There is a wide range of things to do in Ballina, Lennox Head, Alstonville and the surrounding areas.
There is ALWAYS something to do here
On the river, at the beach, on the golf course or a relaxing stroll through the park there is always something to do.
The beaches, Richmond River, headlands and parks offer a range of great activities for all ages. You will find picnic and barbecue facilities in most waterfront settings and our skate park is world class, as well as 25kms of cycleways and paths that allow you to explore the waterways and beaches.
More local Beaches info and even MORE TO DO
FEBRUARY 2012 - Whats On - in and around Ballina Lennox Head & Alstonville
Ballina Twilight Market
Thursday 2nd, 9th & 16th & 23rd February 2012 - 4:00pm - 08:00pm at Fawcett Park, Fawcett Street, Ballina-Includes local farmers, fishermen and processors along with musicians to entertain and guest artists to showcase their talents. The Ballina Twilight Market is supported by the Ballina Shire Council and is a fundraising initiative for the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter.
Ballina Bead Show
Thursday 2 February to Saturday 4 February 2012- 9am-5pm daily at Ballina Island Motor Inn, 1 Ronan Place, Ballina. Free beading demonstrations, jewellery workshops, gemstones, glass beads, earring kits and more! Learn a new hobby or indulge in your love of beads! Contact : 0417 227 735
Crawford House Museum Exhibition "Loose Threads"
From Friday 27th January to Sunday 26th February 2012 10am to 4pm daily at Crawford House Wardell Road Alstonville. Threads is a group of embroiders who expand their skills by using a creative approach. This exhibition of their craft incorporates a number of themes which they interpret by using a variety of stitches and colours, manipulating, painting and stamping fabrics, and working from photos and pictures. The result is an array of very innovative pieces of work. Contact: 0266281829
Ballina RSL Club presents Sugarcane Collins
Saturday 4th February 2012, 8pm at Ballina RSL Club, River Streeet, Ballina. Sugarcane Collins - Downunder the Blues FREE performance live. Contact : 6686 2544 or visit ballinarsl.com.au
Cinema Under the Stars
Saturday 11th February 2012, 6:30pm at Saunders Oval Kerr Street Ballina.This summer enjoy a fun evening under the stars and in front of the bigscreen of Saunders Oval. BYO picnic & picnic rug, low chairs only please. Food and Drinks available to buy. Come see GNOMEO and JULIET, Free Entry. Contact : Newcastle Permanent
By the River Restaurant, Ballina. Slim Pickens & Dr Baz
Sunday 12th February-3pm - $5- A very different afternoon of music as Slim & Dr Baz enthral you with their fabulous selection of Blues 'n Roots tunes with a hint of Cajun/Tex/Mex. Foot-stomping grooves, Delta finger-pickin' styles and very smooth vocals. Always a favourite duo at By the River. Featuring ... Slim - vocals/dobro guitar and Dr Baz - vocals/multiple instruments
Ballina Community Markets
Sunday 19th February 2012, 7am - 1pm at Canal Road, Ballina. 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact : 6687 4328
Ballina RSL Club - The Big Gig
Thursday 23rd February 2012 at Ballina RSL Club, River Street, Ballina. Doors open from 7.30pm and the show from 8pm starring Mandy Nolan as MC, Greg Sullivan and Silvina. It is an 18+ show. Free. Contact : 02 6686 2544 or visit ballinarsl.com.au
You Are Invited!To hear Natalie Pryles, Advisor to The Big Issue, speak to us on the possibilities for change in Australia & the Northern Rivers.
Thursday 23rd February 2012 at The Ramada Ballina 2 Martin Street, Ballina. 5:30 to7:30pm. The Women's Subscription Enterprise is a new social enterprise by The Big Issue Australia that provides employment, training and pathway opportunities for disadvantaged women.In Australia 105,000 people are homeless every night. 46,000 of these are women. "Through the Women’s Subscription Enterprise, I know that the work I’m doing will make a lasting impact on vulnerable women, their children and ultimately change the face of homelessness in Australia.” - Natalie Pryles Don't miss this exciting opportunity.Through the sale of subscriptions to The Big Issue magazine, homeless and disadvantaged women are employed to work as Dispatch Assistants. As well as paid employment, the women also receive ongoing training and the chance to develop their skills in a safe, secure and rewarding environment. While statistics show that Australia has a long way to go in tackling women's homelessness, TBI has taken the lead and developed a groundbreaking program tailored specifically for homeless and marginalised women.You can make the difference!
Please spread the word and bring along all your friends and colleagues. RSVP: Fran Blake 0414358671
Harvest Cafe Sunday Roast
Sunday 26th February 2012, 12:30pm - 5pm. Join us for a beautiful wood fired Sunday carvery, communal table set and served in the historic Old Bakery. Share some good times and some fine wine. Limited seats for this intimate food focussed event. Credit card details & dietary requirements required upon reservation. $60 per person (includes all food and wine) Contact : (02) 6687 2644 or www.harvestcafe.com.au
Ballina Social Network Club
Meets daily except for Good Friday & Christmas Day
Daily 8am-10am Ballina RSL Club in cafe area
Monday- Friday 10am-4pm Cafe Swish 147 River St Ballina
Sat and Sunday 10am-4pm Ballina RSL Club in cafe area
Daily 4pm-10pm Cherry Street Sports at cafe.
This page will be updated as we are notified of more events during February.
If you have an event you'd like to see included on this page, please email admin@ballina.info
MARKETS
The North Coast is famous for its markets, with lots of local businesses and individuals mixing together to provide an alternative to supermarket shopping. A day at the markets is a day out, so we recommend you look at the Local Markets Page to get an idea of what is on.
MORE TO DO
If you don't find what you are looking for in the selection of activities below please browse through our local Business Directory.
Among the 'Must See' Parks in the area are Killen Falls, Lumley Park, Elizabeth Anne Brown Park, Victoria Park, Mobbs Bay, South Ballina Beach and South Wall, Fawcett Park (on left), Pioneer Memorial Park, Boulders Beach, Pat Moreton Lookout, Lake Ainsworth, Seven Mile Beach.
The most important thing we want you to do is... have fun discovering Ballina!
