Things to do in Murray Bridge: April 19-25, 2024

The school holidays are in full swing and there’s plenty to do around the Murraylands – just scroll down and take a look.

You’ll also find a guide to local Anzac Day services.

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Friday 19th ⛅🌧️ 20°

Adult fiction book sale: From 10am at Murray Bridge Library. $1 per book or fill a bag for $5; best value reading in town; thanks to Friends of the Murray Bridge Library.

Escape room – Escape from Hogwarts: 10am, 11am and 11.30am at Murray Bridge Library. Wands at the ready; can you use your magical skills and escape from Hogwarts? Great for kids aged 7-14 years. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.

Native garden painting: 10am-2pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. Join Harley Hall for this colourful painting workshop; it’s free and no need to book; ages 12-25 welcome. More information: 0427 400 625.

Wally’s Weird and Wacky Game Show: 11am at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. The weird and wacky Wally has just received the opportunity of a lifetime and been offered the job of his dreams…. a game show host! Watch the story unfold as the performance itself turns into a real-life game show that the kids become a part of. Tickets: www.ticketbooth.com.au

Funeral service for Eileen Ruby Randall: 11am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

International Women’s Day: 5-8pm at the Round House, Murray Bridge. Family friendly event; 5MU’s Jennie Lenman will speak with guest speakers including Bowhill Engineering’s Jodie Hawkes; expect live entertainment, face painting, colouring competition, door prizes and more; wood-fired pizza, grazing boxes, dessert, gin wine and soft drink available for purchase.

Saturday 20th ☀️ 21°

River Murray football and netball: Mypolonga v Southern Mallee at Mypolonga Memorial Oval; Imperials v Jervois at Johnstone Park, Murray Bridge; Tailem Bend v Coorong at Jaensch Park, Tailem Bend; Mallee Districts v Mannum at Peake Oval.

Strike me pink day: 9am-5pm at Serenity Garden Centre. Fundraiser for breast care nurses through the McGrath Foundation; prizes for best dressed in pink, raffle and more.

Australian Lions Hearing Dogs open day: 10am-2pm at the national training centre, Verdun. Join us for a jam-packed day of hearing dogs, medical alert dogs, puppies, demonstrations, food, coffee, guided tours, raffles and lots of activities for the kids; free fun day for the whole family.

Track championship final: Gates 5pm, racing from 6pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Final night of speedway for the 2023-24 season featuring AMCAs’ SA title, street stocks, junior sedans, V6 sprints, modlites and wingless sprints. Tickets: $25 at www.speedwaytickets.com.au.

Sunday 21st ⛅ 23°

4WD adventure park come and try: 10am-1pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Put your skills and your four-wheel drive to the test; whether you’re a novice or a pro, this park has courses of varying difficulty and is sure to provide you with a fun experience; spectators welcome. Bookings: $50 at thebend.rezdy.com.

Mypolonga commemorative Anzac Day ceremony: 11am at Mypolonga RSL. Commemorative service followed by a light lunch; bar facilities available but cash only, no EFTPOS available; all welcome.

Monday 22nd ☀️ 25°

Bike and hike trails: 9-11am and 12.30-2.30pm at Kinchina Conservation Park, Rocky Gully. Bring your bike or just come to hike; perfect for older kids, teenagers and families; BYO drinks, snacks and hats. Confirm location and register: Call Lyall on 8215 6347.

Build a bug motel with the garden club: 10-11am at Murray Bridge Library. Bug motels assist with insect pollination and are useful to gardeners growing fruit and vegetables; they are also a place for insects like ladybugs to hibernate in winter; for ages 5-12. Book: 8359 1175.

Funeral service for Josephine Beverley Dirrmann: 10.30am at Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Guided art walks for kids: 1-2pm, meet at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Discover the wonders of our new murals with these fun, free guided tours designed for kids aged 5-12 years; parent/carer must accompany their children. Bookings essential: events.humanitix.com/school-holidays-activity-kids-guided-art-walk.

Funeral service for Peter David Best: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Tuesday 23rd ☀️ 25°

Playground tour: 9.30am-1pm, starting and finishing at the Square Community Centre, Murray Bridge. Pack a picnic basket and book a spot on our bus and join us while we visit some of our local playgrounds; suitable for families with children 10 years and under, parent/carer must accompany child. Bookings essential: 0468 640 800 or wellbeinghub@mbcci.org.au.

Kayaking holiday activities: 10am-12 noon at Swanport Reserve. Free activity with sit-on-top kayaks, all gear provided; please wear closed-in shoes and be sun smart; BYO drinks and snacks. Book: Call Lyall on 8215 6347.

Mini world creations: 10am-12pm at Collier Park Oval, Palmer. Make mini worlds using succulents and other natural materials; take them home and watch your mini world grow; suitable for kids aged 5-12 accompanied by an adult. Bookings essential: Visit www.trybooking.com/CQPNE or call Tailem Bend Community Centre on 8572 3513.

Fish ‘n chats: 2.30-4pm at Swanport Reserve. Family fishing fun; BYO drinks and snacks and be sun smart. Book: Call Lyall on 8215 6347.

Wednesday 24th ⛅19°

Headspace fitness: 10.30-11.30am at Snap Fitness, Murray Bridge. If you’re aged 12-25, looking to get fit and meet some new people then come hang out with us at the gym – it’s free. More information: Call 8531 2122.

Guided art walks for kids: 11am-12pm, meet at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Discover the wonders of our new murals with these fun, free guided tours designed for kids aged 5-12 years; parent/carer must accompany their children. Bookings essential: events.humanitix.com/school-holidays-activity-kids-guided-art-walk.

Headspace book and movie club – Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grindelwald: 4-6pm at Headspace Murray Bridge. Welcome to a club where we watch movies that were once books and have a chat about it afterwards; open to people aged 12-25, some refreshments available. More information: 8531 2122.

The Sunshine Club: 8pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Swing into the Sunshine Club, where everyone is welcome and romances bloom; heralded as a “brilliant new landmark in Australian musicals”, this is a thought-provoking, vibrant and above all joyful night of theatre and music; it features a talented cast of 10, including emerging and established First Nations artists, and a five-piece live band. Bookings: $45 at events.ticketbooth.com.au.

Anzac Day ⛅ 21°

Murray Bridge Anzac Day service: 5.45am at the Sturt Reserve memorial. Followed by gunfire breakfast at 7.30am at Murray Bridge RSL.

Tailem Bend Anzac Day service: 6am at the Railway Terrace memorial. Followed by a gunfire breakfast at Tailem Bend RSL.

Wellington Anzac Day service: 6.30am at Wellington Hall. Followed by a gunfire breakfast in the hall for $10, children $5. More information: Call Bob on 0418 823 760.

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