Things to do in Murray Bridge: August 15-21, 2025
Your guide to bingo, a comedy musical, Rockleigh's annual muster and the Bridge Bricks Expo, thanks to Spry Holdings.
This weekend will bring the Bridge Bricks Exposition to the community at Murray Bridge High School.
Last year there were lots of impressive structures built, including a model of Adelaide's CBD – crazy work!
Gold Logie winner Lynne McGranger will make an appearance in Murray Bridge for her new show, The Grandparents Club Two.
Whatever you get up to, have a great weekend.
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Friday 15th 🌦️ 17°
Celebration of life for Damian McQueen: 2pm at Mypolonga Combined Sports Club.
Pattern play – decoding nature: 3.15-4.30pm at Tailem Bend Community Centre. Get ready to explore, create, and discover with exciting sensory science activities for all ages. Bookings: www.trybooking.com.
Mypolonga RSL BBQ tea and bingo: From 5.30pm at Mypolonga RSL. All welcome. More information: 0406 039 221.
One Way Street: From 8pm at Hotel Mannum. Live music.
Saturday 16th 🌤️ 15°
River Murray netball and football: Mallee v Ramblers at Karoonda Memorial Oval; Jervois v Tailem Bend at Jervois Oval; Imperials v Mypolonga at Johnstone Park, Murray Bridge; Coorong v Southern Mallee at Meningie Oval. A grade netball at 12/12.30pm, league football at 2.30pm.
Bridge Bricks Expo: 10am-3pm at Murray Bridge High School gym. This year's entry categories are Inspired By the River; Transportation; TV/Movies; Favourite Things; Use Your Imagination. Sausage sizzle, drinks and donuts available. Presented by Rotary Club of Mobilong. Gold coin donation on entry. Continues Sunday.
Kids DIY – Fathers Day sand art: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Using glue, coloured sand and other decorations, kids will create their own sand art masterpiece! This workshop is for kids aged 3-12 years. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.
The Grandparents Club Two: 5-6.30pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Packed with new side-splitting laughs, catchy tunes, and cheeky, highly relatable characters and stories, The Grandparents Club Two is a feel-good, one-of-a-kind celebration of grandparent life. Starring Gold Logie winner Lynne McGranger from Home and Away. Tickets: $72.50 at events.ticketbooth.com.au.
Triple Strike: From 8.30pm at the Swanport Hotel, Murray Bridge South. Adelaide party band Triple Strike will be rocking the place til late. For more information call 8532 3666.
Sunday 17th 🌦️ 16°
Bridge Bricks Expo: 10am-3pm at Murray Bridge High School Gym, 5 Lohmann Street, Murray Bridge. Display your skills and creativity using LEGO. This year's categories are Inspired By the River; Transportation; TV/Movies; Favourite Things; Use Your Imagination. Sausage sizzle, drinks and donuts available. Presented by Rotary Club of Mobilong. Gold coin donation on entry.
Rockleigh Community Muster: 11.30am-3.30pm at Old Rockleigh School House. The 2025 theme is "weathered" so come dressed in your comfy, worn paddock clothes, not your Sunday best. Delicious country lunch around the camp fire. Live music with Barney Rebel. Learn about resilience first aid. Photo competition – Rockleigh weather. Fun quiz. Kids games. Classic utes/trucks display. CFS talk on farm fire units. Please RSVP to Rockleigh Progress Association for catering purposes by emailing rockleighpai@gmail.com.
Kids DIY – Fathers Day sand art: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Using glue, coloured sand and other decorations, kids will create their own sand art masterpiece! This workshop is for kids aged 3-12 years, children must be accompanied by parent/carer at all times. Bookings: www.bunnings.com.au.
Monday 18th 🌦️ 15°
Funeral service for Pamela Julie Mibus: 1.30pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 170 Flinders Street, Adelaide.
Tuesday 19th 🌤️ 17°
Book Week story time with Fireman Phil: 9.30-10.15am at Murray Bridge Library. Join us for a special 45-minute Book Week story time with Fireman Phil. He'll read a few books, do some fun activities. Bookings: 8539 1175.
Parent Child Mother Goose: 9.30am at Mannum Leisure Centre seniors citizens room. Dress up for Book Week – theme is "book an adventure". Using songs, rhymes and stories to support connection between child and parent. Tuesdays during school term.
Coorong District Council meeting: 10am at the Council District Council chamber, Tailem Bend. All welcome. If you can't make it in person, please watch the live stream www.youtube.com.
Wednesday 20th ⛅ 20°
Murraylands Jobs, Skills and Careers Expo: 10am-1pm at Unity College, Murray Bridge. If you're looking for a job or career change, or simply curious about what work is available, come and chat to a range of employers from across the region. Don't forget to bring your resume along. Bookings essential: events.humanitix.com.
Korea and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day service: 3.30pm at Mannum RSL. Followed by BYO drinks. All welcome. Call the club for more information: 8569 1010.
Creative kids craft – winter: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. Come along to the Murray Bridge Library and enjoy some craft with your friends. Fortnightly on Wednesdays during the school term. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.
Thursday 21st ⛅ 20°
Parent Child Mother Goose: 9.30am at Tailem Bend Primary School library. Dress up for Book Week – theme is "book an adventure". Using songs, rhymes and stories to support connection between child and parent. Tuesdays during school term.
Chill space: 3.30-5.30pm at Headspace Murray Bridge. Chill Space is a fun, inclusive and safe space for all young people aged 12-25, with snacks provided of course. Runs every Thursday during school term. Call 8531 2122 for more information.
Book Week trivia night: 6-7.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Join us at the Murray Bridge Library for a night of quizzical book-themed fun. Create your own teams or join a table. Tables are in groups of 6. BYO snacks and drinks (strictly no alcohol). Contact the library on 8539 1175 to register your team.
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