Youth Week
Northern Beaches Youth Week takes place 9 - 17 April. We're celebrating throughout April!
Checkout our calendar of events below to find an activity for you
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NSW Youth Week is an annual celebration of young people held in early April around the school holidays.
Northern Beaches Youth Week 2025 caters to a diverse range of interests, through large scale events to small workshops and niche activations, with young people involved in their planning and delivery.
It has been put on by a collaboration between Council and local youth services. Northern Beaches Youth Week 2025 includes the following two headline events:
Northern Composure Unplugged is back in 2025. Unplugged is an acoustic competition for all Northern Beaches musicians aged 12-24.
Battle for the Beaches: 3×3 is a youth-focused and inclusive all-day 3×3 basketball tournament for young people aged 12 to 24
Young Writers' Competition invites students to write an original work of creative writing using a special hero word. This year's hero word is 'Change'.
What's On
Sat 12 Apr
Sun 27 Apr
Kids & Families: Drop-in and make a collage
Explore our current exhibitions then create a collage in this free, self-guided activity.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 22 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids on the Coast - Art and Nature
Using nature as your canvas, this day is all about creativity. Come with us to explore the outdoors, finding natural resources and inspiration for our creations. With spring upon us, what better way to capture how beautiful our coastal environments are!
Coastal Environment Centre Entrance Pelican Path, Lake Park Rd North Narrabeen
Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Tue 22 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
April School Holiday Workshops: Reshaping Waste - Day 1: Trash to treasure
Explore nearby Greendale Creek for left-behind litter and sort and analyse what you find. Get inspired and create an artwork using found objects and recycled materials.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
School Holiday Creative Workshop, Art and Culture, Youth Week, Curl Curl Creative Space
Wed 23 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids on the Coast - Junior Marine Biology
There is plenty life on the rock platform if you know where to look! Join us for a day of discovery and fun as part of our series of school holiday program events.
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
Wed 23 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
April School Holiday Workshops: Reshaping Waste - Day 2: Soft plastic refashion
Discover how single use-soft plastics impact our precious environment and re-fashion items into your own bag or wallet. Talk textile waste and upcycle clothes into wearable pouches for baby wildlife rescued by Wires, Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisation.
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
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
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
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
Sun 4 May
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, Halloween, Waste Reduction Events, Youth Week, Environment and Sustainability
Wed 7 May
4.00 PM - 5.45 PM
hobbyspace with headspace at Manly
hobbyspace is a creative hub for young people to explore different forms of art and self expression mindfully hosted by headspace. Ages 12 to 25 years old.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth
Thu 8 May
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Gather at the Gallery: Kids
Join us for a free after-school drop-in program where young artists can explore hands-on activities.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week, Youth
Fri 30 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
Sun 1 Jun
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, Halloween, Waste Reduction Events, Youth Week, Environment and Sustainability
Tue 10 Jun
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
Thu 12 Jun
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Gather at the Gallery: Kids
Join us for a free after-school drop-in program where young artists can explore hands-on activities.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week, Youth
Fri 27 Jun
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
Fri 25 Jul
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
Fri 22 Aug
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
Fri 19 Sep
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
Fri 24 Oct
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
Contact information
Northern Beaches Council Community Development