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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

Thu 28 Aug
7.30 PM - 9.00 PM

Permaculture with the Legendary Rosemary Morrow

Hear the legendary Rosemary Morrow at Permaculture Northern beaches' August Education Evening as she talks about taking Permaculture everywhere and adapting Permaculture in today’s world.
North Curl Curl Community Centre Corner of Griffin Road and Abbott Road North Curl Curl
Sat 30 Aug
9.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Picnic in the Park - Narrabeen 2025

Picnic in the Park is returning to Lakeside Park, Narrabeen! Join us for a day of excitement, fun and unforgettable moments.
Lakeside Park, 1 Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, Picnic in the Park
Sun 31 Aug
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
Thu 4 Sep
11.00 AM - 1.00 PM
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Dementia Support Information Session at Mona Vale Library

Learn dementia-friendly skills from the Northern Beaches Dementia Alliance and find out about free services to support unpaid Carers of a person living with Dementia.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Sat 6 Sep
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM

The Paint Escape Workshop

Join us for a guided painting workshop, designed to be easy, enjoyable, and fun! All materials are provided.
Avalon Creative Space, 32 Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Sat 6 Sep
12.30 PM - 2.00 PM

The Ceramic Session

Join us for a guided painting workshop or personalise your own ceramic pieces, easy, enjoyable, and fun! All materials provided.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Sun 7 Sep
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Bags to Riches

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 9 Sep
1.30 PM - 3.30 PM
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NDIS Information Session at Glen Street Library

Join Uniting Local Area Coordination, your NDIS Partner in the community, for a presentation on eligibility and pathways.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd, Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Thu 11 Sep
11.30 AM - 1.30 PM
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NDIS Information Session at Dee Why Library

Join Uniting Local Area Coordination, your NDIS Partner in the community, for a presentation on eligibility and pathways.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Fri 12 Sep
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
Fri 12 Sep
6.30 PM - 8.00 PM

Paint & Sip 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
Thu 18 Sep
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
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Gather at the Gallery: Bubs

Enjoy a tour of our exhibitions followed by a cozy play session, coffee and conversation.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 18 Sep
11.30 AM - 1.30 PM
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Dementia Support Information Session at Warringah Mall Library

Learn dementia-friendly skills from the Northern Beaches Dementia Alliance and find out about free services to support unpaid Carers of a person living with Dementia.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Fri 19 Sep
Sun 30 Nov
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Beyond the Box

19 September 2025 – 30 November 2025. Corrugated cardboard, as an art-making material, only began appearing around the time of Pablo Picasso’s influential sculpture Still Life with Guitar (1913).
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 19 Sep
Sun 30 Nov
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Maestri: Influences from Italy to Australia

19 September 2025 – 30 November 2025. This exhibition draws on MAG&M’s rich collection, along with loaned works from National Art School Australia and private collections, to explore Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo’s influences as a teacher.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 19 Sep
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
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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 20 Sep
8.00 AM - 4.00 PM
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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