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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

Tue 21 Jan
11.30 AM - 12.15 PM
Children alongside science symbols

STEM Story Time at Warringah Mall

Join us these school holidays for STEM Story Time for preschoolers.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 21 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Manly

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 22 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Dee Why

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 22 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Glen Street

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 23 Jan
12.30 PM - 1.30 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Manly

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 23 Jan
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Manly

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 23 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Manly

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 23 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Mona Vale

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 23 Jan
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Art Up Late MAGM (Photo by Kayapa Creative Studio)

Art Up Late: Sydney Festival 2025

Soak up fresh perspectives with talks, deep dive into the art with our curators, and explore The Water Understands exhibition with live music and a refreshing glass.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, Experiences and Performances, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 23 Jan
7.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Two people stand either side of a painting, lifting it onto a rack. They are wearing white gloves and surrounded by other paintings.

Creatives Connect: Conversations with Curators

Part of Art Up Late, an evening for curators to gather, hear from MAG&M's Curators, and discuss their craft. 
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Creative Toolkit, MAG&M Talks and Events
Fri 24 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Warringah Mall

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 24 Jan
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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Celebrate Australia Food Truck Party

The Celebrate Australia Food Truck Party features a range of food trucks, roving entertainment and live Australian tunes.
Lionel Watts Reserve Frenchs Forest
Live Music, Children and Families, Council Events, Australia Day, Music and Dance, Special Events, Youth
Sat 25 Jan
5.30 PM - 8.30 PM
Australia Day Eve Open Air Cinema 2025

Australia Day Eve Open Air Cinema

Join us in Celebrating Australia with our free Open Air Cinema at Lakeside Park where we will be screening the Australian movie, Go! (2020). Rated PG.
Lakeside Park 39 Lake Park Road Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, Australia Day, Open Air Cinema, Special Events, Youth
Tue 28 Jan
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Children alongside science symbols

STEM Story Time at Mona Vale

Join us these school holidays for STEM Story Time for preschoolers.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 28 Jan
11.30 AM - 12.15 PM
Children alongside science symbols

STEM Story Time at Mona Vale

Join us these school holidays for STEM Story Time for preschoolers.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 28 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Manly

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 29 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Dee Why

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 29 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Glen Street

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 30 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Mona Vale

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 31 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Warringah Mall

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create!
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays