Things to do in Murray Bridge: April 28–May 4, 2023
All you need to know about Murray Bridge's Round House tours, the Kids Mosaics workshop and more, thanks to Newbridge.
Round, round, get around to Murray Bridge’s Round House during May – aka SA’s History Month – as every Wednesday during May, there’ll be a special tour of the Round House.
Apart from the magnificent views of the River Murray from the Round House, you can go inside the Round House to check out historical displays, archival photos and maps before taking a tour.
On said tour, you’ll learn about the history of the Round House, as well as the pivotal role Henry Parker played in supervising the construction of the Old Murray Bridge and commissioning the Round House, with its million-dollar views.
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Friday ☔ 19°
Kids Mosaics Workshop: 10am–12pm at the Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace, Murray Bridge. If you’re aged between 8 and 12 years old, come along and create your very own masterpiece to take home with you. Guess what Mum’s getting for Mother’s Day? Places are limited. Bookings: Phone the Murray Bridge Wellbeing Hub on 0468 640 800.
Family film: Paws of Fury–The Legend of Hank: 10am–12pm at Murray Bridge Library. If you’re aged between around 6 to 12 (or you’re older but into cool animation), come along to this family film about a dog in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from an evil villain. For booking and more information, phone the library on 8539 1175 or email library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Aboriginal Health Fair Day: 10am at Ramblers’ Football Club, 1 Ramsay Street, Murray Bridge. Bookings are essential for this event from Moorundi Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service Ltd. Phone Aileen or Chris on 1800 023 846.
Funeral of Graham Sellars: 12pm at Keith Golf Club, 447 Emu Flat Road, Keith. For more information, contact Minge Funerals on 8531 1111 or at admin@mingefunerals.com.
Aerosol art workshop: 1pm–3pm and 4pm–6 pm at the Station, 3–5 Railway Terrace, Murray Bridge. All skill levels are welcome in this free event for people aged 12 to 25 years old. Bookings essential: Phone 0427 400 635, visit linktr.ee or email station-admin@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Saturday ☔ 18°
Mounted Games Association South Australia pairs and teams: 9am start at Murray Bridge Riding Club, East End, Murray Bridge Showgrounds, 113 Old Princes Highway, Murray Bridge East. Come along for a fun-filled weekend for all ages and riding abilities. The first day of the weekend is for led/assisted/novice riders and pairs. Canteen and camping are available. Tickets: From $15 at form.jotform.com. For more information, go to facebook.com/events.
Jervois Football and Netball Club’s Bludsfest: 8pm at Jervois Combined Sports Club, William Street, Jervois. Dont’ miss the Jervois Bluds’ first event of the season, with music from Uber Beats and DJ Kirby. Camping is available. Tickets: $30 ($20 for life members, and children under 16 are free) at eventbrite.com.au. For more information, go to facebook.com/events.
Sunday ☔ 20°
Mounted Games Association South Australia pairs and teams: 8.30am start at Murray Bridge Riding Club, East End, Murray Bridge Showgrounds, 113 Old Princes Highway, Murray Bridge East. Come along for a fun-filled weekend for all ages and riding abilities. The second day of the weekend is for teams. Canteen and camping are available. Tickets: From $15 at form.jotform.com.
Monday ⛅ 21°
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Tuesday ☔ 22°
Music Miracles: 10.30am–11.30am at P.L.A.Y. with a Purpose, 89 Thiele Road, Murray Bridge. Music Miracles uses the magic of music to help your baby learn language and music with you as a parent or guardian. Tickets: $14.01 at eventbrite.com.au.
Wednesday ☔ 20°
History Month tour of the Round House: 11am–3pm every Wednesday until 31 May at the Round House,146 Railway Terrace, Murray Bridge. As part of History Month, learn more about Murray Bridge’s iconic Round House and local historical figure Henry Parker, who played an important role in the development of river and rail transport in the colony of South Australia during the early growth of Murray Bridge. Tours are free. For more information, contact the Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre on 1800 442 784 or email council@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Horse racing: 11am–5pm at the Murray Bridge Racing Club, Gifford Hill. In Heat 12 of the autumn series, you can see seven separate races, each with a total prize pool of $22,000. Tickets: From $11.80 at moshtix.com.au.
Author talk with Victoria Purman: 1pm–2pm at Murray Bridge Library. Come along to support a South Australian writer of romance fiction, who also happens to be an Australian top ten and USA Today bestselling fiction author. Victoria will be discussing her new novel, A Woman’s Work, about two women competing in a Women’s Weekly cookery competition in Australia. For bookings and more information, contact the library on 8539 1175 or email library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Creative Kids Craft (crowns): 4pm–5pm at the Murray Bridge Library. This free session leading up to the coronation of King Charles III lets kids aged from 5 to 12 years old enjoy some craft with friends. Bookings essential: Contact the library on 8539 1175 or email library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Marketing 101–For community groups (Tailem Bend session): 6pm–8pm at the Tailem Bend Golf Club, Parkland Street, Tailem Bend. This free workshop is open to community groups and sporting clubs within the Coorong district who are seeking to promote events and activities and drive new membership using the power of social media. Participants will receive the following take-home documents: a two-page marketing plan; a 30-day content calendar; and a workshop handout document. Bookings: trybooking.com.
Thursday ⛅ 16°
Bedtime stories at the Library: 6pm–6.30pm at the Murray Bridge Library. Kids, come along in your Pjs and bring your favourite teddy. For booking and more information, phone the library on 8539 1175 or email library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
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