‘Tis the season once again… we love a Beaches’ Christmas! Here’s whats happening in 2025 from Carols to all the merry happenings…
A Very Merry Diggers Day, Freshwater
Step into the festive spirit at Harbord Diggers this Christmas with a joyful afternoon of family-friendly entertainment by the beach! Perfect for kids and parents alike, this interactive Christmas celebration features juggling elves, festive face painting, and a special live performance by the Australian Army Band Sydney.
📅 Sunday 30 November | 4pm – 6pm
📍Harbord Diggers, 88 Evans St Freshwater
🌐https://www.harborddiggers.com.au/whats-on/weekly-activities Free entry | All ages welcome
Christmas At Warringah Mall
This festive season, there’s plenty on at Warringah Mall! Book in quickly to get your photos with Santa, and enjoy the convenience of gift wrapping stations throughout the centre – see their website for more information.
📍 Westfield Warringah Mall: Cnr Old Pittwater Road and Condamine Street
🌐 https://www.westfield.com.au/warringahmall/news/4gWGRXOrJ6pUk4hkgfngpo/whats-happening-this-christmas-at-westfield-waringah-mall
Christmas Choral Concert 2025, Manly Oval
‘Christmas Choral Concert is returning to Manly Oval to ignite your festive spirit!
Join for your favourite carols performed by the Northern Beaches Orchestra, the Community Christmas Choir and local artists alongside festive activities for the whole family. There will be free popcorn for the first 2,000 attendees courtesy of our Event Partner Cunninghams Real Estate and even a visit from Santa himself!
Concert starts at 6.30pm, gates open 5pm.
Pack your own picnic, grab takeaway from one of Manly’s many restaurants, or treat yourself to something delicious from the food trucks onsite.
Northern Beaches Councils wants everyone to be safe at our Christmas events – please make sure to pick up a free ID wristband for your child/ren at the entry gates or from the information tent.’
📍 Manly Oval: Sydney Road and Belgrave Street, Manly
📅 Thursday, 4 December 2025: 5pm to 8:30 pm
🌐 https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/christmas-choral-concert-2025
GroovABLE Adults Christmas Disco
The event is on the 5th of December, 6 to 9pm, at the Dee Why PCYC. The ticket includes pizza, drinks and a goodie bag. Please bring your carer if needed – carers have free entry.
Get a discounted rate when you buy early or in a group! Earlybird tickets now cost only $20, if bought by the 28/11/25, while tickets bought after 28/11/25 cost $25. We now also offer earlybird discounts for group bookings, with a discounted rate of $17 per person for groups with 5+ people, only if booked before the 28th of November. Please contact us at nbgrooveable@gmail.com to inquire about making a group booking.
We understand that there are sometimes a change of plans! All tickets are fully refundable, but we appreciate you buying ahead of time as it allows us to better plan the event.’
📅 Friday, 5th December 2025: 6pm – 9pm
🌐 https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1490347
Little Lane Christmas Workshops, Warriewood
From floral arrangements to ceramics to candlemaking, there’s something for every keen crafter at Little Lane Workshops – and this Christmas, they’re running a whole range of activities with festive flair. The workshops are perfect for unique gifts, decor inspo, or just a fun day out – but be sure to book in quickly, as they are extremely popular!
📍 Little Lane Workshops: 4102/4 Daydream Street, Warriewood
🌐https://www.littlelaneworkshops.com.au/collections/christmas
Belrose Scouts Christmas Tree Sale
‘Imagine the Christmas season with the scent of a freshly cut Christmas tree throughout your home. Support your local Scout group, Belrose Scouts, by buying a freshly cut Christmas tree.
Approx 6ft & 7ft trees will be available. Get in early, order online to avoid disappointment.’
📍 Wakehurst Public School: 8 Glen Street, Belrose
📅 Saturday, 6 December 2025: 7:30am to 12pm
🌐https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/belrose-scout-christmas-tree-sale
Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale
The Rotary Club of the Upper Northern Beaches is offering freshly cut Christmas trees with free home delivery on the 6th December 2025. This is available for those in Elanora Heights, Ingleside, Narrabeen, North Narrabeen, Warriewood, Mona Vale, Bayview, Church Point (minus Scotland Island), Newport, Avalon, Bilgola, Clareville, Palm Beach, Duffys Forest, Terrey Hills and Cottage Point.
Additionally, Christmas Tree stands and Rotary Christmas Cakes are also available for purchase too!
📅 Saturday, 6 December 2025
🌐https://rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org/christmas-trees-for-sale
Festive Fun Workshop, Narrabeen
Join the Coastal Environment Centre for a FREE festive fun workshop, creating sustainable Christmas decorations.
Drop in any time between 9am and 1pm and learn how to make Christmas decorations using natural materials, create sustainable alternatives for festive traditions, and of course, spend time with your favourite coastal creatures who call the Centre home. We can’t wait to welcome you.
📍Pelican Path Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen
📅 Saturday, 6 December 2025 – 09:00 am to 01:00 pm
🌐https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/festive-fun-workshop
Borgnis Street Turns On The Lights!
This wonderful street truly gets into the Chrissy spirit every year with the most sensational Christmas lights display. Not only that, but they raise money for Bear Cottage.
“It’s that time of year and the residents of Borgnis Street are unpacking the lights, checking them twice and getting ready for Christmas Lights 2025! Looking forward to seeing everyone when we Switch On on Saturday 6th December at 6.30pm.
Another exciting year ahead with some wonderful displays coming in support of Bear Cottage.
Come on down nightly from 6.30pm-10.30pm to see these amazing displays. Have an ice-cream, check out the fire trucks, get a photo with santa at the fire station, all whilst supporting the wonderful cause that is Bear Cottage.
Looking forward to seeing you here.
Ps. Due to the number of visitors (and many young children about), please be careful whilst driving down the street. There is a turning circle at the top so please no u-turns mid-street and pls drive slowly and be considerate of others.
📍Borgnis St, Davidson
📅 The lights switch on Saturday 6th December at 6.30pm. And then can be seen every night throughout December.
Keep an eye on their socials for special announcements and events: https://www.facebook.com/borgnischristmaslights
Christmas Creatives Meetup, Curl Curl
Join the Christmas Meet Up for Mini canvas painting, cards & polymer clay creations. All materials are provided – just bring snacks to share!
📍 Curl Curl Creative Space: 105 Abbott Road, North Curl Curl
📅 Sunday, 7 December 2025: 11am to 1pm
🌐https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/christmas-creatives-meet-up
Carols at Allambie Oval
Join the Allambie Beacon Hill Football Club community for an evening of festive cheer – all are welcome!
📍 Allambie Oval, 8 Roosevelt Avenue, Allambie Heights
📅 Sunday, 7 December 2025, 4:30pm – 8pm
🌐https://www.facebook.com/groups/allambie/posts/1895810401010890/
Santa of the Never Never Pantomime, Glen St Theatre Frenchs Forest & Mona Vale
A fun-filled show of catchy songs, costumes and characters.
When Santa and Rudolph get stranded at Uluru a cast of Australian outback characters come to the rescue. Including the Rockin’ Cockatoo, Croc from Kakadu and the ever popular Flying Doctor Big Bottom just to name a few.
This family event is aimed at children aged 2 to 7 years, but all ages are welcome. Accompanying adults are required to stay for the duration of the show.
Show duration: 45 minutes
Cost: $5.00 + booking fee Bookings essential for children and accompanying adults. Babies under 2 years old are free.
Three sessions available:
- 9.30 – 10.15am at Glen Street Theatre – Sorlie’s Space
- 11 – 11.45am at Glen Street Theatre – Sorlie’s Space
- 1.30 – 2.15pm at Mona Vale Memorial Hall
📍Glen Street Theatre – Sorlie’s Space Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest; and Mona Vale Memorial Hall – 1 Park St, Mona Vale
📅Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
🌐https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/library/whats-on/all-library-events/christmas-pantomime-glen-street
Christmas-Themed Trivia At Battery House, Dee Why
‘Merry Quizmas! Dee Why RSL is feeling extra festive this year at Battery House and can’t wait to spread the holiday cheer.
So, it’s time to dust off those stockings, ditch the milk and cookies, and join on Wednesday 10 December to celebrate all things Christmas!
If you can answer these questions then you’re in good form already.
– What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
– Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
– What are the two other most popular names for Santa Claus?
Don’t be a Grinch – grab your mates, put on your best Christmas sweater or surfing Santa shirt, and join us for a jolly good time!’
Participants must be 18+.
📍Battery House: Dee Why RSL, 932 Pittwater Road, Dee Why
📅Wednesday 10th December 2025: 7:30pm – 9pm
🌐https://deewhyrsl.com.au/christmas-themed-trivia-at-battery-house/
Christmas By The Beach 2025, Dee Why
‘Christmas by the Beach is returning to James Meehan Reserve, Dee Why. Sing along to your favourite carols and enjoy a special children’s Christmas show with jolly entertainment for the whole family.
Pack your own picnic, grab takeaway from one of Dee Why’s many restaurants, or treat yourself to something delicious from the food trucks onsite.
Family fun and entertainment
- 4pm: gates open
- 4 – 7pm: Santa photos presented by Cunninghams Real Estate
- 4 – 7.30pm: Face painting presented by Cunninghams Real Estate
- 5.15pm: Christmas stage show ‘Boskar the Polar Bear’
- 6pm: Christmas sing-along with Rock Paper Sisters
- 6.45pm: Dance Party hosted by Jayden Rodrigues
- 7:30: event concludes’
📍 James Meehan Reserve: Dee Why
📅 Friday, 12 December 2025: 4pm to 7:30 pm
🌐https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/christmas-beach-2025
Carols At The Opera House
‘Celebrate Christmas with uplifting music – a treat for the ears, heart and voice.
Carols In The Park, Frenchs Forest
“Our annual Carols in the Park is back at Ararat Reserve. Bring your picnic rug, food and drink and sit back and enjoy the music, the activities and the community Christmas cheer.
This year we are excited to have Hummingsong Choir join us for some fa-la-la-la-la!
There will be a jump castle, a petting zoo – heaps of other kids to run around with in the big open space.
For food there will be a coffee cart, specialty popcorn, Dutch waffles and a sausage sizzle! Some of the clubs around the reserve will also be opened if you’re looking for some take away.
📅Saturday 13 December at 5:30pm. This is a free community event.
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The Christmas Cup 2025: Social Beach Volleyball & Supball – Charity Fundraiser for Pass it on Clothing & Co
‘The Christmas Cup is a charity fundraiser event for Pass it on Clothing & Co. They provide free items of clothing to the homeless and disadvantaged communities across Manly, Sydney and NSW.
This event will mix people from the Beach Volleyball and Supball communities and complete beginners to both sports.
What do you get for your money? All of this is included in the price of your ticket!
- Charitable donation to Pass it on Clothing & Co
- Social Beach Volleyball & Supball games
- Sausage Sizzle in between games
- Two free drinks vouchers at The Ivanhoe Hotel, to be used at the afterparty
- Canapé-style food, pizzas and more at The Ivanhoe Hotel (judging by the amount of food we had last year, there will be plenty for everyone)
- Live music entertainment at The Ivanhoe Hotel
- Medals for the top 3 placed teams and the Christmas Cup for the winning team
You can brush up on your Beach Volleyball skills before the event by attending the Beach Volleyball School Classes HERE.
You can brush up on your Supball skills before the event by attending a taster session, a level-up session or contacting Manly Kayak Centre for a social game HERE.’
📅Saturday 13th December 2025: 10am – 10:30pm
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Taronga Zoo Christmas Concert 2025
One of Mosman’s biggest annual Christmas events is back! Walk on the wild side for Christmas this year and enjoy live music, hot food and plenty of Christmas cheer as you celebrate the festive season alongside Sydney’s wildest residents.
📍 Bradley’s Head Road, Mosman📅 Saturday 13th December 2025: Gates open from 6pm, concert from 7pm – 8:30pm
🌐 https://taronga.org.au/sydney-zoo/events/christmas-concert
Lucia In The Laneway 2025, Manly
🌐 https://www.facebook.com/events/1209186184467247/
Santa Photos At Hotel Steyne
Book your relaxed family Santa photo sessions at Hotel Steyne this year! With a festive backdrop and laid-back vibe, these sessions offer a low-pressure, magical setting to get into the Christmas mood.
📅Saturday 13 December and Sunday 14th December: 2pm – 6pm Saturday, 10am – 2pm Sunday
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Real Christmas Trees By Harbord Scouts
Support the 1st and 2nd Harbord Scout Group by buying a real Christmas Tree! Trees will be available outside Freshwater Campus in Curl Curl from 7am on Saturday 13th and 14th of December – as well as a selection of delicious cakes and puddings!
📍 Freshwater Campus: 153 Harbord Road, Curl Curl
📅 Saturday and Sunday 13th – 14th December 2025: From 7am until sold out
🌐 https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/real-christmas-trees-harbord-scouts-13-14-december-2025
Christmas Celebration at Palm Beach RSL
Bring the kids and join Santa & his cheerful elves for an afternoon full of festive fun!
Meet & Photo with Santa
Face Painting
Magic Show
Balloon Show
Food, drinks & live music for the whole family to enjoy!
📅 Sunday, 14 December from 1pm
📍1087 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach
🌐https://www.facebook.com/clubpalmbeach2108/
Christmas Toy Raffle, Freshwater
Join Harbord Diggers for their magical Christmas Toy Raffle—where joy, surprises, and festive cheer await! Over $5,000 worth of toys to be won—bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us!
📍Harbord Diggers, 88 Evans St Freshwater
📅Sunday 14 December | Tickets on sale from 3pm, drawn 4:30pm
🌐https://www.harborddiggers.com.au/whats-on/weekly-activities
Christmas On The Green, Dee Why
Join Dee Why Bowling Club on Sunday 14 December from 12pm to enjoy a day packed with holiday fun
Enjoy a visit from Santa from 1:30 to 2:30pm
Carols & live band from 3pm to 5pm
Christmas-themed kids’ crafts station
Beacon Hill RFS will be there too!
sausage sizzle and ice-cream van
Picnic snack box available (pre-booked required)
Grab your picnic blanket to enjoy the best time
Remax and enjoy your favourite Christmas songs!
📍 Dee Why Bowling Club 223 Fisher Road North, Dee Why
📅 Sunday, 14 December 2025: from 12pm
🌐 https://www.facebook.com/deewhybowlingclub
Christmas Carols at PCYC Dee Why
Join PCYC for a traditional Christmas Carols service and a selection of festive treats available to enjoy.
📍 PCYC Dee Why: 40 Kingsway, Dee Why
📅 Sunday, 14 December 2025: 6pm to 7pm
🌐https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/christmas-carols
Carols By The Beach, Collaroy
Join beachfront favourite The Beach Club Collaroy for Carols on the Beach this year on 14th December from 4 till 7pm. A free community event, including live entertainment. Bring your chairs, blankets etc to sit back and enjoy an afternoon of fun.
The afternoon that you have all been waiting for – with a visit from Santa! Get in the Holiday spirit with face painting, a jumping castle and the Mega Ham Raffle to wrap up your weekend!
📍Arlington Hall, 1058 Pittwater Road, Collaroy Beach
📅 Saturday, 14 December 2025 – 4-7pm
🌐https://www.facebook.com/thebeachclub58
The Beggars Christmas, Glen Street Theatre
‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! The Jacaranda is in bloom, Santa Claus is on his way, and The Beggars are singing everyone’s favourite Christmas songs around the Christmas tree.
Get into the Festive spirit with this wonderful concert full of their favourite carols, and sing-along songs.
Featuring the beautiful playing and three part harmony singing of The Beggars, and presented in their relaxed and friendly style with projected images providing the visual background and atmosphere.
Join for morning tea after the show to celebrate the end of another wonderful year of entertainment at your local theatre.’
📍 The Glen Street Theatre: Corner of Glen Street and Blackbutts Road, Belrose📅 Monday 15th December 2025: 11am
🌐 https://glenstreet.com.au/whats-on/beggars-christmas
Carols By The Lake, Narrabeen
Carols by the Lake is a fantastic community event held annually on the Northern Beaches, featuring traditional Christmas carols, festive entertainment, a visit from Santa, and spectacular fireworks over Narrabeen Lake. We encourage families and friends to gather early for picnics, live pre-entertainment, and a joyful holiday atmosphere, commencing from 6pm (but arrive early) with pre-entertainment and main carols commencing at 7pm. It has grown over the years into a vibrant celebration that brings the community together to share the spirit of Christmas in a scenic lakeside setting, proudly supported by Northern Beaches Council and sponsored by McGrath Pittwater and hosted by The Link Church.
📍Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen
📅 Saturday, 20 December 2025 – 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
🌐https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/carols-lake
Wonderful ‘White Christmas’, Avalon Bowlo
Gregg Arthur, Little Patti, and Billy Burton are to perform Irving Berlin’s Wonderful “White Christmas” at Avalon Bowling Club alongside Peter Locke on piano, Craig Scott on double bass, and Ron Lemke on drums. Book tickets now!
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📅 Saturday, 20 December 2025 – 7:30pm to 10pm
🌐https://www.avalonbowlo.com/upcoming-events/wonderful-white-christmas-jazz-dec20
Breakfast With Santa, Freshwater
Join Major Fun for a magical Brunch with Santa & Santa Photos! Get into the festive spirit with a delicious brunch, exciting activities, and the opportunity to meet Santa Claus himself. PLUS Capture the moment with a special Santa photo to take home as a keepsake of the day.
Event Details: Morning Santa Photo Sessions: 9.30 AM – 11.00 PM Brunch with Santa Start Time: 11.00 AM – 12.30 PM Afternoon Santa Photo Session: 1.00PM – 2.30 PM
Pricing:
- General Admission – Brunch with Santa + Santa Photo: $33
(Includes Major Fun Entry + Buffet Style Brunch + 1 6×4 photo) - General Admission – Santa Photo Only: $25
(Includes Major Fun Entry + 1 6×4 photo)
NOTE: Brunch is solely for children. Adults will need to purchase their own food from the cafe. Spaces are limited, so book your tickets now to reserve your spot for a fun-filled morning with Santa. Event suitable for children aged
📅Monday 22 December
📍Major Fun, Harbord Diggers, 88 Evans St, Freshwater
🌐 https://events.humanitix.com/brunch-with-santa-and-santa-photos-at-freshwater-2025
Christmas Stories With R.A. Spratt
‘In this whirlwind of storytelling, R.A. Spratt (best selling author of Friday Barnes and Nanny Piggins), will be performing her favourite Christmas tales.
This will be high energy, action-packed, side-splittingly, hilarious storytelling at it’s festive best, and featuring Christmas carols written by Nanny Piggins herself. This is the perfect family show for anyone who enjoys a good holiday season giggle.
R.A. will be available to sign books after the show.’
📍 The Glen Street Theatre: Corner of Glen Street and Blackbutts Road, Belrose📅 Monday 22nd December 2025: 2pm
🌐 https://glenstreet.com.au/whats-on/christmas-stories-ra-spratt-1
The Annual Scotland Island Christmas Eve Dog Race
Christmas Eve At The Hotel Steyne, Manly
This Christmas Eve, drop in for festive face-painting, live music, and visits from Santa at Hotel Steyne – fun for the whole family.
📅 Wednesday 24th December 2025: Face painting from 11:30am – 1:30pm – see website for more details.
📍Hotel Steyne: The Corso, Manly
🌐https://hotelsteyne.com.au/whats-on/
St Matthews Family Carols With Camels, Manly
It’s a long-held tradition to see the three wise men heading through The Corso on camels on Christmas Eve. Join St Matts (and the camels) for Carols at 3pm and 4.30pm, or their evening carols are held at 7pm, 9pm and 11.30pm.
📅 Dec 24
📍1 Darley Road, Manly
🌐https://www.stmattsmanly.org.au/christmas
Christmas Lunch At Harbord Diggers
‘Join for a festive feast with our all-you-can-eat Christmas buffet—perfect for families, friends, and food lovers alike. Expect a warm, welcoming vibe with Christmas theming, ocean views, and a relaxed setting perfect for making memories.’
📅 Thursday 25th December 2025: 11:30am – 2:30pm
📍Harbord Diggers: 88 Evans Street, Freshwater
🌐https://events.humanitix.com/christmas-lunch-at-harbord-diggers-25
Christmas Lunch At The Steyne
Enjoy a three-course menu complete with all the trimmings at the iconic Hotel Steyne this Christmas – sit back and let the Steyne team do the work. Bookings essential, however, so hurry before they’re all sold out!
📅 Thursday 25th December 2025: See website for booking times.
📍 Hotel Steyne: The Corso, Manly
🌐https://hotelsteyne.com.au/shop/
Do you know of any Christmas events or carols we can add to the list? Please get in touch via northernbeaches@thelivingcollective.com.au and we’ll add them in! Keep checking back for additions for your diary.
🎄 Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
