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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.

Submit your event

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 6 Jul
Sun 21 Jul
Gumtree over water

NAIDOC tree creations

Celebrate NAIDOC Week these school holidays and take part in our tree creations activity.
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Library School Holiday Programs, NAIDOC Week, School Holidays
Sat 6 Jul
Sun 21 Jul
2023 bookmark winners displayed featuring various designs

2024 Bookmark Design Competition

Design a bookmark these school holidays for your chance to win a prize pack and have your design printed! Ages 18 and under.
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Sun 7 Jul
11.00 AM - 2.00 PM

NAIDOC Week Celebration

Celebrate this NAIDOC week with live music, bushtucker talks and tastings. Participate in weaving, dance and art workshops run by Aboriginal owned businesses.
Tramshed Arts and Community Centre 1395A Pittwater Road Narrabeen
Council Events, NAIDOC Week
Mon 8 Jul
9.30 AM - 10.30 AM
Gumtree over water

NAIDOC Storytelling at Dee Why

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with a special storytelling on First Nations knowledge of trees and our wildlife connections. Aimed at primary school aged children, family friendly.
Dee Why Library 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Library School Holiday Programs, NAIDOC Week, School Holidays
Mon 8 Jul
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Drawing of interior scenes

Drawing Masterclass Series: Hadyn Wilson - Drawing in relief

As part of our Collection 100 centenary celebrations during 2024, we’ve invited four artists represented in the MAG&M collection to each present a masterclass.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning
Mon 8 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Fossil

Kids on the Coast - Finding Fossils

Join us on an exciting journey back in time as we embark on a fossil finding adventure!
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Rd North Narrabeen
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, School Holidays
Mon 8 Jul
Fri 19 Jul

WAC Inflatable Fun and Diving Boards – School Holidays

Get ready for some serious fun with our giant inflatable and diving boards at Warringah Aquatic Centre, Monday through to Fridays of the July school holidays.
Warringah Aquatic Centre, Aquatic Drive Frenchs Forest
Aquatic, Children and Families, Council Events, Health and Wellbeing, School Holidays, Sport and Recreation, Youth
Mon 8 Jul
1.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Movie reel with Story Box Logo

NAIDOC Story Box Screening at Warringah Mall

Drop-in to the library space for a showcase of stories from Story Box Library’s First Nations Stories collection.
Warringah Library, level 2, Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, NAIDOC Week, School Holidays
Mon 8 Jul
2.00 PM - 5.00 PM
youth designed bookmarks and art supplies

Glen Street Youth Drop-in and design

The bookmark competition is here. Drop-in to our space for an afternoon with your friends with our range of art supplies. All materials and snacks provided. Free, high school students.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Art and Culture, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 9 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Child looking through a magnify glass

Kids on the Coast - Beastly Discoveries

Welcome to the captivating world of beastly discoveries and creepy crawlies where budding entomologists will delve into the fascinating realm of insects.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Rd North Narrabeen
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, School Holidays
Tue 9 Jul
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
three boys on laptops

Code4Fun at Warringah Mall

Want to learn how to code your own app or game? Whether you're brand new to coding or have some experience, we have the workshop for you! Ages 7 - 12.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 9 Jul
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Manly

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 10 Jul
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Movie reel with Story Box Logo

NAIDOC Story Box Screening at Mona Vale

Drop-in to the library space for a showcase of stories from Story Box Library’s First Nations Stories collection.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, NAIDOC Week, School Holidays
Wed 10 Jul
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM
Ngumpie weaving on floor with children

Aboriginal Bracelet Weaving Workshop

Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local Ngumpie Weaving. For children and youth aged 8+
Mona Vale Library Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, NAIDOC Week, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 10 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Pile of colourful leaves in palm

Kids on the Coast - Nature's Art Adventure

Ignite your imagination and explore the wonders of nature as we embark on an art adventure. We will gather inspiration and resources from the wilds to capture the essence of the great outdoors and create masterpieces that tell a unique story of our connection to nature.
Coastal Environment Centre Entrance Pelican Path, Lake Park Rd North Narrabeen
Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Wed 10 Jul
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
three boys on laptops

Code4Fun at Warringah Mall

Want to learn how to code your own app or game? Whether you're brand new to coding or have some experience, we have the workshop for you! Ages 7 - 12.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 10 Jul
2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Ngumpie weaving on floor with children

Aboriginal Bracelet Weaving Workshop

Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local Ngumpie Weaving. For children and youth aged 8+
Manly Library Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, NAIDOC Week, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 10 Jul
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Dee Why

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 10 Jul
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Glen Street

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays