Things to do in Murray Bridge: April 11-17, 2025
Your guide to youth week events, speedway, easter crafts, a local choir and more.
Youth week is kicking of in full swing just in time for the beginning of the school holidays this weekend.
Starting on Friday afternoon with a gaming event at the Square and finishing with a fearless youth festival on Saturday.
There'll be live music, breakdancing, henna, bubble tea, a CrossFit course, kayaking, food and more to experience at the free entry festival.
So be sure to head down to Sturt reserve anytime from 11am.
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Friday 11th 🌤️ 27°
Speedway - Australian Speedcar Championships (Night 1): Gates 5pm, racing from 6pm at Murray Bridge Speedway, 21 - 35 Kennett Road, Murray Bridge East. Also featuring Formula 500s 65 Roses Championship, Junior Formula 500s, Classic Speedcars. Adult -$37.20; Student -$27.00; Kids 12U -in GA only. Concession/student ID must be shown at gate. Pit entry -$52.50 with relevant licenses only. Tickets: tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.
Level Up - Youth: 4.30pm-8.30pm at The Square, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Featuring epic tournaments where you can show off your skills in our gaming tournaments. Fight for glory and win some awesome rewards. Plus interactive sessions - learn from pros, explore new games, and meet other passionate gamers. This session if for young people aged 12-25 and is part of Youth Week. Bookings: levelupgamingevents.com or call Shelley at the Wellbeing Hub on 0468 640 800.
Mypo RSL BBQ Tea and Bingo: 6pm at Mypolonga RSL, Mypolonga Road, Mypolonga. All welcome.
Longriders Open House: 7pm at Longriders Clubhouse, 37 Rocky Gully Road, Murray Bridge. Cheap meals, music, drinks - all welcome.
Saturday 12th 🌤️ 35°
Storybook Adventure at Monarto Safari Park: 9.30am-5pm until April 27th. Grab your free storybook The Tail Trail on entry and let your imagination run wild these school holidays. Embark on a storytelling adventure and get up close with some of its main characters, including Asian Elephants, majestic lions, and charming cheetahs, to create your very own animal tales. Usual entry fees apply, pre-booking required. *Zoos SA members do not need to pre-book. Tickets: tickets.zoossa.com.au
Level Up - 18+: 10.30am - 2.30pm at The Square, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Featuring epic tournaments where you can show off your skills in our gaming tournaments. Fight for glory and win some awesome rewards. Plus interactive sessions -learn from pros, explore new games, and meet other passionate gamers. This session is for adults 18+. Tickets $5. Bookings - levelupgamingevents.com or call Shelley at the Wellbeing Hub on 0468 640 800.
Fearless Youth Festival: 11am-4pm at Youth Precinct, Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Get ready for Murray Bridge’s biggest Youth Week event! Fearless Youth Festival is bringing live music, adrenaline-pumping activities, creative workshops, and epic vibes to Sturt Reserve. Whether you're here to vibe with the music, meet new people, or push your limits, there’s something for everyone. Grab your mates and be part of the action. For more information: www.facebook.com.
Kids DIY - Garden Picket: 12 noon-1pm and 1pm-2pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Kids will build and decorate a garden picket using paint, markers and more. This workshop is suitable for kids aged 3-12 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Bookings: www.bunnings.com.au.
Kayaking: 10am-12noon or 12.30pm-2pm at Hume Reserve, Murray Bridge. A free activity for families with kids under 12 using sit on top kayaks. All gear supplied. Please wear closed in shoes and be sun smart. Presented by Centacare/Communities for Children Murraylands. Call Lyall to book: 0437 389 997
Murray Bridge Board Games Group: from 1pm at Johnstone Park Combined Clubhouse. Everyone with an interest in board games or card games are welcome to join, with a goal to create a community that meets up regularly to play a variety of games. Best entry is via the dog park as there is football on that day. Cost $5 to cover room hire.
River Murray Football and Netball: A-grade netball: 12.30pm, League football: 2.30pm. Tailem Bend v Mannum; Southern Mallee v Mallee Districts: Mypolonga v Jervois; Imperial v Coorong Cats. Bye - Rambler.
Speedway - Australian Speedcar Championships (Night 2): Gates 5pm, racing from 6pm at Murray Bridge Speedway, 21 - 35 Kennett Road, Murray Bridge East. Also featuring Formula 500s 65 Roses Championship, Junior Formula 500s, V6 Sprints. Adult -$42.30; Student -$27.00; Kids 12U - in GA only. Concession/Student ID must be shown at gate. Pit entry -$52.50 with relevant licenses only. Tickets: tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.
Funny Quiz - 7pm at Imperials Football Clubrooms, Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. Join us for a hilarious night of trivia hosted by Jason Chong. He's a regular on ABC Radio and is an excellent MC. Grab your friends and family, book a table of 10 or come as an individual and create a team on the night. Prizes throughout the night and for the winning side. A night of music, pub trivia & lots of laughs. Tickets $15 each or $100 for table of ten: eventbrite.com.au.
Sunday 13th 🌤️ 35°
Kids DIY - Garden Picket: 10am-11am; 12 noon-1pm and 1pm-2pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Kids will build and decorate a garden picket using paint, markers and more. This workshop is suitable for kids aged 3-12 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Limited spaces left, bookings: www.bunnings.com.au.
ANZAC Day Commemorative Service: 11am at Mypolonga RSL, Mypolonga Road, Mypolonga. Followed by light lunch, bar open. All welcome.
Welcome to Mannum lunch: 12 noon-2pm at Mannum Rowing Club, Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum. The Mannum Progress Association would love to meet any new Mannum residents at this free sausage sizzle, salads and drinks. Meet and greet other residents and representatives of local community groups. RSVP essential: 0431 272 812.
U3A Vocalise Choir: 2pm-3pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Every second Sunday of the month at 2pm head on down to the library, groove to some fantastic tunes while you browse or kick back in the cafe and soak in a live gig. For more information: 8539 1175.
Weezy Listening: 2pm-5pm in the Lounge, Bridgeport Hotel, 2 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Cool tunes on a warm afternoon.
Off Street Drags: 11am-4pm at Dragway at The Bend, Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend. Come and see some of SA's quickest and fastest street registered cars and bikes. All makes and models, modern and classic, everyone welcome. Adult -$12, concession -$10: www.outix.co.
Monday 14th 🌤️ 33°
Nitro Nat - Phantastic Physics Show: 11am at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre, 13 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Join Nat on a journey of discovering what makes things move. We explore energy and forces with Phantastic science demonstrations that you don't get to see everyday. High powered lazers, cannons that suck in the air around us and we finish with a bang! This is a show for any age, small kids to big kids. Tickets $12 inclucing booking fees from events.ticketbooth.com.au.
Tailem Info Station Volunteer Open Day: 11am-12.30pm, Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. Enjoy the benefits of working alongside like-minded people, gaining new skills and knowledge, giving back to the community and feeling a sense of belonging. Please RSVP on 1300 785 277 or email ebrown@coorong.sa.gov.au.
Easter Raffia workshop: 1pm-3pm at The Square, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Create your own mini Easter basket using raffia or make a unique gift for a friend or family member. Cost - $50, includes all materials and instruction. Bookings - 8531 1799 or reception@mbcci.org.au.
Kids Craft - Easter Bonnet Craft: 2pm-3pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Join us for a crafty extravaganza! Kids can unleash their inner artists with a treasure trove of craft supplies to create their very own Easter Bonnets. The goal? Snag a shiny prize for the best three bonnets. To book contact the library: 8539 1175.
Rural City of Murray Bridge Council meeting: 7pm at Local Government Centre, 2 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge. All welcome. Livestream: www.youtube.com.
Dehydrating Tips & Tricks workshop: 7pm-8.30pm at 6 First Street, Murray Bridge. Join Woodlane Orchard and SPHiker's Kelly Johnson and learn how we dehydrate. We want to share all our tips and tricks with you. How to do it, how to store it and how to create delicious meals. Tickets $50 from eventbrite.com.au or call Woodlane Orchard on 0493 256 483 for more information.
Tuesday 15th ⛅ 34°
Easter Crafts: 10am-12noon at Bowhill Community Centre, 88 Weber Road, Bowhill. Are you looking for a free activity for the kids to do in the April school holidays? Join us for some Easter Crafts. For kids aged 0-12, must be accompanied by an adult. Presented by Communities for Children Murraylands and Tailem Bend Community Centre. Bookings essential: trybooking.com
Bike Basics: 10am in Monarto. Flat tyre? How do I fix it? Come and learn some skills while out on the trail. Includes trail riding on easy, flat, sand tracks suitable for beginners. BYO bike and tyre repair kit if you have one. Presented by Centacare/Communities for Children Murraylands. Call Lyall to book: 0437 389 997
Coorong District Council - Council meeting: 10am-1pm at 95 - 101 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. All welcome. Watch the live stream at www.youtube.com.
School Holiday workshop - Hammer Time: 12noon-2pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join us this school holidays for Hammer Time, a four part program where you can make your own tool box as well as collect some basic tools. You must attend all four sessions during the school holidays. Recommended ages 6-13 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bookings: www.bunnings.com.au.
Fish 'n' Chats: 2pm-3.30pm at Avoca Dell, Murray Bridge. Enjoy fishing by the river as a family this school holiday at Avoca Dell. Presented by Communities for Children Murraylands. Call Lyall to book: 0437 389 997.
Wednesday 16th 🌤️ 31°
Advance Care Directive workshop: 10am-12.30pm at Local government Centre, 2 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge. A free information session where you will gain the resources you need and be assisted to understand how to complete this important legal document. Includes a short presentation, open question time and resources to take away. Please note this is not an event where already completed ACDs can be witnessed or certified. Bookings: 8539 1116 or email d.burton@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Might River Run 2025 launch: 10.30am-2pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Featuring accessible games and wheelchair football for people of all ages to take part in. Featuring sponsor giveaways as well as representatives from a few of the participating crews raising funds for Novita's regional services throughout the year in the lead up to the main event in November. All welcome.
Easter Crafts: 10am-12noon at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Are you looking for a free activity for the kids to do in the April school holidays? Join us for some easter crafts. For kids aged 0-12, must be accompanied by an adult. Presented by Communities for Children Murraylands and Tailem Bend Community Centre. Bookings: www.trybooking.com.
Kayaking: 10am - 12noon OR 12.30pm - 2pm at Long Island Reserve, Murray Bridge. A free activity for families with kids under 12 using sit-on-top kayaks. All gear supplied. Please wear closed in shoes and be sun smart. Presented by Centacare/Communities for Children Murraylands. Call Lyall to book: 0437 389 997.
Fish 'n' Chats: 2pm-3.30pm at Long Island, Murray Bridge. Enjoy fishing by the river as a family this school holiday at Long Island. Presented by Communities for Children Murraylands. Call Lyall to book: 0437 389 997.
Thursday 17th 🌤️ 30°
Blue Light 10-Pin Bowling: 10am-11.30am or 11.30am-1pm at Murray Bridge Bowl, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Police supervised, lock-in event. Canteen open. Tickets $5 includes one game and snacks. No tickets at the door. Bookings: www.bluelightsa.org.
School Holiday workshop - Hammer Time: 10am-12noon at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join us this school holidays for Hammer Time, a four part program where you can make your own tool box as well as collect some basic tools. You must attend all four sessions during the school holidays. Recommended ages 6-13 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bookings: www.bunnings.com.au.
Easter Crafts: 10am-12noon at Tailem Bend Community Centre, 141 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. Are you looking for a free activity for the kids to do in the April school holidays? Join us for some easter crafts. For kids aged 0-12, must be accompanied by an adult. Presented by Communities for Children Murraylands and Tailem Bend Community Centre. Bookings: www.trybooking.com.
Chess School Workshop for Kids: 2pm-4pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. An expert chess coach will provide a program consisting of at least three separate topics out of an extensive chess curriculum including chess fundamentals, openings, endgames, tactics, famous players, cornering the king and lots more. Bookings: 8539 1175.
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