Things to do in Murray Bridge: January 21-27, 2022
Find out about the Murray River Splash festival, Australia Day celebrations around the Murraylands and more.
The summer holidays are nearly gone, so be sure to make the most of them this weekend.
Families can enjoy an affordable day out at the Murray River Splash festival, which will continue at Sturt Reserve today, tomorrow and Saturday before winding up on Sunday afternoon.
There will be no less than 18 different attractions across the four days, including a waterslide, sumo suits and workshops about the environment.
Then, next Wednesday, it’ll be Australia Day, celebrated with the usual breakfast and awards ceremony on Murray Bridge’s riverfront, and a brunch and awards at Tailem Bend.
Proceedings will start at 7.45am in the Bridge and 9am at Tailem.
- More information about the Murray River Splash: www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/splash.
Friday ☀ 36°
Murray River Splash festival: 10am-3pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Glacier wet/dry slide, lawn games, bubble city, learn about our river and environment, take home a Murray-Darling Basin showbag; events may be cancelled due to hot weather.
Mega pre-loved book sale: 10am-2pm in the foyer at Murray Bridge Library. Fill a shopping bag for $5.
Luca: 10am at Murray Bridge Library. Children’s movie about a boy, his unforgettable summer and his secret life as a sea monster in disguise. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.
Saturday ⛅ 36°
Murray River Splash festival: 10am-3pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Glacier wet/dry slide, lawn games, come and try rowing at 10am and 11.30am, magic workshop, clown workshop; events may be cancelled due to hot weather. Book to come and try rowing: www.eventbrite.com.au.
All sections club show: From 5pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Wingless sprints, modlites, V6 sprints, street stocks, formula 500s, super sedans and modified sedans. Tickets: $20/15/5 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.
Sunday ☂ 31°
Murray River Splash festival: 10am-3pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Glacier wet/dry slide, lawn games, giant checkers and chalk board, kids’ sumo suits, Nerf inflatable shooting range, water wars, bubble entertainer.
Arkhive: 2-6pm at the Welly Hotel. Live music.
Monday ☂ 33°
Author talk with Ben Laffra and Peter Haran: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Listen to the authors talk about their books The Four Collects and Trackers: The Untold Story of Australian Dogs of War, light refreshments provided. Book: 8539 1175.
Tuesday ⛅ 31°
Know of anything happening today? Email peri@murraybridge.news.
Australia Day ⛅ 30°
Australia Day celebrations: 7.45am at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Award presentations, citizenship ceremony and speeches, with breakfast served beforehand by local service clubs for a gold coin donation.
Australia Day awards and brunch: 9-11am at Tailem Bend Town Hall and the Willow Street precinct. Egg and bacon sandwiches available for $5, numbers limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. RSVP: Maxine Kiddie 0439 387 750.
Australia Day races: From 11.30am at Murray Bridge Racing Club. Tickets: From $21.97 at www.moshtix.com.au.
Australia Day sprintcar stampede: From 5pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Plus demolition derby. Tickets: $30/25/15/5 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.
Thursday ⛅ 30°
Life stories with Peri: 2-4pm at Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace. Put your achievements, memories or funny stories into words with Murray Bridge News journalist Peri Strathearn.
Let Murray Bridge News know about an upcoming event by emailing peri@murraybridge.news. Events may be listed at Murray Bridge News’ discretion.
