🗓 Things to Do

Things to do in Murray Bridge: April 29-May 5, 2022

All you need to know about the Murray Bridge Rotary Art Show, Moorundi health fair day, JDM Speed Festival and more.

Peri Strathearn

Apr 28, 2022 — 4 min read

A section of Chambers Gorge, Flinders Ranges. Image: David McCourt/Murray Bridge Regional Gallery.

Would you rather watch cars race, or race yourself?

If it’s the former, head to the Bend Motorsport Park this Sunday for the JDM Speed Festival, an exhibition of Japanese import vehicles.

If it’s the latter, get down to Sturt Reserve instead, where the Moorundi Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service and Murraylands Deadly Fun Run Series will join forces for a run and health fair day.

If it’s neither, get along to Murray Bridge Regional Gallery and take a look at this year’s Rotary Art Show.

There’s plenty more on this week, too – have a look below.

Get into aerosol art at the Station on Friday if you’re between 12 and 25. Photo: The Station/Eventbrite.

Friday ☂ 23°

Nature potions and tinkering: 10-11am at Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace. Sensory activity for children aged 5-12 and their families. Bookings essential: 0421 102 276 or c4c@mbcci.org.au.

All Abilities Festival: 10am-2pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Community Living Australia event.

Nature crafts: 1-2pm at Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace. Explore natural materials, colours and shapes and take home your creation, for children aged 5-12 and their families. Bookings essential: 0421 102 276 or c4c@mbcci.org.au.

Aerosol art: 1-3pm and 4-6pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. Learn how to paint in a fun, safe space, for ages 12-25, collaborative 1-3pm, advanced 4-6pm. Register: www.eventbrite.com.au.

Mothers’ Day: 1.30pm at Tailem Bend Community Centre. Make something personalised and special for your mum, for children aged 5-12. Bookings essential: 8572 3513 or c4c@tbcc.org.au.

Wine Wars: Sidewood v Lake Breeze: 6.30-10.30pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Explore your appetite with four courses paired with wines from two competing wineries from the Adelaide Hills and Langhorne Creek. Bookings essential: $120 at www.eventbrite.com.au.

Roll racing will be back on at the Bend this Saturday night. Photo: Roll Racing Australia.

Saturday ⛅ 19°

River Murray football and netball: Mypolonga v Ramblers at Mypolonga Memorial Oval, Mannum v Tailem Bend at Mannum Oval, Jervois v Imperials at Jervois Oval.

Men’s breakfast: 8am at Thiele Reserve, Murray Bridge East. Lifehouse Church event, sermon by Eric Zadow, free breakfast.

Autumn market: 10am-2pm at Brinkley Reuse Centre, 527 Brinkley Road.

Candle making with Kat ‘n’ Bec: 10-11am and 11am-12pm at Murray Bridge Library. Make a candle with Kat and Bec, for ages 7-12. Book: 8539 1175.

Roll Racing Adelaide: 4.30-10pm at the Bend Motorsport Park. Tickets: $20 at rollracing.com.au or $25 on the gate.

Arkhive: From 8pm at the Welly Hotel, Wellington. Rock away Saturday night on the deck.

Get up early on Sunday morning and go for a run at Sturt Reserve. Photo: Moorundi ACCHS/Facebook.

Sunday ⛅ 21°

Cars and Coffee Murray Bridge: 8-10am at the wharf precinct, Murray Bridge. Check out the cars on display, have a coffee and a bite to eat.

South Coast MX Club championship: From 8am at South Coast Motocross Club, 3761 Old Princes Highway, Rocky Gully.

Moorundi health fair day and Fit and Deadly Futures fun run: 9am-2pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Fun run begins at 9am, please arrive early to warm up and collect your bib; health fair to follow at 10.30am; fun for the whole family. Register for the fun run: www.eventbrite.com.au.

JDM Speed Festival: 9am-4pm at the Bend Motorsport Park. Iron Chef Imports show and shine, SA Drift Series, drift demos and rides, track cruises, manufacturer displays, food trucks, trade stalls and more. Tickets: $20 at thebend.rezdy.com.

Mannum Riverside Markets: 9am-2pm at Arnold Park.

Planet Ark Tree Day: 10.30am-1pm at Rocky Gully Wetland, Mannum Road, Murray Bridge. Tree planting 10.30am-12pm, lunch afterwards; wear sturdy footwear, gloves and protective equipment, bring planting tools and keep hydrated. RSVP: Glenn Dean g.dean@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.

Murray Bridge Rotary Art Show official opening: 2pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Opening of an exhibition of 130 works by 60 seasoned and emerging artists, and prize presentations by former Carrick Hill director Tony Kanellos.

Monday ⛅ 22°

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Tuesday ☂ 22°

Coffee with a cop: 10.30-11.30am in the food court at Murray Bridge Marketplace. Have a free coffee and a chat with local members of SA Police, ask questions and get to know more about police work.

Mothers' Day activity: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace. Create a garden gift and card for someone special, for children aged 5-12. Bookings essential: 0421 102 276 or c4c@mbcci.org.au.

Have your say about growing Coorong District Council: 5.30-8pm at Tailem Bend Town Hall. Community drop-in session where community members can have their say about how the district should grow over the next 25 years.

Wednesday ☂ 18°

Midweek races: 11.30am-5pm at Murray Bridge Racing Club. Admission: From $10 at www.moshtix.com.au.

National Day to Remember Those Who Have Died Because of Domestic and Family Violence: 4.30-5pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Candle-lighting ceremony and vigil.

Achieving good mental health on the autism spectrum: 6.15pm at Murray Bridge RSL. Pick up tips in navigating the mental health challenges of life with autism from Autism Star founder and Autism CRC board member Malcolm Mayfield, light dinner included, presented by the Murray Bridge Suicide Prevention Network and Wellbeing SA. Bookings essential: www.eventbrite.com.au.