Discover Ballina

27/10/2026

Your midweek plans just got a little more interesting! 🌿🛍️

Who says you have to wait until the weekend for a market day?

Head to the Newrybar Markets every Wednesday from 3pm to 7:30pm for an afternoon and evening wander, local finds, delicious food and a good excuse to slow down and soak up the village atmosphere.

📍 Newrybar, Ballina Coast & Hinterland
📅 Every Wednesday, 3–7:30pm

Tag your favourite market buddy and make an afternoon of it! 💚

27/10/2026

Some lovely news for our local food scene. ❤️

We're so pleased to see Chido Cantina reopening its doors this Wednesday 28 October from 5pm.

If you've been missing your Chido favourites, now's a wonderful time to show the team some local love and support.

🌮 Dinner Wednesday–Saturday from 5pm
🍹 Happy Hour 5–6pm

Book your table at www.chidocantina.com

Welcome back, Chido Cantina! ❤️

We’d like to extend our gratitude to our incredible community for all the love and support you’ve shown us over the past month, as our family has faced the toughest times in our lives.

Your kindness and support have meant more to us than words can express.

Good news is, we’re ready to reopen our doors and welcome you all back into our Cantina from this Wednesday, 28th October, from 5pm.

We’ll be open 4 nights a week, Wednesday to Saturday, with Happy Hour from 5–6pm.

It would be much appreciated if you could please book your tables via www.chidocantina.com to help us prepare and ensure we provide you with the best possible service.

We’ve missed you all and can’t wait to welcome you back.

Team Chido x

26/10/2026

🌅 Some places just make you stop and take it all in.

Golden skies, rolling waves and that unmistakable Lennox Head magic. 🌊

Whether you’re walking the coastal path, chasing the sunrise or simply soaking up the views, this little stretch of coastline is something special!

💙 Who’s got a soft spot for Lennox Head?

📸 Jason

Check out our Coastal Pathway and where it can take you here :
https://www.discoverballina.com.au/recommendations/walks-riding-paths/

23/10/2026

🐾 Don’t forget a little something for the furry family member when you’re visiting Ballina! 🐶

Mav popped into the Ballina Visitor Information Centre and took his souvenir shopping VERY seriously!

Looking for a little something for your fur baby? We’ve got a range of fun, quirky Ballina-inspired goodies, including cuddly toys your four-legged bestie will love.

Because why should the humans get all the souvenirs? 💙

📍 Pop into the Ballina Visitor Information Centre and pick up a little Ballina treat for your pup!

Who’s got a dog that loves a new toy as much as Mav? 🐕

22/10/2026

Sunsets around Ballina are something special. 🌅

From golden skies over the Richmond River to glowing horizons along the coast, there’s always a beautiful spot to pause and watch the day wind down.

📍 Ballina Coast & Hinterland
📷 Carl Saverin

Where’s your favourite place to catch the sunset around Ballina? Tag someone you’d love to share it with. 💛

Find your favourite beach or coastal walk to catch the sunset 🌅 https://www.discoverballina.com.au/blog/best-beaches-ballina-lennox-head-swim-surf-relax/

22/10/2026

📅 A whole year of Ballina beauty! 🌊☀️

Our 2027 Ballina calendars have just landed at the Ballina Visitor Information Centre!

Featuring beautiful local scenery, they’re the perfect way to bring a little piece of the Ballina Coast & Hinterland into your home all year round. 💙

At just $22.50 each, they make a great Christmas gift, stocking filler or little treat for yourself!

Pop into the Visitor Centre and grab yours! 🎁

21/10/2026

🌟 Discover What's On around the Ballina Coast & Hinterland this weekend! 🌟

🎡 The show must go on! Head to the Alstonville Agricultural Society Inc Show at the Alstonville Showground for rides, sideshow alley, pavilion exhibits, and competitions. Friday is free from 9am–5pm, with Saturday entry just $2 per person aged over five.

🎃 Get the kids dressed up for a spooktacular Halloween Disco at Newrybar Community Hall on Friday, 5-8pm, with entertainment by Shorty Brown, a sausage sizzle and plenty of treats!

🤠 Dust off your cowboy boots and get ready to boot-scoot from 6.30pm at Line Dancing at The Shaws Bay Hotel in The Courtyard, with plenty of country fun on the dance floor.

🎶 Or start the weekend on a high note with the Friday Gig Guide, featuring live music, local talent, and good vibes at venues across Ballina Coast & Hinterland.

🍷 On Saturday discover something a little different at the AURUM W**e Experience, an exclusive pop-up cellar door at Newrybar Community Hall, 10am – 4pm, showcasing award-winning dry honey wines paired with delicious canapés.

🌿 Celebrate the final day of Richmond RiverFest with a relaxed riverside picnic at Riverside Park, Lismore, and enjoy a beautiful afternoon by the Richmond River from 11am. Richmond Riverkeeper

💃 Grab your boots and your best moves for Line Dancing at the Aussie, bringing a little country flair to the Australian Hotel Ballina from 5pm.

🎭 Get ready for big laughs and biting satire with Plastic Pauline, a hilarious, high-energy performance taking aim at politics, corporate influence, and media spin, at Tintenbar Hall, 7.30pm.

🥬 Sunday, 7–11am ease into the morning at the Ballina Farmers & Producers Market, browsing fresh local produce, artisan goodies, and delicious breakfast bites by the river.

🎼 Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music with Art Song, Opera & Musical Theatre, as soprano Katie Stenzel and pianist Alex Raineri bring their talent, warmth and energy to the stage, Sunday 3–4:30pm Estuary Ballina.

🪩 Turn back the clock with Living in the 70s, bringing all your favourite throwback tunes and plenty of singalong moments to The Shaws Bay Hotel Sunday Afternoon.

🧘 Or end your Sunday with Little Turtle Sound Immersion, a calming experience designed to help you reconnect with Country, yourself, and those around you, 3.55pm Ballina Masonic Hall.

🌟 Looking for more events, markets, and live music? Head to Discover Ballina and start planning your weekend here: https://www.discoverballina.com.au/events/

20/10/2026

🎡 The show must go on! Alstonville Agricultural Show 2026 🌾

There's been a few changes to this weekend's Ray White Alstonville Agricultural Show due to wet weather, but there's still plenty of country show fun to enjoy!

Here's what's happening 👇

🌟 FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER – FREE ENTRY!

Pavilion exhibits and competitions from 9am–5pm

Selected sideshow rides, market stalls and food trucks may be operating.

🎆 SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER – JUST $2 ENTRY!

Pavilion exhibits from 9am

Poultry shed from 9am–3pm

Sideshow alley, market stalls and food trucks from 10am

Face painting, balloon twisting and a petting zoo

🚛 Monster Mud Trucks at 2pm and 7:30pm

🎆 Fireworks finale at 8pm!

Please note that some of the original program has been cancelled, including the rodeo, horse and cattle events, FMX bikes and Friday night entertainment.

📅 Friday 23 & Saturday 24 October
📍 Alstonville Showground
🎟️ Friday FREE | Saturday $2 per person aged 6+

Grab the family, support this much-loved local event and enjoy a little country show magic! 🌾🚜

👉 Full details and Saturday entry prices at alstonvilleshow.com

20/10/2026

🤠 POV: You need a pair of boots for your next boot scootin’ event in Ballina… and you’ve just discovered Bunnyhole Vintage 👢✨

From cowboy classics to colourful vintage finds, this Cherry Street gem has some serious boot game. Yeehaw! 🐎

💃 Now all you need is somewhere to show off those new boots!

Check out the boot scootin’ events coming up this weekend at the Australian Hotel Ballina and Shaws Bay Hotel - link in bio to our What’s On to find out more! https://www.discoverballina.com.au/events/

Dust off your moves and hit the dance floor! 🤠

Head to https://www.discoverballina.com.au/recommendations/op-shops-and-vintage-trail/ for more Vintage finds and Op Shop bargains.