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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

Fri 3 Jul
9.00 AM - 6.00 PM

Lifeline Book Fair - Brookvale

Lifeline’s Book Fair returns to Brookvale this July, offering thousands of pre-loved books, music, games and more, with every purchase helping fund local crisis support and suicide prevention services.
St Augustine's College Federal Parade Brookvale
Community Group
Sat 4 Jul
9.00 AM - 3.00 PM
timber drop off

Reuse and Recycling Event

Drive and drop off your old and unwanted items for reuse and recycling.
Aquatic Reserve carpark, 1 Aquatic Drive Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events
Sat 4 Jul
10.30 AM - 1.00 PM
Fixery Repair

The Fixery

The Fixery is your go-to destination for having your favourite items repaired. Volunteers will try to fix what you can carry in - free of charge!
The Lounge, Cromer Community Centre, 150 Fisher Road North Cromer
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 4 Jul
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Arts and Creativity Grants Information Session

If you'd like to discuss the grant program and how to apply, join us for an Information Session, in-person at Manly Art Gallery and Museum.
Manly Art Gallery and Museum West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture
Sat 4 Jul
7.00 PM - 11.00 PM
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Northern Composure Band Competition: Heat 1

Northern Composure Band Comp is back in 2025. Bands compete in heats and grand final to battle it out for huge prizes and their chance to perform in front of a panel of industry experts.
Mona Vale Memorial Hall Mona Vale
Council Events, Live music, Live Music, Art and Culture, Children and Families, Youth
Sun 5 Jul
8.00 AM - 1.00 PM
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Garage Sales - Northern Beaches

Meet your neighbours, grab a bargain and help the environment too at a Northern Beaches garage sale.
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 5 Jul
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Bags to Riches

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, Environment and Sustainability, Markets
Sun 5 Jul
11.00 AM - 2.00 PM
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Celebrate NAIDOC 2026 - 50 Years Deadly

Join the celebrations marking 50 Years of Deadly with a day of culture, community and connection at the Narrabeen Tramsheds.
Tramshed Community Centre, 1395A Pittwater Road, Narrabeen
Council Events, First Nations, Live Music, Art and Culture, Children and Families, NAIDOC Week, Youth
Sun 5 Jul
3.00 PM - 4.00 PM
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Beach Clean at Manly Beach

Join your community to chat about your environment and do a quick beach clean.
11 South Steyne (opposite Manly Grill) Manly Beach
Community Group, Environment and Sustainability
Mon 6 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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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, Youth
Tue 7 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
KOTC view to Turrimetta

Kids on the Coast - Coastal Rangers

Discover, explore, and protect as you experience life as a coastal ranger.
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
Wed 8 Jul
Sun 19 Jul
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Mainly Little Things

Sculptural works by artist Miklos Varadi-Beothy.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Wed 8 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
KOTC - Science oobleck experiment

Kids on the Coast - Science Sparks

A fun-filled day of experiments and activities designed to spark curiosity.
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
Wed 8 Jul
Wed 25 Nov
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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
Wed 8 Jul
4.00 PM - 4.45 PM
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Frog Feeding & Keeper Talk

Join the staff at the Coastal Environment Centre and learn about our Green Tree Frogs!
Free event, bookings essential.
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path North Narrabeen
Council Events, CEC Events, Workshops and Talks, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Thu 9 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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Kids On The Coast - Mini Beast Explorers

Explore the tiny world of insects, molluscs, annelids and more and uncover what makes these mini beasts so remarkable.
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