Things to do in Murray Bridge: December 2-8, 2022

All you need to know about Murray Bridge’s Christmas carols, the International Day of People with Disability, a family fun day at the races and more.

Things to do in Murray Bridge: December 2-8, 2022
Local artists will feature at this year’s Murray Bridge Christmas carols, just like Ashley Jocks did in 2021. Photo: Peri Strathearn.

If you’ve got a bit of festive cheer in your heart and a voice in your throat, come and share them both at Murray Bridge’s Christmas carols this Sunday night.

The event won’t be at the riverfront as usual, but at Le Messurier Oval.

Father Christmas always looked good in Ramblers colours anyway.

I’ll see you down there – and I might see you if you pop in to the Christmas market at Murray Bridge Marketplace on Saturday, too.

Sailability won’t be part of this year’s International Day of People with Disability event in Murray Bridge, which has been moved to Edwards Square. Photo: Rural City of Murray Bridge.

Friday ☀ 31°

Lived experience workshop: 9.30am-4pm at the Murray Mallee GP Network, 55 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. Learn how to share your lived experience of mental health issues or substance use safely and effectively, and how to use your knowledge; lunch provided. RSVP: 8531 1303.

International Day of People with Disability: 10am-1pm at Edwards Square, Murray Bridge. Inclusive event featuring accessible activities, a light lunch, and a prize draw at 12.30pm; relocated from Sturt Reserve.

Student art show opening: 10.30am-12.30pm at the Coorong Gallery, 95-101 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. Experience the creativity of talented local school students; exhibition open until January 26. RSVP for catering purposes: 1300 785 277 or pcrabb@coorong.sa.gov.au.

Hungry Jackie and her queens will perform in Murray Bridge this Saturday night. Photo: Hungry Jackie/Facebook.

Saturday ☀ 36°

Christmas market day: 9am-5pm at Murray Bridge Marketplace. Get your Christmas shopping underway with local market stalls, specials and free face painting for kids from 10am-2pm.

Dinner and drag show: 5.30pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Be entertained by Hungry Jackie and her queens in an 80s/90s extravaganza with bubbles on arrival and a two-course meal. Tickets: $100 at www.eventbrite.com.au.

Carols by Candlelight at Freedom Hill Sanctuary: 6-8.30pm at Freedom Hill Sanctuary, Chaunceys Line Road, Brinkley. An array of songs and singers, including the Westport Primary School choir; bring your own picnic rug or chairs and a vegan supper. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com.au.

The first of two Christmas-themed race meetings will go ahead at Murray Bridge Racing Club this Sunday. Photo: Murray River, Lakes and Coorong/Facebook.

Sunday ☀ 36°

Cars and Coffee: 8-10am at the wharf precinct car park, Murray Bridge. Chryslers at Christmas theme, check out the cars on display, have a coffee and a bite to eat, all welcome.

Christmas family fun day: 11.30am-6pm at Murray Bridge Racing Club. Celebrate the Christmas spirit at the races with kids’ activities and a visit from Santa. Tickets: From $22 at www.moshtix.com.au.

Murray Bridge Christmas carols: 6.30pm at Le Messurier Oval. Featuring performers from around the region, brought to you by the Interchurch Council of Murray Bridge.

Monday ⛅ 34°

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Tuesday ⛅ 26°

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Wednesday ☁ 21°

Angels: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. Creative kids craft activity for ages 5-12. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.

Bingo: 5.30-10pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Bookings essential: 8532 2002.

Thursday ☁ 24°

Diabetes education: 2pm at the Murray Mallee GP Network, 55 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. Join a Country Health Connect diabetes educator for a session on everything diabetes related.

Christmas Ever After: 5.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Thursday night movie about a romance novelist who finds the key to finishing her book – and true love – at her favourite bed-and-breakfast at Christmastime. Book: 8539 1175.


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