean! Join us for an exciting Junior Marine Biology School Holiday Program, where young ocean enthusiasts can explore the fascinating world beneath the waves.
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Tue 14 Jan
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Children alongside science symbols

STEM Story Time at Forestville

Join us these school holidays for STEM Story Time for preschoolers.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 14 Jan
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
three boys on laptops

Code4Fun - Intro to Python at Warringah Mall

Want to learn how to code your own app or game? Whether you're brand new to coding or have some experience, we have the workshop for you! Ages 12 to 17.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 14 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Junior Marine

Ocean Edge Discovery

Uncover the Secrets of the Shore! Step into the exciting world where land meets sea with our Ocean Edge Discovery School Holiday Program
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Tue 14 Jan
11.30 AM - 12.15 PM
Children alongside science symbols

STEM Story Time at Forestville

Join us these school holidays for STEM Story Time for preschoolers.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 14 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Manly

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 15 Jan
Tue 21 Jan

Summer Holiday Musical Theatre Workshops

Book in for Summer Holiday Musical Theatre Workshops at Avalon Creative Space run by The Beaches Performing Arts.
Avalon Creative Space Lower ground level, 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach NSW 2107 Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Wed 15 Jan
9.30 AM - 2.30 PM
Two young teenagers riding bicycles

Free bike ride, bike skills and bike games

Get expert tips that will boost your safe riding skills for life! Have fun learning new riding skills through games, and a ride around Narrabeen Lagoon.
Cromer Community Centre - The Lounge Room 150 Fisher Rd Nth Cromer
Children and Families, Bike safety, Workshops and Talks, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, School Holidays, Sport and Recreation
Wed 15 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Tide Pool Trekkers

Tide Pool Trekkers

Adventure Awaits in the Tide Pools! Join our Tide Pool Trekkers School Holiday Program for an unforgettable journey into the magical world of intertidal life.
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Wed 15 Jan
11.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Handprints made from different coloured paints

Author Story Time and Art with Nawras Jabbar

Join author and artist Jawras Jabbar as she leads a special author event, sharing her 11 year refugee journey with a book reading and art activity.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 15 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Dee Why

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 15 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Glen Street

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 16 Jan
9.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Aboriginal Heritage Walk 2025

Aboriginal Heritage Walk - Tania Park

The Aboriginal Heritage Walk is an opportunity for the public to learn about how the Gayamaygal live and have lived in this Country, the unique endangered vegetation and engravings.
2 Bareena Drive Balgowlah Heights
Council Events, Australia Day, Education and Learning
Thu 16 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
dip netting in the lagoon

Coastal Rangers

Become a Guardian of the Coast! Embark on an exciting adventure with our Coastal Rangers School Holiday Program, where young nature enthusiasts will explore the wonders of the shoreline and beyond.
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Thu 16 Jan
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
People standing holding mobile devices

Government digital support sessions at Warringah Mall

Learn how to access various Government services like Medicare, MyGov, Aged Care and more with Services Australia
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Thu 16 Jan
12.30 PM - 1.30 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Glen Street

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 16 Jan
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Glen Street

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth