Get ready for the festive season with these free events in Pittwater
Festive fun workshop
Coastal Environment Centre 6 December, 9am to 1pm, free
See council website
The Coastal Environment Centre in North Narrabeen is hosting a free Festive Fun Workshop on 6 December, where visitors can enjoy creating sustainable Christmas decorations.
The community is invited to drop in any time between 9am and 1pm and learn how to make Christmas decorations using natural materials, creating sustainable alternatives for festive traditions. You can also spend time with your favourite coastal creatures who call the centre home!
The Deep North Makers Market
Avalon Bowling Club
7 December, 8am to 2pm, free entry deepnorth.au
The Deep North Makers Market will celebrate local creatives with a special market at Avalon Bowling Club on 7 December. The market is part of the Deep North Festival which runs from 5 to 7 December, bringing culture and the coastline together with music, art, dance and creativity. If you’re looking for some special gifts and like to support small businesses, you’ll find a variety of handmade gifts, art, pottery, homewares, fashion and original creations at these markets.
Merry Japan Market
Café Monaka, 24 Waratah Street, Mona Vale
7 December, 9am to 3pm, free entry minimeonthecake.com
If you’re looking for a unique gift for someone special this Christmas, you might want to visit the Merry Japan Market, a pop-up gift market, at Café Monaka in Mona Vale. The market is presented by a group of Japanese artists and will have about 14 stalls inside and outside selling delicious food, including Okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes) and drinks. There will also be some fun activities for children and a self-care corner for a relaxing ten- minute massage.
Mona Vale Christmas Market
Village Park, Mona Vale
13 December, 10am to 3pm, free entry monavalexmasmarket.com.au
Make your way to Village Park in Mona Vale on Saturday 13 December for this year’s Mona Vale Christmas Market. It’s the perfect opportunity to do some Christmas shopping, and you’re likely to pick up something a bit different for a loved one. There will be entertainment all day, some great rides for children, and over 100 stalls of unique gifts and delicious food options.
