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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.
Mon 26 Jan
1.00 PM - 4.00 PM
Splash into Australia Day
Join our family friendly poolside party with an inflatable obstacle course, face painting and a DJ.
Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre 1 Kenneth Rd Manly
Council Events, Australia Day, Aquatic, Children and Families
Tue 27 Jan
Tue 30 Jun
Life Drawing Studio 2026: MAG&M
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing sessions in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Education and Learning
Fri 30 Jan
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Eco Workshop – Composting 101
Everything you could possibly want to know about how to successfully run a compost system.
1 Kimbriki Road Ingleside
Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 31 Jan
6.30 AM - 9.30 AM
Sun Run 2026
Challenge yourself to a 7km or 10km fun run along the spectacular Northern Beaches coastline from Dee Why to Manly Beach.
The Strand Dee Why
Council Events, Sport and Recreation
Sat 31 Jan
1.30 PM - 4.00 PM
Bonsai Studio & Counterpoint Conversation at MAG&M
Be part of an immersive afternoon with expert bonsai artist Michael Kempson and Counterpoint Conversations.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Council Events, Experiences and Performances, MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design
Sat 31 Jan
2.00 PM - 4.00 PM
NBYT's Young Adult Short Play Festival
10 original plays created, performed and directed by youth ages 15 - 25.
Bungan Street Mona Vale
Music and Dance
Sat 31 Jan
7.00 PM - 11.00 PM
Balkan and Brazilian Bands on the Beaches
Lolo Lovina and Beliza invite you to Nest Inc. for an unforgettable night where music, culture, and community come alive under one roof.
Nest Inc 150 Fisher Rd N. Cromer
Live Music, Art and Culture, Music and Dance
Sun 1 Feb
7.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Cole Classic Swim
The world's biggest ocean swim is back, and entries for the 2026 Cole Classic are officially open.
Manly Beach South Steyne Manly
Community Group, Health and Wellbeing
Mon 2 Feb
Sun 15 Feb
Dee Why Rocks
Watercolours and Prints by Hannah Parker.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Wed 4 Feb
Wed 24 Jun
Life Drawing Studio 2026: Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery
Develop your creativity and hone your drawing skills at our relaxed and friendly fortnightly life drawing sessions.
Level 1, Mona Vale Civic Centre 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Fri 13 Feb
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM
A Walk in the Garden
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design
Sat 14 Feb
1.00 PM - 4.00 PM
Wild Family Projects - Survival in the Wild
Think you could survive in the wild? Discover how nature can provide everything you need—from shelter to clean water and warmth. This hands-on family adventure invites you to explore the wild side of teamwork, creativity, and outdoor fun!
Pelican Path - Coastal Environment Centre North Narrabeen
Council Events, CEC Events, Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Wild Projects (CEC)
Fri 20 Feb
Sun 5 Apr
CEAD Collection Stories: Mangroves
20 February – 5 April 2026. In this first in the series of collection exhibitions being presented in 2026, dive into our unique mangrove environment through the eyes of artists committed to exploring the natural world.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M future exhibition, Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design
Fri 20 Feb
Sun 5 Apr
Todd Fuller: Simple Love
20 February – 5 April 2026. For this exhibition, Todd Fuller brings together his distinctive mix of hand-drawn animation, performance, and interactive drawing to highlight Queer narratives in Australian history.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M future exhibition, Art and Culture
Fri 20 Feb
Sun 5 Apr
Amber Boardman: The Puppet Show
20 February – 5 April 2026. Amber Boardman transforms the gallery into a dreamlike version of a home, blurring the line between the real and the imagined.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M future exhibition, Art and Culture
Fri 20 Feb
Sun 5 Apr
Out Front 2026: HSC Visual Arts
20 February – 5 April 2026. This exhibition brings together standout works from HSC Visual Arts students across 21 secondary schools on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M future exhibition, Art and Culture
Fri 20 Feb
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Eco Workshop – Worm Farming 101
Everything you could possibly want to know about how to successfully run a worm farm.
Coastal Environment Centre (CEC), Entrance on Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Waste Reduction Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 21 Feb
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Eco Workshop – Waterwise Gardening
An exciting workshop on building and managing self-watering gardens and wicking beds.
1 Kimbriki Road Ingleside
Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Fri 27 Feb
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Northern Beaches Allied Health and Wellbeing Event
Welcoming the Northern Beaches Community to a FREE Allied Health and Wellbeing Expo!
Level 3, Dee Why RSL, 932 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Sat 28 Feb
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