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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.
Sat 7 Dec
9.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Ecotreasures Manly Snorkel and Walk Tour
Experience an unforgettable Sydney adventure with Ecotreasures’ Eco-Certified Manly Snorkelling Tour.
Shelly Beach Manly
Aquatic, Ocean Festival, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 7 Dec
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Festive Freshie
Kick Start Christmas with some summer shopping and family entertainment
Lawrence Street Freshwater
Sat 7 Dec
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Proveda Foundation's Manly Spin-a-Thon
Join us Saturday 7 December to Ride for Youth!
29 Sydney Road Manly
Sat 7 Dec
Sun 8 Dec
Glass Casting Sea Creatures
This is a unique opportunity to study with the artist in her studio by the sea, in an ocean inspired weekend workshop taking students on an intensive journey into the creative possibilities of kiln cast glass. This is a 2 Day Course.
30 Greycliffe St Queenscliff
Aquatic, Open Studios, Workshops and Talks, Ocean Festival, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 7 Dec
10.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Art for the Ocean
An Art Exhibition donating 10% of all sales to ORRCA - Ocean inspired artwork - Painting, drawing and sculpture.
Sugar House Studio Unit 2, 73 Winbourne Street, Brookvale
Aquatic, Art and Culture, Ocean Festival, Environment and Sustainability, Exhibitions
Sat 7 Dec
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Sustainable Christmas: Beeswax Wraps
Make your own sustainable beeswax wraps at with the Waste Fighters Society from Sydney University. Ages 12 - 18. Free, bookings essential.
Forest Community Arts Centre 6 Darley St, Forestville Forestville
Council Events, Christmas, Environment and Sustainability, Youth
Sat 7 Dec
1.30 PM - 3.30 PM
Artist Book Workshop with Dinesh Pasupathyrajan
What is an artist's book? Discover Dinesh Pasupathyrajan's style of artist book in this hands on workshop.
Manly Library in the Creative Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning
Sat 7 Dec
4.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Sun 8 Dec
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Meet the Friends of Cabbage Tree Bay Volunteers
Meet the popular Friends of Cabbage Tree Bay volunteers and find how you can join up and participate as a volunteer.
Shelly Beach, Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve (near the ramp) Manly
Aquatic, Children and Families, MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 8 Dec
10.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Art for the Ocean
An Art Exhibition donating 10% of all sales to ORRCA - Ocean inspired artwork - Painting, drawing and sculpture.
Sugar House Studio Unit 2, 73 Winbourne Street, Brookvale
Aquatic, Art and Culture, Ocean Festival, Environment and Sustainability, Exhibitions
Sun 8 Dec
11.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Q Station Ocean Festival
Beach clean up, water activities, live music and food. So come along!
Q Station 1 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly
Aquatic, Children and Families, Ocean Festival, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 8 Dec
12.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Introduction to Nature Journalling Workshop
Interested in learning more about nature journalling? In celebration of the Northern Beaches Ocean Festival, this workshop will teach you the practice of recording your personal observations and connect you with the natural world. Ages 18+
Manly Library in the Creative Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Ocean Festival, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Tue 10 Dec
6.30 PM - 8.00 PM
Webinar - Solar for strata, businesses and rentals
With rising energy costs, solar is the obvious choice - there's never been a better time to consider solar.
Solar events, Sustainability Webinars, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Wed 11 Dec
2.00 PM - 4.00 PM
New Northern Beaches Warringah Investor and Discussion Group
The Australian Shareholders’ Association announces the formation of a new investor and discussion group on the Northern Beaches, which will be in addition to the group which currently meets every month at Mona Vale Library.
Meeting Room - Warringah Mall Libary - Westfiled Shopping Centre Old Piitwater Road Brookvale
Thu 12 Dec
Sun 15 Dec
Lifeline Northern Beaches GIANT Book Fair
Mark your calendars for the Lifeline Northern Beaches GIANT Book Fair in Brookvale where thousands of books await and every purchase helps save lives!
St Augustine's College Federal Parade Brookvale
Community Group, Markets
Thu 12 Dec
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Solar and Energy Roadshow – Narrabeen Tramshed
Drop in to the Tramshed and learn how to reduce your energy bill with Council's Sustainability team.
Tramshed Arts and Community Centre 1395A Pittwater Rd Narrabeen
Council Events, World Environment Day, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Solar Roadshow
Thu 12 Dec
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Christmas Kids on the Coast
It’s the festive season at the Coastal Environment Centre!
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Christmas, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Environment and Sustainability
Thu 12 Dec
11.30 AM - 1.00 PM
Ways to reduce your Cost of Living
Learn how to access various savings, rebates and vouchers available to you! Presented by Service NSW and Sydney Water.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Thu 12 Dec
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Exhibition Opening: The Water Understands
Join us for the opening event of our new exhibition.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Fri 13 Dec
Sun 16 Feb
The Water Understands
13 December 2024 - 16 February 2025. This exhibition takes Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poem Water as a starting point to interrogate water as a life-giving element.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M future exhibition