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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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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.
Wed 4 Nov
11.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Belong Club Shared Reading
Imagine a room where people feel comfortable being themselves. A place where you can speak, listen, share your thoughts, or simply be present. A place where a poem or short story helps you feel a little less alone.
Warringah Mall Library Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Wed 4 Nov
6.30 PM - 7.45 PM
Supervisors of Learner Drivers - online workshop
Join us for a free online workshop to learn all the important steps on how to teach a learner driver.
Council Events, Education and Learning, Youth
Thu 5 Nov
4.30 PM - 5.30 PM
Litter Clean up with Belrose Eagles and Emu Parade
Belrose Eagles and Northern Beaches Council are hosting a Nature Hates a Tosser Clean Up Round. Coordinated by Emu Parade, players can help collect litter, care for their home turf and enjoy a free hot choccy as a reward.
Blackbutts Rd Belrose
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events
Fri 6 Nov
Fri 20 Nov
The Underwater Photography Competition 2026 Finalists Exhibition.
Discover the beauty beneath the waves at the Northern Beaches Underwater Photography Competition 2026 Exhibition, on display at Ruby Lane Café, Manly, from Friday 6 November to Friday 20 November.
Ruby Lane Wholefoods Cafe - Manly, 200 Pittwater Road Manly
Council Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Exhibitions
Fri 6 Nov
Wed 11 Nov
Ocean Festival - Marine Litter Bin to Win! (Manly)
Think you know which bin it goes in? Take the Binnovation challenge and discover how getting it right can help keep litter out of our waterways.
Manly Corso Manly
Ocean Festival, Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Fri 6 Nov
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
Waste Reduction Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Fri 6 Nov
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
Spring Studio #1: Piped Clay Ornaments with Ebony Russell
Explore the decorative and ornate possibilities of clay with ceramic artist Ebony Russell.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon Beach
Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Spring Studio Series, MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture
Fri 6 Nov
5.30 PM - 9.00 PM
Freshly Brewed Fiction
A celebration of local writers with bestselling authors Joanna Nell, Amy Hutton and Sydney Cellist, Nazli Sendurgut.
Club Totem Balgowlah, 195 Condamine Street Balgowlah
Art and Culture, Community Group, Health and Wellbeing
Sat 7 Nov
7.30 AM - 9.30 AM
Triathlon for Kids - Try-A-Tri Series with Ocean Dragons
A fun, friendly race at Manly Dam for kids aged 5–15, whether they’re experienced or trying triathlon for the first time.
Manly Dam, Section 3 Manly Vale
Children and Families, Health and Wellbeing, Sport and Recreation
Sat 7 Nov
9.30 AM - 2.30 PM
Free biking workshop for adults
Do you want to ride more confidently on both paths and quiet local roads. Qualified coaches are ready to help you.
55 Middleton Rd Access via Gate A Cromer
Council Events, Bike safety, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing
Sat 7 Nov
10.30 AM - 1.00 PM
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 7 Nov
Sun 22 Nov
Barrenjoey Artwalk 2026: Acclaimed Art Comes to Avalon
Discover exceptional Australian art as Reg Mombassa, Martine Emdur, and other acclaimed artists transform 30 Avalon retailers into galleries for two weeks.
Sat 7 Nov
2.00 PM - 4.00 PM
Rockpool Discovery & Microplastics Survey - An Ocean Festival 2026 Event
Explore the incredible marine life of our local rockpools and discover what’s hiding in the sand.
Join us for a guided exploration of Fairlight’s rock platform, where we’ll uncover some of the fascinating creatures that make their homes between the tides and learn more about this unique and fragile environment.
Then head to the beach to take part in a hands-on microplastics sampling session, investigating the tiny pieces of plastic that can be easily overlooked and discovering how they find their way into our marine environment.
Join us for a guided exploration of Fairlight’s rock platform, where we’ll uncover some of the fascinating creatures that make their homes between the tides and learn more about this unique and fragile environment.
Then head to the beach to take part in a hands-on microplastics sampling session, investigating the tiny pieces of plastic that can be easily overlooked and discovering how they find their way into our marine environment.
Fairlight Beach Rockpool, Fairlight Walk, Fairlight
Council Events, MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 8 Nov
3.00 PM - 4.00 PM
Palm Beach Rockpool Discovery Walk - An Ocean Festival 2026 Event
Join us for a guided walk exploring the fascinating marine life that thrives between the tides. Explore the rockpools, encounter some of the remarkable creatures that call this ever-changing environment home, and discover how they have adapted to life on the edge of the ocean.
Palm Beach Rock Platform Ocean Road Palm Beach
Council Events, MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 8 Nov
4.30 PM - 6.00 PM
Capture the Coast Through a Different Lens - An Ocean Festival 2026 Event
Join photographer Tim Seaton for an inspiring and hands-on photography session exploring the beauty of Avalon’s coastal environment.
Avalon Surf Lifesaving Club, 558A Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Council Events, MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Underwater photography workshop
Sun 8 Nov
6.30 PM - 9.30 PM
Turning the Tide: An Evening for Our Ocean
Join us at Avalon Surf Club for a special screening of Turn the Tide and an inspiring presentation from record-breaking sailor Lisa Blair. From epic ocean crossings to stories of determination, challenge and discovery, this unique Ocean Festival event will leave you with a renewed appreciation for our blue planet.
Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club Avalon Beach
Council Events, Ocean Festival, Education and Learning
Mon 9 Nov
6.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Science by the Sea @ The Manly Club
From sharks and corals to eDNA, discover the latest science transforming our understanding of Sydney’s marine environment.
2 West Promenade Manly
Council Events, MEC Events, Ocean Festival, World Environment Day, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Special Events
Tue 10 Nov
9.30 AM - 10.30 AM
Manly Snorkel Tour with Ecotreasures - an Ocean Festival event
Dive into the Northern Beaches Council Ocean Festival with a guided snorkelling adventure at beautiful Shelly Beach and Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve.
Shelly Beach Manly
Council Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Tue 10 Nov
6.30 PM - 8.30 PM
Frog talk and guided walk with Dr Jodi Rowley
Celebrate FrogID Week with renowned herpetologist and self-confessed frog nerd, Dr Jodi Rowley. Discover the fascinating world of frogs, why they are important indicators of environmental health, and how you can contribute to one of Australia’s largest citizen science projects using the free FrogID app.
2-4 Jacksons Road Warriewood
Council Events, CEC Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Wed 11 Nov
Sun 22 Nov
Warringah Printmakers Studio Annual Exhibition 2026
Discover the beauty of printmaking at the Warringah Printmakers Studio Annual Exhibition, showcasing original hand-pulled prints by local artists.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions