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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.
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
Sun 14 Dec
6.00 AM - 9.00 AM
Northern Beaches Triathlon Series
The 2025/26 Northern Beaches Series is open all and we welcome you to come and join us on one of the most stunningly beautiful triathlon courses in Australia, right here on the Northern Beaches.
North Fort North Head Scenic Drive Manly
Health and Wellbeing, Sport and Recreation
Sun 14 Dec
12.00 PM - 1.30 PM
Collaroy Cinema - Live Stand Up Comedy Matinee
Come join us for a special live stand-up comedy performance at the Collaroy cinema theatre!
United Cinemas Collaroy, 1097 Pittwater Road Collaroy
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
Mon 15 Dec
11.00 AM - 12.20 PM
Christmas Morning Music
Get into the festive spirit with this wonderful concert full of our favourite carols and sing-along songs.
Glen Street Theatre, corner of Glen Street & Blackbutts Road Belrose
Christmas, Live music
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
4.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Lions Club of Frenchs Forest - Carols by Candlelight
55 years of Forest Tradition, lots of fun for all the family. Santa, DJ Kitkat and lots more!
Blackbutts Road. Frenchs Forest
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 - Dee Why
Northern Beaches Council presents the 9pm New Year's Eve family fireworks at Dee Why Beach
Ted Jackson Reserve, The Strand Dee Why
Council Events, New Year's Eve
Wed 31 Dec
9.00 PM - 9.30 PM
New Year's Eve - Manly
The Manly Cove fireworks are proudly presented by Manly Wharf with support from Northern Beaches Council.
East Esplanade Manly
Council Events, New Year's Eve
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
Fri 2 Jan
Fri 23 Jan
School Holiday Inflatable Fun
Get ready for some serious spring fun on our Indoor Inflatable.
1 Kenneth Road Manly
Aquatic
Thu 8 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids on the Coast - Into the Wild
Uncover the wonders of our bushland, create habitats and learn all about wildlife big and small.
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