Ferris wheel in Manly with people on The Corso

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

Thu 24 Sep
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Brush Turkey Image

Living with Brush Turkeys Webinar

Join the Northern Beaches Council as part of Biodiversity Month for a presentation from Dr Ann Göth as she delivers an informative talk on living with brush turkeys and their interesting foraging habits. Q&A time included.
Council Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Fri 25 Sep
Sun 27 Sep

The Beach Club Collaroy Pro-Am '26

Experience three action-packed days of beach tennis at Collaroy Beach, bringing together local, interstate and international players for one of Sydney’s biggest beach tennis events.
1058 Pittwater road Collaroy Beach
Sport and Recreation
Fri 25 Sep
Sun 29 Nov
Michael Muir, Lifeboat, 2023

Michael Muir: The Shape of Colour

25 September - 29 November 2026. This survey exhibition brings together key works from the past decade of Michael Muir's practice, tracing the development of his distinctive visual language through his use of colour, form and composition.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Council Events, MAG&M future exhibition, Art and Culture
Fri 25 Sep
Sun 29 Nov
Rose Crown pink porcelain

Girly in Manly

25 September – 29 November 2026. Beginning with the colonial naming of Manly, this exhibition explores femininity through ideas of inheritance, embodiment, care, creativity and connection to place.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Council Events, MAG&M future exhibition, Art and Culture
Sun 27 Sep
9.30 AM - 9.50 AM

FREE food distribution

We will be giving FREE food hampers to everyone present.
Corner of Lovett Street and Innes Road Manly Vale
Community Group
Mon 28 Sep
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
children crossing the bridge at the rock pools

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, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 29 Sep
9.30 AM - 2.30 PM
A group of boys sitting on e-bike at Narrabeen Lake

Free e-bike skills workshop - boys 13-15 years

Challenge your skills and road safety awareness with this practical bike workshop. Pedal bikes also welcome.
Cromer Community Centre, 150 Fisher Rd North Cromer
Council Events, Bike safety, Children and Families, Health and Wellbeing, Sport and Recreation, Youth
Tue 29 Sep
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
children making beach art

Kids on the Coast - Nature's Art Lab

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, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Tue 29 Sep
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM

Sewing Hearts, Sharing Kindness

Join Proveda's Belong club every Tuesday afternoon for a relaxing and meaningful sewing circle as we create beautiful handmade hearts from the inspiring social enterprise, 1000 Hearts.
H2O Cafe Narrabeen 1431 Pittwater Road Narrabeen
Wed 30 Sep
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
children flying handmade kites

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

A hands-on day of building, testing, and watching creations soar and float in action.
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Wed 30 Sep
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Image of Swamp Wallaby

Biodiversity of the Northern Beaches Webinar

Join Council's Biodiversity Officers for an overview talk on the incredible variety of biodiversity across the Northern Beaches. Q&A time included.
Council Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Thu 1 Oct
8.00 AM - 6.00 PM

Lifeline Book Fair - Forestville

Discover thousands of pre-loved books and bargain finds at our Lifeline Book Fair in Forestville, 1–4 October, and help support your local Lifeline.
310 Sydney Rd Balgowlah
Community Group