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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.
Wed 9 Jul
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Manly with Jodie Dowd
Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local artist Jodie Dowd at Manly. Suitable for children and youth ages 8+
The Creative Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 9 Jul
12.00 PM - 1.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Manly with Jodie Dowd
Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local artist Jodie Dowd at Manly. Suitable for children and youth ages 8+
The Creative Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 10 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids on the Coast - Creative Critters Craft Day
Create some art, explore the natural world, and protect the environment!
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Fri 11 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids on the Coast - Tide Pool Safaris
Adventure awaits in the Tide Pools!
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Mon 14 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids on the Coast - Build it, Fly it, Float it
Let your imagination soar as you become an engineer, architect and inventor of your own floating and flying contraptions.
Coastal Environment Centre, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 15 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids on the Coast - Fossil Fun
Unearth the Past with Fossil Fun!
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 16 Jul
Thu 17 Jul
Kids Holiday Workshops: Creative Climate Play – Marine Life Mission
Explore marine sustainability through art and interactive technology in an immersive half-day experience!
Level 1, Mona Vale Civic Centre 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Workshops and Talks, Plastic Free July, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 16 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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
Thu 17 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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
Fri 18 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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
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
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 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
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
Fri 1 Aug
Sun 14 Sep
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 9 Aug
4.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Afternoon of Music
A bi-monthly community music event
122 Condamine Street Balgowlah
Music and Dance
Fri 22 Aug
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
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
Sat 23 Aug
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 30 Aug
9.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Coastal Environment Centre's Annual Open Day - Celebrating Biodiversity
Our Open Day is a much-loved family event showcasing the work that the Coastal Environment Centre does within our community with the focus on education and conservation of local flora and fauna.
Environment and Sustainability