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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.
Thu 24 Apr
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Gather at the Gallery: Seniors
Start your day with a free visit to the Gallery with like-minded seniors.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors
Thu 24 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids on the Coast - Ocean Edge Discovery
Embark on a thrilling quest to find the rockpools and intertidal zones of our local area. Investigate the rocky shore discovering the hidden wonders of the rockpools and their secretive inhabitants. Led by our wonderful educators, children will explore these mini ecosystems, searching for crabs, molluscs, fish, sea hares and seabirds.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Thu 24 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
April School Holiday Workshops: Reshaping Waste - Day 3: Plastic fantastic
Get physical in a hands-on sorting, shredding and processing activity to give hard plastic waste a new life. Learn how to make pens, key rings, combs and more. Plus take part in ‘Pitchfest’ – will your solution to plastic rubbish in the environment be the winner?
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
School Holiday Creative Workshop, Art and Culture, Youth Week, Curl Curl Creative Space
Thu 24 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Mona Vale
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 24 Apr
7.30 PM - 9.00 PM
Plastic Pollution & Human Health
At our April education evening AJ Gough of 'Planet Ahead' will be sharing his insight on the relationship between plastic pollution and human health.
North Curl Curl Community Centre Corner of Griffin Road and Abbott Road North Curl Curl
Waste Reduction Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 26 Apr
8.00 AM - 3.00 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 26 Apr
9.00 AM - 4.00 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 26 Apr
1.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Community Planting Day
Come and join some 60 other locals and plant 3000 native coastal species on North Curl Curl sand dune. Help stabilise the beach and care for our coast!
67MW+2RQ Curl Curl
Community Group, Council Events
Mon 28 Apr
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
The Art of Letting Go: Decluttering Your Keepsakes
Join Kristina, The Decluttering Diva, for a practical, heartfelt online event where you’ll learn how to let go of sentimental clutter while still honouring the memories that matter most.
Education and Learning
Mon 28 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Masterclass Series 2025: Plein air Drawing with Noel Thurgate
Join the first session in our 2025 Masterclass Series, En Plein Air Drawing with Noel Thurgate.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning
Tue 29 Apr
Sun 11 May
Solaris I - Amber Oswald Solo Exhibition
A visual exploration of bodies and light underwater by Amber Oswald.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Wed 30 Apr
Wed 2 Jul
STEM Corner at Mona Vale
Drop-in to the library and explore the range of STEM activities. Aimed at primary school age children with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning
Thu 1 May
10.00 AM - 10.30 AM
National Road Safety Week Story Time at Forestville
Join us for a Story Time this National Road Safety Week with special guests from Council's Transport team. Suitable for children aged 3-5, accompanied by an adult.
Forestville Library 6 Darley Street Forestville
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning
Thu 1 May
12.30 PM - 1.30 PM
Aboriginal Heritage and Culture - Our Local Heritage
Join the Aboriginal Heritage Office for a talk and visual presentation to learn about your local area, Aboriginal heritage, and stories of the people during the Australian Heritage Festival.
Dee Why PCYC, 40 Kingsway Dee Why
Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors
Thu 1 May
Thu 3 Jul
STEM Corner at Dee Why
Drop-in to the library and explore the range of STEM activities. Aimed at primary school aged children with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning
Thu 1 May
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
Fri 2 May
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 3 May
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 3 May
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Free Comic Book Day
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the Library with character creation workshops, comic crafts and free comic books that you can keep.
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Youth
Sat 3 May
10.15 AM - 11.15 AM
Creating Comic Characters Workshop at Dee Why
Join comic book author and video game writer Christof Bogacs to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. Suitable for ages 6 to 12 years.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning