With school holidays well underway, but challenges for event holders and business owners everywhere, we wanted to provide a list of activities and places that families can go to enjoy what is such a special time of year together, before school starts again.

The PCYC has programs for primary and high school kids, and is a drop-off program costing $55 per day. The Lismore PCYC is located at Cnr Orion &, Dawson St, Lismore NSW 2480 This week there is:

Mon 17 Jan-

Summerland Farm *Excursion*

Tue 18 Jan-

Let's get building! *Special Event*

Wed 19 Jan-

Let's get cooking!

Thu 20 Jan-

Messy play day

Fri 21 Jan-

Water warriors *Special Event*

Mon 24 Jan-

Cooking

Tue 25 Jan-

Wildlife twins come to visit! *Special Event*

Wed 26 Jan-

CLOSED - Public Holiday

Thu 27 Jan-

Wheels Day!

Fri 28 Jan-

Ten Pin Bowling *Excursion*

Mon 31 Jan-

Ninja Warrior

Playquest- Located at: 36A Carrington St, Lismore (Magellan Arcade) is open:

9:30am-5pm 7 days in School Holidays

PlayQuest is the biggest indoor playground and largest supplier of inflatables on the North Coast. They have a large soft play area, indoor jumping castle, two ball pits, three super slides, climbing walls, seperate baby area, ping pong table, bubble and fog machines.

The Lismore Regional Gallery has a wonderful array of school holiday activities and exhibitions:

Regional Gallery - Current Exhibitions:

-Karla Dickens: A Dickensian Sideshow until Feb 21

-2020 Hurford Hardwood Portrait Prize until Jan 31. Vote now at the Gallery for The People's Choice: announced Jan 27 2020

Workshops:

-Friday Fundays

Great fun for kids' and their families during the January Summer holidays. Art Tour, eye spy activities, fun artmaking and more! 10.30am - 12.30pm Friday Jan 21st Cost: $5 donation.

-The Quick Draw Club

With artist Michelle Dawson

6 - 7pm Thursday Jan 21.Cost: $15. Must book.

-Youth Skateboard Art workshop with Jeremy Austin

10.30am - 12.30pm Friday Jan 15. Cost $50. Must book.

-Youth Collage & Paste Up Graffiti weekend workshop with Erica Gully

10.30am - 12.30pm Sat Jan 16 and Sun 17 Cost: $30. Must book

-Kids' 'Mini me' workshop with Joanna Kambourian

10.30am - 12.30pm Saturday 23 Jan. Cost $15. Must book

-Deaf-Led Auslan Tour with Sigrid MacDonald

11am - 12pm Saturday Jan 30

Rollerworld

Public Sessions: Mon - Fri til Jan 27: 10am -12pm,12.30pm -2.30pm, 3pm-5pm, Public Session 6.30pm-9.30pm (FRIDAY ONLY)

Saturday: Learn to Skate: 9.30am -10.30am with public sessions at 10.30am-12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm.

Heritage Park Miniature Railway

Miniature trains 'Toby' and 'Katie' take kids on two laps around the track enjoying all the sights around Heritage Park. Cost is $3 per ride / $12 for a group (max 5 people).

Whatever you decide to do this school holidays, don't forget the hats and sun protection with extreme UV predicted, and be kind to one another, enjoy!

Ballina Ice Skating at Cherry Street Sports Ballina

Ice skating is suitable for all ages and skill levels and is an awesome family activity.

If you’re keen to take the family for a skate, here’s some handy info ...

Open every day 24th Dec until 26th Jan 2021.

SESSION TIMES:

Each session goes for 1 hour.

9.30 am, 11 am, 12.30 pm, 3.30 pm & 5 pm.

TICKET PRICES:

Tickets are $20 for members and $22 for non members (incl booking fee), spectators are free.

3 WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

1. Online: click the BOOK NOW button at the top of our FB page.

2. At the Reception desk at Cherry Street Sports Ballina.

3. At the Rink: simply come into the marquee and we can assist you.

ADDITIONAL INFO: All skaters MUST WEAR GLOVES and socks. BYO or they have them for sale. Socks $2. Gloves $4. Helmets are recommended for safety, but you have to BYO.

Due to COVID restrictions there are limited numbers for skaters and spectators, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Enjoy this special time and don't forget the sun protection!