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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.
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.
Fri 16 Oct
Sun 1 Nov
Surf + Sound Festival
Three weekends of surfing, live music and art across Manly Wharf and Manly Beach, from 16 October to 1 November.
Live Music, Music and Dance
Sat 17 Oct
12.00 AM - 6.00 PM
Port Jackson Regatta
Manly Cove will come alive on Saturday 17 October as the Manly 16ft Skiff Club hosts the Port Jackson Championship, one of the most iconic events on the 16ft Skiff sailing calendar, with 85 skiffs and 200 sailors set to take to Sydney Harbour.
The Espalanade Manly
Sat 17 Oct
8.00 AM - 4.00 PM
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
Sat 17 Oct
9.30 AM - 2.30 PM
Free biking workshop for women
Do you want to ride more confidently. Qualified coaches are ready to help you.
55 Middleton Rd Access via Gate A Cromer
Council Events, Bike safety, Women, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing
Sat 17 Oct
Sun 18 Oct
Sun 18 Oct
11.30 AM - 4.30 PM
Northern Beaches Celebration of Filipino Culture
Join FILCOS North Shore as we celebrate our 45th anniversary with a vibrant Filipino fiesta filled with colourful cultural performances, traditional games, delicious Filipino food and fun for the whole family!
Art and Culture, Community Group
Sun 18 Oct
1.00 PM - 4.00 PM
The Metal Space - Open Studio
The Metal Space invites the public to experience jewellery making and silversmithing up close through a free, hands-on studio demonstration.
The Metal Space 8/505 Pittwater Road Brookvale
Art and Culture, Craft Week
Mon 19 Oct
2.30 PM - 3.30 PM
Carers Week: Webinar - Understanding My Aged care
This webinar will help you better understand the My Aged Care system and the support available
Pelican Room, Mona Vale Library 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Carers week, Disability, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Tue 20 Oct
6.30 PM - 8.00 PM
Solar, batteries and VPPs (webinar)
Cut your energy bills and future-proof your home with solar, batteries and perhaps also a VPP. This webinar is your step-by-step guide to understanding what they do, how they save you money, and how to get the right system for your needs.
Council Events, Solar events, Sustainability Business Network, Sustainability Webinars, Sustainability information session, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Online, Seniors
Tue 20 Oct
6.30 PM - 8.30 PM
Bats after Dark: Exploring the Night Shift
Discover the secret world of bats in an evening dedicated to these fascinating and often misunderstood creatures. Suitable for ages 10+
2/4 Jacksons Road Warriewood
Council Events, CEC Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Wed 21 Oct
7.00 PM - 8.30 PM
Lighthouse Leadership: The Adults Young People Remember
A free community evening exploring the powerful role trusted adults play in the lives of young people in surf clubs and across the Northern Beaches.
The Serpentine Bilgola Beach
Thu 22 Oct
2.00 PM - 4.00 PM
Solar and Energy Roadshow - Dee Why Library
Drop in to Dee Why Library and learn how to reduce your energy bill with Council's Sustainability team.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Council Events, Solar events, Sustainability information session, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Library Government Services Series, Seniors, Solar Roadshow
Thu 22 Oct
6.00 PM - 8.30 PM
Her Spin on Things ft. Samantha May Wines
Connect with like-minded music lovers at a special workshop celebrating women, vinyl and wine.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Council Events, Experiences and Performances, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Women, Art and Culture
Sat 24 Oct
8.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Avalon Car Boot Sale
Snap up a bargain and find a treasure at the Avalon Car Boot Sale.
Dunbar Park Avalon
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Avalon Car Boot, Markets
Sat 24 Oct
8.00 AM - 11.00 AM
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 24 Oct
8.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Nationwide Nadi Rugby 7's Tournament
The Spirit of the Pacific Rugby 7's are arriving in the Northern Beaches.
Get ready for two unforgettable days of Rugby , vibrant pacific culture , delicious food , Entertainment and an electric atmosphere as teams from across Australia and the Pacific battle for glory.
Get ready for two unforgettable days of Rugby , vibrant pacific culture , delicious food , Entertainment and an electric atmosphere as teams from across Australia and the Pacific battle for glory.
1472 Pittwater Road Warriewood
Sport and Recreation
Sat 24 Oct
Sun 25 Oct
Art For Gaza
Prominent Australian Artists Unite for Gaza: Wendy Sharpe, Janet Laurence Headline Avalon Charity Exhibition
The Annexe, Bowling Green Ln Dunbar Park Avalon
Art and Culture
Sat 24 Oct
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Eco Workshop – Beginners Organic Veggie Gardening
Learn the basic skills to grow some of your own organic herbs and vegetables. We will set up and plant a new garden together.
Kimbriki Eco House & Garden, 1 Kimbriki Road Ingleside
Waste Reduction Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 24 Oct
2.00 PM - 7.00 PM
Brookvale Halloween Festival 2026
A spooktacular afternoon of family fun awaits at the Brookvale Halloween Festival, with live entertainment, carnival games, food stalls and plenty of Halloween surprises!
2-8 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Children and Families
Sat 24 Oct
3.00 PM - 7.00 PM
Manly Girls High School 50th Reunion
Calling all MGHS girls who graduated 1974 (Year 10) 1976 (Year 12) for a get-together in Harbord
Harbord Bowling Club Corner Bennett Street & Stirgess Avenue Curl Curl
Community Group