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
🌿 DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF NIGHTCAP NATIONAL PARK 🌿
Are you looking to get the kids outside and explore these school holidays? Enjoy a trip to Nightcap National Park and discover the beauty of this incredible World Heritage-listed national park.
🥾 Wander lush walking tracks through ancient rainforest. There are a variety of walking tracks to discover, from beginner to advanced with something to suit all levels.
💦 Take in the stunning views of Minyon Falls and admire the valley beneath.
🌳 Relax in a scenic area and enjoy a picnic together. 🌟Local Tip: Stop at one of our local general stores or Annie’s Country Bakery and pick up local supplies and treats.
Be inspired, head to https://www.visitlismore.com.au/plan-your-visit/seedo/ and start planning your school holiday adventure!
👉Stay informed with National Parks alerts and updates at www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
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DON’T MISS THE CHANNON CRAFT MARKET TOMORROW! 👏✨
The Channon Craft Market Inc. is a much-loved market in the Northern Rivers celebrating local arts, crafts and produce.
🌿 Escape into the hinterland and wander through unique artisan stalls, talk to local makers and producers and discover their unique handmade arts & crafts and fresh seasonal produce.
🥟 Indulge in delicious food and drinks from a variety of local vendors and groove to live music brought to you by talented local performers.
Looking to continue exploring for the afternoon? Why not stop add a stop to The Channon Tavern for something to drink, there is a playground for the kids and live music on Sunday afternoons, need we say more! 🎶
📍 Coronation Park, The Channon
📆 2nd Sunday of the month, 9am-3pm
📸 Photo 4: Credit The Channon Tavern
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🌟 PIE TRAIL SPOTLIGHT: BOWEN’S PIES 🌟
For decades, Bowen’s Pies and Takeaways has been serving the Lismore community crafting homemade delicious eats that the locals keep coming back for!
Located along Lismore’s Great Pie Trail, enjoy a stop to Bowen’s Pies and treat yourself to one of their legendary pies, with the beef, bacon and cheese or beef, potato, peas and gravy being their most popular sellers.
🍮 Got a sweet tooth? Don’t leave without trying their famous apple turnovers or home baked custard, they will have you craving more.
Bowen’s isn’t just about the pies, they also dish up homemade burgers, fresh salad sandwiches and a delicious range of desserts. Whether you are passing through or looking to refuel after a trip on the Rail Trail, Bowen’s has got you covered!
Tell us in the comments, what’s your go to from Bowen’s?
📍 2/105 Union St, South Lismore
⏰ Monday to Friday, 6am-3pm
Want to know more about Lismore’s Great Pie Trail? Head to https://www.visitlismore.com.au/pie-trail/
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🎨🎶⚾ WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE ⚾🎶🎨
We are looking forward to a busy weekend across Lismore, Nimbin & Villages!
FRIDAY 11 JULY
👉Timberjacks Baseball Tournament, Albert Park, Lismore, 8am-5pm, www.fncbaseball.com.au
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Explore multiple exhibitions inc. The Archibald Prize 2024, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Exhibition: ‘Wings’ by Michelle Jones & Penelope Sienna, Flourish Art, 10am-4pm
👉Exhibition Opening: Bright Light Habits by Converge, 123 Woodlark St, Lismore, 5.30pm-9pm
👉Live Music: Ruby Gill, Eltham Hotel, 7pm
👉Star Court Theatre Games, Star Court Theatre, 7pm
👉Live Music: Nathan Kaye, 5.30pm, DJ Spex, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
SATURDAY 12 JULY
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30-11.30am
👉Timberjacks Baseball Tournament, Albert Park, Lismore, 8am-5pm, www.fncbaseball.com.au
👉Love Me Again Monthly Rack Sale, The Artisans Table, 8am-2pm
👉Exhibition: ‘Wings’ by Michelle Jones & Penelope Sienna, Flourish Art, 10am-2pm
👉Exhibition: Bright Light Habits by Converge, 123 Woodlark St, Lismore, 10am-3pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Film: Gremlins, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm
👉Live Music: Sabotage Band, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
SUNDAY 13 JULY
👉Timberjacks Baseball Tournament, Albert Park, Lismore, 8am-3pm, www.fncbaseball.com.au
👉The Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Live Music at The Channon Tavern, 1.30pm
👉Live Show: Tommy Memphis, Lismore Workers Club, 2pm-5pm
👉Live Music: Andrew Morris, Eltham Hotel 2.30pm-5.30pm
👉Film: Crossing, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Workshop: Painting with Val Smith, The Artisans Table, 3pm-5.30pm
👉Pluckers & Poet, Dunoon Sports Club, 4pm
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 - https://www.atdw.com.au/
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🎨BRIGHT LIGHT HABITS EXHIBITION OPENING TOMORROW AT CONVERGE🎨
After an inspiring 12 month residency, the Converge program is coming to a close. Join us in celebrating the extraordinary work of 11 talented local artists at Bright Light Habits, a group exhibition curated by Linsey Gosper.
This exhibition showcases new work across film, ceramics, sculpture, painting, installation, printmaking, costume design and participatory practice.
👩🎨 Exhibiting artists: Aaron McGarry, Adrienne Kenafake, Annie Monks, Antionette O’Brien, Chris Lego, Karenza Ebejer, Matt O’Brien, Michelle Jones, Paul Walker, Scott Sinclair, Stefanie Miriklis.
👉 EXHIBITION OPENING
📆 Friday 11 July
⏰ 5.30pm – 9pm
📍 123 Woodlark Street, Lismore
👉EXHIBITION DATES
📆 Saturday 12 July – Saturday 26 July
⏰Gallery hours: Tues – Fri: 11am – 6pm | Sat: 10am – 3pm
We look forward to seeing you there! 👏👏
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WHAT’S ON AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARIES THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS! 🎨👏
Looking for something to do with the kids during the school holidays? Our local libraries have lots of fun and engaging activities to keep the kids entertained!
LISMORE LIBRARY
✍8 July | Contour Line Portrait | 2-4pm | Ages 12+
🧩9 July | Collage Who You Are | 2-4pm | Ages 5+
🖼15 July | Frame It | 2-4pm | Ages 5+
🎨17 July | Life Drawing | 2-4pm | Ages 12+
GOONELLABAH LIBRARY
🧪10 July | Escape from Dr Pythagorix’s Laboratory | 10.30-11.30am | Ages 7-12
📸11 July | Cyanotype Printing | 10.30-11.30am | Ages 5-12
🟣15 July | Slime Lab: The Science of Slime | 10.30-11.30am | Ages 5-12
🐍17 July | The Wildlife Twins | 10.30-11.30am
All sessions are free and some require bookings, secure your spots now by visiting
https://rtrl.spydus.com/.../spydus.exe/MSGTRN/OPAC/EVENTS...
📸@thewildlifetwins_ Don`t miss the Wildlife Twins at the Goonellabah Library!
#visitlismore #seelismore #schoolholidayfun #familyfun #craft #scienceweek #lismorelibrary #goonellabahlibrary Richmond Tweed Regional Library
COME ON DOWN FOR LISAMORE TODAY IN LISMORE! 👏🇮🇹🍝
Gather your friends and family and head to the Lismore Turf Club today for LisAmore! Join in the fun and celebrate this fabulous Italian extravaganza.
There are lots of fun activities to be enjoyed, soak up the vibrant atmosphere and let’s celebrate everything Italian!
🍝 Indulge in delicious Italian food and wine
🏍 Explore the range of Italian cars and bikes including Ferraris
🎼 Be entertained by Domenico and the Latin Mafia
💃 Take tarantella dance lessons
🤝 Compete in the tug-o-war
🎨 Lots of activities for the kids in the kids space including face painting, colouring in, beading, painting, soccer skills session, chess, spaghetti eating competition, Italian card games and language lessons!
For a full program of events, head to 👇
https://lismorefriendshipfestival.com.au/lisamore/program/
📍 Lismore Turf Club, 9A Woodlawn Rd, North Lismore
⏰ 10am-3pm
📸 Peter Derrett
#visitlismore #seelismore #lismorefriendshipfestival #visitnimbin #lisAmore #italianculture #familyfun @friendshipfestivallismore
🎶🎨🇮🇹 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🇮🇹🎨🎶
🎨 Don`t miss the The Archibald Prize 2024 opening night tomorrow at the Lismore Regional Gallery, join us and explore this incredible exhibition. For tickets, head to https://www.visitlismore.com.au/operator/archibald-prize-opening-night/
🇮🇹 LisAmore! is on this Sunday, come along and celebrate Italian culture with delicious food, live music, dancing, Italian cars & bikes, family fun and more!
FRIDAY 4 JULY
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Live Music: Yolan, 5.30pm, DJ Tom Darby, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
👉Live Music: Scott Day-Vee, Dunoon Sports Club, 6pm
👉Archibald Prize Opening Night, Lismore Regional Gallery, 6pm-9pm
👉Exhibition Opening: ‘Wings’ by Michelle Jones & Penelope Sienna, Flourish Art, 5pm-9pm
SATURDAY 5 JULY
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Workshop: Beads and Bubbles Night, The Artisans Table, 5pm-7.30pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Live Music: Baby Cool, Eltham Hotel, 7pm
👉Northern Sounds Karaoke, Dunoon Sports Club, 6.30pm
👉LisAmore! Italian Feast, Invercauld House, 6pm-11pm
👉Live Music: 80’s Night – Push Band, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
SUNDAY 6 JULY
👉LisAmore! Lismore Turf Club, 10am-3pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Lismore Jazz Club, Lismore City Bowling Club, 2pm-5pm
👉Live Music: Matt Armitage, Eltham Hotel 2.30pm-5.30pm
👉Film: Riviera Revenge, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music at The Channon Tavern, 1.30pm
For more information, head to visitlismore.com.au and start planning your weekend!
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 - https://www.atdw.com.au/
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil #discovernorthernriversnsw Lismore Friendship Festival @friendshipfestivallismore @lismoreregionalgallery
MR RHODES TO PERFORM AT LOLA - LANEWAYS OF LISMORE ARTS FESTIVAL 📣👏
We’re excited to announce that Lismore local Mr Rhodes is confirmed to perform at LOLA, fresh off his incredible set opening for Black Star in Sydney!
Mr Rhodes blends soulful future hip-hop with unmatched energy, earning recognition on major platforms and on radio. From early hits like "Wonderous" to the latest release "Wandering By," he continues to push boundaries. Tours with Winston Surfshirt, Horrorshow, ILLY and Black Star cementing his position at the forefront.
Get a taste of what`s to come, check out Mr Rhodes on Spotify, Apple, Instagram or Tiktok!
More updates and local artists to be announced in the coming weeks, stay tuned! 👌👌
👉Want to know how to get involved? There are plenty of ways and opportunities, link in bio 👆
@mrrhodesmusic @paulmcneilart @martybaptist @mitchtambo #lismorecitycouncil #visitlismore #seelismore #artsandculture #experiencelismore #businesslismore @blackjetcatmusic
STAY WARM THIS WINTER! ❄️❄️
Winter is well and truly here, and with those crisp mornings and cozy nights settling in, it’s the perfect time to rug up in style!
Here are just some of the winter fashion finds that caught our eye this week. Have you found a favourite local gem for your winter warmers? We would love to know, share it with us in the comments below.
Are you a local business with winter goodies to share? Don’t forget to tag @visitlismore and #visitlismore so we can discover and share more winter goodies!
📍 Little polli & the blackbird
📍 Inka & Co.
📍 Fashion Profile
📍 Hortons Fashion
📍 La Trouvaille
#visitlimsore #seelismore #discovernorthernriversnsw #shoplocal #fashion #winter #winterfashion @littlepolli @_inkaco_ @fashionprofilelismore @hortonsfashion @latrouvaillestore
