Family friendly events on the North Shore this November
There will be fairs, carnivals and festivity a plenty this month.
Huw Bradshaw
November 05, 2025
From Mosman to St Ives, here are all the best upcoming events you can bring the whole family to.
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Middle Harbour Carnival
There will be jumping castles, and carnival and pony rides, at the annual Middle Harbour Public School Carnival. Entry is free but ride costs vary.
When: November 8, 12pm–5pm
Where: 8 Hale Road, Mosman
Image: Middle Harbour Carnival
St Ives North Public School Festive Fair
Stalls, rides, bake sales and more at this St Ives fair. A good chance to get a jump start on your Christmas shopping.
When: November 23, 11am–3pm
Where: 87 Memorial Avenue, St Ives
Nature Play - Animal rescue
As the latest installment in Ku-ring-gai council's Nature Play series, this children's program teaches kids how to care for and rescue local fauna on the upper North Shore. Suited for children aged four to six. Tickets $20.
When: November 7, 10am–11:30am
Where: 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives
Image: Ku-ring-gai Council
Want to be a citizen scientist?
Join this talk at Willoughby City Library to learn about what being a citizen scientist means. Hosted by local author Harry Rosenthal, a diver with a passion for underwater photography and marine biology. The library will also use the session to show its new borrowable citizen science kits. Recommended for children aged seven and over.
When: November 5, 5:30pm
Where: 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
Image: Willoughby City Library
Glenaeon Family Fair 2025
This school fair at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School includes artisan markets, student jazz bands and a silent auction.
When: November 15, 10am–4pm
Where: 121 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag
Image: Glenaeon Family Fair website
Arcadian Artists Art Trail
Explore the works of local artists across pop-up galleries in Arcadia, Galston and Dural.
When: November 8–9
Where: See all locations on the event website
Image: Arcadia Art Trail Website
Native snail talk
Did you know that Australia is home to more than 1,000 species of native snails?
Despite this, the vast majority of snails we find in our gardens are not among them: they are introduced species.
To learn more about native snails on the North Shore, come along to this free talk with Dr Isabel Hyman, a research scientist at the Australian Museum.
When: November 18, 7pm
Where: Gordon Library
Gumnut Fair
Were you a fan of our video about May Gibbs’ Nutcote Cafe? This month, a Gumnut Fair will be hosted by the cafe, featuring homemade cakes, garden stalls, prize wheels and face painting. Dress in your best 1920s attire.
When: November 16, 11am–3pm
Where: 5 Wallaringa Avenue, Neutral Bay
