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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

Sat 9 May
11.00 AM - 3.30 PM
KSCA Land Studio. People in the country creating an artwork from found sticks and vine.

CEAD Forum 2026: A day with Kandos School of Cultural Adaptation

Join Manly Art Gallery & Museum and Kandos School of Cultural Adaptation (KSCA) for the 2026 CEAD Forum, a day of ideas, making and conversation at the intersection of art, culture, and environment.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1a West Esplanade Manly
Council Events, Experiences and Performances, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Environment and Sustainability
Wed 13 May
Wed 25 Nov
Woman at easel life drawing sketch

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
Thu 14 May
Sat 23 May
Gabriela Villalba

My Life With Her

An evolving visual journal exploring change and human connection through photography, cyanotypes and mixed media.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Sat 16 May
12.30 PM - 2.30 PM
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Rock Pool Discovery - Long Reef

Once the ocean retreats at low tide, an amazing world is uncovered for us to enjoy.
Anzac Avenue Fisherman's Beach Collaroy
CEC Events, Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 16 May
1.30 PM - 4.00 PM

Lumen Printing Workshop

Join artist Remi Siciliano for an afternoon of making lumen prints (a cameraless photographic process) at the Eramboo Artist Environment in Terry Hills.
Eramboo Artist Environment 304 Mccarrs Creek Rd Terrey Hills
Art and Culture
Sun 17 May
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 17 May
8.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Polysterene

Polystyrene drop-off collection day

Residents are invited to bring rigid pieces of 100% clean, white and dry polystyrene packaging for recycling to Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre.
Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre, Kimbriki Road Ingleside/Terrey Hills
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 17 May
9.45 AM - 11.30 AM

Anna's Walk hosted by BEAT Bladder Cancer Australia

Everyone is welcome to join Anna's Walk for a beautiful 3km family friendly coastal walk from Mona Vale Beach via Warriewood Beach to Turimetta Headland return. Participation is free and everybody is welcome!

Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club Surfview Road Mona Vale
Children and Families, Community Group
Wed 20 May
6.00 PM - 7.30 PM

18. The Book of Job

18. The Book of Job is a modern cinematic retelling of one of the oldest and most profound stories of human suffering and resilience.
1097 Pittwater Road Collaroy
Thu 21 May
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
artists networking event

Creatives Connect

Join local creatives and arts leaders for a relaxed night of big ideas, great chats, and fresh inspiration
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Sat 23 May
8.00 AM - 2.00 PM
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Avalon Car Boot Sale

Snap up a bargain and find a treasure at the Avalon Car Boot Sale.
Dunbar Park Avalon
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Avalon Car Boot, Markets
Sat 23 May
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM

Community Sing Circle 2nd Edition

A heart-opening community gathering of guided group singing, vocal exploration, shared dinner and joyful intuitive dance.
Mona Vale Memorial Hall, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Sun 24 May
12.30 PM - 4.00 PM

National Sorry Day

An opportunity for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to come together. The way it should be.
Mona Vale Memorial Hall 1 Park Street, GuriNgai Country Mona Vale
Community Group