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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.

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

Wed 16 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
whale tail splashing in the water

Kids on the Coast - The Mighty Whale Quest

Big splashing day of fun looking at our friends using the ocean highways to travel up and down the coast, can anyone guess who we are talking about?
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 16 Jul
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
projector light, stars, night

STEM Projector Light Workshops

Come celebrate National Science Week with us these school holidays!
Suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
School Holiday Creative Workshop, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, School Holidays
Wed 16 Jul
11.00 AM - 11.45 AM
projector light, stars, night

STEM Projector Light Workshops

Come celebrate National Science Week with us these school holidays!
Suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
School Holiday Creative Workshop, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, School Holidays
Wed 16 Jul
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Warringah Mall

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 16 Jul
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! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 16 Jul
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! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 17 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Bee flying in front of a bee hive

Kids on the Coast - Bug Bonanza

Get Ready for a Bug-Tastic Adventure!
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 17 Jul
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
projector light, stars, night

STEM Projector Light Workshops

Come celebrate National Science Week with us these school holidays!
Suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
School Holiday Creative Workshop, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, School Holidays
Thu 17 Jul
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Mona Vale

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 18 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children and educators playing in the lagoon

Kids on the Coast - Lagoon Splash & Discover

There’s so much to explore in and around our lagoons, what will you find?
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Fri 25 Jul
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
Open Mic Night performer

Open Mic Night

Come along to perform or support the community's talent.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Youth Week, Seniors, Youth
Sun 27 Jul
8.25 AM - 4.00 PM
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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 27 Jul
10.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Freshwater Beach sand dunes planting

Freshwater Dune Planting

Join us on National Tree Day to plant out Freshwater sand dune.

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Council Events, Environment and Sustainability
Tue 29 Jul
Wed 30 Jul

Proveda Compassionate Connector Training

As a Compassionate Connector you will emotionally support and help build social networks for people living with a life limiting illness.
11-13 The Boulevarde Newport
Community Group, Education and Learning
Thu 31 Jul
3.30 PM - 6.00 PM
Man and woman laying wood panel flooring in a house

Tools of the Trade: stepping up

Ready to grow? Let’s talk next steps. If you're ready to hire, scale or plan ahead, this session is for you.
Tramshed Arts and Community Centre, 1395a Pittwater Road Narrabeen
Tools of the Trade
Thu 31 Jul
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
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Launch 2025 Environmental Art & Design Prize

Join 2025 judge Keinton Butler and the finalists in the Environmental Art & Design Prize for the announcement of the 2025 awards.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Fri 1 Aug
Sun 14 Sep
Artwork by Donna Davis & Luke Lickfold

2025 Environmental Art & Design Prize

1 Aug - 14 Sept 2025. The annual Environmental Art & Design Prize showcases innovative and thought-provoking works that explore the theme of the environment.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M future exhibition
Sat 2 Aug
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Bjorn Eriksson, Co-Habitat Coat Fashion for Nonhuman Kinship part1of3

Meet the Designers: 2025 Environmental Art & Design Prize

A fast-moving opportunity to engage with the designers as you move around the gallery freely, listening to stories of inspiration and the creative process.
Curl curl Creative Space, 105 Abbott Road, North Curl Curl Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 9 Aug
2.00 PM - 4.30 PM
Sally Mayman, Liminal Zone, Wontanella part1of2

Meet the Artists: 2025 Environmental Art & Design Prize

A fast-moving opportunity to engage with the 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
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events