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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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?
🐾 The Easter Bilbies Are Here! 🐾
Hop into the fun - the Easter Bilby Hunt has officially started across Lismore! 🎉
Look carefully in local shop windows and spot the hidden bilbies to claim your prize. 🐰💛
📅 When: Daily until 17 April
📍 Where: Shops around the Lismore CBD block, South and East Lismore.
Entry forms available from:
Scoops and Candy: 123A Keen Street, Lismore
TOYWORLD: 64 Woodlark Street, Lismore
Kidsnest: 1/154 Molesworth Street, Lismore
Are you ready to hunt? Keep your eyes peeled and let the bilby adventure begin! 🕵️♂️✨
#EasterBilby #VisitLismore #FamilyFun #EasterHunt #HiddenBilbies
Scoops & Candy Toyworld Byron Bay, Lismore & Ballina Kidsnest- The home of sensory
🎨🎶WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🎶🎨
This weekend we have a bit of everything is Lismore, from live music events to creative workshops, wellness activities, markets and more. Here is some inspiration to get out and explore this weekend!
FRIDAY 27 MARCH
👉Visit the Farm Gate Café at Nimbin Valley Dairy, 392 Tuntable Falls Rd, 8am-2pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Workshop: Clay & Sip, Silt Studio, 6pm
👉Gallery-wide Exhibition Opening, Lismore Regional Gallery, 5pm-7.30pm
👉Film: There Will Be Blood, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 6pm
👉Live Show: Dr Seuss, Star Court Theatre, Lismore, 6pm
👉Live Music: Adam Hourigan, 5.30pm, DJ Lazy Dom, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 28 MARCH
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Nourishing Yin Yoga & Crystal Bowl Sound Bath, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 9.30am-11.30am
👉Workshop: Bleeding Hearts & Morning Glory, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-12pm
👉Rock to the Rescue, Northern Rivers Hotel, 2pm -9pm
👉Saturday Music Extravaganza feat. 5 bands at The Channon Tavern, family friendly, from 2pm
👉Texas Smokehouse BBQ, live music and dancing, Clunes Café, from 4.30pm
👉Workshop: Beaded Plant, The Artisans Table, 10.30am-12.30pm
👉Live Music: Tubed Radio Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 29 MARCH
👉Nimbin Market, Nimbin Community Centre, 9am-3pm
👉Guided Walk, Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, 10am-11am
👉Breathwork, Meditation, Sound Healing Journey & Spa, Bathe Spa, Lismore, 12.30pm-3pm
👉Film: My Brother’s Band, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Ghostown, Northern Rivers Hotel, 3pm
👉Live Music: San Miquel Fraser, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
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
🌿Something special is growing at the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens🌿
A beautiful new addition is ready to explore with 100 new QR-coded plant signs in the Uncommon Plants Garden 🌱
Designed for plant lovers, nature enthusiasts and curious minds, these signs offer the opportunity to see, understand and deepen knowledge of the rare and endangered rainforest species of the Northern Rivers. Simply scan to access detailed botanical information via PlantNet.
🌱Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens,
📍313 Wyrallah Road, East Lismore NSW
This lasting educational feature has been made possible through the generous support of Vicky Brooke, and stands as a meaningful gift to the community and visitors.
Next time you visit, take a moment to wander, scan, and discover more about the beautiful plants of our region.
#Lismore #LismoreMore #BotanicGardens #NorthernRivers #PlantLovers #DiscoverMore
🎶🐄 Groovin the Moo is rolling into Lismore on May 9! 🐄🎶
Get ready for a massive day of live music, good vibes, and unforgettable moments as one of Australia’s favourite festivals takes over town. From chart-topping acts to emerging artists, it’s all happening right here in Lismore.
🎟️ Don’t miss out—grab your tickets, rally your crew, and plan your ultimate festival escape. Shuttle services also available.
📍 Oakes Oval, Lismore
📅 9 May
Head to Groovin the Moo website for tickets.
#GroovinTheMoo #VisitLismore #FestivalVibes #LiveMusic
Visiting Lismore with the family?
There are plenty of fun activities for everyone to enjoy:
🚂 Heritage Park playground & miniature train
🏊 Lismore Memorial Baths, inflatable course on weekends
🚴 Rail Trail cycling, walking and horseriding
🎢 Rollerskating
🎨Creative workshops
🎦 Lismore Cinema experience
🚲Pumptrack at Nesbitt Park
🛹 Trick it up at Lismore Skatepark
🌿 Rainforest walks and wildlife adventures
Plan a family-friendly day in Lismore. Head to the Visit Lismore website for MORE inspo!
#VisitLismore #familyfriendly
🌿 Walk on the wild side - Your guide to Rainforest Walks & Nature Experiences
Trade the pavement for rainforest trails, chase waterfalls, wander beneath towering trees and discover places where nature still feels untamed.
Just beyond Lismore City you’ll find hidden creeks, misty lookouts and ancient rainforest waiting to be explored. There’s a wild side of the Northern Rivers ready to surprise you.
Our NEW Guide to Rainforest Walks and Nature Experiences will help you find the trails, waterfalls and natural escapes that make this region so special.
So go on… take the scenic route, breathe in the rainforest air and explore a little further. Special thanks to Tim Williams from Wilderness Adventures for his help in putting the guide together. 🤩🌿🌱🌍
🌿 Start exploring, search Visit Lismore Local Guides.
#SeeLismore #NorthernRiversNSW #WalkOnTheWildSide
Looking for somewhere to eat across Lismore, Nimbin & Villages?
From cosy cafés, local breweries, country bakeries & pubs! There are plenty of delicious discoveries waiting.
🍺 Two Mates Brewing | 7 Engine, South Lismore | Thurs-Sun
🥧 Annie’s Country Bakery | 6 Funnell Drive, Modanville | 7 days
🍔 The Channon Tavern | 51 Terania Street, The Channon | Tues-Sun
🥧 The Eltham Hotel | 441 Eltham Road, Eltham | 7 days
🥞 Clunes Cafe | 33 Main Street, Clunes | 7 days
🧀 Nimbin Valley Dairy Farm Gate Café | 392 Tuntable Falls Road, Nimbin | Thur-Sun
Explore the Lismore Taste Trail and plan your next food stop. Search Visit Lismore Dining Guide! 🍺🍽️🥧
#VisitLismore #FoodieFinds
🌟🎨 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🎨🌟
Looking to explore Lismore and surrounds this weekend? We have got you covered with so much to keep you entertained and MORE to discover! Get out and enjoy everything on offer this weekend and have some fun!
FRIDAY 20 MARCH
👉Visit the Farm Gate Café at Nimbin Valley Dairy, 392 Tuntable Falls Rd, 8am-2pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Exhibition: ‘Back to the Garden’ Members Exhibition & ‘Immersed in Print’ by Crystie Saulwick & Nuro Oliver, Blue Knob Gallery, 10am-3pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Workshop: Beaded Pot Plant Hanger, The Artisans Table, 5.30pm-8pm
👉Film: Rabbit Proof Fence, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 6pm
👉Live Music: Yolan, 5.30pm, DJ Spex, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
👉Live Music: Burning Hands, The Channon Tavern, 6.30pm-9.30pm
SATURDAY 21 MARCH
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Permaculture Open Day: Workshops, tour, music, books and more, Djangbung Gardens, 10am-3pm
👉Creative Art Workshop with Lisa Wildling, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 10.30am-12.30pm
👉Mahico Open Air Festival, Lismore Turf Club, from 2pm
👉Bootscoot & Burgers, Clunes Café, from 4.30pm
👉Live Music: Dan Grace, Northern Rivers Hotel, 7pm
👉Live Show: INXSIVE and Cold Chisel Tribute Show, Lismore Workers Club, 8pm
👉Live Performance: Duo Aki, Northern Rivers Conservatorium, 5pm-6.30pm
👉Workshop: Paint & Sip Native Flowers, The Artisans Table, 5pm-7.30pm
👉Workshop: Candles and Cocktails, Silt Studio, 7pm
👉Live Theatre: The Importance of Being Ernest, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm-10pm
👉Live Music: Sabotage Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 22 MARCH
👉Nimbin Market, Nimbin Community Centre, 9am-3pm
👉Cacao Ceremony and Sound Journey Meditation, Apollo Hall, Lismore, 10am-11am
👉Film: Diamonds, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Open Mic at The Channon Tavern, from 2pm
👉Live Music: Mandy Hawkes Band, 4pm-6.30pm
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
Slow down and recharge while visiting Lismore 🌿🧘☕
From yoga and meditation to spa experiences and nature walks, we`ve got MORE places to relax.
Take time for:
🌿 rainforest walks
🧘 wellness experiences
☕ long café mornings
Tell us about your favourite places, spots and cafes to relax.
#VisitLismore #wellness
🎨 Get Creative in Lismore 🎨
They don`t call Lismore the creative heart for no reason! Here you can get hands-on in so many ways.
Here we share some of the places you can get creative across our great region:
✨ Silt Studio | North Lismore
Offering ceramics and hands-on workshops in an inspiring, boutique setting.
✨ The Artisans Tabl | Lismore
A welcoming creative hub where people gather to create, connect and unwind through art.
✨ Flourish Art Gallery | South Lismore
A vibrant, fun gallery known for its painting workshops and creative classes led by local artists.
✨ Nimbin Bush Theatre | Nimbin
An eclectic mix of creative workshops, events and performances.
✨ Nimbin Sustainable Living Hub | Nimbin
Learn practical and creative skills through workshops focused on sustainability, community knowledge and hands-on learning.
✨ Lismore Regional Gallery | Lismore
A cornerstone of the Northern Rivers arts scene, offering exhibitions, artist talks and creative workshops.
✨ Serpentine Community Gallery | Lismore
An artist-run gallery supporting emerging artists and creative community programs.
Whether you’re visiting or local, there’s always an opportunity to slow down, try something new and connect with Lismore’s vibrant creative community.
Looking for MORE? Head to Visit Lismore for more places to get creative.
📸Lismore Regional Gallery Workshop Images, 🙏Magali De Moor
#lismorecreatives #northernriversnsw #creativeworkshops #visitnsw
