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
🎉✨ 12 Months on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail – Lismore, what a ride! ✨🎉
From sunrise spins to weekend wanders, from family adventures to solo escapes… this past year on the Lismore section of the Rail Trail has been full of beauty, fun, celebrations and unforgettable moments.
To every rider, walker, runner and explorer who’s joined us on the journey, thank you for visiting Lismore. And an extra-big shoutout to our trail blazers who helped bring this vision to life. 🚴♀️💚
Here’s to one full year open… and many more miles of magic ahead.
🚴♀️Your journey starts here, plan your visit - www.northernriversrailtrail.com.au
👉For more on the local scene, what`s on, where to go and stay, www.visitlismore.com.au
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🎷🎄✨ WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE ✨🎄🎷
FRIDAY 12 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
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Tullera Christmas Market, Tullera Hall, 4.30pm-8.30pm
👉Summer Jazz in The Quad feat. Christmas Artisan Markets, Lismore Quadrangle, 4.30pm-8pm
👉Clunes Community Christmas Party, Clunes Store & Cellars, from 5pm
👉Friday Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Theatre: A Holiday Dream, Rochdale Theatre, 6pm
👉Live Music: Ole Falcor, 5.30pm, DJ Lazy Dom, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Santa’s Wonderland, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10.30am-3.30pm, xmasinlismore.com
👉Christmas Pawtraits, Lismore Quadrangle, bookings essential, 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 shows
👉Nedlands End Of Year Studio Party, Lismore City Bowlo, from 3pm
👉Live Concert: Revisited, Lismore Anglicans – St Andrew’s Hill, 5.30pm-8.30pm
👉Live Music: Fenn Wilson & The Weather with Red O’Neill Jr, Eltham Hotel, 7pm
👉Live Music: Jaylee ‘That’s Me’, Lismore Civic, 6pm
👉Live Music: Hillbilly Skank, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER
👉The Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Santa’s Wonderland, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10.30am-3.30pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-7pm
👉Workshop: Gosu Platter Painting, 2pm-430pm
👉Pluckers & Poets Open Mic, Dunoon Sports Club, 4pm
👉Live Music: Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
👉Film: Beat The Lotto, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil #discovernorthernriversnsw
Let`s See if Santa is in today ...... 🎅🎅
Yes! We found Santa and a family sharing giggles and high-fives, and plenty of magical moments. ✨🎄
But what is Santa doing when no children are visiting?
Well… Santa keeps busy! He’s reading letters, checking lists (twice, of course), and sorting through all the Christmas wishes. 📬💌
🎅🏻 SANTA’S WONDERLAND
📍 Lismore Regional Gallery
🚶♀️ Walk-ins welcome
Head to XMASINLISMORE.COM for all the festive fun and to book! 🎅
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Cheer MORE in Lismore this Festive Season! 👏🙌
Whether you’re a local legend or just visiting, get together with your friends and loved ones and explore the best places to eat, drink and be merry in Lismore!
🍜 Looking for a place to eat? We have got you covered with everything from casual cafes to restaurants and country style pubs with a wide variety of flavours to enjoy.
🍹 Up for a festive drink? Whether you are in the mood for a roof top bar, a friendly local pub, moody bars or a brewery pouring fresh local favourites, you will find plenty of places to raise a glass and celebrate!
Discover the best of Lismore’s Eats and Drinks 👇
https://www.visitlismore.com.au/plan-your-visit/eat-drink/
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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
#visitlismore #seelismore #familyfun #xmasinlismore
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! 🎅
#visitlismore #lismorecitycouncil #lismoreregionalgallery #enjoymore #familyfun #xmasinlismore #santaswonderland
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/
#visitlismore #seelismore #xmasinlismore #familyfun #rollerworldlismore
✨👩🎤🎅 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
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil #discovernorthernriversnsw
✨ 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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