Things to do in Murray Bridge: December 8–15, 2023
All you need to know about the relocated Murray Bridge Christmas Carols, postponed Tailem Bend Christmas Pageant, Thomas Farms Family Fun Raceday and more.
There’s a lot happening this week – well, this is true if weather permits, so please check that outdoor events in the region haven’t been cancelled before you go.
One pleasant way to feel Christmassy this week will be to go to the Murray Bridge Carols at 6.30pm this Sunday.
Please note that the event was going to take place at Sturt Reserve, but due to the threat of rain, it will now be held indoors at the basketball stadium in the old showgrounds, 113 Old Princes Highway, Murray Bridge East.
The carols, presented by the Inter Church Council of Murray Bridge, will feature talented performers from around the region.
Take a picnic blanket or a folding chair to this free event, and sing your heart out.
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Friday ⛅ 38°
Free Clean Green Organic Waste Drop-off Day: 8am–4pm at the Brinkley Waste and Recycling Facility, 527 Brinkley Road, Brinkley. Murray Bridge residents can drop off their clean and green organic waste for free. Proof of residency will be required, and acceptable items include leaves, prunings and small branches up to 100mm in diameter. Loads are limited to an 8x5 trailer size, but unlimited visits on the open days are allowed. For more information and details about unacceptable items, contact the Murray Bridge council website or contact the Brinkley Waste and Recycling Facility on 8532 6385 or at admin@ahrwma.com.
Community breakfast barbecue: 9am–10am at the Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace, Murray Bridge. All are welcome, so snag a snag at this free barbecue. For more information, contact the Murray Bridge Community Centre on 8531 1799 or email reception@mbcci.org.au.
Friday Funday Bingo: 10am–12.30pm at the Tailem Bend Community Centre, 141 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. Have some fun with friends old and new. Maybe you’ll be the one to shout out “Bingo!” Cost: $6 per book (10 games); Bookings: Phone 8572 3513. For more information, phone 8572 3513 or email info@tbcc.org.au.
Funeral service for Gertraud Ritter: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, 63 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge. For more information, visit mingefunerals or phone 8531 1111.
DJ Bingo: 7.30pm at the Murray Bridge Community Club, 1 Murray Cod Drive, Murray Bridge. What’s DJ Bingo? It’s bingo with a beat. It’s also free to play, with heaps of prizes.
Saturday 🌧️ 17°
Tailem Bend Christmas parade and street party: POSTPONED until December 23.
Santa arrival day: 10am–2pm at the Murray Bridge Marketplace, 21–53 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Get your photo taken with Santa. He’ll arrive with his friends from the MFS at the Platypus Shoes entrance at 10am before making his way to his throne for Santa photos. The Big Cheese will be at the Marketplace for photos right up until Christmas Eve, with a special gift for every child. Santa’s elves will be roaming around with chocolate gifts, free face-painting and balloon twisting fun. And there’ll be a hunt for Santa’s reindeer, with a gift for every child. For more information, contact the Murray Bridge Marketplace on 8531 0484 or visit murraybridgemarketplace.com.au.
Free Clean Green Organic Waste Drop-off Day: 10am–3pm at the Brinkley Waste and Recycling Facility, 527 Brinkley Road, Brinkley. Murray Bridge residents can drop off their clean and green organic waste for free. Proof of residency will be required, and acceptable items include leaves, prunings and small branches up to 100mm in diameter. Loads are limited to an 8x5 trailer size, but unlimited visits on the open days are allowed. For more information and details about unacceptable items, contact the Murray Bridge council website or contact the Brinkley Waste and Recycling Facility on 8532 6385 or at admin@ahrwma.com.
Sprintcars Christmas Cup at Murray Bridge Speedway: CANCELLED.
Sunday 🌧️ 17°
Christmas artificial flower wreath workshop at Tailem Bend Community Centre: CANCELLED.
Sensitive Santa photo sessions: 9am–10.30am at the Murray Bridge Marketplace, 21–53 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Sensitive Santa sessions give families with special needs children the opportunity to visit Santa in a low-stress environment. There’ll be no music, spotlights or queues, and noise levels will be kept down during these private sessions. The 10-minute visits are free of charge, with a complimentary 5x7 photo, and all children who visit Santa will receive a small gift. Bookings essential: events.humanitix.com. For more information, contact the Murray Bridge Marketplace on 8531 0484 or visit murraybridgemarketplace.com.au.
Thomas Farms Family Fun Raceday: 11.30am–5pm at Murray Bridge Racing Club, 342 Brinkley Road, Gifford Hill. Murray Bridge Racing Club are getting into the Christmas spirit by donating all general admission proceeds from this all-ages raceday to the Murray Bridge Community Centre. Tickets: Gold coin donation for general admission; packages starting from $60 per person at moshtix.com.au. For more information, phone 8532 2310 or email email@racingmurraybridge.com.
Sunday Sessions at the library – Willow: 2pm–3pm at the Murray Bridge Library. Feel like it’s Sunday by chilling out with singer and musician Willow. For more information, contact the library on 8539 1175 or email library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Murray Bridge Christmas Carols: 6pm–10.45pm. Please note the change of venue from Sturt Reserve to the basketball stadium in the showgrounds, 113 Princes Highway, Murray Bridge East. Find a good spot, get comfy and enjoy carols with family and friends. There’ll be food vans, face painting and local talent. Free entry. For more information, search for Murray Bridge Christmas Carols on Facebook.
Monday 🌧️ 29°
Paws with Claus: 2.30pm–4.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday at the Murray Bridge Marketplace, 21–53 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Don’t forget your FurBaby this Christmas. Bring your buddy along for a Santa photo with the whole family. The pet photos are by Rebekah Bianca Studios, and a range of photo packages are available. Cost: From $20. Bookings essential: events.humanitix.com. For more information, contact the Murray Bridge Marketplace on 8531 0484 or visit murraybridgemarketplace.com.au.
Tuesday ⛅ 29°
Paws with Claus: 2.30pm–4.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday at the Murray Bridge Marketplace, 21–53 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Don’t forget your FurBaby this Christmas. Bring your buddy along for a Santa photo with the whole family. The pet photos are by Rebekah Bianca Studios, and a range of photo packages are available. Cost: From $20. Bookings essential: events.humanitix.com. For more information, contact the Murray Bridge Marketplace on 8531 0484 or visit murraybridgemarketplace.com.au.
Wednesday ⛅ 27°
Christmas Craft – Christmas cards: 4pm–5pm at the Murray Bridge Library. If you’re aged between 5 and 12 years old, come along and make some awesome Christmas cards. Bookings: Contact the library on 8539 1175 or email library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Thursday ⛅ 23°
A Magical Christmas with Pina and Co: 11am at the Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre: 13–17 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Pina Del Re and her musical friends create Christmas magic by interpreting classic and modern Christmas songs that we’ve all grown to love. Tickets: $20 (all ages) at events.ticketbooth.com.au.
Headspace Christmas movie night – Christmas with the Kranks: 6pm–8pm at Headspace, 10 Second Street, Murray Bridge. Celebrate the end of the year with one last Headspace event, an outdoor film with free pizza. Gather a crew of friends and family for this free event. RSVP to Headspace: Phone 8531 2122 or email headspace@ireach.org.au.
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