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
🎶🚴 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🚴🎶
FRIDAY 7 NOVEMBER
👉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)
👉Friday Night Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Music: Zee Gachette, Lismore Workers Club, 5pm-8pm
👉Flaming Records Present: Masochist, Problem Freen, L.A.R.M & The Fem Greens, Hotel Metropole, 6.30pm
👉Live Theatre: The Female of the Species, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Ol Falcor, 5.30pm, DJ Spex, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Cycling Festival, Oakes Oval, 144 Magellan St, nrcc.org.au, registrations open 12pm
👉Love Me Again Pop-Up Rack Sale, The Artisans Table, 8am-2pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Film: Wildling, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm
👉Live Music: Nathan Kaye Collective Band, 9.30pm
👉Women Up North Spring Gala, Lismore Workers Club, 6pm-11pm
👉Workshop: Watercolour & Wine, The Artisans Table, 4pm-6.30pm
👉Live Theatre: The Female of the Species, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Sylvie, Eltham Hotel, 7pm
SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER
👉Lismore Cycling Festival, Oakes Oval, 144 Magellan St, nrcc.org.au, from 6.30am
👉The Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Super Sunday on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, Union St, Sth Lismore, 9am-12pm
👉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
👉Pluckers & Poets, Dunoon Sports Club, 4pm
👉Film: Familiar Touch, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Chris Aronsten, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil #discovernorthernriversnsw
Save the Date | Carols In The Heart 🎶🎄✨
Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday 6 December for a magical Christmas celebration in Lismore.
This year’s Carols in the Heart is set to sparkle with Rachael Beck headlining, joined by a fantastic line-up of local artists performing all your Christmas favourites. ✨
Bring your friends, family and festive spirit along for a fabulous evening of music and Christmas cheer.
Stay tuned for more details, you won’t want to miss this one! 👏
📍 Crozier Field
📅 Saturday, 6 December
⏰ Gates open from 3pm
💻 https://www.visitlismore.com.au/operator/carols-in-the-heart/
#xmasinlismore #seelismore #visitlismore #cheermore #festivefun
Who’s the Fastest Pie Eater in Lismore?
Think you’ve got what it takes to be crowned Pie Eating Champion?
Join us at NORCO Eat the Street for the ultimate showdown at our Pie Eating Competition.
📍 The Quad, Lismore
📅 Saturday, 15 November
🎟️ FREE to enter – sign up on the day from 12pm (limited spots!)
🕛 12:30PM: MINI MUNCHERS ROUND (Kids & Teens, prizes thanks to Lismore Pie Cart)
🕐 1:00PM: THE GREAT PIE FACE-OFF (Sponsored by Annie`s Country Bakery)
🕞 3:30PM: CHAMPION CHOMP-OFF ($500 cash to win, thanks to Annie’s Country Bakery)
Bring your appetite, your mates, and your competitive spirit!
#visitlismore #EatTheStreet #PieEatingContest #Discovernorthernriversnsw @lismorepiecart @anniescountrybakery
REGISTER NOW
Lismore Cycling Festival this weekend 🚵🚴🏿♀️🚴🏻♂️🚵🏾🚴🏽♂️
Do you love to ride? then don`t miss this exciting cycling festival with events for all skill levels.
Saturday 8 November
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!
Registrations open 12:00pm on the day or online 👉www.nrcc.org.au/
Race Briefing + Marshalling 3:45pm
Racing from 4pm
Entry Fee: $40 / $30 (Juniors under 18)
Sunday 9 November
Fondo Events: Choose your adventure with rides designed for all skill levels. Take on the challenge of the Gran Fondo (110km), enjoy the scenic Medio Fondo (70km), or have a leisurely ride with the Piccolo Fondo (25km). Each route offers stunning views of the Northern Rivers region, from lush green landscapes to charming local sights.
Marshalling and Late entry by 6:30am on the day!
Fondo Briefing 6:45am
(you must be present and ready to depart by 6:45am)
Entry Fees
Gran $85 (Juniors $55)
Medio $75 (Juniors $45)
Piccolo $45 (Juniors $25)
Family (2+2 $115)
🎯 Sat 8 & Sun 9 November
📍 Adam Gilchrist Pavilion, 144 Magellan St, Lismore
👉Register Now at www.nrcc.org.au/
#visitlismore #discovernorthernriversnsw #enjoylismore #seelismore #northernriverscyclingclub #visitnsw
What`s on the table for NORCO Eat the Street? Here`s just a taste of what`s being dished up...
CASH prizes, giveaways, free tastings, LIVE music, FREE family fun and so much more!
🎯SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER | 12PM - 7PM | KEEN ST, LISMORE
Find all the delicious at Eat the Street, Link in the BIO.
#visitlismore #discovernorthernriversnsw #norcoeatthestreet #anniescountrybakery #thelismorepiecart #benchtopespresso #pieeatingcontest #enjoylismore #seelismore
🎨🎶🍜 WHAT`S ON IN NOVEMBER 🍜🎶 🎨
Find out what`s happening with our November 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.../whats-on-guide/
👉Want to stay updated with what’s happening in Lismore, Nimbin & Villages? Subscribe to our destination newsletter and get the latest news on events, stories and local highlights delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up here - https://www.visitlismore.com.au/visitor-information/contact-us/ (link in bio)
💻 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 #lovinglismore #seelismore #discovernorthernriversnsw #visitnimbin #experiencenimbin #lismorecitycouncil #businesslismore #nimbinbusinesschamber
🏎 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
