School Holiday Guide

DEC 14

December 14

Northern Rivers Rail Trail – Lismore to Bentley Official Opening

The Lismore to Bentley section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail officially opens this December.

Lismore can’t wait to welcome you to experience the trail.

Dec

4-22

December 4 - December 22

Santa’s Wonderland

CheerMORE and meet the Jolly Man in Red in the magical Santa’s Wonderland at Lismore Regional Gallery, 4-22 December. You can see when Santa’s in and book your photos here!

DEC

All December

Elf Hunt

GiftMORE with family as your kids hunt cheeky elves in Lismore shop windows throughout December! Pick up activity sheets at Santa’s Wonderland or one of the Lismore Pop-Up Libraries, with prizes to win.

keep the kids entertained here

places the kids might like to shop

places the kids might like to eat

DARREL CHAPMAN FUN RUN ON TODAY! 🏃🏃‍♀️

Wishing all participants the best of luck today as they take on The Darrel Chapman Fun Run. 👏

Thank you for supporting this wonderful community event and helping to raise funds for local charity Our Kids. 

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WINE AND CHEESE – NEED WE SAY MORE! 🧀🍷

The Levee Lounge and Bar are hosting their first wine tasting event and you are invited!

Join Verity Cowley from Orbit Wines, McLaren Vale as she guides you through six stunning wines, accompanied by a selection of gourmet cheeses – yum!

There are only limited tickets available so get in quick to avoid disappointment! 
👉https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1460744

📍 The Levee Lounge & Bar, 88 Magellan St, Lismore
📆 Wednesday, 3 September
⏰ 7.30pm-8.30pm

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🤩🎨🏃 WHAT'S ON IN LISMORE 🏃🎨🤩

This weekend in Lismore don’t miss your last chance to visit The Archibald Prize 2024 at the Lismore Regional Gallery. On Sunday cheer on participants in the Darrel Chapman Fun Run or soak up the vibrant atmosphere at the Lismore Showgrounds for The Tropical Fruits Inc Fair Day! There’s something for everyone to enjoy and explore, for inspiration visitlismore.com.au

FRIDAY 29 AUGUST
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Final weekend to visit The Archibald Prize 2024, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Exhibition Opening: Love, Kisses and Connection, Serpentine Arts, from 5.30pm
👉Friday Night Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Music: Andy Jans-Brown, 5.30pm, DJ Spex, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
👉Karaoke Night, Goonellabah Tavern, 9pm

SATURDAY 30 AUGUST
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Final weekend to visit The Archibald Prize 2024, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Live Music & Raffles: Sam Lily, Hotel Metropole, from 5pm
👉The Big Bike Film Night, Star Court Theatre, 5.30pm-7.30pm
👉Live Music: Cath Simes Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm

SUNDAY 31 AUGUST
👉Darrel Chapman Fun Run, Woodlark St, Lismore, from 6am
👉Guided Walk, Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, 10am-11am
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Final weekend to visit The Archibald Prize 2024, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Fruitopia Fair Day, Lismore Showgrounds, 11am-5pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-7pm
👉Live Music at The Channon Tavern, From 1.30pm
👉Live Music: Mandy Hawkes Band, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
👉Film: Ellis Park, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm

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REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2025 RURAL WOMEN’S GATHERING 👏👏

Registrations are now open for the 2025 NSW Rural Women’s Gathering, which will be held in Lismore on Saturday, 25 October.

This year’s theme, “Connect to the Heart”, will bring women from across regional, rural and remote NSW together in the heart of the Northern Rivers for a day of connection, learning, inspiration and celebration.

Guest speakers include:
🎤 Shanna Whan AM – Founder of Sober in the Country, sharing her journey and advocacy for alcohol harm awareness in rural Australia.
🎤 Madeline West – Mother of seven, actor, advocate and Digital Safety Warrior, with valuable insights on social media safety and digital wellbeing.
🎤 The Hon. Jodie Elizabeth Harrison, MP – Member for Charlestown, Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Violence.

🎟 Registration for Saturday’s program is $85, which includes three workshops, catering, keynote speakers and warm country hospitality.

👉The program is out now! To register and for more information go to: https://www.nsw.gov.au/.../rural-womens-gathering-2025 

📍 Lismore
📅 Saturday, 25 October

This event is proudly funded by the NSW Government.

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