Celebrate summer and all the things loved about the Northern Beaches this January. 

Northern Beaches Council has several fun family events happening in the lead up to Australia Day long weekend.

Head to Pittwater Rugby (Rat) Park for a FREE Open Air Cinema on the eve of Australia Day, offering a fantastic night out for families. Bring a rug and enjoy an evening beneath the stars, with a picnic or buy dinner from a range of food trucks.

On Australia Day, the aquatic centres will be bustling with activities and entertainment for families to enjoy.

• Australia Day Eve Open Air Cinema
  When: Sunday 25 January, Gates open 5.30pm for a 6.30pm movie start
  Where: Pittwater Rugby (Rat) Park, 1472 Pittwater Road, Warriewood
  Tickets: places are limited, reserve your free ticket here
  What: Enjoy a film screening of Kangaroo (2025), a heart-warming family comedy about an ex-TV personality Chris Masterman, who becomes stranded in an Outback town after a car accident on his way to Broome. There, he teams up with 12-year-old Indigenous girl Charlie. The pair form an unlikely friendship and work together to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned joeys in the remote but stunning Outback community - an endeavour that proves to be life-changing for them both.

• Australia Day Pool Parties
  When:  Monday 26 January, 9am-12pm
  Where: Warringah Aquatic Centre (WAC)
  What: Pool party with inflatables, DJ disco party and a glitter tattoo artist. Free entry.
  When: Monday 26 January, 1pm-4pm
  Where: Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre
  What: Pool party with indoor and outdoor inflatables,  face painting and DJ. Free entry.

• Kids on the Coast
  When: throughout January
  Where: Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen
  What: Exciting adventures for those budding scientists. Each event is fun and educational with a different theme. The children explore marine ecosystems, rock platforms and lagoons with expert guides. Bookings are essential.

 Northern Beaches Libraries and the Manly Art Gallery & Museum (MAG&M) are also running a range of activities in January, including MAG&M’s Garden Variety exhibition and a range of school holiday programs across the libraries.

There are also plenty of exciting community events happening throughout January across the Northern Beaches. Check Council’s website for further information.

Visit the Northern Beaches Council’s website for more event details.