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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.
Sun 7 Dec
11.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Christmas Creatives Meet up
Join Us for the Christmas Meet Up! Mini canvas painting, cards & polymer clay creations. You will get to choose which Christmas creation to make.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Sun 7 Dec
3.00 PM - 6.00 PM
Thrifter X Freshwater Brewing Thrift Market
We’re mixing racks full of pre-loved thrift finds, records & the gorgeous Freshwater Brewing for the ultimate summer market! Thrift Fest @ Freshwater Brewing Co. Shop small + sip local.
Freshwater Brewing Co., 4 Powells Road Brookvale
Markets, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 7 Dec
4.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Surfrider Adopt a Beach Community Clean Ups
Join us and give your local beach and coastline a bucketload of love to tackle ocean plastics and pollution on 9 of our Northern Beaches from North Avalon to Manly.
Council Events, MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Waste Reduction Events, Aquatic, Children and Families, Community Group, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 7 Dec
4.45 PM - 7.30 PM
"Lights On" at HART
A unique and free night-driving experience for Northern Beaches learner drivers (under 25) and their supervising drivers
451 Mona Vale Rd St Ives
Sun 7 Dec
5.00 PM - 7.00 PM
Long Reef Aquatic Reserve - Rock Platform Exploration
Come along for a guided tour to Long Reef Aquatic Reserve - Rock Platform Exploration
Reef Care Room just past Long Reef Golf Club Collaroy
Council Events, CEC Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Mon 8 Dec
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Masterclass Series 2025: Still life painting with Lucy Culliton
Join the next session in our 2025 Masterclass Series, painting still lifes with Lucy Culliton.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Education and Learning
Mon 8 Dec
Fri 12 Dec
The Tempest
The ultimate tale of redemption and personal growth coupled with hatred.
Cnr Collingwood & Illuka Ave Star of The Sea Theatre, Manly ( Stella Maris College) Manly
Experiences and Performances, Art and Culture, Children and Families, Youth
Tue 9 Dec
Sat 20 Dec
Art Exhibition: NEW BEGINNINGS
This is an exhibition featuring works by local artists from the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore.
Curl Curl Creative Space, 105 Abbott Road North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Thu 11 Dec
8.00 AM - 6.00 PM
Lifeline Giant Book Fair
The Lifeline GIANT Book Fair returns 11–14 December at St Augustine’s College, Brookvale.
St Augustine's College Federal Parade BROOKVALE
Fri 12 Dec
4.00 PM - 7.30 PM
Christmas by the Beach 2025
Christmas by the Beach is returning to James Meehan Reserve, Dee Why with all your favourite carols, a children’s Christmas show and jolly entertainment for the whole family.
James Meehan Reserve Dee Why
Council Events, Christmas
Fri 12 Dec
6.30 PM - 8.00 PM
Paint & Sip Night in Avalon
Join us for a Paint & Sip session that’s as social as it is creative, perfect for catching up with friends or meeting new ones.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Sat 13 Dec
Sun 14 Dec
Real Christmas trees by Harbord Scouts 13 & 14 December 2025
Treat your family to a real Christmas tree this year and support your local scout group (Girls and Boys aged 5 to 18)
Freshwater Senior Campus High School 153 Harbord Road Curl Curl
Christmas
Sat 13 Dec
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 13 Dec
1.00 PM - 4.00 PM
Wild Projects for Families - Fossils and Ancient Life
Ready to uncover ancient secrets? Become a family of fossil explorers as you search the shoreline for traces of prehistoric life! Discover the wonders hidden in stone and connect through challenge, curiosity, and adventure.
Pelican Path - Coastal Environment Centre North Narrabeen
Wild Projects (CEC), Council Events, CEC Events, Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 14 Dec
6.00 PM - 7.00 PM
Christmas Carols
Join us for a family service, traditional carols and sweet Christmas treats.
PCYC, 40 Kingsway Dee Why
Christmas, Children and Families
Wed 17 Dec
5.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Chanukah Celebration in Mona Vale
Celebrate Chanukah in Mona Vale with a Giant Menorah lighting, live music, food, and family fun at Village Park.
Village Park, Barrenjoey Rd and Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families
Sat 20 Dec
6.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Carols by the Lake
Experience the joy of Christmas with traditional carols, santa and fireworks, as the community comes together at Carols by the Lake!
Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Christmas
Sun 21 Dec
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
Chanukah Celebration in Manly
Celebrate Chanukah in Manly with a Giant Menorah lighting, live music, food, and family fun at Manly Town Hall.
Manly Town Hall, Gilbert St & 1 Belgrave St Manly
Children and Families
Mon 22 Dec
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids on the Coast - Christmas Edition
It's the festive season at the Coastal Environment Centre!
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 31 Dec
9.00 PM - 9.30 PM
New Year's Eve - Frenchs Forest
Northern Beaches Council presents the 9pm New Year's Eve family fireworks at Frenchs Forest
Lionel Watts Reserve, Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Council Events, New Year's Eve