Ferris wheel in Manly with people on The Corso

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. 

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

Sun 30 Aug
10.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Sports objects piled

Cycle and Sport Swap, Sell and Repair Market

Find a preloved bike or some sports gear, learn basic bike maintenance / repair skills and get inspired to reduce waste.
Berry Reserve 1395 Pittwater Rd Narrabeen
Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Tue 1 Sep
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM

Sewing Hearts, Sharing Kindness

Join Proveda's Belong club every Tuesday afternoon for a relaxing and meaningful sewing circle as we create beautiful handmade hearts from the inspiring social enterprise, 1000 Hearts.
H2O Cafe Narrabeen 1431 Pittwater Road Narrabeen
Thu 3 Sep
6.15 PM - 10.00 PM

Reset Runway 2026

Step into Spring - where luxury fashion meets real impact. Proudly hosted by the Resilience Circle
1 Park Street Mona Vale
Community Group, Environment and Sustainability
Fri 4 Sep
9.00 AM - 3.00 PM

Waste & Sustainability in Schools – Teachers Professional Development Day

Whether you have been engaged with sustainability at your school for some time or are just beginning to engage in this cross-curriculum priority, there will be plenty on offer for all at this professional development day.
Kimbriki Eco House & Garden, 1 Kimbriki Road (off Mona Vale Road) Ingleside
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 5 Sep
9.00 AM - 3.30 PM
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Chemical CleanOut

An opportunity to dispose of your household hazardous chemicals safely.
Warringah Aquatic Centre 1 Aquatic Drive Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events
Sat 5 Sep
10.30 AM - 1.00 PM
Fixery Repair

The Fixery

The Fixery is your go-to destination for having your favourite items repaired. Volunteers will try to fix what you can carry in - free of charge!
The Lounge, Cromer Community Centre, 150 Fisher Road North Cromer
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 5 Sep
2.00 PM - 4.00 PM
Logo of SBSS

Launch of Seaforth-Balgowlah Community Connect (SBCC)

Seaforth/Balgowlah Community Connect (SBCC) is a community movement initiated by community-minded volunteers wanting to connect locals with locals through skill-sharing activities in a warm, safe, trusted and fun environment, ensuring all those in our community feel supported, connected and valued.
Cnr Old Sydney Rd, Frenchs Forest Rd & Kempbridge Avenue Seaforth
Sat 5 Sep
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Designer with textiles machine at work

Meet the Artists & Designers: 2026 Environmental Art & Design Prize

A fast-moving opportunity to engage with the artists and designers as you move around the gallery freely, listening to stories of inspiration and the creative process.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design
Sun 6 Sep
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
Sun 6 Sep
10.00 AM - 2.00 PM
2 people walk at North Head with sydney skyline view

North Head Sanctuary Discovery Day

Do Manly differently on Father’s Day (6 Sept)… head to North Head Sanctuary Discovery Day and enjoy a sausage sizzle plus FREE activities (e.g. pickleball, history tours, yoga, nature walks).
North Head Sanctuary, North Head Scenic Drive Manly
Sun 6 Sep
3.00 PM - 4.00 PM
Close up of person picking up discarded plastic bottle on beach

Beach Clean at Manly Beach

Join your community to chat about your environment and do a quick beach clean.
11 South Steyne (opposite Manly Grill) Manly Beach
Community Group, Environment and Sustainability
Tue 8 Sep
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
lorikeet parrot

Pollinator and Backyard Habitat Talk

Learn about the importance of pollinators and ways to create a native friendly backyard habitat.
Pelican Path Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Council Events, CEC Events, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Thu 10 Sep
6.45 AM - 8.30 AM

Out of the Shadows Walk

Join us on World Suicide Prevention Day to honour a loved one or stand alongside those impacted.
Manly Lagoon Reserve, Cameron Ave Queenscliff
Health and Wellbeing
Thu 10 Sep
5.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Underwater scene with fish

CEAD Panel 2026: Imagining our Symbiotic Future

Join three of Australia’s leading creative and environmental thinkers for a lively discussion and Q&A.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1a West Esplanade Manly
Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design
Sat 12 Sep
2.00 PM - 4.30 PM
oyster stick brooch

Workshop: Sustainable Brooch-Making

Join designers Susan Peacock and Radka Passianova for an afternoon discussing and making sustainable jewellery.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Council Events, Workshops and Talks, EADP, MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Environment and Sustainability