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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

Thu 11 Jul
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Mona Vale

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 12 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Survivor shelter building activity

Kids on the Coast - Survivor!

Are you ready to put your survival skills to the test?
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, School Holidays
Fri 12 Jul
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM

NAIDOC Week Markets

Celebrate this NAIDOC week with live music, bushtucker talks and weaving workshops run by Aboriginal owned businesses.
Pittwater Rugby Park 1472 Pittwater Road North Narrabeen
Council Events, NAIDOC Week
Fri 12 Jul
1.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Movie reel with Story Box Logo

NAIDOC Story Box Screening at Manly

Drop-in to the library space for a showcase of stories from Story Box Library’s First Nations Stories collection.
Manly Library 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, NAIDOC Week, School Holidays
Fri 12 Jul
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Warringah Mall

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 15 Jul
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
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Create with Clay at Glen Street

Create a crazy clay masterpiece these holidays!
Glen St Library Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 15 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children in the bush

Kids on the Coast - Science Lab for Kids

Step into our indoor/outdoor Science Lab where we will spark your curiosity and ignite discovery. Through hands on activities, interactive demonstrations and outdoor adventures young scientists will unravel the mysteries of the natural world and uncover the wonders of scientific discovery.
Coastal Environment Centre North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Mon 15 Jul
2.00 PM - 5.00 PM
youth designed bookmarks and art supplies

Dee Why 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.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Art and Culture, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Mon 15 Jul
4.00 PM - 4.45 PM
Pile of soft toys surrounded by fairlights

Teddy Bear Sleepover at Manly

Bring your teddy bear for a special story time at the library!
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 16 Jul
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Pile of soft toys surrounded by fairlights

Teddy Bear Sleepover at Forestville

Bring your teddy bear for a special story time at the library!
Forestville Library, 6 Darley Street Forestville
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 16 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children in the bush

Kids on the Coast - Animal Kingdom

Welcome to our animal guardians’ program, where kids become champions for wildlife and stewards of the environment through hands on activities like building possum dreys and planting wildflowers.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Rd North Narrabeen
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, School Holidays
Tue 16 Jul
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
three boys on laptops

Code4Fun at Forestville

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.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 16 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
Tue 16 Jul
4.00 PM - 4.45 PM
Pile of soft toys surrounded by fairlights

Teddy Bear Sleepover at Mona Vale

Bring your teddy bear for a special story time at the library!
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 17 Jul
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Hand holding open zine with purple night sky background

Workshop: Zines & Patches with Katy B Plummer

Create zines and patches with your family in this workshop exploring creative lineage.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning
Wed 17 Jul
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Pile of soft toys surrounded by fairlights

Teddy Bear Sleepover at Glen Street

Bring your teddy bear for a special story time at the library!
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 17 Jul
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
three boys on laptops

Code4Fun at Forestville

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.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 17 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children outside

Kids on the Coast - Build it, Fly it, Float it

Let your imagination soar as you become engineer, architect and inventor of your own floating and flying contraptions. From paper airplanes, homemade boats, kites and rockets, you will design it, build it, test it and refine it. A unique opportunity to unleash your creativity and ingenuity while learning the principles of buoyancy and aerodynamics and having the most fun ever!
Coastal Environment Centre North Narrabeen
Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Wed 17 Jul
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Smiling author and book of princess facing a menacing giant

Author Reading and Party with Belinda Murrell

Dress-up to celebrate the book launch of local children's author Belinda Murrell, with a magical reading.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays