Things to do in Murray Bridge: August 29-September 4, 2025

This weekend the local theatre group will be opening their newest musical Encore - An Evening In Paris.

Murray Bridge News' very own Peri Strathearn will be featuring in the French-themed cabaret - so keep an eye out if you're heading to one of the shows.

The Murray Bridge Glows festival is returning, after it's successful night last year the community is excited to see what this one will bring.

Or maybe football and netball finals are taking up your weekend? We wish all teams good luck!

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Friday 29th 🌦️🌩️ 13°

Adult DIY - garden corner: 10am-11am at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Team members will be on hand to give you some great advice from choosing the right soil through to how to keep your plants healthy all year round. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.

Funeral service - Roy Eric Goodridge: 11am at Jervois Football Club, William Street, Jervois.

Golden Oldies Lunch: 12 noon-1.30pm at Tailem Bend Community Centre, 141 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. Join the community for a social lunch and chat. Transport can be arranged for Tailem Bend locals. All welcome. $10 -CHSP, $15 non-CHSP. Bookings essential: 8572 3513.

Treachery of Images: A conversation on AI, truth and democracy: 4.30pm-5.30pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Join Cory Alpert, a researcher from the University of Melbourne, who is examining the impact of AI on democracy. He will explore how AI has been utilised in the recent elections. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.

Encore - An Evening In Paris: 7pm-10pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre (Town Hall), 13 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Presented by Murray Bridge Players and Singers, enjoy a captivating cabaret-style celebration of all things French. Presented in three acts inspired by the colours of the French flag — Blue, White, and Red — this original production weaves music, mood, and meaning to explore the spirit of France through song. Featuring a talented ensemble of performers and a repertoire of songs, Encore is a night of elegance, emotion, and joie de vivre. Tickets from $45 at www.trybooking.com.

Saturday 30th 🌦️14°

Father's day market: from 9am at Murray Bridge Marketplace, South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Discover local market stalls and pop-up stores throughout the mall. Enjoy Father’s Day specials and great gift ideas from your favourite retailers. Kids craft zone from 10am–1pm, next to EB Games. Kids can create a special keychain gift for Dad (free activity).

Off street drags: Gates from 9am, racing from 11am at Dragway at The Bend, Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend. This is your chance to test your car or bikes performance in a safe, controlled environment -no need for a roll cage, just a helmet and your everyday street machine. Food trucks, live music, Show ‘n Shine & lots more. Participant information and tickets: www.outix.co.

Funeral service - Judy Ann Lang: 10am at Bridge City Church, Murray Bridge.

Kids DIY - Father's day craft: 10am-10.45am; 11am-11.45am and 12.30pm-1.15pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join us for a fun, creative and imaginative arts and crafts workshop designed to inspire and delight. You'll take home something you made for Dad. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.

River Murray Football League: Qualifying final - 2.30pm at Karoonda Oval, Jervois v Imperial. 

River Murray Netball League: Qualifying final - 3.20pm at Karoonda Oval, Mallee Storm v Imperial.

Murray Bridge Glows: 5.30pm-9.30pm at Diamond Park, 9-11A West Terrace, Murray Bridge. Glows is the perfect place to gather with friends around a cosy fire, dance the night away at the silent disco, and enjoy the live entertainment. See Murray Bridge’s lights at night on a horse and carriage ride and prepare to be wowed by fire artists and fire trees. Food and drink available for purchase on site, Bridge Street food businesses will be open late.

Jervois hall dance: 7.30pm-11pm at Jervois Hall, William Street, Jervois. Pooled supper, raffles and prizes galore. Music by Peter Hutchins. Tickets $10 for Hall members or $12. Call Maureen for more information: 0417 084 864.

Encore - An Evening In Paris: 7pm-10pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre (Town Hall), 13 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Featuring a talented ensemble of performers and a repertoire of songs, Encore is a night of elegance, emotion, and joie de vivre. Tables of 2, 4 and 6 available. Tickets from $45 at www.trybooking.com

DJ Co-D: from 8.30pm at Swanport Hotel, 3166 Jervois Road, Murray Bridge. Join DJ Co-D til late and drink specials. Free entry.

Sunday 31st 🌦️ 16°

Cars & Coffee - Mannum: 8am-10.30am at Arnold Park, Mannum.

Murray Bridge social dog walk: 10am-11am(ish). Meet in the carpark behind the Murray Bridge Community Club, Sturt Reserve. Take a gentle, 2km stroll along the river. Weather permitting, we'll stay on for a coffee and chat. Last Sunday of the month, all welcome. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. If it's wet, bring a brolly. For more information: 0418 835 768.

Kids DIY - Father's day craft: 10am-10.45am; 11am-11.45am and 12.30pm-1.15pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join us for a fun, creative and imaginative arts and crafts workshop designed to inspire and delight. You'll take home something you made for Dad. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.

Tailem Bend CFS open day: 11am-2pm at CFS Station, 6 Golf Course Road, Tailem Bend. The day will feature station tours, live demonstrations, family-friendly kids activities and a free sausage sizzle lunch. You'll even get to meet the crew and find out what they do. If you're interested in volunteering, want to learn more about fire safety or simply want to support your local CFS, this event is for you. For more information: 0457 560 123.

River Murray Football League - elimination final: 2.30pm at Pinnaroo Football and Netball Club, Southern Mallee Suns v Tailem Bend.

River Murray Netball League - elimination final: 3.20pm at Pinnaroo Football and Netball Club, Coorong Cats v Southern Mallee Suns

Encore - An Evening In Paris: 2pm-5pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre (Town Hall), 13 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Featuring a talented ensemble of performers and a repertoire of songs, Encore is a night of elegance, emotion, and joie de vivre. Tables of 2, 4 and 6 available. Tickets from $45 at www.trybooking.com

Monday 1st 🌦️ 17°

Men's group gathering: 10am-11.30am at Tailem Bend Community Centre, 141 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. This group is all about its members so whether you're keen on guest speakers, outings or simply having a chat over a cuppa, your input will shape what we do. All welcome.

The Permaculture Diaries: 10am-12 noon at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Discover the joy of planting and growing your own food and flowers, trees and shrubs. You will be contributing to your own health and helping to heal our land. For bookings and information - 8539 1175.

Funeral service - Antonio Pescheta: 10.30am at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Murray Bridge.

Tuesday 2nd ⛅ 19°

Funeral service - Kevin (Sam) Hollis: 10.30am at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Murray Bridge.

Coffee with a cop - Star Unit/Polair: 10.30am-11.30am at Murray Bridge Marketplace, South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Come and share a complimentary coffee with police officers, discuss community issues, ask questions and get to know a little more about our local cops and police work in the area. You'll find us near the Food Court.

Wednesday 3rd 🌤️ 22°

Creative kids craft - Father's day: 4pm-5pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Come along to the Library and enjoy some craft with your friends. Fortnightly on Wednesdays during the school term. Bookings essential -8539 1175.

September book club: 6pm-8pm at Fiction and Friction, 49A Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Join us for nibbles, crafts and talking all things books. September is book bedazzling. Tickets $20 from www.eventbrite.com.au.

Thursday 4th ⛅ 20°

Little explorers: 9.15am-10am at The Square Community Centre, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. A new playgroup for parents and children aged from birth to 5 years to learn and explore the world. Runs Thursday's during school term. For more information call Helen: 0466 809 400.

Chill space: 3.30pm-5.30pm at Headspace, 10 Second Street, Murray Bridge. Are you aged 12-25 and looking for a chill space to play board games, try out new arts and crafts or win a round or two of Mario Kart? This is a fun, inclusive and safe space for all young people, with snacks provided of course. For more information call the team on 8531 2122.

Father's Day family event: 5pm-7pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. We have loads of activities for the whole family, including a Bluey scavenger hunt, kids D.I.Y, entertainment and lots more. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.

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