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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.
Check out other courses & activities at your local Community Centre or our Hello Manly website.
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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.
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
7.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Narrabeen High Car Boot Sale
Like a giant garage sale of 2nd hand clothes, toys, household items, sporting equipment, plants, etc.
10 Namona Street North Narrabeen
Community Group
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
Mon 1 Dec
6.30 PM - 8.00 PM
Electrify your home or business
Join us for an engaging, jargon-free webinar on electrification and learn how to make your home or business cheaper to run, healthier, and future-ready.
Council Events, Solar events, Sustainability Business Network, Sustainability Webinars, Sustainability information session, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Health and Wellbeing, Online
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
Sun 14 Dec
Christmas Art Market
Celebrate the holiday season at Suzy O'Rourke's Gallery.
Mona Vale Creative Space 1 Park St Mona Vale
Christmas, Art and Culture, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
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
Wed 3 Dec
1.30 PM - 3.30 PM
Be Fit and Ready for the Road - Free workshop for Seniors
Get up to date knowledge on rules and etiquette for using our roads and paths
North Curl Curl Community Centre - 2 Griffin Rd (corner of Abbott Rd) North Curl Curl
Council Events, Seniors
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
5.00 PM - 8.30 PM
Christmas Choral Concert 2025
Join us for your favourite carols performed by the Northern Beaches Orchestra, our Community Christmas Choir and local artists alongside festive activities for the whole family.
Manly Oval Sydney Road & Belgrave Street Manly
Council Events, Christmas, Live music
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
Thu 4 Dec
6.30 PM - 8.00 PM
'Respectful Relationships': Men's Webinar
A men's webinar promoting healthy relationships.
16 Days Of Activism
Fri 5 Dec
Sun 7 Dec
The Deep North Festival
The Deep North: Where culture meets coastline.
Avalon Village Centre Avalon
Arts Festival, Live Music, Art and Culture, Children and Families, Music and Dance, Special Events
Fri 5 Dec
9.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Walk Against Violence
The Beaches Says No To Violence Walk is a key community event held annually on Manly Beach to raise awareness and stand against domestic and gender-based violence
16 Days Of Activism, Youth
Fri 5 Dec
9.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Freshwater Crayweed Quest
Join Operation Crayweed and Patagonia for a hands-on ocean adventure celebrating the hidden underwater forest at Freshwater Beach.
Freshwater Rockpool 4 Lumsdaine Drive Freshwater
Council Events, Ocean Festival, Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Fri 5 Dec
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Members' & Volunteers’ Preview: Counterpoint and Garden Variety
Join us for the preview of two exhibitions at Manly Art Gallery & Museum.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design
Fri 5 Dec
Sun 15 Feb
Garden Variety
5 December 2025 – 15 February 2026. This exhibition presents the work of five contemporary Australian artists exploring the garden as a theme.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M future exhibition, Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design
Fri 5 Dec
Sun 15 Feb
Counterpoint: Jude Rae, Ruth Waller & Toni Warburton
5 December 2025 – 15 February 2026. Counterpoint brings together the work of Jude Rae, Ruth Waller, and Toni Warburton, three artists whose practices resonate through material, form, and process.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M future exhibition, Art and Culture
Fri 5 Dec
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Exhibition Launch: Counterpoint and Garden Variety
Join us for the launch of two exhibitions at Manly Art Gallery & Museum.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
MAG&M Talks and Events, Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design
Fri 5 Dec
6.00 PM - 9.00 PM
GrooveABLE Xmas Disco - Adult with a disability 18+
Come and enjoy a night of music and dancing dressed in your most festive outfit.
PCYC Northern Beaches, 40 Kingsway Dee Why
Christmas, Disability, Music and Dance