Things to do in Murray Bridge: January 10-16, 2025
Your guide to school holiday fun, Murray Bridge Speedway, a mega pre-loved book sale and more.
Happy new year, we welcome 2025 with school holiday fun for the kids.
Get down to Mannum on Friday night for a silent disco or the Murray Bridge Greyhound Racing Club for Sunday family fun day.
The Speedway is also set to provide an action packed night with over 90 cars entering this weeks race night on Saturday.
Grant Harris will be keen to take the chequers once again for round four of the Street Stock Series.
But Harris will be challenged by the likes of Darren Flatman, Wayne Kirley, Sam Brumfield and Phil Watson.
To see who takes the crown head down the track from 6pm.
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Friday 10th 🌤️ 36°
Mega Pre-Loved Books sale: 10am - 4pm in the Murray Bridge Library meeting room, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Fill a bag for $5. Presented by the Friends of the Murray Bridge Library. Call 8359 1175 for more information.
Silent Disco: 2pm - 4pm at Mannum Leisure Centre, 51 Adelaide Road, Mannum. Join us while we dance, sing and have fun with at a silent disco with a glow theme. Wear neon colours or white to really brighten up the party and enjoy some delicious party snacks. For children aged 5-12 years. Must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Bookings - www.trybooking.com
Saturday 11th ⛅ 36°
Mega Pre-Loved Books sale: 9.30am - 12 noon in the Murray Bridge Library meeting room, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Fill a bag for $5. Presented by the Friends of the Murray Bridge Library. Call 8359 1175 for more information.
Kids DIY - Tic Tac Toe: 10am - 12noon AND 1pm - 2pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Kids will create their very own Tic-Tac-Toe game using a wooden placemat, paint and pebbles. This workshop is suitable for kids of all ages - no experience needed. Children must be accompanied by a parent / guardian at all times during the workshop. Bookings essential - www.bunnings.com.au
Horse racing: gates 11am at Murray Bridge Racing Club, Brinkley Road, Murray Bridge. There's nothing like a day at the races. Tickets start from $22.00 at www.moshtix.com.au
Off-street drags: Pits open - 12 noon, racing from 3.30pm - 8.30pm. Dragway at The Bend, 543Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend. Come and see some of SA's quickest and fastest street registered cars and bikes. All makes and models, modern and classic. Concession - $10, Adult - $12.00, kids U15 free from www.outix.co
Speedway: Gates 5pm, racing starts 6pm at Murray Bridge Speedway, 21-35 Kennett Road, Murray Bridge East. Featuring MJS Street Stock Series Rd 4, Wingless Sprints, Modified Sedans, Formula 500s, Modlites. Tickets $27 - Adult, $16.80 - Concession (MUST have concession card with you at the gate); $52.50 - Pit pass. No dogs/animals allowed in any area. Bookings - tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au
Sounds by the River: Gates open from 12:30pm at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum. Rock out with ICEHOUSE, Noiseworks, Wolfmother, Eskimo Joe, Baby Animals, Killing Heidi, and Bachelor Girl. Ticket allocation exhausted. More information: https://www.soundsbytheriver
Sunday 12th 🌤️🌦️ 31°
Kids DIY - Tic Tac Toe: 10am - 12noon AND 1pm - 2pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Kids will create their very own Tic-Tac-Toe game using a wooden placemat, paint and pebbles. This workshop is suitable for kids of all ages - no experience needed. Children must be accompanied by a parent / guardian at all times during the workshop. Bookings essential - www.bunnings.com.au
Weezy Listening: 2pm - 5pm in The Lounge, Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Louise is a vocalist/musician who specialises in covers, especially acoustic ballads. Spend a lazy afternoon in the Lounge listening to great music with great friends.
Family 'Fun in the Sun' Day: 5.30pm at Murray Bridge Greyhound Racing club, Kennett Road, Murray Bridge East. Trackside music, bars and BBQ's. Free kids entertainment including bouncy castle and face painting.
Monday 13th 🌤️ 30°
Family adventure session: 9am - 11am at Mannum Waterfall. Find some hidden caches via a Geocaching app you can download on your phone. Presented by Centacare & Communities for Children. Bookings essential, call Lyall - 0437 389 997
Funeral service - Donald Richard Patten: 10.30am at Minge Chapel
Funeral Service - Jennifer Galvin: 1pm at Old Tailem Town Pioneer Village, Princes Highway, Tailem Bend
Tuesday 14th ⛅ 31°
Funeral service - Kevin Arthur Hoad: 1pm at Minge Chapel
Wednesday 15th 🌦️ 🌬️ 26°
Adelaide Strikers Holiday Program (Day 1): 9.30am - 12noon at Johnstone Park, Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. This is a two morning program suitable for kids aged 5 - 10 years. Cost: $75 including a participant pack. To register visit - www.playhq.com or for more information call 8300 3800
Funeral service - Bernice Fay Bansgrove: 2pm at Minge Chapel
Rumble Roadshow: 4pm - 9pm at Murray Bridge Skate Park, Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Australia’s only Pro Skateboarding tour visits Murray Bridge. Join home grown legends from The Pro Tour including Bohdi Smith, Jack Sadler, Josh Birtwistle. There will be plenty of giveaways, skate demos, lessons, best trick jam and more. For more information contact Clint Davison - 1300 672 045 or clint@therumble.com.au
Thursday 16th 🌦️ 🌬️ 27°
Adelaide Strikers Holiday Program (Day 2): 9.30am - 12noon at Johnstone Park, Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. This is a two morning program suitable for kids aged 5 - 10 years. Cost: $75 including a participant pack. To register visit - www.playhq.com or for more information call 8300 3800
Advanced Care Directive workshop: 10am - 12.30pm at Mannum Leisure Centre, Mid Murray Senior Citizens Building, Cnr Adelaide Road and Walker Street, Mannum. You are invited to attend a free information session where you will gain the resources you need and be assisted to understand how to complete this important legal document. Includes a short presentation, open question time and free resources to take away. Already completed ACDs cannot be witnessed or certified at this event. Spaces are limited, bookings essential. Contact Debbie Burton - 8539 1116 or d.burton@murraybridge.sa.gov.au
Funeral service - Lois Florence Taylor: 10.30am at Minge Chapel
Children's Book Launch Party: 10.30am - 12 noon at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, Sixth Street, Murray Bridge. Join us in celebrating the official launch of local author Winter Crane’s three new children’s books: Thug the Shark, Jaspy the Wombat and Meet the Magic Friends. Free kids' activities, fun prizes and giveaways, book signings and more. Bookings essential - events.humanitix.com
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