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
        🏎 Lismore Speedway Season Opener! 🏎
Get ready for all the action at the Lismore Showgrounds tomorrow as the Speedway returns for the upcoming season!
👉V8 Dirt Modifieds will battle it out for the Lord Mayors Cup with a massive support program of AMCA Nationals, Wingless Sprints, RSA Sedans, Junior Sedans and Microsprints.
Whether you are a speedway fanatic, or looking for an electrifying night come along and be a part of all the action! 👏👏
Check out the full season calendar here and start planning your trips to the speedway - https://www.lismorespeedway.com.au/1-2/
📍 Lismore Showgrounds, 116 Alexandra Parade, North Lismore
🎟 Tickets available at the gate
⏰ Gates open 3pm | Racing from 5pm
🎥 Can’t make it? Watch Live on WOSTV.com.au
📸 Daniel Keogh Photography & Lismore Speedway 
#visitlismore #seelismore #lismorespeedway #discovernorthernriversnsw @lismore_speeway
    
 
    
        🎨🎶🎃 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🎃🎶🎨
It is set to be another big weekend in Lismore with the Lismore Speedway returning for their upcoming season, spooky Halloween fun, workshops, live music and more!
FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Farm Gate Café at Nimbin Valley Dairy: Coffee, cheese, fresh eats, fully licensed, 392 Tuntable Falls Rd, 8am-2pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Halloween Fog Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Music: Adam Harpaz, Lismore Workers Club, 5pm-8pm
👉Halloween at the Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5pm
👉Live Theatre: The Female of the Species, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Halloween – Andy Jans-Brown, 5.30pm, DJ Dakota, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Workshop: Punch Needle, The Artisans Table, 10am-12pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Audeo 2.0 – Halloween Special, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 3pm
👉Lismore Speedway Season Opener, Lismore Showgrounds, from 4pm
👉Northern Rivers Karaoke, Dunoon Sports Club, 6pm
👉Workshop: Beads and Bubbles, The Artisans Table, 5pm-7pm
👉Halloween Fog Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Theatre: The Female of the Species, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Sylvie with Jack Davies, Eltham Hotel, 7pm
SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-7pm
👉Live Music at The Channon Tavern, From 1.30pm
👉Live Theatre: The Female of the Species, Rochdale Theatre, 2pm
👉Film: The Stolen Painting, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Lismore Jazz Club, Lismore City Bowling Club, 2pm-5pm
👉Workshop: Gosu Platter Painting Workshop, The Artisans Table, 3pm-5.30pm
👉Live Show: Lonesome Boatmen, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil #discovernorthernriversnsw
    
 
    
        📍 New Visitor Brochure Hub 🗺️✨ℹ
Antico Emporio  in Eltham is our newest Visitor Brochure Hub! ☕🌿
The team at Antico Emporio love helping visitors discover the best of Eltham and Northern Rivers region. You’ll find maps, brochures, and plenty of local tips to make the most of your visit. 🏞️💛
Step into Antico Emporio, a beautiful country store full of rustic charm, with an eclectic collection of art, antiques, curios, and collectables. Put Eltham on the list of places to visit, also stop in at the Eltham Hotel, serving lunch and dinner, with a dynamic line-up of live music, open 7 days 🍰🕰️✨
Antico Emporio
📍 445 Eltham Rd, Eltham NSW
🌐 www.visitlismore.com.au/operator/antico-emporio-3/
Explore more at 👉 www.visitlismore.com.au
#VisitLismore #ExploreNorthernNSW #AnticoEmporio #ElthamNSW #VisitorHub #DiscoverEltham #NorthernRiversNSW #LocalCafes #CountryCharm #RoadTripReady #SeeLismore #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW
    
 
    
        Register now for the Lismore Cycling Festival 🚲 
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of cycling with the Lismore Cycling Festival coming soon to Lismore! Whether you are a seasoned pro or a casual rider, there is plenty of fun for everyone!
🌟 Saturday Highlights | Twilight Crit Race: Feel the adrenaline as you race through the streets of Lismore under the evening sky. It’s fast, it’s thrilling, and it’s a must-see event!
🌟 Sunday Highlights: Join one of the Fondo Events and ride through Lismore’s stunning countryside with routes to suit all levels.
👉 Gran Fondo (110km)
👉 Medio Fondo (70km)
👉 Piccolo Fondo (25km)
Register now and start planning your epic weekend of fun and cycling adventures in Lismore! For event information and registrations, head to https://www.nrcc.org.au/lismore-cycling-festival-2025 (link in bio)
📆 8-9 November
📍 Oakes Oval (Adam Gilchrist Pavilion), 144 Magellan Street, Lismore
#visitlismore #seelismore #northernriverscyclingclub #lismorecitycouncil @nr_cycling_club
    
 
    
        📍 New Visitor Brochure Hub 🗺️✨ℹ
We’re excited to welcome the Nimbin Candle Factory as a new Visitor Brochure Hub in our region! 🕯️🌿
It`s a family concern at Nimbin Candles, and they love helping visitors get the best experience from the region. They have maps, brochures, and loads of local knowledge with friendly service. 🌈🏞️
While you’re there, take a peek behind the scenes at their iconic handmade candle-making process, explore their beautiful range of locally crafted candles and gifts, and soak up the creative Nimbin vibe. ️💛
You are always welcome at the Candle Factory, whether you’re just passing through or showing friends around, pop in for travel inspiration and a touch of local craftsmanship. 
Nimbin Candle Factory 
📍 The Old Butter Factory, 2 Blue Knob Road, Nimbin
⏰ Open 7 days
🌐 www.visitlismore.com.au/operator/nimbin-candle-factory/
Looking for MORE reasons to visit? Get inspired by our scenic drives, showcasing the best the region has to offer 👉 www.visitlismore.com.au/the-region/inspired-experiences/drives-itineraries/
#VisitLismore #ExploreNorthernNSW #NimbinCandleFactory #VisitorHub #DiscoverNimbin #HandmadeInNimbin #NorthernRiversNSW #RoadTripReady #discovernorthernriversnsw #seelismore #visitnimbin
    
 
    
        It`s a Wrap! The 2025 Rural Women`s Gathering in Lismore. 
Thank you to everyone that came together for an incredible weekend. To our speakers, organisers, volunteers, sponsors, local businesses and every woman who travelled from near and far—thank you for sharing your stories, your wisdom, and your strength.
    
 
    
        Rural Women’s Gathering Underway in Lismore ❤️ 
Lismore gives a heartfelt welcome to all the women who have come together today to be inspired, to learn, to connect and to just have fun. 👏 
#visitlismore #seelismore #ruralwomensgathering #ruralwomensnetwork
    
 
    
        🎉 Pie Eating Competition at NORCO Eat the Street🥧
Lismore is famous for its pies, from flaky crusts to mouth watering fillings, we’re the proud home of The Great Pie Trail and some of the best pies in the country. Who doesn’t love a good pie?
Put your pie passion to the test!
📍 Keen Street, Lismore
📅 Saturday, 15 November
💸FREE to enter, sign up on the day, limited entries!
🧁 12:30PM: MINI MUNCHERS ROUND, sponsored by Lismore Pie Cart
👧 Kids Heat (Under 12) – Prizes to be won!
👧 Teen Heat (Ages 13–17) – Prizes to be won!
🥧 1:00PM: THE GREAT PIE FACE-OFF, sponsored by Annie`s Country Bakery
👨🍳 Adult Heats (Ages 18+), two rounds of fierce pie-feasting.
👉Fastest 3 from each heat head to the Champion Chomp-Off!
🏆 3:30PM: CHAMPION CHOMP-OFF,  sponsored by Annie`s Country Bakery
👉Be the quickest to eat your pie and wash it down with a cold Norco Chocolate Milk to win!
🎖️ 1st Prize – $300
🎖️ 2nd Prize – $150
🎖️ 3rd Prize – $50
🔥 Bring your appetite 🎉 Bring your game face 🥧 Claim your pie-eating glory!
#visitlismore  @lismorepiecart  #pieeatingcontest @anniescountrybakery @eatthestreetlismore
    
 
    
        🎨🌿🎸 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🎸🌿🎨
There is so much to enjoy across Lismore, Nimbin & Villages this weekend! 
FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER
👉Nimbin Roots Festival, Nimbin Village, from 1pm, nimbinrootsfest.com 
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Workshop: Beaded Plant ‘The Unkillable Plant’, The Artisans Table, 5.30pm-8pm
👉Friday Night Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉The Listening Sessions, Northern Rivers Conservatorium, 7pm
👉Live Music: Ino Pio, Lismore Workers Club, 5pm-8pm
👉Karaoke Night, Goonellabah Tavern, 9pm
👉Live Music: Luke Vassella, 5.30pm, DJ Lazy Dom, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER
👉Rural Women’s Gathering, Lismore Quadrangle, visitlismore.com.au
👉Nimbin Roots Festival, Nimbin Village, from 11am, nimbinrootsfest.com 
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Oktoberfest at the Northern Rivers Hotel, 12pm-5pm
👉Live Music: Harry Nichols, Lismore Workers Club, 5pm-8pm
👉Workshop: Couples Clay Date Night, Silt Studio, 7pm
👉Live Music: Sylvie (In Residence) with Leah Senior, Eltham Hotel, 7pm
👉Live Music: Cath Simes Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER
👉Nimbin Roots Festival, Nimbin Village, from 11am, nimbinrootsfest.com 
👉Richmond Riverfest: RiverTime – Festival Finale, Riverside Park, Lismore, 11am-3pm
👉Cacao Ceremony & Sound Journey Meditation, Apollo Hall, 9.30am-11.30am
👉Guided Walk & Morning Tea, Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, 9.30am-10.30am
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-7pm
👉Live Music at The Channon Tavern, From 1.30pm
👉Film: The Stolen Painting, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Show: Azo Bell & The Neighbours, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil #discovernorthernriversnsw
    
 
    
        📍 New Visitor Brochure Hub 🗺️✨ℹ
We’re excited to welcome Annie`s Country Bakery as a new Visitor Brochure Hub in the region!
Next time you’re passing through, pop into Annie’s, open 7 days a week, to pick up free local maps and guides to help you plan your stay and explore everything our beautiful region has to offer. 🌿🏞️
While you`re there, treat yourself to a great coffee, one of their famous pies or pastries, or any of the delicious baked goods! 🍰☕🥧
Whether you’re just visiting or showing friends around, Annie’s is the perfect pit stop for both travel tips and tasty treats.
Annie`s Country Bakery
📍 6 Funnell Drive, Modanville
⏰Open 7 days
www.visitlismore.com.au/operator/annies-country-bakery/
Looking for MORE reasons to visit? Enjoy the Tourist Drive to Modanville, the gateway to wilderness wonders in our region 👉 www.visitlismore.com.au/the-region/inspired-experiences/drives-itineraries/
#VisitLismore #ExploreNorthernNSW #AnniesCountryBakery #VisitorHub #LismoreEats #RoadTripReady #discovernorthernriversnsw #visitorinformationdisplay
    
