Ballina Farmers and Producers Market
2026-03-29 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-22 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-15 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-08 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-01 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-22 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-15 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-08 07:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Sydney) and 1 more date | Commemoration Park, 1 Bentinck St, Ballina, NSW, Australia
Ballina Farmers and Producers Market is your local growers market.
Ballina Farmers and Producers Market is a favourite place to visit on a Sunday morning. It has the best farm fresh produce the region has to offer, in a beautiful setting by the river.
You can find freshly picked vegetables, oyster mushrooms, apples, berries, flowers and crisp salads. Alternatively, grab a punnet of seedlings and grow your own.
There is a wonderful range of artisan-produced foods: cheeses, freshly baked organic sourdough bread, pasta, cloud-like sourdough doughnuts, olives, honey, fermented vegetables and so much more.
The market is a perfect place for you to enjoy a cup of coffee with your pick of breakfast options including croissants, doughnuts, breakfast burgers, sushi, or vegan delights, to name just a few. It is a place for the community to get together.
It’s held at Commemoration Park every Sunday morning, next to the Missingham Bridge in Ballina. Pack a picnic blanket and head on down.
Ballina Farmer and Producers Market

Salsa Classes at Wharf Bar
2026-03-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-13 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Wharf bar and restaurant, 12-24 Fawcett St, ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
SALSA CLASSES EVERY FRIDAY at Wharf Bar & Restaurant
Every Friday, join us for Salsa classes with Elena from Salsa Mind — learn new moves, enjoy delicious food, and soak up the river vibes!
Classes from 7:30–8:30pm — $20 with complimentary guacamole & tortillas.

Taking Charge of Your Tomorrow - Ballina
2026-03-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Ballina RSL, 1 Grant Street, Ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
Learn about Wills and estate planning, and other financial and lifestyle services designed to support the people of regional NSW. Chat to stallholders, listen to informative presentations and stay for morning tea.
Other stallholders include: Service NSW, Services Australia, Healthy North Coast, Seniors Rights Service, Legal Aid, Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Aging Northern NSW Local Health District, Carer Gateway – Carers NSW, National Disability Insurance Agency, Magenta Community Services and financial, health and care services.
This event is free. However, registration is requested for catering purposes.

Water Slide at Cherry Street Sports
2026-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Cherry Street Sports Club, 68 Cherry St, Ballina, NSW, 2478, Australia
School Holiday Fun at Cherry Street Sports Club
Slip and slide – The water slide is open from 3pm to 7pm April 2nd
Cost is $10.
Why not enjoy dinner while the kids have some fun.

Alstonville Community Markets
2026-03-21 08:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-21 08:30 - 15:00 | Alstonville Show Grounds, 6 South St,, Alstonville, nsw, 2477, Australia
Alstonville Community Markets
Sat 21 Feb ’26 – Sat 20 Feb ’27 (month event)

Alstonville Showgrounds – 6 South St, Alstonville NSW 2477
From 8:30am!

The Alstonville Community Markets transform the Alstonville Showground on the third Saturday of every month, bringing together a vibrant mix of local makers, growers and creators. It’s the perfect place to ease into the weekend with great food, artisan stalls, handmade crafts, local produce, clothing, plants and family-friendly entertainment.
Whether you’re browsing for something unique or simply soaking up the country-village atmosphere, these markets deliver that classic Alstonville charm. After exploring the stalls, take a wander along Alstonville’s leafy main street, where boutique shops, cafes and heritage buildings invite you to linger a little longer.
A relaxed Northern Rivers experience with plenty to discover – and even more to enjoy.

On-site parking available via Green Street (because who doesn’t love a good park-and-shop sesh?) See you there for a morning of LOLs, delicious eats, and local treasures galore!

Ballina Players - Afraid of the Dark
2026-03-20 08:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00 | BALLINA PLAYERS, 24 SWIFT STREET, Ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
Ballina Players presents Afraid of the Dark, a fast-paced comedy by James Reach across seven performances.
Set on an isolated honeymoon getaway, the play follows newlyweds Chauncey and Lillums as a quiet romantic escape descends into glorious chaos. When the lights go out in their grand (and not-so-empty) mansion, Chauncey’s lifelong fear of the dark is put to the test. What follows is a parade of bizarre characters, spooky surprises and laugh-out-loud mishaps that prove things are never quite what they seem.
Directed by Fran Legge, who last brought Are You Being Served to the Ballina stage in 2024, the production features a cast of 17 actors selected from more than 30 auditionees. Tory Puglisi stars as Chauncey, returning after previous stage roles and work as assistant director on Chicago. He is joined by Harriet Mackie as Lillums, making her Ballina Players debut. Jaime Sheehan also returns to the stage as Mrs Mayhew, her first acting role since The Little Mermaid in 2018.
A must-see comedy for theatre lovers who enjoy their laughs with a side of suspense.

Sunday Session at Seven Mile Brewery
2026-03-15 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-15 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-01 15:00 - 21:00 | seven mile brewery, 188-202 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
Soak in the sounds of the Northern Rivers with family and friends in a fun, laid-back and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a variety of comfort food from the food trucks on site, including all your favourites such as burgers, nachos, wraps, fries, and American style barbeque meats.
Music from 3 pm every first and third Sunday of the month.

Melanoma March
2026-03-15 07:30 - 10:00 | Missingham Park, Kingsford Smith Dr,, Ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
Missingham Park on Bundjalung Country
We are looking forward to welcoming our community back to Melanoma March Ballina on Sunday 15 March 2026 at Missingham Park.
There will be a coffee van and BBQ (charges apply).
Melanoma survivor, Jeff Massey, will be performing live music again this year!
Our event is dog-friendly so your furry friends are welcome to join us, provided they are on a lead.
The walking route is wheelchair and pram accessible.

Ballina Duck Fest 2026
2026-03-08 11:00 - 15:00 | NSW
Purchase a Duck Race Entry or a Corporate Duck Entry
The duck race will be held on the Richmond River at Captain Cook Park (next to Ballina RSL) NSW Australia.
Sunday 8 March 2026 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring food, games, jumping castles, candle making, bubble fairies, live entertainment and music, duck racing, the popular Best Dressed Duck competition, and more.
Community Duck Race Tickets $5 ea or 3 for $10
When you buy a Racing Duck ticket, you’re buying a numbered entry in the race, not a physical duck.
1,000 numbered rubber ducks will race down the Richmond River.
Open to Everyone
Prizes:
• 1st Prize: $500 voucher donated by Harvey Norman – Ballina
• 2nd Prize: $300 cash donated by Launch Performance & 4×4 – Ballina
• 3rd Prize: $200 cash donated by Precision Kitchens & Cabinets
Corporate Ducks $80 ea
Businesses, schools, community groups and organisations are invited to purchase a Duck, dress their duck, and enter the Best Dressed Duck Competition.
• Best Dressed Duck will receive a trophy
• People’s Choice Award – Best Dressed Duck, voted by the public on the day
Proudly organised by the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond.
Proceeds support Rotary Club projects and local community organisations.

Ballina Duck Fest – 8 March 2026

Cost: $5.00 – $80.00

Building Future-Ready Businesses in the Northern Rivers
2026-03-04 09:45 - 11:30 | Ballina Surf Club Lighthouse Beach, 65 lighthouse parade, ballina, 2478, Australia
Join RDA Northern Rivers, AusIndustry, NBN Co, ICN and Essential Energy, plus a leading AI adoption expert Northern Rivers Tech, for an exclusive opportunity-focussed regional roadshow event bringing practical insights, connections and support directly to your doorstep.
Discover the opportunities shaping the region’s growth and innovation. Gain firsthand insights into the benefits of innovation and sustainability-led business growth strategies, digital connectedness and capability, collaboration and profile in optimising business value, efficiencies and international competitiveness.  Future-fit your business to seize emerging regional, national and global opportunities!

Wharf River Club Riverside Concert
2026-03-01 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-01 15:00 - 18:00 | NSW
Wharf River Club will bring music and entertainment to the river front. With the support of Ballina Times and Paradise FM we are creating place for young and old to come together and enjoy themselves right here in the heart of Ballina. Now is the time to come together and create something special! We have live music every Sunday from 3 – 6pm, right on time for Happy Hour PLUS once a month we host Wharf River Club featuring the biggest bands in the Northern Rivers, right on the Fawcett Park Wharf. Book a table, join us at the bar or bring your family and friends for a picnic on the lawn. The event is FREE but we do ask for you to make a gold coin donation to our charity of the day, supporting our local community.
So far this event series has raised close to $25,000 for Ballina and Norther Rivers based charities including Ballina Marine Rescue, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Ballina, East Ballina Lions Club, Northern Rivers Animal Services (NRAS), Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond and many more.

North Coast Show n Shine
2026-02-22 | Ballina Jockey Club and Function Centre, Racecourse Road, Ballina, NSW, Australia
North Coast Show and Shine Celebrates Community, Cars and Giving Back for Third Year Running
The North Coast Show and Shine returns to the Ballina Jockey Club on Sunday 22 February 2026, marking its third year running as one of the region’s most successful community fundraising events — combining a love of cars with live music, family entertainment and strong community spirit.

Food Trucks | Markets | Trade Displays |Live Music – JB’s Blues Breakers | Licensed Bar

*Children’s rides are included in admission.
Displays of cars from the classics to now, motorbikes, utes, many prizes for judging categories. Markets/memorabilia and Trade Stalls.
A fun family day out with entry including jumping castle/rides, children’s activities for kids under 12.
There will be live music, interactive displays and markets. Stay for lunch with food trucks from Northern Rivers NSW and a licensed bar, and food open upstairs in the air conditioning by the Ballina Jockey Club.

Shelly Beach Sunset Sessions
2026-01-30 16:30 - 20:00 | Shelly Beach Cafe, Shelly Beach Road, Ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
Shelly’s Sunset Sessions are back!Starting on Friday 9 January from 4.30 – 8pmJoin us on our delicious food tour via the South of Europe:9 January Amalfi Coast16 January Mykonos23 January Barcelona30 January SardiniaThink all delicious Mediterranean food, sparkling cocktails and cold spritzers. Themed nights filled with holiday vibes, and beachfront dining all with Pacific Ocean views. Listening to the sound of the rolling waves paired with your favourite food and drinks.Happy hour 4.30-5. 30pmBookings are essential, if you don’t want to miss out!Walk-ins welcome if space allows.
