Things to do in Murray Bridge: February 28 - March 6, 2025

There'll be no shortage of fun this weekend with three Adelaide Fringe shows, the Mannum Show and a big birthday celebration.

The Wellington Barrel Tub Regatta is also back on this weekend after returning last year for the first time since 2014.

It's not just a fun day on the water, either; proceeds will be donated to the Leukemia Foundation and Wellington Progress Association.

Whatever you're up to, have a great weekend.

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Friday 28th 🌤️ 30°

Adult DIY - Garden Corner: 10am-11am at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Join our workshop for all things gardening, indoor plants and more. Have fun learning from our expert horticulturalists. They'll 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. For ages 16-plus. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.

Golden oldies lunch: 12-1.30pm at Tailem Bend Community Centre. On the last Tuesday of the month, enjoy a hearty meal and a good ol' fashioned chat. Transport can be arranged to and from the centre for Tailem Bend consumers only. Tickets: $10/$15. Bookings essential: 8572 3513.

Funeral service for John Maurice Fournier: 2pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Murray Bridge.

Planning Ahead legal information session: 2.30-3.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. We will discuss advanced care directives, enduring powers of attorney and wills – the legal tools that can be used to help ensure you have a voice and that your wishes are upheld. Bookings are essential; please contact the library for more information on 8539 1175.

Newbie to Uni: Why do we write essays?: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. New to Uni or TAFE? This session focusses on why we write essays and how to write a great one. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.

Akmal: Red Flags: 7.30pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. According to Akmal, this show is so funny medical authorities recommend you only see five or six minutes per night. Watching the full hour may cause nausea, loss of bladder control, unintentional orgasm and death. No refunds. Tickets: $49.90-$54.90 plus booking fee at adelaidefringe.com.au.

Saturday 1st 🌤️ 28°

Drag racing, round five: Gates at 9.30am, qualifying from 10am-3pm, eliminations 3-8pm at the Dragway at the Bend, Tailem Bend. Witness local and interstate sportsman racers battle it out down the quarter mile. A full day of tyre smoking, wheels up care and bike drag racing action for the whole family. Kids 15 and under free in GA areas only. Tickets: $25/$30 from www.outix.co.

White Hill truck drivers memorial and family day: 10am-11:30am, memorial held on on Adelaide Road. Convoy leads the procession to Sturts Reserve for the Annual Truck Show and Family Day. Food by Sword & Ox, Frankie and Son gourmet pizzas, Big Softy's ice cream, barbeque and cold drinks. Face painting and coulouring in competition, Silent Auction, remote control trucks, shop with Southern Rustic, Truckin Republic and more. More information visit: https://www.facebook.com.

Murray Bridge Stall Crawl: 10am-3pm at various addresses in Murray Bridge. Various stalls will be open selling clothing, jewellery, scarves, books and more. More information visit: https://www.facebook.com.

Mannum Show: 11am-4pm at Mannum Showgrounds. The best little country show features lots of kids' activities as well as all the favourites including cattle judging, sheep shearing, ute muster, photography, miniature goats, horses in action and sideshows and carnival rides. A fun day out for the whole family. Tickets at the gate: adults $10, kids and concession $5.

Wellington Barrel Tub Regatta: 10am-4pm at Wellington Hotel. Racing from 12-3pm followed by live music on the balcony. Also featuring a carp toss, barbecue and raffle. Proceeds to the Wellington Progress Association and the Leukaemia Foundation.

Kids DIY - tape painting: 10am-12pm and 1-2pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. We will be getting creative – and maybe a bit messy – with paint! Make your very own tape painting or draw something on a ceramic tile. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.

The Menopause Project: community cape: 12-3pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. This workshop incorporates community conversations and textile making to develop a body of wearable art exploring menopause, motherhood and the combustion of emotions and manic making that comes with them – a stitch and bitch session! Bring along something to cut up and stitch. Tickets: $20 at www.murraybridgegallery.com.au.

It Takes Two: legendary duets live: 7.30pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Enjoy a a captivating journey through beloved duets from the smooth charm of the 50s to the rockin' 80s that will have audiences singing and dancing in the aisles. Winner of a weekly best music award in the 2024 Adelaide Fringe. Tickets: $42/36 plus booking fee from adelaidefringe.com.au.

Sunday 2nd ⛅ 26°

Cars and Coffee 100th birthday cars: 8-10am at Wharf Road, Murray Bridge. Celebrate the 100th birthday of two special cars. Food and coffee available and birthday cake. Come and celebrate at our old timers' meeting. All welcome, family friendly.

Mannum Markets: 9am-2pm at Arnold Park, Mannum. Join us next to the Mannum Visitor Information Centre for a fun-filled day of shopping for unique gifts, local produce, delicious local goodies and a great cup of coffee. Barbecue by Mannum History Group, raffle for Mannum Rowing Club. First Sunday of every month.

Tailem Bend Golf Club season opening: 9.30am for 10am shotgun start at Tailem Bend Golf Club. Join in at the season opening four person Ambrose and enjoy an all day barbecue and drinks able to be purchased on course. $20 per player. If you don't have a team you can be allocated one. Call Terry Haydon for more information: 0407 284 000.

Kids DIY - tape painting: 10am-12pm and 1-2pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. We will be getting creative – and maybe a bit messy – with paint! Make your very own tape painting or draw something on a ceramic tile. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.

Andy Seymour: 2-5pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Join Andy for an afternoon of cold drinks and cool tunes.

Monday 3rd 🌤️ 28°

Hatha Yoga: 9.30am and 10.45am at the Square Community Centre, Murray Bridge. $6 per session or $10 for two sessions. Mondays during term one. Bookings via the Murray Bridge Community Centre: 8531 1799.

Woodburning: 9.30am-12.30pm at Murray Bridge Community Centre. $5 per session plus materials fee. Use a soldering iron to etch designs onto plywood. Every Monday during term one. For bookings or information: 8531 1799.

Funeral service for Margaret Phyllis Paterson: 1pm at Murray Bridge Racing Club.

Tuesday 4th 🌞 35°

Parent/Child Mother Goose: 9.30-10.15am at Mannum Leisure Centre, Senior Citizen's Clubrooms. Parent Child Mother Goose is a free program that helps parents and caregivers strengthen connection with their children aged 0-5 and create positive family patterns through rhymes, songs, and stories. Every Tuesday until 8th April. Bookings: www.trybooking.com.

Storytime: 9.30-10.00am at Murray Bridge Library. Join us for stories and songs every Tuesday during the school term. For kids aged 0-5 years. Call the library for more information: 8539 1175.

Lego Club: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. Let your imagination run wild. An adult must accompany children aged 12 years and younger. Fortnightly on Tuesdays during school term. Bookings essential, limited spaces. Please contact the library to book: 8539 1175.

Wednesday 5th 🌤️ 36°

Women of Steel: 7pm for 7.30pm at Cameo Cinema, Murray Bridge. Celebrate International Women's Day at this free screening of Women of Steel. After being told "there’s no jobs for women" at the local steelworks, a group of women begin a campaign against Australia’s most powerful company. Their 14-year political and legal battle for the right to work changed the rules forever. Presented by Soroptimist International Murray Bridge.

Thursday 6th ⛅ 29°

Parent/Child Mother Goose: 9.30-10.15am at Tailem Bend Primary School. Parent Child Mother Goose is a free program that helps parents and caregivers strengthen connection with their children aged 0-5 and create positive family patterns through rhymes, songs, and stories. Every Thursday until April 10th. Bookings: www.trybooking.com.

International Women's Day: 12.30pm at iReach, Murray Bridge. This is a day to celebrate, connect, and create opportunities that inspire change. Whether you’re looking to meet like-minded women, spark new ideas, or simply be part of an incredible community, this event is for you. Includes food, speakers and a raffle. All welcome, RSVP: 8531 1308.

Funeral service for Ronald Leslie Lane: 2pm at Murray Bridge War Memorial, Sturt Reserve.

Hatha yoga: 5.15pm and 6.30pm at the Square Community Centre, Murray Bridge. $6 per session or $10 for two sessions. Thursdays during term one. Bookings via the Murray Bridge Community Centre: 8531 1799.

Bedtime stories: 6-6.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Come along in your pyjamas and bring your favourite teddy! Fortnightly on Thursdays. Call the library for more information: 8539 1175.

The Coal Miner's Daughter: 7.30pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Coal Miner’s Daughter celebrates the incredible life of the late great Loretta Lynn, from her early days in the hills of Kentucky until her final send off to country music heaven in October 2022. Only four seats left at the time of publication. Tickets: $45 - $70 from events.ticketbooth.com.au.

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