Things to do in Murray Bridge: December 23, 2022-January 12, 2023
All you need to know about Murray Bridge Magic, school holiday activities and more over the Christmas-new year period.
There will be too much water at Sturt Reserve for the Murray River Splash festival this summer, so the Murray Bridge council has something new planned instead.
The Murray Bridge Magic festival will transform Pine Park into an enchanted forest where wild adventures await.
There under the tall trees, and across the road at Edwards Square, will be laser and water tag, hamster balls, an animal farm, glitter tattoos, a rock wall, inflatable slides, pony rides, an outdoor cinema, clown and magic workshops, a fun run and even a shark obstacle course.
Roving performers, live music, food trucks, bubbles and fairy lights will add to the atmosphere.
All events will either be free or low-cost.
The final calendar is yet to be announced, but something will be planned every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between January 5 and Australia Day.
- More information: www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/magic.
Friday 23rd ⛅ 26°
Christmas decoration making: 9.30am at Centacare Murray Bridge. For ages 0-12, spaces limited. Book: 8215 6345.
Santa photos: 10am-2pm at Murray Bridge Marketplace. Get your photo with Santa and his elves in their magical new cave next to EB Games, photo packages start at $15, no booking required.
Festive Friday lunch: At Murray Bridge Greyhound Racing Club.
Christmas Eve ⛅ 28°
Santa photos: 10am-2pm at Murray Bridge Marketplace. Get your photo with Santa and his elves in their magical new cave next to EB Games, photo packages start at $15, no booking required.
Christmas Cup: 11.30am-5pm at Murray Bridge Racing Club. With the yuletide spirit high, embrace joy and the sense of community the festive season brings at the final race day of the year. Tickets: From $16.90 at www.moshtix.com.au.
Christmas Day ☀ 34°
Christmas lunch: 12pm for 12.30pm at Murray Bridge Uniting Church. For those who are on their own and would like to celebrate with others, presented by the combined Christian churches. RSVP: Call Murray Bridge Catholic parish on 8531 1699 or text Michael O’Connor on 0405 040 797.
Christmas lunch at Monarto Safari Park: SOLD OUT.
Boxing Day ☀ 39°
Speedweek round one: 6.30pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Sprintcars, modlites and street stocks, gates open 4.30pm. Tickets: $35/30/20/5 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.
Proclamation Day ☀ 44°
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Wednesday 28th ⛅ 37°
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Thursday 29th ☂ 25°
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Friday 30th ⛅ 26°
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New Year’s Eve ⛅ 29°
Gin and jazz: 7pm-late at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Celebrate the new year with gin and jazz; come dressed to impress; includes three-course dinner, three-hour drinks package and gin tasting flight. Tickets: $150 at www.eventbrite.com.au.
New Year’s Eve celebrations at Sturt Reserve: CANCELLED.
New Year’s Day
Cars and Coffee: 8-10am at the wharf precinct, Murray Bridge. To be confirmed, pending floods; check out the cars on display, have a coffee and a bite to eat.
New Year's Day races: 11.30am-7pm at Murray Bridge Racing Club. Soak up the sun and celebrate the beginning of 2023 with family and friends. Tickets: From $22 atwww.moshtix.com.au.
Public holiday Monday
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Tuesday 3rd
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Wednesday 4th
Bingo: 5.30-10pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Bookings essential: 8532 2002.
Thursday 5th
Murray Bridge Magic: At Pine Park and Edwards Square, Murray Bridge. Times and activities to be confirmed; see www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/magic.
Inspirational rock painting: 10am at Tailem Bend Playground. For children aged 5-12, by Tailem Bend Community Centre. Bookings essential: www.trybooking.com.
Where the Crawdads Sing: 5.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Thursday night movie about a girl who becomes a murder suspect after raising herself in the marshlands of North Carolina. Book:onecard.network or 8539 1175.
Friday 6th
Murray Bridge Magic: At Pine Park and Edwards Square, Murray Bridge. Times and activities to be confirmed; see www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/magic.
Story writing: 10-11.30am and 12-1.30pm at Centacare Murray Bridge. Create your very own story books, spaces limited. Bookings essential: 8215 6345.
Lightyear: 10am and 2pm at Murray Bridge Library. Family film about a space ranger and his intergalactic adventures, suitable for all ages. Book:onecard.network or 8539 1175.
Saturday 7th
Murray Bridge Magic: At Pine Park and Edwards Square, Murray Bridge. Times and activities to be confirmed; see www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/magic.
Sunday 8th
Murray Bridge Magic: At Pine Park and Edwards Square, Murray Bridge. Times and activities to be confirmed; see www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/magic.
Barney Rebel: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Sunday Sessions live music.
Monday 9th
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Tuesday 10th
Scavenger hunt Zoom: 10am, online. For children aged 5-12, by Tailem Bend Community Centre. Bookings essential: www.trybooking.com.
Bug craft: 3-4pm at Murray Bridge Library. Come along and create some awesome bugs, for ages 5-12. Book: 8539 1175.
Wednesday 11th
Bike basics: 9.30-11am at Murray Park, Murray Bridge. Adventure trail, geocache mapping, for children aged 0-12 and their families, limited places. Book: 8215 6345.
Lego STEM: 10-11am and 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Be a Lego engineer and create a masterpiece, for ages 6-10, children to work in pairs. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.
East side rabbits workshop: 7-8.30pm at Wanderers Cricket Club, Murray Bridge East. Learn more about rabbits and how to manage them on your property, including how to get involved with a coordinated baiting program at Murray Bridge East and Riverglades. Register: www.eventbrite.com.au.
Thursday 12th
Murray Bridge Magic: At Pine Park and Edwards Square, Murray Bridge. Times and activities to be confirmed; see www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/magic.
Family games sessions: 10am-12pm and 12-2pm at the Square Community Centre, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Spaces limited. Bookings essential: 8215 6345.
Jack box game night: 4.30-6pm and 6-7pm at Murray Bridge Library. Come along for a new spin on game night, recommended for ages 16-20. Book: 8539 1175.
Disclosure: The author is the alter ego of musician Barney Rebel.
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