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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.
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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.
Wed 23 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids on the Coast - Junior Marine Biology
There is plenty life on the rock platform if you know where to look! Join us for a day of discovery and fun as part of our series of school holiday program events.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Wed 23 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
April School Holiday Workshops: Reshaping Waste - Day 2: Soft plastic refashion
Discover how single use-soft plastics impact our precious environment and re-fashion items into your own bag or wallet. Talk textile waste and upcycle clothes into wearable pouches for baby wildlife rescued by Wires, Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisation.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
School Holiday Creative Workshop, Art and Culture, Youth Week, Curl Curl Creative Space
Wed 23 Apr
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
STEM Lego Workshop at Manly
Join us these school holidays for STEM lego workshops. Suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years old.
Manly Library 1 Market Place Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 23 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Warringah Mall
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 23 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Glen Street
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 23 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Dee Why
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 24 Apr
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Gather at the Gallery: Seniors
Start your day with a free visit to the Gallery with like-minded seniors.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors
Thu 24 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids on the Coast - Ocean Edge Discovery
Embark on a thrilling quest to find the rockpools and intertidal zones of our local area. Investigate the rocky shore discovering the hidden wonders of the rockpools and their secretive inhabitants. Led by our wonderful educators, children will explore these mini ecosystems, searching for crabs, molluscs, fish, sea hares and seabirds.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Thu 24 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
April School Holiday Workshops: Reshaping Waste - Day 3: Plastic fantastic
Get physical in a hands-on sorting, shredding and processing activity to give hard plastic waste a new life. Learn how to make pens, key rings, combs and more. Plus take part in ‘Pitchfest’ – will your solution to plastic rubbish in the environment be the winner?
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
School Holiday Creative Workshop, Art and Culture, Youth Week, Curl Curl Creative Space
Thu 24 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Mona Vale
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 24 Apr
7.30 PM - 9.00 PM
Plastic Pollution & Human Health
At our April education evening AJ Gough of 'Planet Ahead' will be sharing his insight on the relationship between plastic pollution and human health.
North Curl Curl Community Centre Corner of Griffin Road and Abbott Road North Curl Curl
Waste Reduction Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Mon 28 Apr
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
The Art of Letting Go: Decluttering Your Keepsakes
Join Kristina, The Decluttering Diva, for a practical, heartfelt online event where you’ll learn how to let go of sentimental clutter while still honouring the memories that matter most.
Education and Learning
Mon 28 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Masterclass Series 2025: Plein air Drawing with Noel Thurgate
Join the first session in our 2025 Masterclass Series, En Plein Air Drawing with Noel Thurgate.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning
Tue 29 Apr
Sun 11 May
Solaris I - Amber Oswald Solo Exhibition
A visual exploration of bodies and light underwater by Amber Oswald.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Thu 1 May
12.30 PM - 1.30 PM
Aboriginal Heritage and Culture - Our Local Heritage
Join the Aboriginal Heritage Office for a talk and visual presentation to learn about your local area, Aboriginal heritage, and stories of the people during the Australian Heritage Festival.
Dee Why PCYC, 40 Kingsway Dee Why
Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors
Fri 2 May
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
Open Mic Night
Come along to perform or support the community's talent.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Youth Week, Seniors, Youth
Sat 3 May
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Free Comic Book Day
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the Library with character creation workshops, comic crafts and free comic books that you can keep.
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Youth
Sat 3 May
10.15 AM - 11.15 AM
Creating Comic Characters Workshop at Dee Why
Join comic book author and video game writer Christof Bogacs to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. Suitable for ages 6 to 12 years.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning
Sat 3 May
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Meet the Artist: Samantha Jade
Join us for a meet the artist event with Samantha Jade
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 3 May
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM
Creating Comic Characters Workshop at Manly
Join comic book author and video game writer Christof Bogacs to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. Suitable for ages 6 to 12 years.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning