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KALOF events, programs and activities help you stay connected with other young people and your community on the Northern Beaches.

From band nights to film festivals and everything in between, there's something for everyone. 

Check out upcoming youth events below for registration and tickets.

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Sun 30 Jun
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Shoes for sale on a rug

Bags to Riches

A market selling second hand goods from a suitcase, container or rug filled with items such as clothes, toys, household items, sporting equipment.
Walter Gors Park Howard Avenue Dee Why
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Youth Week, Youth
Sat 6 Jul
Sun 21 Jul
2023 bookmark winners displayed featuring various designs

2024 Bookmark Design Competition

Design a bookmark these school holidays for your chance to win a prize pack and have your design printed! Ages 18 and under.
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Mon 8 Jul
Fri 19 Jul

WAC Inflatable Fun and Diving Boards – School Holidays

Get ready for some serious fun with our giant inflatable and diving boards at Warringah Aquatic Centre, Monday through to Fridays of the July school holidays.
Warringah Aquatic Centre, Aquatic Drive Frenchs Forest
Aquatic, Children and Families, Council Events, Health and Wellbeing, School Holidays, Sport and Recreation, Youth
Mon 8 Jul
2.00 PM - 5.00 PM
youth designed bookmarks and art supplies

Glen Street Youth Drop-in and design

The bookmark competition is here. Drop-in to our space for an afternoon with your friends with our range of art supplies. All materials and snacks provided. Free, high school students.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Art and Culture, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 10 Jul
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM
Ngumpie weaving on floor with children

Aboriginal Bracelet Weaving Workshop

Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local Ngumpie Weaving. For children and youth aged 8+
Mona Vale Library Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, NAIDOC Week, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 10 Jul
2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Ngumpie weaving on floor with children

Aboriginal Bracelet Weaving Workshop

Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local Ngumpie Weaving. For children and youth aged 8+
Manly Library Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, NAIDOC Week, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 11 Jul
2.00 PM - 4.00 PM
flat lay of craft materials in a rainbow pattern

Zine creation with imbi

Get creative with zine artist, imbi. This workshop welcomes LGBTQIA+ teenagers and allies between the ages of 14 - 18, all skill levels and experience are welcome.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Mon 15 Jul
2.00 PM - 5.00 PM
youth designed bookmarks and art supplies

Dee Why Youth Drop-in and design

The bookmark competition is here. Drop-in to our space for an afternoon with your friends with our range of art supplies. All materials and snacks provided. Free, high school students.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Art and Culture, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 18 Jul
2.00 PM - 5.00 PM
youth designed bookmarks and art supplies

Manly Youth Drop-in and design

The bookmark competition is here. Drop-in to our space for an afternoon with your friends with our range of art supplies. All materials and snacks provided. Free, high school students.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Fri 19 Jul
5.00 PM - 6.30 PM
Signer from previous open mic night

Under 16s Open Mic Night

Come along to perform or support our youngest talent.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Youth Week, Library School Holiday Programs, Music and Dance, School Holidays, Youth
Fri 26 Jul
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
performer at open mic night

Open Mic Night

Showcase your talent at Manly Library’s Open Mic Night.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Creative Open, Experiences and Performances, Seniors, Youth
Fri 26 Jul
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
performer at open mic night

Open Mic Night

Back for another year, come along to perform or support the community's talent.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Seniors, Youth
Sat 27 Jul
11.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Collage of letter and images

Zine Fair at Manly

Browse zines, comics and artist books by artists and zine-makers at the annual Northern Beaches Zine Fair at Manly Library.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Creative Open, Experiences and Performances, Markets, Markets, Youth
Sat 27 Jul
11.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Illustration of mother and child looking at phone by franki furnell

Character Design Workshop with Franki Furnell

Design an original character with Franki Furnell, a Sydney-based artist and animator during the Zine Fair. Ages 10 - 15 years.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Creative Open, Education and Learning, Youth
Sat 27 Jul
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Artist Estee Sarsfield creating zines

Drop-in Zine Making with Estee Sarsfield

Join artist Estee Sarsfield as she shows you the basics of zine making during the Zine Fair.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Creative Open, Education and Learning, Youth
Fri 23 Aug
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
performer at open mic night

Open Mic Night

Back for another year, come along to perform or support the community's talent.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Seniors, Youth
Fri 20 Sep
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
performer at open mic night

Open Mic Night

Back for another year, come along to perform or support the community's talent.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Seniors, Youth
Sun 20 Oct
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Shoes for sale on a rug

Bags to Riches

A market selling second hand goods from a suitcase, container or rug filled with items such as clothes, toys, household items, sporting equipment.
Walter Gors Park Howard Avenue Dee Why
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Youth Week, Youth
Fri 25 Oct
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
performer at open mic night

Open Mic Night

Back for another year, come along to perform or support the community's talent.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Seniors, Youth

KALOF event FAQs

Planning on attending a KALOF event? Read on for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

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