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. 

Wed 30 Sep
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
children flying handmade kites

Kids on the Coast - Build it, Fly it, Float it

A hands-on day of building, testing, and watching creations soar and float in action.
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Wed 30 Sep
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Image of Swamp Wallaby

Biodiversity of the Northern Beaches Webinar

Join Council's Biodiversity Officers for an overview talk on the incredible variety of biodiversity across the Northern Beaches. Q&A time included.
Council Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Thu 1 Oct
8.00 AM - 6.00 PM

Lifeline Book Fair - Forestville

Discover thousands of pre-loved books and bargain finds at our Lifeline Book Fair in Forestville, 1–4 October, and help support your local Lifeline.
310 Sydney Rd Balgowlah
Community Group
Thu 1 Oct
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Green tree frog in hand

Kids on the Coast - Into the Wild

Explore bushland, meet local wildlife, and connect with nature right in our own backyard.
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Thu 1 Oct
Sun 11 Oct
Aurelia King, Soundmounds, varied sizes, paper installation. Photo: Aurelia King

Soft Weather

Consider the ever-changing conditions of our environment in this group show by Emerging Curator Nina Maskiell.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Thu 1 Oct
4.00 PM - 4.45 PM
Blue Tongue Lizard at CEC

Lizard Feeding & Keeper Talk

Join the staff at the Coastal Environment Centre and learn about our resident lizards!
Free event, bookings essential.
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path North Narrabeen
Council Events, CEC Events, Workshops and Talks, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Fri 2 Oct
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
children building shelter at Bilarong

Kids On The Coast - Survivor at Bilarong

Adventure awaits at Bilarong Reserve! Test your survivor skills around Narrabeen Lagoon.
55 Wakehurst Pkwy North Narrabeen
Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Fri 2 Oct
7.30 PM - 10.00 PM

Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica

Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica is a big departure for David Williamson. A romcom which asks, what could a classical violinist and a country western music lover possibly have in common?
North Narrabeen Community Centre 2-10 Woorarra Ave North Narrabeen
Community Group, Music and Dance
Sat 3 Oct
10.00 AM - 2.00 PM
second-hand-saturdays-webtile.jpg

Garage Sales - Northern Beaches

Meet your neighbours, grab a bargain and help the environment too at a Northern Beaches garage sale.
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 3 Oct
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 3 Oct
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
painting of a headland

Where the Sea Holds Light

View this exhibition where the works respond to light on the water.
Nikki’s Art Space, Avalon 3/11-13 Avalon Parade Avalon
Art and Culture, Exhibitions
Sun 4 Oct
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 4 Oct
9.30 AM - 9.50 AM

FREE food distribution

We will be giving FREE food hampers to everyone present.
Corner of Lovett Street and Innes Road Manly Vale
Community Group
Sun 4 Oct
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 6 Oct
9.30 AM - 2.30 PM
Girls with e-bikes in the park

Free e-bike skills workshop - girls 13-15 years

Girls - challenge your skills and road safety awareness with this practical bike workshop. Pedal bikes also welcome.
Cromer Community Centre, 150 Fisher Rd North Cromer
Council Events, Bike safety, Children and Families, Health and Wellbeing, Sport and Recreation, Youth
Tue 6 Oct
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
children on beach

Kids on the Coast - Fossil Fun

Dig into the past with fossil hunting, hands-on activities, and prehistoric discoveries.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays