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
Santa Paws came early at the Lismore Quad today! 🐾🐾
So many wagging tails, happy humans, and paw-sitively precious memories. 😍🥰😘
If you haven’t booked your Pawtraits yet, make some festive magic with your furry loved ones, jump online and secure your spot, walk-ins also welcome (two and four legs included) ! ❤️🐶
For details, visit www.xmasinlismore.com 🎅
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Carols In The Heart is on today! 🎶🎅🎄✨
Join us in this afternoon for a magical Christmas celebration at Carols In The Heart.
This year is set to be huge with an incredible line up featuring:
✨ Rachael Beck
🎶 Rhydian and the Residuals
🎤 Isabella Acapella
🎸 Luke Vassella
💃 Powerhouse Performing Arts
🤘 Hillbilly Skank
🎧 Bunny Racket
🎼 The Social Futures Choir
There’s endless fun for the kids with face painting, jumping castles, a visit from Santa and the incredible laser spectacular lighting up the sky at the end of the night! 👏
Come along, get into the festive spirit with your loved ones and enjoy all the festivities!
📍 Crozier Field, Lismore
📆 Today, 6 December
⏰ Gates open 3pm, performances from 3.30pm
For more information on all the festive activities happening across Lismore this season, visit www.xmasinlismore.com
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Santa Arrives in Lismore 🎅🔔🎅
This morning we welcomed Santa to the Lismore Regional Gallery to open Santa`s Wonderland.
Come say hello to Santa, get your photos taken with Santa or to post your letters, with only 20 day`s left until Christmas, it`s time to get those letters off to the North Pole.
Walk-ins welcome, photo sessions with Santa are filling fast, head to XMASINLISMORE.COM for all the festive fun and to book! 🎅
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Friday night plans? Join the fun at Rollerworld Lismore’s Christmas Skate Night! 🛼
Whether you are a seasoned skater, a beginner or just looking for some fun tonight, head along to Rollerworld Lismore for some festive fun!
Get dressed up in your favourite Christmas outfit and skate under the twinkling lights with festive tunes and fun for all to have!
📆 Tonight, 5 December
⏰ 6.30-9.30pm
📍 21 Bridge St North Lismore
🎟 Book your tickets here https://rollerworld.com.au/event-listings/
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✨👩🎤🎅 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🎅👩🎤🎅
The festive season is upon us we are getting ready to celebrate the festive season in Lismore!
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER
👉Lismore Elf Hunt | Find cheeky elves hiding in shop windows, daily, xmasinlismore.com
👉Santa’s Wonderland, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10.30am-3.30pm, xmasinlismore.com
👉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)
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Christmas Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Theatre: A Holiday Dream, Rochdale Theatre, 6pm
👉Live Music: Adam Hourigan, 5.30pm, DJ Lazy Dom, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
👉Live Music: Cath Simes, Lismore Civic, 8pm
👉Live Music: Dan Grace, Northern Rivers Hotel, 7pm
SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Nourished Nervous System Retreat Day, Empowering Health and Wellbeing, 9am-5pm
👉Santa’s Wonderland, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10.30am-3.30pm, xmasinlismore.com
👉Christmas Pawtraits, Lismore Quadrangle, xmasinlismore.com
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Live Theatre: A Holiday Dream, Rochdale Theatre, 10am or 2pm
👉Carols In The Heart, Crozier Field, Gates open from 3pm
👉Theatre Theatre Productions presents Life, Star Court Theatre, 6pm
👉Northern Rivers Karaoke, Dunoon Sports Club, 6pm
👉Live Music: Dirty Channel Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
👉Live Music: Wear The Fox Hat, Northern Rivers Hotel, 7pm
SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Santa’s Wonderland, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10.30am-3.30pm
👉Live Theatre: A Holiday Dream, Rochdale Theatre, 2pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-7pm
👉Lismore Jazz Club, Lismore City Bowling Club, 2pm-5pm
👉Film: Journey Home David Gulpilil, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
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✨ SHOP, SPIN & WIN LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED: The Magic of Shopping Local Begins in Lismore! ✨
Visit Lismore is celebrating the season with Loving Local Gift Cards up for grabs, just for shopping local!
Here’s how to join the fun:
🛍️ Shop at any independent store in Lismore, Nimbin & Villages throughout December.
🧾 Bring your receipt to one of our Shop, Spin & Win barrels popping up around Lismore.
🎉 Give the barrel a whirl — every spin is a guaranteed win!
📍 Pop-Up Locations This Week:
📅 Thu 4 Dec | 11am–1pm
➡️ Outside Scoops & Candy, 123A Keen St, Lismore
📅 Fri 5 Dec | 1pm–2pm
➡️ Outside Toyworld, 64 Woodlark St, Lismore
✨ More locations arriving next week so stay tuned! For all the details, inspiration on shopping local in Lismore and MORE, head to xmasinlismore.com (link in bio)✨
📸 Images taken at Two Ravens Antiques & Vintage, just one of many magical places to shop in Lismore.
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Beautiful mornings flying high above our villages with @balloonaloftbyronbay 🌅
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SUMMER EVENTS ACROSS LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES! 🎨🎄✨🎼🚗🌈
Check out our Summer Events Calendar featuring signature events across Lismore and festive fun.
With the school holidays fast approaching and many great events coming up, now is the time to start planning your next visit. For inspiration on places to eat, shop, stay and explore, head to visitlismore.com.au
Having an event? Tell us about it and we’ll help promote it. Reach out on socials or contact us at tourism@lismore.nsw.gov.au
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #discovernorthernriversnsw #visitnsw #feelnsw #events #familyfun #livemusic #creativecommunity #alternativecapital
XMAS IN LISMORE 🎄✨
Discover everything happening this festive season in Lismore!
🛍 SHOP, SPIN & WIN GIVEAWAY
Simply shop at an independent store in Lismore during December and present your receipt at one of the Shop, Spin & Win giveaways that will be popping up throughout Lismore City in December. The best part – everyone that spins - wins.
🎅🏻 SANTA’S WONDERLAND
Enjoy all the magic of Santa’s Wonderland and photos with Santa. Bookings now open!
👉 5-21 December
📍 Lismore Regional Gallery
🐾 NEW! PAWTRAITS WITH YOUR PETS
Capture memorable moments with the whole family, including your furry loved ones. Bookings now open!
👉 6, 13, 20 December
📍 Lismore Quad
🎼 CAROLS IN THE HEART
Featuring Rachael Beck, supported by Rhydian and the Residuals. Bunny Racket will be celebrating the launch of their new Christmas carols album, plus Hillbilly Skank, Isabella A Capella, Luke Vasella and Santa!
👉Saturday, 6 December, gates open 3pm
📍 Crozier Field, Lismore
🧝♂️ ELF HUNT
Find elves hiding in shop windows, with prizes from local shops for completed entries.
👉 All of December
📍 Lismore
Discover everything happening at xmasinlismore.com (link in bio)
#visitlismore #xmasinlismore #festivefun #carolsintheheart #elfhunt #xmasgiveaway #shoplocal #lovinglocalgiftcards
✨🎄WHAT`S ON IN DECEMBER🎄✨
It`s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!! Find out what`s happening with our December What`s On Guide, featuring events, tours and activities, entertainment, local attractions, markets and more.
Download and save a copy to your device, or print responsibly here, https://www.visitlismore.com.au/visitor-information/whats-on-guide/ (link in bio) 👆
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Having an event? Tell us about it and we`ll help promote it. Reach out on socials or contact us at tourism@lismore.nsw.gov.au
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