A perfect winter weekend is on the way, weather-wise, for Lismore and the Northern Rivers. Mostly sunny and sunny is the forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Maximum temperatures will be a little warmer than during the week; 18 for Saturday and 20 for Sunday, after cold starts to the day (5 and 7 degrees).

This weekend is quiet in terms of events to frequent, as we count down to one of the biggest on the Lismore Event Calendar next Saturday, June 21, the 2025 Lismore Lantern Parade.

You will notice the Lismore Lantern Parade button on the front page of the Lismore App and the second tab on the Lismore App website. Here, you will find the program for the day, which begins at 12 noon in the CBD, the parade route and more.

There will be road closures from 6am in the CBD next Saturday. These can be found on the Parade Route map.

For this weekend, the Lismore Farmers Markets will begin with a cold 5 degrees at 7:30 tomorrow (Saturday) morning, but the skies should be clear.

As well as hot coffee and tea, hot breakfasts and fresh fruit and vegetables, the North Coast Branch of the Animal Welfare League NSW will be offering $5 microchipping for cats and dogs between 9am and 1pm. This is the cost of implanting the chip, normal registration fees apply. There is no limit to the number of pets; the only stipulation is that they are over 6 weeks old and of a healthy weight. You are asked to bring cats in cages and dogs on a leash.

The NSW State Golf Croquet Championships are being held at the Lismore Croquet Club on Molesworth Street. Check out the cion from 8am until 3pm both days.

Sunny winter skies are a great time to ride the NRs Rail Trail between South Lismore and either Bentley or the full 30 k's to Casino. There are plenty of gorgeous free bush walks in the hills to do (Walks), Heritage Park, the Lismore Regional Gallery is open 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday, and Rollerworld at North Lismore is also open Saturday and Sunday to take the family rollerskating (costs apply).

If live music is your scene, there is plenty over the weekend.

The Northern Rivers Hotel has Wear the Fox Hat on Saturday night from 7pm and Katie Brooke for the Sunday Session from 1pm.

The Lismore Heights Bowling Club has an ABBA Tribute Show on Saturday night from 6pm.

The Lismore Workers Club doesn't have live music this weekend; however, here's what's coming up:

• Kevin Bloody Wilson has a night of comedy next Wednesday, June 25
• Dorothy the Dinosaur Spectacular on Sunday, July 27
• Herman's Hermits on Friday, August 8
• Fleetwood Max on Thursday, August 14
• Oh What a Night - a tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons on Saturday, September 20, and
• The Flying Forties on Saturday, October 4.

For more details or to book, click here.

The major events to write on your calendar or put into your mobile for July are:

• LisAmore! 2025: Saturday and Sunday, July 5 & 6.

There has been no movement in the price of fuel in the last seven days. Here is the list of the cheapest service stations, saving you the most money in each town:

• E10 is 167.9 at the 7-Eleven in South Lismore, the Ampol Foodary on Woodlark Street in Lismore and the EG Ampol on Simeoni Drive, Goonellabah, 172.3 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 157.5 at the Mobil and The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• Unleaded 91 is 169.9 across Lismore, 174.3 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 159.5 at the Metro and the Mobil on River Street, Ballina.
• U95 is 177.5 at the two Independents (Brad & Sharon) on Terania Street, North Lismore, 191.9 at the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street, and 171.5 at The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• U98 is 185.9 at the Liberty on Ballina Road in Lismore, and the Liberty on Union Street, South Lismore, 193.3 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 180.5 at The Mobil and Metro on River Street in Ballina.
• Diesel is 174.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road in Lismore, 175.5 at The United and the two Liberty's on Hare and Centre streets in Casino, and 182.5 at The Mobil and The Metro on River Street in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!

Now, have a laugh with the Friday Funnies.....