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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
9.30 AM - 2.30 PM
Helping Hands Manly - Summer School Holidays
Join us for a holiday experience filled with cooking, kindness and community impact.
Manly Youth & Community Centre 63 Kangaroo Street Manly
Mon 19 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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
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
9.00 AM - 12.00 PM
'Under the Sea' Watercolour Workshop 5-8 years
A children's workshop that explores watercolour and ocean creatures with local artist Amber Oswald.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon Beach
Tue 20 Jan
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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
Tue 20 Jan
1.00 PM - 4.00 PM
'Under the Sea' Watercolour Workshop 9-12 Years
A children's workshop that explores watercolour and ocean creatures with local artist Amber Oswald.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon Beach
Wed 21 Jan
9.00 AM - 4.00 PM
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
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 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
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
Sat 24 Jan
2.00 PM - 4.00 PM
William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'
This January, the renowned local Shakespeare company, Such Stuff Productions, is staging Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice on the Beaches.
Mona Vale Performance Space Bungan Street Mona Value
Sun 25 Jan
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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
Sun 25 Jan
5.30 PM - 8.30 PM
Australia Day Eve Open Air Cinema
Celebrate Australia with a free Open Air Cinema screening the Australian movie - Kangaroo
1472 Pittwater Road Warriewood
Council Events, Australia Day
Mon 26 Jan
7.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Mon 26 Jan
9.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Australia Day Pool Party - Warringah Aquatic Centre
Come and celebrate Australia Day 2026 at Warringah Aquatic Centre
Warringah Aquatic Centre, Aquatic Drive Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Australia Day
Mon 26 Jan
1.00 PM - 4.00 PM
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
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM
AMPLIFY: Supporting inclusive communication for you and your child
Whether your child is late to talk or needs support with confidence or social interaction, this music to support speech program is just for you.
20/304 Rodborough Road Frenchs Forest
Music and Dance
Tue 27 Jan
Tue 30 Jun
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