Coming to Grafton for the first time!! Get creative and be part of Grafton's Jacaranda Festival by joining our free Lantern Making Workshop! Design and build your very own lantern with guidance from our friendly facilitators from LightnUp Inc, Junior session will decorate pre-made lanterns. Youth session will build their own lantern and decorate. You can attend both and complete your lantern from start to finish or you can attend a single session and share the creativity!

You can check out the Lismore Lantern Parade here: Facebook

Sessions Available:

Junior Sessions (4–10 yrs):

Thursday, 1 October, 9.30am – 12.30pm (BOOKED OUT)

Friday, 2 October, 9.30am – 12.30pm (BOOKED OUT)

Youth Session (11–18 yrs):

Thursday, 1 October, 1:30pm – 3:00pm

Friday, 2 October, 1:30pm – 3:00pm

📍 Where: Grafton Library (upstairs) : 126-144 Pound Street, Grafton New South Wales 2460

👥 Spaces limited: Only 25 spots available per session, so book early!

The lanterns created will be stored in a safe place until the Jacaranda Illuminate event where you’ll also be able to join the crew from the famous Lismore Lantern Parade in an Opening Lantern Parade on Saturday, 24 October at See Park, Grafton! You can carry your own lantern in the parade to celebrate the official start of the Jacaranda Festival 2026.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

Participants accept that participation in this event is at their own risk. Each person must accept that participating in this event may involve risk of serious injury. Contestants declare that they are physically fit and capable of participating in this event. If you have health issues such as, epilepsy or asthma, it is advised to let the event organisers know. Contestants agree to abide by any advice given by the events First-aid Officer regarding their health and give consent to receive and pay for any medical treatment required, including transport by ambulance (before, during or after the event). Safety precautions are undertaken by the Organiser of this event as per Council requirements but is not a full guarantee of an individual’s safety. The Organisers of this event will take no responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property. Any contestant who is found to be disruptive and/or sabotaging the course may be asked to the leave the event by the Organisers. Contestants accept that the event Organisers decision is final and that no correspondence will be entered into. NO abusive behaviour will be tolerated at this event. The event Organiser reserves the right to alter the terms and conditions at their discretion. Contestants consent to being photographed throughout the event. By registering for this event, you agree to receive event-related communications via email (such as updates, reminders, and post-event surveys).

WAIVER

I completely acknowledge, understand and accept that participation in this event could include activities or tasks which may be dangerous or hazardous to me. I consent that it is okay that I may be photographed whilst participating the event. I acknowledge there may be a risk of injury during the event even though all precautions will be taken by the event organisers to ensure all participants are kept safe. I agree to waive ALL and any claim, right of course of action, which I or my heirs might otherwise have arising out of loss of live or injury that I may suffer in my participation in the event. I consent to myself and my child/ren receiving medical advice and treatment by the event first aid officer and to pay for any medical treatment and/or transport by ambulance required before, during and after the event. I agree that NO liability of any kind will be attached to me and my child/ren involved in the organisation of the event. I acknowledge that I have read and understood all the conditions of registration and agree to abide by the Terms & Conditions of the Youth Run for Mental Health event stated in this declaration.

Privacy Statement

I consent to Clarence Valley Council collecting my personal information and sharing relevant registration details and responses with event facilitators and delivery partners for the purpose of delivering, coordinating, communicating about, and evaluating this event. I understand my information will be managed in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) and Council’s Privacy Management Plan.

** Please note you will be required to accept the terms and conditions and waiver prior to commencing the event. For more information contact Karlie on 6643 0212.

Lantern Making Workshops

Choose your tickets

Thursday, 1 Oct YOUTH - Session 1 ticket

Friday, 2 Oct YOUTH - Session 2 ticket