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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 12 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Childs hand looking at shells and fossils

Kids on the Coast - Fossil Fun

Step into the shoes of a paleontologist and uncover ancient secrets hidden in the rocks!
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
Tue 13 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Small raft made out of natural materials

Kids on the Coast - Build it, Fly it, Float it

Let your imagination take flight as you become an engineer, architect and inventor of your own floating and flying contraptions.
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 14 Jan
9.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Child looking at a beetle with a magnifying glass

Kids on the Coast - Entomology Explorers

Creep and crawl your way into the world of insects, arachnids, and molluscs!
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
Thu 15 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids looking in a rock pool

Kids on the Coast - Rock Platform Explorers

Adventure on the rock platform! Join our expert guides to uncover the wonders of rock pools, discovering crabs, sea stars, anemones and more.
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
Fri 16 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Child exploring the rock platform at North Narrabeen

Kids on the Coast - Junior Marine Biology

Calling all ocean explorers! Learn how scientists study marine ecosystems and get inspired by the wonders beneath the waves.
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
Sat 17 Jan
8.00 PM - 11.55 PM

Tumbleweed + the New Christs

Australian rock legends Tumbleweed + The New Christs kick off 2026 with an explosive double header show.
Avalon Beach RSL Club, 1 Bowling Green Lane Avalon Beach
Live music
Mon 19 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids on the Coast exploring the rock platform

Kids on the Coast - Ocean Edge Adventure

Splash into adventure! Explore the vibrant ecosystems of rock platforms and lagoons.
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
Tue 20 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
child looking through a magnifying glass

Kids on the Coast - Nature Detectives

Ready to uncover the secrets of the wild?
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 21 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Clay and plants ornament

Kids on the Coast - Awesome Eco Art

Get creative with nature! This is a hands-on day of creativity where the bush and beach become your art studio.
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
Thu 22 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids gathered around dry ice

Kids on the Coast - Sizzling Summer Science

We’re turning up the heat on this Sizzling Summer Science Day!
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
Fri 23 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
child and educator lagoon dip netting kotc

Kids on the Coast - Beach and Beyond

Join us for a day of fun and adventure to wrap up the school holidays!
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
Tue 27 Jan
Tue 30 Jun
Black and white ink sketch of male model

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
Start line of Sun Run

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
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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
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

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
Woman at easel life drawing sketch

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
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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