Enjoy more this christmas in Lismore
Lismore welcomes you to discover its Christmas magic – from unique gifts, fabulous dining, fun and creativity for all!
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December 5 - December 21
Santa’s Wonderland
CheerMORE and meet the Jolly Man in Red in the magical Santa’s Wonderland at Lismore Regional Gallery, 5-21 December. See when Santa’s in and book your photos here!
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All December
Elf Hunt
EnjoyMORE with your family and take the kids on an elf hunt to find cheeky elves hiding in Lismore shop windows throughout December with prizes to be won!
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December 6, 13, 20
Pawtraits
EnjoyMORE and capture memorable moments with the whole family this Christmas. Book you Pawtraits with your furry loved ones.
Held in the Lismore Quad.
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December
CWA Christmas Wrapping
GiftMORE this Christmas and have your gifts beautifully wrapped by the Lismore CWA, located on Magellan Street throughout December. Gold coin donation appreciated.
Discover MORE festive cheer, events and fun for all
SHOP, SPIN & WIN
Our Shop, Spin and Win giveaway has now concluded.
We had so much fun sharing the love by giving away thousands of dollars worth of Loving Local Gift Cards to say thank you for shopping local.
Loving Local Gift Cards are a meaningful way to shop local, support local and give back.
Find the list of participating stores here.
YOUR GUIDE TO SHOPPING IN LISMORE
HUNGRY FOR MORE?
School holidays done?
It’s time to swap the chaos for calm 💆♀️🌿
Gather the girls and escape to Lismore where tranquil hinterland vibes, great food, nature, culture and seriously good value come together for the ultimate girls’ weekend. Think long lunches, lush walks, boutique shopping, wellness moments and space to actually breathe, all without blowing the budget.
From tantrums and traffic to total tranquility, we’ve mapped out the perfect affordable girls’ getaway.
See our guide in the comments below 👇
#VisitLismore #northernriversnsw #GirlsGetaway
⭐️ WHAT`S ON LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES ⭐️
FRIDAY 23 JANUARY
👉Lismore Speedway, Lismore Showgrounds, from 4pm
👉Seafood at Sundown + Cocktail Bar, Clunes Cafe, from 4.30pm
👉Friday Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Music: Luke Vassella & DJ Spex, Hotel Lismore, from 5.30pm
👉Friday Film Night: The Men Who Stare at Goats, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 6pm
SATURDAY 24 JANUARY
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Workshop: Coffee & Clay, Silt Studio, 10am
👉Sonic Bloom Circus Rave Carnival, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 12pm-8pm
👉Lismore Speedway, Lismore Showgrounds, from 4pm
👉Live Music: Family Jordan, JB Paterson & Mylee Grace, Lismore Quad, 6pm-9pm
👉Live Show: The Noughty Nineties Party, Lismore Workers Club, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Tubed Radio Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 25 JANUARY
👉Nimbin Market, Nimbin Community Centre, 9am-3pm
👉Guided Walk & Morning Tea, Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, 9.30am-10.30am
👉Cacao Ceremony & Sound Journey Meditation, Apollo Hall, Lismore, 10am-11am
👉Sonic Bloom Circus Rave Carnival, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 12pm-8pm
👉The Big Day Summer Party, Lismore City Bowling Club, 2pm-8pm
👉Lismore Speedway, Lismore Showgrounds, from 4pm
👉Live Music: Mandy Hawkes, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
MONDAY 26 JANUARY
👉Lismore City Council`s Australia Day Awards and New Citizens Ceremony, Whitebrook Theatre,
Southern Cross University, 9am-12pm
👉Nourishing Yin Yoga & Crystal Bowl Sound Bath, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 9.30am
👉Australia Day Free Family Fun Day, Lismore City Bowlo, from 10am
👉Live Music: Cath Simes Band, Hotel Lismore, 6.30pm
To find MORE things to do this weekend, head to the Destination website, Visit Lismore.
#VisitLismore #LismoreCityCouncil #VisitNimbin
🌱 Local Farmer`s Market Guide🌾
Looking for fresh produce, local growers and community vibes? From Tuesday to Saturday, there’s always a reason to visit your local market.
🧺 Lismore Organic Market
📍 Lismore Showgrounds
🗓️ Every Tuesday | 🕢 7:30am–11:30am
Expect certified organic fruit & veg, pantry staples, plants and a relaxed midweek market feel.
🥕 Nimbin Farmers Market
📍 Next to The Green Bank, Cullen St
🗓️ Every Wednesday | 🕒 3pm–6pm
A colourful afternoon market with organic produce, handmade goods, local food stalls and unmistakable Nimbin energy.
🍊 Lismore Produce Market
📍 The Conservatorium Carpark, 152 Keen St
🗓️ Every Thursday | 🕒 3pm–6pm
Perfect for after-work shopping with seasonal produce, local growers and fresh essentials straight from the source. Plus exciting food vendors for dinner with family and friends.
🍓 Lismore Farmers Market
📍 Lismore Showgrounds
🗓️ Every Saturday | 🕗 8am–11:30am
A weekend favourite with fruit & veg, bread, eggs, flowers, coffee, breakfast treats and plenty of community spirit.
Why shop local? 💛
✔️ Support farmers & small producers
✔️ Eat seasonal, fresh and sustainable food
✔️ Connect with your community
✔️ Turn grocery shopping into a weekly ritual
Save this post, tag a friend and shop local this week🌿🥖🥬
#LocalMarkets #LismoreMarkets #VisitLismore
✨Always something happening at Lismore Regional Gallery ✨
Have you visited lately?
From thought-provoking exhibitions to hands-on creativity and after-dark art experiences, the Gallery and Lismore Quad are alive with things to see, do and discover.
🖼️ On Exhibition Now:
• Works by Justin Talplacido Shoulder and Bhenji Ra (until 2 Feb)
• Works by Clare Milledge (until 15 March)
• Works by Sonka Pietrek (until 1 Feb)
🎨 Get involved:
• Free Guided Exhibition Tours every Thursday at 11am
• Collage Club every Thursday, 4–6pm, offering a relaxed, social creative session
🌙 After dark:
• Marian Tubbs Visual Art Projection illuminating the Lismore Quad, 7–11pm nightly
Whether you’re craving inspiration, creative connection or a moment of quiet reflection, Lismore Regional Gallery offers more than a visit, it’s an experience.
⏰ Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm, 6pm Thursday
📍 11 Rural St, Lismore
🔗 lismoregallery.org
Come once, come back often, there’s always something new to discover.
#VisitLismore #LismoreRegionalGallery #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW
WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🚂🏃♀️🧑🎤
It`s market weekend at the Lismore City Bowlo this Sunday 👏plus there are creative workshops, exhibitions, live music, family fun and MORE to enjoy. 😍🤩
FRIDAY 16 JANUARY
👉Visit the Farm Gate Café at Nimbin Valley Dairy, 392 Tuntable Falls Rd, 8am-2pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10am-2pm
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Workshop: Clay & Sip, Silt Studio, 6pm
👉Friday Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Film: Once Upon a Time, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 6.00pm dinner, Film 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Adam Hourigan, 5.30pm, DJ Lazy Dom, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
SATURDAY 17 JANUARY
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Visit the Farm Gate Café at Nimbin Valley Dairy, 392 Tuntable Falls Rd, 8am-2pm
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lesson: Intro to Pickleball, GSAC, 8am-9am
👉Pickleball Social Sessions, GSAC, 9am-12pm
👉Workshop: Coffee & Clay, Silt Studio, 10am
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Kids Textured Art Workshop, The Artisans Table, 10am-12pm
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Weaving Workshop, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-12pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Live Music: Sabotage Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 18 JANUARY
👉Lismore City Bowlo Market, Lismore City Bowling Club, 9am-1pm
👉Visit the Farm Gate Café at Nimbin Valley Dairy, 392 Tuntable Falls Rd, 8am-2pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-7pm
👉Live Music: Lonesome Boatmen, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
👉Film: Mistress Dispeller, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
Want to get your event noticed? Create a free listing on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) and it will be featured on Visit Lismore.
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
Where will your Sunday take you? 🌿
We love seeing your adventures around the region. This stunning image was taken at Protesters Falls in the Nightcap National Park by @saxonkent
Take us on your journey with you and tag @visitlismore so we can share your travels too!
📸 @visitnsw
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #VisitNimbin
Sunday Market Day at The Channon! 🌿🎨☕
Enjoy a slow Sunday wandering through the Channon Craft Market as it returns for the first market of the year.
With so many stalls to explore, come along and meet the local makers, discover their handmade treasures and soak up the friendly community vibes.
Tag your market friends and see you at The Channon!
📍 Coronation Park, The Channon
⏰ Tomorrow, 9am-3pm
#VisitLismore #TheChannonCraftMarket #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW
Weekend Explorer: Your road trip guide from Ballina to The Channon! 🚗
Head for the Hills and discover the region’s cultural heart, lush rainforests and creative villages that call the Northern Rivers home.
Check out our top tips and highlights along your journey:
🦐 Take a selfie with Ballina’s iconic Big Prawn and tag @discoverballina
🎨 Explore Lismore’s vibrant arts scene including galleries, street art, live music and unique shopping or grab a coffee at a local cafe.
❤️ Snap a picture under the ‘You Are Here’ Heart, make sure you tag @visitlismore
🥧 Take a scenic drive through Modanville & Dunoon and pick up an award winning pie, pastry or Vietnamese Banh Mi from Annie`s Country Bakery.
🛍️ Continue through the hinterland to the iconic Channon Craft Market (held every 2nd Sunday of the month) and browse the unique and creative stalls.
🌿Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy a walk through Nightcap National Park to the stunning Protesters Falls.
🥙 Unwind at The Channon Tavern with a meal and enjoy free live music on Sundays.
Searching for MORE? Discover more day trips at Visit Lismore (link in bio).
📸 Image 2: @discoverballina | Image 7: @thechannontav
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #DiscoverBallina
🎨🎶 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🎶🎨
Check out what’s happening across Lismore, Nimbin and Villages this weekend!
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Visit the Farm Gate Café at Nimbin Valley Dairy, 392 Tuntable Falls Rd, 8am-2pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10am-2pm
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Friday Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Music: Yolan, 5.30pm, DJ Spex, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Kids Beading Workshop, The Artisans Table, 10am-12pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Lismore Speedway: Modified Mayham, Lismore Showgrounds, from 4pm
👉Live Music: Rochelle Lees Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY
👉The Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-7pm
👉Pluckers & Poets Open Mic, Dunoon Sports Club, 4pm
👉Live Music: Slim Pickins, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
👉Film: Urchin, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
Want to get your event noticed? Create a free listing on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) and it will be featured on Visit Lismore.
#visitlismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil
Looking for ways to keep cool these school holidays? Here are some of our tops tips to escape the heat! ☀💦
💦Cool off with a splash and visit one of our local swimming pools!
📍Lismore Memorial Baths | 179 Molesworth Street, Lismore
📍Goonellabah Sports and Aquatics Centre | 1 Wallerawang Dr, Goonellabah
📍Nimbin Swimming Pool | 29 Sibley St, Nimbin
🌳Let the kids run around and have fun at the water play area at Heritage Park. There are lots of shaded areas to enjoy a picnic too!
🎬 Catch the latest movies at the newly opened Lismore Cinemas. Sit back, relax and enjoy the air conditioned cinemas and delicious movie snacks! @lismorecinemas
🎨 Check out the latest exhibitions at the Lismore Regional Gallery or enjoy a creative workshop with one of our local creatives. @lismoreregionalgallery
🍦 Looking for a refreshing treat? Stop by Scoops and Candy in Lismore and indulge in a delicious ice cream or shake - yum! You can even pick up local information too from our Visitor Information Hub. @scoopsandcandy
To find out what`s on and for more inspiration, head to Visit Lismore (link in bio)
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #SchoolHolidayFun
