Things to do in Murray Bridge: August 22-28, 2025
Your guide to a clinic opening, art exhibitions, sky diving and more, thanks to Spry Holdings.
A couple new art exhibitions will be opening locally including Rise from the Overflow: Portraits + Stories from Women of the LMRIA in Murray Bridge and Country art and heirlooms in Jervois.
Support our local artist and photographers by getting along to one or both of the openings this weekend.
Excitingly the relocation of Moorundi's health clinic is officially opening on Friday, with a special ceremony starting from 10.30am.
Plenty to do and see here in the Murraylands.
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Friday 22nd ⛅ 21°
SA Motor Racing Championships - event six, day one: 9am-4pm at The Bend Motorsport Park, Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend. Elevating SA racing to a new level. For more information - www.thebend.com.au.
Social surprise bus trip: 10am at Tailem Bend Community Centre, 141 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. Enjoy a lovely day out - destination unknown! You'll back at the Centre no later than 4pm. Trips are run monthly and bookings are essential due to limited seating. Tickets: $10 -CHSP, $20 - on CHSP. Call the centre to book and for more information - 8572 3513.
Funeral service - Gloria Dawn Muir: 2pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Murray Bridge.
Moorundi Clinic opening: 10.30am at 124 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. Locals are encouraged to come along to the opening of Moorundi's new health centre. The day will feature a welcome to country, ribbon cutting ceremony, speeches, a light lunch, and site tours
Book Week Craft: 4pm-5pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Join us for a special book week craft event where you can create a fun lanyard for your library card ensuring you never misplace your card again. Bookings essential - 8539 1175.
Saturday 23rd 🌤️ 19°
SA Motor Racing Championships - event six, day two: 9am-4pm at The Bend Motorsport Park, Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend. Elevating SA racing to a new level. For more information - www.thebend.com.au.
Sky diving Murray Bridge: The team at SA Skydiving are brining a day of skydiving adventure to the skies directly over Murray Bridge. Meet the team at Sturt Reserve before our courtesy vehicle will take you to our Langhorne Creek dropzone for take off. Book now: https://bookings.burblesoft.com.
Funeral service - Dawn Patricia Matthews: 9.45am at Murray Bridge Uniting Church.
Country art and heirlooms exhibition: 10am-3pm at Jervois Hall, 9 William Street, Jervois. See an eclectic collection of art and heirloom crafts presented from artisans across four local communities, and including the Jervois Primary School students. Includes traditional & modern abstract paintings, delicate hand made lace pieces, colourful hand woven clothing and sculptures, knitted hand-spun wool hats, expert wood craft and exquisite quilts. Hot soup and afternoon tea available. Part of SALA 2025.
Kids DIY - pizza herb pot planting: 10am-10.45am, 11am-11.45am and 12.30pm-1.15pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Using soil, a pot and seeds or seedlings, kids will get to plant and decorate their very own pizza herb pot. This workshop is for kids aged 3-12 years. Bookings: www.bunnings.com.au.
River Murray Netball and Football: Netball A-grade: 12.30pm and 1.50pm, League football: 2.30pm. Southern Mallee Suns v Imperial; Tailem Bend v Coorong Cats; Rambler v Jervois; Mannum v Mallee Storm. Bye: Mypolonga.
Sunday 24th ⛅ 21°
SA Motor Racing Championships - Event six, day three 9am-4pm at The Bend Motorsport Park, Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend. Elevating SA racing to a new level. See a range of classes tackle the 4.95km international circuit. For more information - www.thebend.com.au
Country art and heirlooms exhibition: 10am-3pm at Jervois Hall, 9 William Street, Jervois. See an eclectic collection of art and heirloom crafts presented from artisans across four local communities, and including the Jervois Primary School students. Includes traditional and modern abstract paintings, delicate hand made lace pieces, colourful hand woven clothing and sculptures, knitted hand-spun wool hats, expert wood craft and exquisite quilts. Hot soup and afternoon tea available. Part of SALA 2025.
Kids DIY - pizza herb pot planting: 10am-10.45am, 11am-11.45am and 12.30pm-1.15pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Using soil, a pot and seeds or seedlings, kids will get to plant and decorate their very own pizza herb pot. This workshop is for kids aged 3-12 years. Bookings: www.bunnings.com.au.
Angela Goode - guest speaker: 1pm-3pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, Sixth Street, Murray Bridge. Join us for an afternoon of sharing stories and great discussions with Angela Goode and key Women of the Lower Murray Reclaimed Irrigation members. Angela was a journalist at The Advertiser before marrying a cattleman. Angela features on the ABC Country Hour and is the author of six books including Great Working Dog Stories and Through the Farm Gate. Bookings essential - events.humanitix.com.
Monday 25th ⛅ 23°
Woodburning: 9.30am-12.30pm at Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace, Murray Bridge. Learn how to use a heated tool, like a soldering iron, to burn and etch designs onto plywood. $5 per session plus material fee. Call the centre for more information - 8531 1799.
Dementia Connection Cafe: 1.00pm-2.30pm at The Square Community Centre, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. For carers and those living with dementia to share conversation, stories and laughter in a supportive and friendly environment. To register or to find out more please call the centre on 85311 799 or email reception@mbcci.org.au.
Tuesday 26th 🌧️ 19°
Funeral service - Doris Ada Haywood: 10.30am at Minge Chapel.
Diggers bingo: 12.30pm, eyes down 1pm at Murray Bridge RSL, Lot 2 Ross Road, Murray Bridge East. Cash prizes with complimentary tea & coffee. Come and support your local RSL. For more information - 0432 936 285.
LEGO club: 4pm-5pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Let your imagination run wild! An adult must accompany children aged 12yrs and younger. Fortnightly during school term. Bookings essential, limited spaces - 8539 1175.
Wednesday 27th 🌦️🌬️ 17°
Soil to Seed - nutrition and establishment in practice: 9am-1pm at 13215 Karoonda Highway, Wynarka (Look for the signs). A hands-on farm walk exploring practical approaches to crop establishment and soil management. Hear from a range of experts on topics including addressing sandy soil constraints at scale, insights into fertiliser placement, press-wheel pressure and updates on spatial mapping of constraints and guidance on where to start and stop deep tillage. Bookings essential for catering purposes - events.humanitix.com.
Easy moves for active ageing: 10am-10.45am at The Square Community Centre, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Join this light exercise class for older people who are keen to keep their mind active and their body moving. All fitness and ability levels are welcome. Call for more information - 0468 640 800.
Gym session: 10.30am-11.30am and 3.30pm-4.30pm at Snap Fitness, 15 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge. Are you aged 12-25 and fancy an hour at the gym every week during school term? Call Headspace to register - 8531 2122.
Funeral service - Arnold William Thomson: 10.30am at Minge Chapel.
Thursday 28th 🌦️🌩️ 15°
Chatty cafe: 10.30am - 12.30pm at The Square Community Centre, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Chatty Cafe is about building friendly social connections through simple interactions that may brighten someone’s day. Along the way it might also combat social isolation and loneliness. All welcome. Call the centre for more information - 8531 1799.
Film - Hahndorf - Echoes of The Past: 10am and 5.30pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Through diaries, family records, and oral histories, we bring to life the legacy of Hahndorf's pioneers. But history is more than just dates and official records - it's personal. Their struggles, hopes and triumphs shaped the town we see today. Bookings essential - 8539 1175.
Spring racing business lunch: 11.30am at Murray Bridge Racing Club, 341 Brinkley Road, Murray Bridge. Enjoy an afternoon of racing insight, great company, and anticipation as we officially launch the 2025 Murray Bridge Gold Cup. Hosted at Bridges Event Centre, the event features iconic race caller Matt Hill, alongside racing figure Darren Thomas, offering their expert commentary for the upcoming spring season. Also includes the Novita charity auction. Tickets $145.67 from www.moshtix.com.au.
Wear it purple movie event - The Half of It: 3.30pm-5.30pm at Headspace, 10 Second Street, Murray Bridge. Join us for hot chocolates, popcorn and cute movie moments. For more information and to book - 8531 2122.
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