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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.
There's also a range of activities you can do online - join a webinar, watch a live stream, or view a recorded video in our digital library.
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 28 Mar
9.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Early Childhood Educators Professional Development Day
The day has been developed in line with the Early Years Learning Frameworks with particular focus on the new sustainability principle incorporated into the frameworks.
1 Kimbriki Road (off Mona Vale Road) Ingleside
Waste Reduction Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Fri 28 Mar
Sun 30 Mar
Manly Writers' Festival
A three-day festival for readers, writers, and thinkers featuring authors who are household names, as well as local and emerging writers, across a range of genres.
Various locations Manly
Art and Culture
Fri 28 Mar
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
Open Mic Night
Come along to perform or support the community's talent.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Youth Week, Seniors, Youth
Sat 29 Mar
8.00 AM - 1.00 PM
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
Sat 29 Mar
9.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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
Sun 30 Mar
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Seniors Festival: Chair yoga for seniors - free session
A relaxing and rejuvenating chair yoga session designed specifically for seniors. Improves flexibility, strength, and balance.
Beacon Hill Scout Hall 3 Lee Road Beacon Hill
Seniors Festival, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Sun 30 Mar
1.30 PM - 3.30 PM
Local Illustrator: Jenni Barrand
Join local illustrator for a behind the scenes look at how Hugs Still Feel the Same was illustrated.
Manly Library, upstairs in the Creative Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk
Mon 31 Mar
9.30 AM - 11.00 AM
Seniors Festival: Aboriginal Heritage Walk, Manly Dam
Join the Aboriginal Heritage Office on this walk along Manly Dam’s new raised walkway
Manly Dam - Section 1, 112 King Street
First Nations, Council Events, Seniors Festival, Education and Learning, Seniors
Wed 2 Apr
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Ways to reduce your Cost of Living - Information Session at Warringah Mall
Join Service NSW and learn how to access various savings, rebates and vouchers available to you!
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Council Events, Youth Week, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Wed 2 Apr
2.30 PM - 3.30 PM
Solar and Energy Roadshow - Warringah Mall
Drop in to Warringah Mall Library and learn how to reduce your energy bill with Council's Sustainability team.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650, 145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Sustainability information session, Council Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Solar Roadshow
Wed 2 Apr
6.00 PM - 7.30 PM
Sunrise on the Reaping Book Chat
Are you excited for the release of Sunrise on the Reaping?
Warringah Mall Library Level 2, Shop 650/ 145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events
Thu 3 Apr
6.00 PM - 7.30 PM
Sci-fi Book Chat at Manly
Are you a sci-fi book reader looking to discuss your recent reads?
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events
Thu 3 Apr
6.00 PM - 8.30 PM
Northern Composure Unplugged Heat 1
Northern Composure Unplugged is back in 2025. Unplugged is an acoustic competition for all Northern Beaches musicians aged 12-24.
Mona Vale Library - 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Live Music, Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Live music, Youth Week, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 3 Apr
7.30 PM - 9.30 PM
Terrey Hills Night Sky Event
Have you ever looked at the night sky and marveled? Curious about planets and moons, stars and constellations? Come and star gaze with us and the volunteers from the Northern Sydney Astronomical Society as they share their knowledge and their telescopes with us.
Please wear sturdy shoes, dress appropriately for the weather at night, and bring a water bottle.
Bookings essential.
Note - Each adult ticket is valid for 1 adult and 1 child under 18
Please wear sturdy shoes, dress appropriately for the weather at night, and bring a water bottle.
Bookings essential.
Note - Each adult ticket is valid for 1 adult and 1 child under 18
Thompson Drive JJ Melbourne Hills Memorial Reserve Terrey Hills
Children and Families, CEC Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Health and Wellbeing
Fri 4 Apr
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Beginners Organic Veggie Gardening Workshop
Learn the basic skills to grow some of your own organic herbs and vegetables. We will set up and plant a new garden together.
1 Kimbriki Road (off Mona Vale Road) Ingleside
Community Group, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Fri 4 Apr
Fri 11 Apr
Workshop: Cyanotype Printing with Bella La Spina
Join contemporary printmaker Bella La Spina for a 2-day workshop exploring the magic of cyanotypes.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Rd (Located in Avalon Golf Course) Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space, Workshops and Talks, Education and Learning
Fri 4 Apr
7.00 PM - 11.00 PM
The Flaming Doghouse present: The Wall: A Pink Floyd Tribute
Experience this iconic rock opera performed live in its entirety, along with a selection of Pink Floyd favourites.
Scotland Island Community Hall & Recreation Centre Catherine Park (via Tennis Wharf) Scotland Island
Sat 5 Apr
8.00 AM - 1.00 PM
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
Sat 5 Apr
11.00 AM - 2.00 PM
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
Sat 5 Apr
7.00 PM
The Flaming Doghouse present: The Wall: A Pink Floyd Tribute
Experience this iconic rock opera performed live in its entirety, along with a selection of Pink Floyd favourites.
Scotland Island Community Hall & Recreation Centre Catherine Park (via Tennis Wharf) Scotland Island