Things to do in Murray Bridge: April 12-18, 2024
Your guide to Wall to Wall Murray Bridge, the return of River Murray football and netball, school holiday activities and more.
The school holidays will kick off this weekend with an explosion of art, music, sport and family activities.
The Wall to Wall street art festival and Sunday’s party on Sixth Street might be the main attraction, rivalled by the start of the footy and netty seasons.
But there will be a heap more on, too, including rock shows in Murray Bridge on both Friday and Saturday nights, a fun-sounding playground bus tour and lots more for the kids – scroll down and see.
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Friday 12th ☁️ 21°
Funeral service for Leslie James Polaski: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Wall to Wall Murray Bridge launch: 5-6pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. This event marks the commencement of an exciting weekend filled with art, culture and community in Murray Bridge with guest speakers and live music. Register: events.humanitix.com/wall-to-wall-murray-bridge-launch-2024.
Rock the Rails: 6-9pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. Support our young musicians who’ll be rocking the stage in this family-friendly showcase, featuring Band Connections, MBHS senior band, Goldfish Manslaughter, Chayse and Exit Plan; alcohol-free event with waffles from Waffles and Jaffles Coonalpyn on sale. More information: Call Aiden on 0427400 625.
The 2024 River Murray football and netball seasons will kick off this Saturday. Photos: River Murray Football League Pics/Facebook.
Saturday 13th ⛅ 21°
River Murray football and netball: Jervois v Mypolonga at Jervois Oval; Southern Mallee v Imperials at Lameroo Oval; Coorong v Ramblers at Meningie Oval; Mannum v Tailem Bend at Mannum Showground.
Wall to Wall Murray Bridge guided walking tours: 1pm and 3pm, starting at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Guided mural tours will offer deeper insights into the artists’ practices of painting large-scale artworks in the public domain. Bookings essential: events.humanitix.com/wall-to-wall-guided-tour.
Wingless sprints SA series final and junior sedans SA title: 5pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Plus formula 500s 65 Roses Championship, junior formula 500s, classic saloons/super sedans; gates open 4pm. Tickets: $25 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.
Queens of Rock: 8.30pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Showcasing the greatest hits and anthems from the female rock legends and icons that you all know and love, featuring a high-energy seven-piece live band and two powerhouse female vocalists with hits from Suzi Quatro, Joan Jett, Evanescence, Pink, Tina Turner, Divinyls and so many more; doors open 7.30pm. Tickets: $20 at www.trybooking.com or $25 at the door.
Sunday 14th ⛅ 24°
Wall to Wall Murray Bridge street party: 12-5pm on Sixth Street, Murray Bridge. Street art activities including a range of free workshops and guided tours, live music, food trucks and market stalls. Register for a street art workshop: events.humanitix.com/wall-to-wall-street-art-workshops. Register to paint a community mural: events.humanitix.com/wall-to-wall-collaborative-murray-bridge-community-mural.
Wall to Wall Murray Bridge guided walking tours: 1pm and 3pm, starting at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Guided mural tours will offer deeper insights into the artists’ practices of painting large-scale artworks in the public domain. Bookings essential: events.humanitix.com/wall-to-wall-guided-tour.
Monday 15th ⛅ 23°
Little Picassos Art: 12.30-3.30pm at Monarto Safari Park. School holiday fun making nests and eggs in natural materials plus recycled card baby animals; jump in and out of these free sessions to encourage your child’s creative side. Park admission: $45/33.50/25.
Mayor and CEO drop-in session: 1-3pm at Mypolonga Institute. Murray Bridge Mayor Wayne Thorley and council CEO Heather Barclay are back on the road again; this is an opportunity for residents to engage, share and shape our thriving communities together; no need to book, just drop in.
Tuesday 16th ⛅ 22°
Wall to Wall Murray Bridge kids art walk: 11am-12pm starting at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Discover our new murals with these fun guided tours designed for school-aged kids up to 12 years of age; a parent/carer must accompany their child. Bookings essential: events.humanitix.com/school-holidays-activity-kids-guided-art-walk.
Puppy puppets craft: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Come along and make some cute puppy puppets; school holiday fun for kids aged 5-12. Book: 8539 1175.
Coorong District Council meeting: 5-7pm at the Tailem Bend council chambers. If you can’t make it in person, watch the livestream on YouTube.
Wednesday 17th ⛅ 21°
Playground bus tour: 9.30am-1pm, starting at the Square Community Centre, Murray Bridge. Bring a picnic basket and hop aboard with your little one for a fun bus ride to explore local playgrounds; suitable for kids 10 and under. Book: wellbeinghub@mbcci.org.au or 0468 640 800.
Paul Rutter draws: 11am-12pm and 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Come along and learn how to draw birds of prey; suitable for kids aged 5-12 years. More information: 8539 1175.
Egg painting: 12.30-3.30pm at Monarto Safari Park. Bring out your little one’s inner artist and paint animals from around the park onto paper mache eggs; stop by for as little as 10 minutes or stay for 30. Park admission: $45/33.50/25.
Fish ‘n’ chats: 2.30-4pm at Swanport Reserve. Spend some time fishing, chatting and relaxing with your kids. Book: Call Lyall on 8215 6347.
Thursday 18th ☀️ 22°
Wetland explore: 10am at Swanport Wetland. Facilitated by Communities for Children Murraylands and Murraylands AC Care at the wetland under the freeway bridge. Register: Call Lyall at Centacare on 8215 6347.
School holiday kayaking: 10am-12pm at Swanport Reserve. Free activity with sit-on-top kayaks and all gear supplied; please wear closed-in shows and be sun smart. Book: Call Lyall on 8215 6347.
Greg Hart, Straight from the Hart: 11am at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Due to ill health, the scheduled Golden Days of Bandstand performance has been replaced with the incredible Greg Hart, featuring songs from Normie Rowe, Billy Thorpe, Simon and Garfunkel, the Everly Brothers, Johnny O’Keefe, Frankie Valley, Elton John, the Beatles and many more. Tickets: $20 at events.ticketbooth.com.au.
Loud shirt creation workshop: 2-4pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Bring along a plain, white shirt to decorate; all tie-dye ingredients are supplied. Book: Call Lyall on 8215 6347.
Stroke safe talk: 2pm at iReach, 55 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. Join us to learn what a stroke is, how to recognise the signs and what to do if someone is having a stroke and how you can prevent stroke. More information: Call iReach on 8531 1303.
Funeral service for Judith Gertrude Rose Bowman: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Wall to Wall Murray Bridge kids art walk: 2-3pm starting at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Discover our new murals with these fun guided tours designed for school-aged kids up to 12 years of age; a parent/carer must accompany their child. Bookings essential: events.humanitix.com/school-holidays-activity-kids-guided-art-walk.
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