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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 14 Dec
7.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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Christmas trees real and freshly cut

Have twice the impact this year and buy a real Christmas from Scouts. Your action will raises funds for your local kids and give you a real feeling of Christmas
89 Bennett St Curl Curl
Sat 14 Dec
Tue 28 Jan
watercolour paints and paper

Draw. Paint. Create: Drop-in and make a postcard!

Drop-in to the gallery and create a postcard using watercolours in this free self-guided activity.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning, School Holidays, Youth
Sun 15 Dec
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

Mona Vale Xmas Market 2024

The Mona Vale Xmas Market is on again, Sunday the 15th of December 10am-4pm - Village Park Mona Vale
Village Park 1A Park Street Mona Vale
Mon 16 Dec
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Sand Santa with Sunnies

Christmas Kids on the Coast

It’s the festive season at the Coastal Environment Centre!
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Christmas, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Environment and Sustainability
Mon 16 Dec
11.15 AM - 12.00 PM
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Christmas Pantomime at Mona Vale

Join us for a fun-filled show of catchy songs, costumes and characters.
Mona Vale Memorial Hall, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Children and Families, Christmas, Music and Dance
Mon 16 Dec
2.00 PM - 2.45 PM
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Christmas Pantomime at Glen Street

Join us for a fun-filled show of catchy songs, costumes and characters.
Glen Street Theatre, Sorlie's Space, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Christmas, Music and Dance
Mon 16 Dec
3.30 PM - 4.15 PM
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Christmas Pantomime at Glen Street

Join us for a fun-filled show of catchy songs, costumes and characters.
Glen Street Theatre, Sorlie's Space, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Christmas, Music and Dance
Tue 17 Dec
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Sand Santa with Sunnies

Christmas Kids on the Coast

It’s the festive season at the Coastal Environment Centre!
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Christmas, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Environment and Sustainability
Wed 18 Dec
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Sand Santa with Sunnies

Christmas Kids on the Coast

It’s the festive season at the Coastal Environment Centre!
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Christmas, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Environment and Sustainability
Sat 21 Dec
6.00 PM - 9.30 PM

Carols by the Lake

It will be the 20th Year of 'Carols by the Lake' - commencing at 6pm with pre-entertainment & 7pm main carols at Lakeside Park, North Narrabeen. Foodstalls, Santa, Fireworks and more!
Lakeside Park North Narrabeen
Christmas, Music and Dance
Sat 21 Dec
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM

Carols By The Sea

Experience the Joy of New Life this Christmas...
Ted Jackson Reserve, Sth end Dee Why beach Cnr of Oaks Ave and The Strand Dee Why
Christmas
Mon 23 Dec
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Sand Santa with Sunnies

Christmas Kids on the Coast

It’s the festive season at the Coastal Environment Centre!
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Christmas, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 29 Dec
8.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Cardboard walk-in collection day

Residents are invited to bring in their clean dry cardboard to Dee Why Children's Centre car park for recycling
72 Fisher Road Dee Why
Council Events, Waste Reduction Events, Environment and Sustainability
Tue 31 Dec
9.00 PM - 9.30 PM
DEE WHY FIREWORKS

New Year's Eve - Dee Why

Northern Beaches Council presents the 9pm New Year's Eve family fireworks at Dee Why Beach
Ted Jackson Reserve, The Strand Dee Why
New Year's Eve
Tue 31 Dec
9.00 PM - 9.30 PM
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New Year's Eve - Frenchs Forest

Northern Beaches Council presents the 9pm New Year's Eve family fireworks at Frenchs Forest
Lionel Watts Reserve, Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
New Year's Eve
Tue 31 Dec
9.00 PM - 9.30 PM
Manly New Years Eve

New Year's Eve - Manly

The Manly fireworks at 9pm are presented by Manly Wharf, Felons Manly, Manly Pavilion and Queen Chow with support from Northern Beaches Council.
East Esplanade Manly
New Year's Eve
Fri 3 Jan
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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World Food Markets - Freshwater

The World Food Markets is a local community event with food trucks, and live music.
Freshwater Beach Park Freshwater
Live Music, Children and Families, Council Events, World Food Markets, Music and Dance, Special Events, Youth