Things to do in Murray Bridge: January 24-30, 2025

Your guide to Australia Day ceremonies and celebrations, an escape room, roll racing and more.

Things to do in Murray Bridge: January 24-30, 2025
Australia Day in Murray Bridge will be held at Edwards Square again this year for the annual citizenship and award ceremony. Photo: Peri Strathearn.

Will you be out and about, celebrating Australia this Sunday, or doing something equally Australian by kicking back and relaxing somewhere over the long weekend?

Or will you be cramming in as many last-minute school holiday activities as possible?

Whatever your plans, we’ve got the events guide to help you out – scroll down to see what’s happening.

To express an interest in sponsoring this weekly feature, please contact jane@murraybridge.news.

The Murray Bridge Library will be hosting a summer-themed escape room this Friday. Photo: Canva.

Friday 24th 🌤️ 27°

Escape Room - Surviving Summer: 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am and 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm. It's January. Its Summer. It's hot. Grab the essentials and head into the Escape Room at the Murray Bridge Library. Can you survive? For ages 7 - 14yrs. Call the Library to book and for more information 8539 1175.

Horse Racing - Aussie Twilight meet: Gates 1.00pm, first race 2.05pm at Murray Bridge Racing Club, Brinkley Road, Murray Bridge. Includes horse racing action, great food and live music into the evening. GA admission is free, all ages welcome. Call the Club for more information 8532 2310.

Roll Racing is back on at The Bend this weekend. Photo: Shell-V Power Motorsport Park/ Facebook

Saturday 25th 🌞 31°

Roll Racing: 5pm-10pm at The Bend Motorsport Park, Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend. Roll Racing is open to all types of vehicles from domestics, imports and super cars all battling it out under lights to see who really has a fast car. Tickets from $20.00. For more information visit www.thebend.com.au.

Queens of Rock: 8.30pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. A tribute to the legendary women who have rocked throughout the ages by a high-energy, seven-piece live band. Tickets: $20 at www.trybooking.com.

Get down to the Bridgeport for some Australia Day celebrations from 2pm-5pm. Photo: Nicolina & Dean DUO/ Facebook

Australia Day 🌤️ 38°

RCMB Australia Day celebrations: complimentary breakfast from 7am at Edwards Square, Murray Bridge. Formal proceedings begin at 7.45am including presentation of community awards and a citizenship ceremony, marking a new chapter for our newest Australians. If you can't make it you can watch the livestream on the Council youtube channel here.

Cars & Coffee - Mannum: from 8.30am at Arnold Park, Randell Road, Mannum. All vehicles, bikes etc welcome. Always last Sunday of the month. For more information call Peter - 0427 818 030.

Mannum Australia Day celebrations: 9am-12 noon at Mary Ann Reserve, River Lane, Mannum. Lions brunch: 9am - 11am; Awards ceremony- 11am with presentations for Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the year, Community Event and Active Citizenship.

Workin' Overtime with Graeme Hugo: Doors open at 9am, band starts at 11am at Murray Bridge Country Music Club. Imperials Clubrooms, Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. Members (with card) $10, Visitors $12. Trading table and lunch available. Call Christine for more information - 0428 298 894.

Coorong District Council Australia Day celebrations: 11.30am-1.30pm at Tailem Bend Town Hall. Join us at 11.30am for the formal presentation of 2025 Citizen of the Year and Community Project of the Year followed by a light lunch. Cost: $5 per person for the lunch presented by Tailem Bend Progress Association. Please call Maxine Kiddie 0439 387 750 for catering purposes.

Australia Day Extravaganza: 2pm-5pm at the Swanport Hotel, 3166 Jervois Road, Murray Bridge. Free sausage sizzle, live music with Luke, jumping castle with the kids from 12 noon. Plenty to keep the whole family entertained. Book your spot - 8532 3666.

Nicolina & Dean: 2pm-5pm in the Lounge, Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Join Nicolina and Dean for a relaxing afternoon of RnB, country and soul tunes you know and love.

Monday 27th 🌬️ 39°

Coorong District Council meeting: 10am at 95-101 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. All welcome. If you can't make it in person, join the livestream here.

Let's Hangout: 11am - 12.30pm at AC Care Murraylands, 29 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Enjoy baking/cooking, card/board games, art/craft, games and fun. Suitable for young people aged 12 - 18. For more information call 8531 4900.

Rural City of Murray Bridge Council Meeting: 7pm-9pm at Local Government Centre, 2 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge. All welcome. If you can't make it in person, watch the livestream on the Council youtube channel here.

Tuesday 28th 🌬️ 26°

Yarn Group: 9.30am-12 noon at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Meet like-minded knitters for a chat and a cuppa while you stitch. Yarn provided, all welcome. Call 8539 1175 for more information.

Line Dancing: 10am-11.30am at Tailem Bend Town Hall. Come and enjoy the fun and social connections of line dancing. Every Tuesday during Term 1. $5.50 for CHSP, $11 non-CHSP. Bookings required - 8572 3513.

Storytime: 9.30am-10am at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Join us for stories and songs. Suitable for kids 0-5 years. Call the Library to book or for more information 8539 1175.

Wednesday 29th 🌞 27°

Easy Moves for Active Ageing: 10am-10.45am at Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace, Murray Bridge. A light exercise class for older people who are keen to keep their mind active and their body moving. For more information contact The Wellbeing Hub - 0468 640 800.

Funeral service - Anita Dorothy Green: 11am, Graveside at Bremer Road Cemetery, Murray Bridge.

Funeral service - Lionel Henry Borgas: 2pm at Minge Chapel.

Creative Kids Craft - Aussie Emblems: 4pm-5pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Grab your friends and head to the library for some fun crafting. For ages 5 - 12. Call for more information - 8539 1175.

Bogan Bingo: 7pm-10pm in Cods Bar, Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Get ready for the best game of bingo in town. Don your bogan attire and get ready for a night of fun. Eyes down at 7pm. Call 8532 2002 for more information.

Thursday 30th 🌤️ 26°

Yarn Group: 9.30am-12 noon at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Meet like-minded knitters for a chat and a cuppa while you stitch. Yarn provided, all welcome. Call 8539 1175 for more information.

Let's Hangout: 2pm-3.30pm at AC Care Murraylands, 29 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Enjoy baking/cooking, card/board games, art/craft, games and fun. Suitable for young people aged 12 - 18. For more information call 8531 4900.

Stitch 'Em Up Sewing Group: 5.30pm-7.30pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Join like-minded individuals who love sewing and learn a thing or two. Open to all ages, beginners and advanced sewers. For more information call 8539 1175.

Mayor & CEO Drop-in session: 7pm-8.30pm at the Wellington Hall, 3444 Jervois Rd, Wellington. Join Rural City of Murray Bridge Mayor Wayne Thorley and CEO Heather Barclay in an open and relaxed setting to discuss your ideas, concerns and aspirations. All welcome.

Library film night 'Bob Marley - One Love': 7.30pm-9.30pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world. Bookings essential - 8539 1175.

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