It feels like we have missed an entire season of sport since COVID struck us in March.

The playing fields have been eerily quiet during this period but that changes this weekend when rugby league, rugby union, baseball, hockey and netball make returns for a shortened season. There will be a buzz around town again on Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon which is how life should be in any regional city.

In union, Lismore take on Ballina at Rugby Park tomorrow in a full day with colts, women and reserve and first grade all booting up.

League sees the Marist Brothers Rams travel the short distance to Casino on Sunday for their first fixture while Northern United have a home game against Mullumbimby at Crozier field.

The Lismore App will be cranking up our sports reports now that competition and participation is back in full swing. Please note that there will be crowd restrictions for each code that will be unique to each venue. You are encouraged to make enquiries with your club.

If sport is not your go then the markets may interest you. The Lismore Farmers Markets get under way at 8am tomorrow at the showgrounds with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables on offer as well as hot coffee and a hot breakfast if you brave the early morning cold. A reminder that it is strawberry season so there will be plenty to buy!

The Blue Knob Community Markets open the gates at 8:30 to 11 tomorrow morning.

The weather for any weekend activity is brilliant with sunny skies and maximums of 20 on Saturday and 22 on Sunday. Yes, the earlier part of the day will be cool with 6 and 7 degrees the minimums.

It could be a great weekend to go bushwalking or for a picnic. Rocky Creek Dam is open again but note that the water bubblers are turned off but you can refill from the tap. National parks NSW has also confirmed that more bushwalks are now open following the devastating bushfires last year. These include Mount Matheson loop, Big Scrub loop, Protestors Falls and Minyon Falls. The only walk still closed is the Pholis Gap walking track. Check out your different options here Walks.

It is the last weekend of the school holidays so check out the family fun which includes Rollerworld Roller Skating here Family Fun.

Petrol prices have remained steady throughout the school holidays with the cheapest unleaded E10 at its usual location on Ballina Road at the United station for 112.9. If diesel is your need then Ballina Road is still your best option with 117.9 being offered at the United and just down the road at the locally owned Liberty petrol station.

On the Lismore App this weekend, Neil Marks looks at Tuesday nights council meeting while the Sunday Profile highlights the life of Meg Nielson from the Lismore Art Club which is celebrating their 60th anniversary in 2020.

There are also games and puzzles to keep you entertained if you have some spare time.

Here a few Friday jokes to put you in the right mood for the weekend. Enjoy.