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

Sun 27 Sep
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
Mon 28 Sep
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
children crossing the bridge at the rock pools

Kids on the Coast - Rock Platform Explorers

Adventure on the rock platform! Join our expert guides to uncover the wonders of rock pools, discovering crabs, sea stars, anemones and more.
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, Youth
Tue 29 Sep
9.30 AM - 2.30 PM
A group of boys sitting on e-bike at Narrabeen Lake

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

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 29 Sep
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
children making beach art

Kids on the Coast - Nature's Art Lab

Get creative with nature! This is a hands-on day of creativity where the bush and beach become your art studio.
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
Tue 29 Sep
7.00 PM - 9.00 PM

Holistic School Readiness Seminar at Thinkersinq Exceeding Long Day Preschool

Join Rod Soper, former Principal, teacher and author and lecturer with over 20 years’ experience, for an insightful School Readiness Seminar and guided tour of the Exceeding Thinkers.inq Preschool, and discover how we prepare children for a confident and successful transition to school.
321 Mona Vale Road TERRY HILLS NSW 2084
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 on 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
10.30 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