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Check out the Ocean Festival community events happening on the Northern Beaches.
Upcoming events
Sun 30 Nov
5.00 AM - 7.30 AM
Sunrise at Manly Photography Course
Come along to a Shooting Sunrise @ Manly is a fabulous short photography course for Smartphones and DSLR cameras.
South Steyne, Shelter near Wentworth Street Manly
MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Art and Culture, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 30 Nov
Sun 7 Dec
Underwater Photography Exhibition
Visit the Underwater Photography Exhibition at the Belgrave Cartel to view the winners and finalists for 2025.
Belgrave Cartel 6 Belgrave Street Manly
Council Events, Exhibitions, MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Environment and Sustainability, Exhibitions
Sun 30 Nov
3.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Meet Manly’s Little Penguins
As part of Ocean Festival, join our free and family-friendly community talk on Manly’s little penguins.
Manly Library - Community Room 1 Market Ln Manly
Council Events, Ocean Festival
Tue 2 Dec
8.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Business Sustainability in Action – Summer Coffee meet-up
A free casual networking event for businesses wanting to be sustainable. This December it's over coffee where you can also view the Underwater Photography Exhibition as part of Ocean Festival.
Belgrave Cartel - 6 Belgrave St, Manly
Council Events, Ocean Festival, Sustainability Business Network, Sustainability information session, Business Development, Environment and Sustainability
Tue 2 Dec
6.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Marine Talks at The Manly Club
Join us to celebrate our love of the oceans. Part of Ocean Festival, the highly popular event ‘Marine Talks' at The Manly Club is on again.
The Manly Club On Gilbert Park 2 West Esplanade Manly
MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Thu 4 Dec
9.45 AM - 12.30 PM
Walk & Talk: Aboriginal Heritage & Culture
Join Karen Smith, Educator, Aboriginal Heritage Office, on a Walk & Talk over Long Reef Headland. Karen is from the Buruberongal clan of the Hawkesbury (Derrubin). Learn about Aboriginal Heritage & Culture on this walk from Long Reef SLSC to Fisherman's Beach.
Meet at Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club, off Pittwater Road, Long Reef
MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning
Thu 4 Dec
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Wings Over Water: The Life of the Eastern Osprey Webinar
As part of Ocean Festival, join this free online talk about one of our local birds of prey, the Eastern Osprey.
Council Events, Ocean Festival, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 7 Dec
9.00 AM - 3.30 PM
Harbour Day at Q Station
Join us to celebrate the beautiful harbour with a beach clean-up, history talks, wildlife insights, and scenic tours. Enjoy coffee, learn about Manly’s culture, protect penguins, and explore Sydney’s maritime history in a fun, educational day by the water.
Q Station, 1 North Head Scenic Drive Manly
Council Events, MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Waste Reduction Events, Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 7 Dec
9.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Ocean Festival Manly Snorkel Tour with Ecotreasures
Join Ecotreasures for a unique snorkelling experience at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve.
Shelly Beach Manly
MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Children and Families, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 7 Dec
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Meet the Friends of Cabbage Tree Bay Volunteers
Meet the popular Friends of Cabbage Tree Bay (FOCTB) volunteers and find how you can join up and participate as a volunteer.
Shelly Beach Manly
MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning
Sun 7 Dec
4.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Surfrider Adopt a Beach Community Clean Ups
Join us and give your local beach and coastline a bucketload of love to tackle ocean plastics and pollution on 9 of our Northern Beaches from North Avalon to Manly.
Council Events, MEC Events, Ocean Festival, Waste Reduction Events, Aquatic, Children and Families, Community Group, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 7 Dec
5.00 PM - 7.00 PM
Long Reef Aquatic Reserve - Rock Platform Exploration
Come along for a guided tour to Long Reef Aquatic Reserve - Rock Platform Exploration
Reef Care Room, Fisherman's Beach off Anzac Ave Long Reef
Council Events, CEC Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Mon 8 Dec
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Local Author: Robert Kenn
Join local author Robert Kenn as he discusses his non-fiction book, Wisdom from the Ocean.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Ocean Festival