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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 27 Jul
8.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Polystyrene drop-off collection day
Residents are invited to bring rigid pieces of 100% clean, white and dry polystyrene packaging for recycling to Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre.
Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre, Kimbriki Road Ingleside/Terrey Hills
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 27 Jul
10.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Freshwater Dune Planting
Join us on National Tree Day to plant out Freshwater sand dune.
679R+Q7M Freshwater
Council Events, Environment and Sustainability
Mon 28 Jul
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Archibald Mosman with Dimity Mortensen
Join local author Dimity Mortensen as she discusses her newest biography, Archibald Mosman: The Field of the faithful Man.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Tue 29 Jul
Wed 30 Jul
Proveda Compassionate Connector Training
As a Compassionate Connector you will emotionally support and help build social networks for people living with a life limiting illness.
11-13 The Boulevarde Newport
Community Group, Education and Learning
Wed 30 Jul
3.45 PM - 4.30 PM
aMAZEing Algorithms for Kids at Forestville
Join us for aMAZEing Algorithms workshops in the lead up to our Science Fair! Suitable for Kids 8 to 12 years old.
Forestville Library 6 Darley Street Forestville
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning
Thu 31 Jul
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Government digital support sessions at Warringah Mall
Learn how to access various Government services like Medicare, MyGov, Aged Care and more with Services Australia
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Thu 31 Jul
3.30 PM - 6.00 PM
Tools of the Trade: stepping up
Ready to grow? Let’s talk next steps. If you're ready to hire, scale or plan ahead, this session is for you.
Tramshed Arts and Community Centre, 1395a Pittwater Road Narrabeen
Tools of the Trade
Thu 31 Jul
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Launch 2025 Environmental Art & Design Prize
Join 2025 judge Keinton Butler and the finalists in the Environmental Art & Design Prize for the announcement of the 2025 awards.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 31 Jul
7.30 PM - 9.00 PM
The Diversity of Hemp + Indoor Winter Market
Our July Education Evening will explore the diversity of hemp, with expert guest speakers Kirstie Wulf and Beatrice Kuyumgian, along with an Indoor Winter Market featuring great local stalls!
North Curl Curl Community Centre Corner of Griffin Road and Abbott Road North Curl Curl
Fri 1 Aug
Sun 14 Sep
2025 Environmental Art & Design Prize
1 Aug - 14 Sept 2025. The annual Environmental Art & Design Prize showcases innovative and thought-provoking works that explore the theme of the environment.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 1 Aug
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Members' & Volunteers’ Preview: 2025 Environmental Art & Design Prize
Join us for the preview tour of the 2025 Environmental Art & Design Prize.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 2 Aug
9.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Beginners Compost & Worms Workshop
Composting and worm farming are great alternatives to disposing of your food waste in the rubbish bin while creating natural fertiliser for your garden.
10 Malinya Road Allambie Heights
Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 2 Aug
Sat 16 Aug
Creatives Social
Listen, share, and connect with fellow creatives at a multi-day workshop aimed at inspiring, encouraging, and sparking new creative collaborations.
Freshwater Brewing Company 4 Powells Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture
Sat 2 Aug
10.30 AM - 1.00 PM
The Fixery
The Fixery is your go-to destination for having your favourite items repaired. Volunteers will try to fix what you can carry in - free of charge!
Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 2 Aug
1.30 PM - 4.30 PM
Advanced Composting Workshop
Are you wanting to expand your composting skills?
10 Malinya Road Allambie Heights
Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 2 Aug
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Meet the Designers: 2025 Environmental Art & Design Prize
A fast-moving opportunity to engage with the designers as you move around the gallery freely, listening to stories of inspiration and the creative process.
Curl curl Creative Space, 105 Abbott Road, North Curl Curl Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sun 3 Aug
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Bags to Riches
A market selling second hand goods from a suitcase, container or rug filled with items such as clothes, toys, household items, sporting equipment.
Walter Gors Park Howard Avenue Dee Why
Council Events, Halloween, Waste Reduction Events, Youth Week, Environment and Sustainability
Tue 5 Aug
2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Family History Workshop at Mona Vale
Curious about your family history but not sure where to start? Join the Local History team as we celebrate National Family History Month with an introductory workshop.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors
Wed 6 Aug
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Raising Resilient Children with Gavin McCormack
Join one of Australia's most influential teachers, Gavin McCormack, as he speaks about Raising Resilient Children, his 7-step program for parents to help their kids navigate today's complex world.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk, Education and Learning
Fri 8 Aug
6.30 PM - 8.00 PM
Paint & Sip Night in Avalon
Join us for a Paint & Sip session that’s as social as it is creative, perfect for catching up with friends or meeting new ones.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space