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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 28 Sep
Sun 13 Oct
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School Holidays Scavenger Hunt

Look around the Children’s Area of the Library. Can you find all the items for this Library challenge?
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Sat 28 Sep
11.00 AM - 2.00 PM
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Fauna Fair - Australian Wildlife Displays

Join us for talks and presentations of native wildlife that can found in the Northern Beaches. We will be running two one-hour shows at 11:00am and 1:00pm with Australian Wildlife Displays, and a chance to meet and greet handlers and animals between shows.
Between North Steyne and Darley Road Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Experiences and Performances, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 29 Sep
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
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Community Planting Day at Nareen Wetlands

The community is warmly invited to help us celebrate Biodiversity Month by joining us for a morning planting native species at Nareen Wetlands, North Narrabeen on Sunday 29th September 2024.
Opposite 76-80 Nareen Parade North Narrabeen
Council Events, Bushcare, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 29 Sep
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM

Balgowlah Heights Clean Up (Tania Park)

Do a good deed for the planet and make some friends at the same time.
Tania Park, Dobroyd Scenic Drive, Balgowlah Heights We'll meet in the grass area on the field at Tania Park (close to the Arabanoo lookout)- see map on our website Balgowlah Heights
Mon 30 Sep
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Boys creating with clay

Kids Holiday Workshop: Textures in clay

Learn hand-building skills and explore natural and man-made textures to create ceramic objects.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning, School Holidays
Mon 30 Sep
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
child exploring the rock pools

Kids on the Coast - Species Survival

Every creature, from the bees that pollinate our fruit trees to the worms that enrich our soil, plays an essential part. Their survival doesn't just protect nature's beauty, it ensures the health of the ecosystems that provide our food, clean water and the air we breathe. Let's find out what lives locally and how we can help them in their quest for survival.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Mon 30 Sep
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
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Robotics Drop-in at Mona Vale

Drop-in to meet our dash-ing robots these holidays! For primary school age children and parent guardians.
Mona Vale Library 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 30 Sep
2.00 PM - 2.30 PM
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Studiosity Session at Forestville

Learn how Studiosity can help you with your studies, join us at Forestville Library with the Studiosity team. For HSC students
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 1 Oct
Thu 31 Oct
Boss Fit

Small Business Month

Throughout October Northern Beaches business owners can get active with classes at multiple locations, led by our fantastic local fitness pros
Business Development, Council Events
Tue 1 Oct
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
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Escape Room STEM Challenge at Forestville

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 1 Oct
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
children exploring the rockpool

Kids on the Coast - Marine Biologist for a Day

Start your marine biology journey by spending the day with us studying marine species. Looking closely at adaptations we will identify creatures on the rock platform, and dipnet in the lagoon.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Tue 1 Oct
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
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Robotics Drop-in at Mona Vale

Drop-in to meet our dash-ing robots these holidays! For primary school age children and parent guardians.
Mona Vale Library 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 1 Oct
11.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Forestville

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth