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

Tue 8 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
Tue 8 Sep
4.30 PM - 7.00 PM

Free nbn Upgrade Information Session

nbn is hosting a free local drop-in session at Dee Why PCYC to help apartment owners, committee members and strata managers understand what they can do to upgrade their building's internet technology.
Tue 8 Sep
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Eastern Yellow Robin

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
6.45 AM - 8.30 AM

Out of the Shadows Walk

Beginning at Queenscliff and following the coastline to Shelly Beach, Out of the Shadows Walk brings our community together for a morning of reflection, connection and hope.
Manly Lagoon Reserve Cameron Ave Queenscliff
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
Sat 19 Sep
9.00 AM - 3.00 PM
timber drop off

Reuse and Recycling Event

Drive and drop off your old and unwanted items for reuse and recycling.
Aquatic Reserve carpark, 1 Aquatic Drive Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events
Sat 19 Sep
5.30 PM - 8.00 PM
band members in corridor

Manly Jazz at MAG&M: Hilary Geddes Quartet & Murmurations

Keep the good vibes going with a special Manly Jazz after-party at MAG&M.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Council Events, Experiences and Performances, Live music, MAG&M Talks and Events, Manly Jazz, Women, Live Music, Art and Culture, Music and Dance, Seniors
Sun 20 Sep
8.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Polysterene

Polystyrene drop-off collection day

Residents are invited to bring rigid pieces of 100% clean, white and dry polystyrene packaging for recycling to Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre.
Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre, Kimbriki Road Ingleside/Terrey Hills
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 20 Sep
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM

Avalon Public School Fete

We are celebrating 75 incredible years of Avalon Public School with an unforgettable school fete.
Avalon Public School, 11 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Live Music, Children and Families, Markets, Music and Dance