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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

Sun 18 Jan
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
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
9.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Amber Oswald

Kids: Water Colour Workshops

Water colour workshops for primary school students taught by professional artist Amber Oswald.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space, Children and Families, School Holidays
Tue 20 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
child looking at critter on log, through a magnifying glass

Kids on the Coast - Nature Detectives

Become a Nature Detective, roaming through our coastal environments to discover hidden details and surprising wonders.
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
9.00 AM - 4.00 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
9.30 AM - 2.30 PM
bike wheels

Free bike skills workshop and games - youth

Join the Pedal Set Go bike coaches for bike tips and training, games, pizza lunch and a ride to Narrabeen Lagoon.
Cromer Community Centre - 'Lounge' room 150 Fisher Rd North Cromer
Council Events, Bike safety, Children and Families, Education and Learning, 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
Sun 25 Jan
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Pitu Canessa Painting

Manifestation boards Creative Meet up

Connect with like-minded creatives, share your passions, exchange ideas and create together.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Mon 26 Jan
1.00 PM - 4.00 PM
Child on an inflatable at the pool

Splash into Australia Day

Join our family friendly poolside party with an inflatable obstacle course, face painting and a DJ.
Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre 1 Kenneth Rd Manly
Council Events, Australia Day, Aquatic, Children and Families
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
Thu 29 Jan
2.00 PM - 6.00 PM

Curiosity Cabinet Exhibition

Curiosity Cabinet is an exhibition of invented creatures & peculiar artefacts, bringing together five artists working across ceramics, jewellery & illustration.
Unit 5, 15 Jubilee Avenue Warriewood
Art and Culture