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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 1 Feb
7.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Cole Classic Swim
The world's biggest ocean swim is back, and entries for the 2026 Cole Classic are officially open.
Manly Beach South Steyne Manly
Community Group, Health and Wellbeing
Sun 1 Feb
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Bags to Riches
A market selling second hand goods from a suitcase, container or rug filled with items such as clothes, toys, household items, sporting equipment.
Walter Gors Park Howard Avenue Dee Why
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Youth Week, Environment and Sustainability, Markets
Sun 1 Feb
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Fusion Pride Picnic 2026
Free family and dog friendly event for our local LGBTQIA+ community and allies.
Live Music and a rainbow marketplace for all to enjoy!
Live Music and a rainbow marketplace for all to enjoy!
Ted Jackson Reserve, The Strand Dee Why Beach
Mardi Gras
Sun 1 Feb
10.00 AM - 4.00 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
Sun 1 Feb
4.00 PM - 6.00 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
Mon 2 Feb
4.30 PM - 6.30 PM
Mona Vale Beach (South): Dog Off-Leash Trial Information Pop Up
Join us for a relaxed morning by the beach! We will be there to answer your questions about the trial and meet your four-legged friends. Bring your dog, grab a coffee and come say hello - we would love to see you there!
This event is weather permitting
This event is weather permitting
Surfview Rd Mona Vale
Council Events, Dog Workshop
Wed 4 Feb
Wed 24 Jun
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
Wed 4 Feb
Sat 14 Feb
Dee Why Rocks
Watercolours and Prints by Hannah Parker.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Sat 7 Feb
9.00 AM - 11.15 AM
Mindful Art Classes
Welcome to The Mindful Art Sessions!
Curl Curl Creative Space North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Sat 7 Feb
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!
150 Fisher Road North Cromer
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Tue 10 Feb
6.30 PM - 8.30 PM
FREE online Parent Information Session - in Persian (Farsi)
Join KYDS' free online information session supporting Persian-speaking parents/carers of young people aged 10-18.
Children and Families, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Online
Tue 10 Feb
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Snakes in Suburbia: Coexisting Safely with our Local Species
Join this free online talk about our fascinating local snake species and learn tips about how to coexist with them safely.
Council Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Online
Thu 12 Feb
6.30 PM - 8.30 PM
FREE online Parent Information Session - in Hindi
Join KYDS' free online information session supporting Hindi-speaking parents/carers of young people aged 10-18.
Children and Families, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Online
Fri 13 Feb
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM
A Walk in the Garden
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design
Sat 14 Feb
8.00 AM - 4.00 PM
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
Sat 14 Feb
1.00 PM - 4.00 PM
Wild Family Projects - Survival in the Wild
Think you could survive in the wild? Discover how nature can provide everything you need from shelter to clean water and warmth. This hands-on family adventure invites you to explore the wild side of teamwork, creativity, and outdoor fun!
Pelican Path - Coastal Environment Centre North Narrabeen
Council Events, CEC Events, Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Wild Projects (CEC)
Thu 19 Feb
Sun 1 Mar
Where Wonder Gathers - Solo Exhibition - Catriona Pollard
Where Wonder Gathers is a stunning solo exhibition by contemporary artist Catriona Pollard, presenting woven sculptural works that explore humanity’s relationship with the natural world.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Thu 19 Feb
6.15 PM - 8.30 PM
Queer Sketch Club @ MAG&M
To kick off Mardi Gras 2026, Queer Sketch Club is popping up at MAG&M!
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, Mardi Gras
Fri 20 Feb
Sun 5 Apr
Out Front 2026: HSC Visual Arts
20 February – 5 April 2026. This exhibition brings together standout works from HSC Visual Arts students across 21 secondary schools on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M future exhibition, Art and Culture
Fri 20 Feb
Sun 5 Apr
Amber Boardman: The Puppet Show
20 February – 5 April 2026. The Puppet Show explores what happens to human storytelling now that machines can generate narratives of their own.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M future exhibition, Art and Culture