Things to do in Murray Bridge: December 22, 2023–January 11, 2024
All you need to know about the Tailem Bend Christmas Parade, the Christmas Cup, sprintcars and more events over the Christmas and new year period.
Stormy weather has delayed the Tailem Bend Christmas parade and street party, but the wait for this Saturday afternoon has only increased people’s excitement.
It’s a fun way to wind down at year’s end, with street music, market and food stalls and a parade of colourful cars and characters.
The kids will love it, with free entertainment, the Wonderland and Santa.
Here’s a run-down of that and everything else going on over the Christmas and new year period.
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Friday, December 22 ⛅ 26°
Greyhound racing: 5.30pm–8.30pm at the Murray Bridge Greyhound Racing Club, 2 Kennett Road, Murray Bridge East. Watch some quality racing and have a good meal. For meal bookings, phone Doyle’s Function Centre on 0475 682 466. For more information on the event, contact Trevor Morgan on 8532 3300 or email trevor.morgan@orroroo.com.
Saturday, December 23 ⛅ 28°
Horse racing – Sprycrete Christmas Cup: 11.30am–5pm at the Murray Bridge Racing Club, 342 Brinkley Road, Gifford Hill. Embrace the spirit of the season with the annual Christmas Cup. Aside from the racing, you can keep the kids amused with entertainment, including face-painting, games and the chance to meet Santa. Tickets: From $16.90 at moshtix.com.au. For more information, phone the Murray Bridge Racing Club on 8532 2310 or visit countryracingsa.com.au.
LifeHouse Festival 23: 4pm–9.30pm at LifeHouse Church, 170 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. The LifeHouse Festival is back, and everyone’s welcome to be a part of this free family-friendly event. Follow the Road to Christmas to savour the carols, food stalls, games and interactive dramas. Collect all the pieces along the way for your chance to win the grand prize. If you’re feeling brave, try the rock-climbing wall. For more information, contact Sebastian Burgess on 0409 681 727 or email seb@life.house.
Tailem Bend Christmas Parade: 4.30pm–9pm at the Willow Street precinct. Who doesn’t love a good Christmas parade? Join in the world of imagination, with free entertainment for kids, market stalls, displays, food galore, music, the Wonderland and (drum roll, please) Santa. For more information, search for Tailem Bend Christmas Parade on Facebook.
Christmas Eve ⛅ 19°
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Christmas Day 🌧️ 18°
Christmas lunch: 12pm for 12.30 at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 17 Ind Street, Murray Bridge. For anyone on their own who would like to celebrate with others. RSVP: Murray Bridge Catholic Church 8531 1699, Murray Bridge Uniting Church 8532 5150, Arturo Jimenea 0413 800 249 or Darren Lovell 0466 411 784.
Boxing Day ⛅ 15°
Sprintcar Speedweek, Round 1: 6pm (gates open 4pm) at Murray Bridge Speedway, 23 Kennett Road, Murray Bridge East. There’ll be hot sprintcars, and they’ll be going fast. Any other questions? Tickets: From $21.90 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au. For more information, contact the Speedway on 8532 1150 or visit murraybridgespeedway.au.
Wednesday, December 27 ⛅ 27°
Sprintcar Speedweek, Round 2 (street stocks and classic sprintcars): 6pm (gates open 4pm) at Murray Bridge Speedway, 23 Kennett Road, Murray Bridge East. There’ll be hot sprintcars, and they’ll be going fast. Any other questions? Tickets: From $21.90 (concession) at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au. For more information, contact the Speedway on 8532 1150 or visit murraybridgespeedway.au.
Thursday, December 28 ⛅ 28°
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Friday, December 29 ⛅ 19°
Greyhound racing: 5.30pm–9pm at the Murray Bridge Greyhound Racing Club, 2 Kennett Road, Murray Bridge East. Watch some quality racing and have a good meal. For meal bookings, phone Doyle’s Function Centre on 0475 682 466. For more information on the event, contact Trevor Morgan on 8532 3300 or email trevor.morgan@orroroo.com.
Saturday, December 30 ⛅ 19°
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New Year’s Eve ⛅ 21°
New Year’s Eve at the Bridgeport Hotel: 8pm at the Bridgeport Hotel. Join well-known Adelaide muso Andy Sellars live in the Lounge at the Bridgeport Hotel from 8pm right up to the big countdown. Bookings: Phone the Bridgeport on 8532 2002.
New Year’s Day ⛅ 24°
Horse racing – New Year’s Day races: 11.30am–5pm at the Murray Bridge Racing Club, 342 Brinkley Road, Gifford Hill. Tickets: There’ll be seven races on the day, each with a total prize pool of $25,000. Tickets: From $22 at moshtix.com.au. For more information, phone the Murray Bridge Racing Club on 8532 2310 or visit countryracingsa.com.au.
Tuesday, January 2 ⛅ 26°
Kayaking holiday activities: 10am–12pm or 1.30pm–3.30pm at Hume Reserve, Lot 889 Hume Reserve Road, Murray Bridge. This free activity for kids involves sit-on-top kayaks, with all gear supplied. Remember to wear closed-in shoes and be sun smart. Bookings: Bookings: Phone Lyall at Centacare on 8215 6347.
Wednesday, January 3 ☀️ 34°
Kayaking holiday activities: 10am–12pm or 1.30pm–3.30pm at Avoca Dell, Murray Drive, Murray Bridge. This free activity for kids involves sit-on-top kayaks, with all gear supplied. Remember to wear closed-in shoes and be sun smart. Bookings: Phone Lyall at Centacare on 8215 6347.
Pro Speedcar Week, Round 1: 6pm (gates open at 5pm) at Murray Bridge Speedway, 23 Kennett Road, Murray Bridge East. Todays’ racing includes classic sprintcars and the U-Pull-It Demolition Derby. Tickets: From $21.90 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au. For more information, contact the Speedway on 8532 1150 or visit murraybridgespeedway.au.
Thursday, January 4
Callington loud shirt creation: 9.30am–11.30am at Callington Oval. Make your own free tie-dye shirt creation. Everyone’s welcome. Bring along a plain white shirt to decorate. All tie-dye ingredients will be supplied. Bookings: Contact Alison from Centacare on 8215 6325.
Yarn group at the library: 9.30am at the Murray Bridge Library: Come along for a chat and make a blanket or two. For more information, contact the library on 8539 1175 or at library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Thursday Night Movies at the Library – Invitation to a Murder (rated PG): 5.30pm–7.30pm at the Murray Bridge Library. When a reclusive billionaire invites six random strangers to his English island estate, detective Miranda Green finds the invitation too alluring to pass up. When another guest turns up dead, Miranda must uncover the plot behind the gathering. For more information, contact the library on 8539 1175 or at library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Friday, January 5
Family film – Mutant Madness (rated PG): 10am–12pm and 2pm–4pm at the Murray Bridge Library. After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them fight a crime syndicate, but they’re soon in over their leathery green heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them. All ages. Cost: Free. Bookings: Contact the library on 8539 1175 or at library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Saturday, January 6
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Sunday, January 7
Cars and Coffee, Murray Bridge: 8am at the wharf precinct car park, Wharf Road, Murray Bridge. Everyone is welcome to come to this social group for car enthusiasts, and those bringing their cars can have a photo in front of the bridges. Check out the cars, have a cuppa and a bite to eat, with coffee, hot chocolates, milkshakes, cool drinks, doughnuts and egg and bacon rolls to purchase. For more information, contact Joanne Lovell on 0415 790 260 or email joannelovell@gmail.com.
Monday, January 8
Write with Tim: 10am–11am at the Murray Bridge Library. If you’re a kid aged seven years old or above, learn how to write creatively with the library’s very own author, Tim. Cost: Free. Bookings: Contact the library on 8539 1175 or at library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Creative drawing games with David Atze: 2pm–3pm at the Murray Bridge Library. If you’re a kid aged seven years old or above, come to an amazing drawing lesson with Dave Atze. Dave illustrates books for kids that sell all over the world, including Ahn Do’s The Champ, Belly Button Fluff, the Max Booth series and more. For more information, contact the library on 8539 1175 or at library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Tuesday, January 9
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Wednesday, January 10
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Thursday, January 11
Bedtime Stories at the Library: 6–6.30pm at the Murray Bridge Library. Come along in your PJs and bring your favourite teddy. Kidsters of all ages are welcome, and refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact the library on 8539 1175 or at library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
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