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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 9 Nov
10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Outdoor demonstration on keeping your family safe around dogs
St Ives Showground 450 Mona Vale Rd St Ives
Dog Workshop
Sun 9 Nov
3.00 PM - 4.30 PM
The Chanterelle String Quartet with special guest Ben Jacks – French horn
Wyvern Music Forestville is delighted to present an afternoon of evocative chamber music featuring the acclaimed Chanterelle String Quartet and special guest Ben Jacks - French horn.
OLGC Catholic Church 9 Currie Rd Forestville
Tue 11 Nov
10.45 AM - 11.15 AM
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day commemorates the Armistice at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, marking the end of World War I and remembers all those who have suffered or died in wars and armed conflicts. Northern Beaches Council is hosting two Services and you are welcome to attend.
Manly-Warringah War Memorial Park Manly Vale
Council Events
Wed 12 Nov
Sun 23 Nov
Desert Colours 2025
An inspiring exhibition of paintings by artists from the heart of Australia’s desert.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Thu 13 Nov
Sat 22 Nov
Manly Festival of Short Plays 2025
Storytelling - written, directed and performed for our local community.
The Sky Theatre, St Andrew's Hall 56 Raglan Street Manly
Art and Culture, Community Group
Fri 14 Nov
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 15 Nov
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Free biking workshop for adults
Practical skills for riding with confidence
Council Cromer Depot, Gate A 55 Middleton Rd Cromer
Workshops and Talks
Sat 15 Nov
7.00 PM - 8.30 PM
The Northern Beaches Orchestra presents Sweet Treats
John Scott Hall, St Lukes Dee Why 210 Headland Rd Dee Why
Sun 16 Nov
9.00 AM - 4.00 PM
FANS French Market – 19th Edition
Enjoy a piece of France! Join this family-friendly day in Killarney Heights for French food, live music, carnival rides & games, and boutique shopping.
10 Tralee Avenue Killarney Heights
Sun 16 Nov
10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Boccia at the Bowlo
Come down to the bowling club for a fun-filled day of boccia, where you can show off your skills and compete with friends!
2 Palm Road Newport
Sun 23 Nov
3.00 PM - 7.30 PM
Elanora Heights Village Christmas Market
Northern Beaches best Christmas Market is back for a fourth year!
Kalang Road Elanora Heights
Wed 26 Nov
Sat 6 Dec
Everywhere and Nowhere: Tracing Collective Memory
Everywhere and Nowhere: Tracing Collective Memory marks Penelope Blunsden's debut solo exhibition, a body of work exploring the ephemeral landscapes of memory and personal histories.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Sat 29 Nov
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Free biking workshop for women - gain on-road confidence
Improve your bicycle riding skills and learn how to safely ride on local quiet roads
Gate A 55 Middleton Rd Cromer
Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing
Sat 29 Nov
5.00 PM - 8.00 PM
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
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
Mon 1 Dec
6.30 PM - 8.00 PM
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
Fri 5 Dec
9.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Walk Against Violence
The Beaches Says No To Violence Walk is a key community event held annually on Manly Beach to raise awareness and stand against domestic and gender-based violence
Council Events, 16 Days Of Activism, Youth
Fri 5 Dec
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Members' & Volunteers’ Preview: Counterpoint and Garden Variety
Join us for the preview of two exhibitions at Manly Art Gallery & Museum.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, MAG&M Talks and Events
Fri 5 Dec
Sun 15 Feb
Garden Variety
5 December 2025 – 15 February 2026. This exhibition presents the work of five contemporary Australian artists exploring the garden as a theme.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M future exhibition, Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design
Fri 5 Dec
Sun 15 Feb
Counterpoint: Jude Rae, Ruth Waller & Toni Warburton
5 December 2025 – 15 February 2026. Counterpoint brings together the work of Jude Rae, Ruth Waller, and Toni Warburton, three artists whose practices resonate through material, form, and process.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M future exhibition, Art and Culture