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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 28 Nov
9.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Ceramics

Ceramic Art Exhibition & Market

Looking for unique and beautiful Christmas gifts? Come explore a stunning range of handcrafted ceramic ware — including bowls, platters, mugs, sculptures, vases, and even quirky penguins!
Twist Cafe, Shop 1/23 Howard Ave Dee Why
Sat 29 Nov
9.00 AM - 3.00 PM
EV Roadshow

Solar and Energy Roadshow at Manly Beachfront

Drop in to Manly Beachfront and learn about EV charging and how to reduce your energy bill with Council.
South Steyne Beach (Opposite Corso) Manly
Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Solar events, Sustainability information session, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Seniors, Solar Roadshow, Special Events
Sat 29 Nov
Sun 14 Dec
Barrenjoey Artwalk

Barrenjoey Artwalk 2025

This summer, Avalon Village explodes with colour and creativity for the Barrenjoey Artwalk - a vibrant celebration of art, community and coastal life on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Avalon Village center Avalon
Art and Culture, Community Group, Exhibitions
Sat 29 Nov
5.00 PM - 8.00 PM
The Metal Space

Christmas Market at The Metal Space

We are looking forward to welcome you to our creative home and show you what we made!
The Metal Space 8/505 Pittwater Road Brookvale
Christmas, Art and Culture, Markets
Sun 30 Nov
5.00 AM - 7.30 AM
Scott McGale

Sunrise at Manly Photography Course

Come along to a Shooting Sunrise @ Manly is a fabulous short photography course for Smartphones and DSLR cameras.
South Steyne, Shelter near Wentworth Street Manly
MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Art and Culture, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 30 Nov
Sun 7 Dec
© Alexander Gunter Wandering Sea Anemone

Underwater Photography Exhibition

Visit the Underwater Photography Exhibition at the Belgrave Cartel to view the winners and finalists for 2025.
Belgrave Cartel 6 Belgrave Street Manly
Council Events, Exhibitions, MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Environment and Sustainability, Exhibitions
Sun 30 Nov
7.00 AM - 1.00 PM

Narrabeen High Car Boot Sale

Like a giant garage sale of 2nd hand clothes, toys, household items, sporting equipment, plants, etc.
10 Namona Street North Narrabeen
Community Group
Sun 30 Nov
3.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Photo of a Little Penguin standing on a sandy shore

Meet Manly’s Little Penguins

As part of Ocean Festival, join our free and family-friendly community talk on Manly’s little penguins.
Manly Library - Community Room 1 Market Ln Manly
Council Events, Ocean Festival
Mon 1 Dec
6.30 PM - 8.00 PM
Electrification - solar and lightbulb

Electrify your home or business

Join us for an engaging, jargon-free webinar on electrification and learn how to make your home or business cheaper to run, healthier, and future-ready.
Council Events, Solar events, Sustainability Business Network, Sustainability Webinars, Sustainability information session, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Health and Wellbeing, Online
Tue 2 Dec
8.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Sustainability Business Network (SBN) Dec25 networking event

Business Sustainability in Action – Summer Coffee meet-up

A free casual networking event for businesses wanting to be sustainable. This December it's over coffee where you can also view the Underwater Photography Exhibition as part of Ocean Festival.
Belgrave Cartel - 6 Belgrave St, Manly
Council Events, Ocean Festival, Sustainability Business Network, Sustainability information session, Business Development, Environment and Sustainability
Tue 2 Dec
Sun 14 Dec
Suzy O'Rouke

Christmas Art Market

Celebrate the holiday season at Suzy O'Rourke's Gallery.
Mona Vale Creative Space 1 Park St Mona Vale
Christmas, Art and Culture, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Tue 2 Dec
6.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Camouflage with a Grin

Marine Talks at The Manly Club

Join us to celebrate our love of the oceans. Part of Ocean Festival, the highly popular event ‘Marine Talks' at The Manly Club is on again.
The Manly Club On Gilbert Park 2 West Esplanade Manly
MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Thu 4 Dec
9.45 AM - 12.30 PM
Unknown, Long Reef Headland

Walk & Talk: Aboriginal Heritage & Culture

Join Karen Smith, Educator, Aboriginal Heritage Office, on a Walk & Talk over Long Reef Headland. Karen is from the Buruberongal clan of the Hawkesbury (Derrubin). Learn about Aboriginal Heritage & Culture on this walk from Long Reef SLSC to Fisherman's Beach.
Meet at Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club, off Pittwater Road, Long Reef
MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning
Thu 4 Dec
5.00 PM - 8.30 PM
Christmas Choral Concert

Christmas Choral Concert 2025

Join us for your favourite carols performed by the Northern Beaches Orchestra, our Community Christmas Choir and local artists alongside festive activities for the whole family.
Manly Oval Sydney Road & Belgrave Street Manly
Council Events, Christmas, Live music