Things to do in Murray Bridge: July 4-10, 2025
Your guide to NAIDOC week celebrations, creative workshops, sports, a high tea and more.
This week will mark the beginning of NAIDOC week celebrations starting with the annual bridge walk and awards ceremony on Monday.
National NAIDOC week celebrations are held across Australia during the first week of July, to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Friday will start the weekend off with plenty of crafts for the kids to enjoy including pot plants making and painting with rockstar plant guru Markus Hamence.
Also a high tea at the Mannum Rowing Club sounds like the perfect way to spend a Sunday along the river, enjoy!
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Friday 4th ⛅ 19°
Garden workshop with Sophie Thomson: 9.30am-12.30pm at Mannum Golf Club, Douglas Street, Port Mannum. Join iREACH Rural Health and Sophie Thomson, writer, presenter and gardening extraordinaire for another community workshop promoting resilience and wellbeing. Free morning tea provided. Bookings essential: www.trybooking.com.
Lacemakers workshop: 10am-12noon at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Join the Murray Bridge Lacemakers Group for this workshop which shows you how to create your own lace pillow and delve into the intricate art of lace making. Call the library for more information: 8539 1175.
Pot painting and planting workshop: 4pm-5pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Hosted by Adelaide's rockstar indoor plant guru and styling king, Markus Hamence, this workshop will help children develop their appreciation of nature while being super creative. This session includes their own take home pot and plant. Ages: 6-12yrs. Bookings: 8539 1175.
Saturday 5th 🌦️ 18°
Fundraiser for the Christian Outreach College, Fiji: 9am-2pm on Ashbrook Road, Murray Bridge. Proceeds of this fundraising sale by Sally Lockwood will go to a school destroyed by fire earlier this year; EFTPOS available; sale will continue from 9am-12pm during the first week of the school holidays; other times available by appointment.
Kids DIY - coasters: 10am-11am; 11.45am-12.45pm and 1pm-2pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join us this weekend and make your own coasters. Get creative and design them anyway you want. Set of two per child. Bookings: www.bunnings.com.au.
River Murray netball and football: Netball A-grade: 12.30pm/12.45pm. Football A-Grade: 2.30pm. Imperial v Jervois; Mypolonga v Mallee Storm; Southern Mallee Suns v Mannum; Tailem Bend v Rambler. Bye - Coorong Cats.
Sunday 6th ⛅ 17°
Cars and coffee: 8am-10am at Wharf Precinct, Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Family friendly group of car enthusiasts who get get together and look at a great selection of cars, bikes and trucks. Priority parking for July will be two door cars - no utes or trucks please. Dog friendly. Coffee and food van provided by Mobilong Rotary Club.
Mannum market: 9am-2pm at Arnold Park, near the Information Centre and the ferries. The market has an eclectic mix of over 30 stallholders, including delicious food, artisan jewellery, fine local handcrafted items, plants, candles, fresh produce and much more. Come and meet the people who make the products. Enjoy the atmosphere, chat to the locals, watch the buskers and then grab something to eat and relax on the lawns by the river.
Kids DIY - Coasters: 10am-11am; 11.45am-12.45pm and 1pm-2pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join us this weekend and make your own coasters. Get creative and design them anyway you want. Set of two per child. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.
NAIDOC Week Points and Rovers football match and elders lunch: 11am-3pm at Ramblers Oval, Hannaford Street, Murray Bridge. Elders Lunch at 12 noon. Special performance by Willow Sharrod. Part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Daniel Herreen - solo: 12.30pm at the Pretoria Hotel, Mannum. Sit back, relax and enjoy a lazy afternoon by the river with the music of Daniel Herreen.
Mannum history group high tea: 2pm-4pm at Mannum Rowing Club, Mary Ann reserve, River Lane, Mannum. Join us for an elegant afternoon of tea, treats, and timeless conversation as we celebrate local history in style. Enjoy a delightful spread of traditional high tea delicacies while learning about our town's rich heritage. All welcome. $30 per person, bookings essential: 0408 231 925.
Hartburn duo: 2pm-5pm at Swanport Hotel, 3166 Jervois Road, Murray Bridge. Back by popular demand in the front bar this Sunday. Live music on a wintry Sunday afternoon - perfect! For more information: 8532 3666.
Monday 7th ⛅ 17°
Bridge walk and awards ceremony: 9.30am. Please gather on the East Side of the bridge to start the walk at 9.30am. Followed by flag raising, awards ceremony and morning tea at the Local Government Centre, 2 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge from 10am. Part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Dino days at the outpost: 10am-11am at Monarto Safari Park, Monarto. Calling all little paleontologists. Get ready to dig, learn and play at our exciting Dino Day adventure. Roll up your sleeves in the dino sensory pit and attend an interactive workshop uncovering fascinating dino facts. All non-members must pre-book their visit with a date-specific ticket. Usual Monarto Safari Park entry fees apply. Tickets: www.monartosafari.com.au.
Funeral service - Richard Stephen Pitman: 10am at Minge Chapel.
NAIDOC week craft: 1pm-2pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Paint a tote bag with Emily Kngwarreye. Discover the beauty of First Nations art in this fun and creative workshop for kids! Children will explore the iconic dot painting technique to design their own unique tote bags.Ages: 6-12 yrs. To book call 8539 1175.
Funeral service - Beverley Rabone: 2pm at Minge Chapel
Tuesday 8th 🌦️ 15°
NAIDOC at the Gallery: 10am-1pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, 27 Sixth Street, Murray Bridge. Come along for a Smoking Ceremony, First Nations market stalls, free snacks and an amazing exhibition. Meet the Three Echoes - Western Desert Art Curator Djon Mundine OAM FAHA and enjoy an exhibition tour of 81 artworks by 57 artists.
Escape Room – A Cluedo Mystery: 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am and 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. A crime has been committed in the quiet halls of the library... Mr. Orange, the librarian, was he simply in the wrong place at the wrong time or is he hiding something? Gather your team, follow the clues, solve the puzzles and uncover the truth before time runs out! For ages: 7-14yrs. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.
Coffee with a cop: 10.30am-11.30am at Murray Bridge Marketplace, Murray Bridge. Come and share a complimentary coffee with police officers, discuss community issues, ask questions and get to know a little more about our local cops and police work in the area. This month, join the Road Safety Section and Jeff the Road Safety Dog to provide more information on the important role they perform.
School holiday gym program: 12.30pm at Snap Fitness, Murray Bridge. Are you aged 12-25 and looking for some fitness fun during the school holidays? All sessions will be facilitated by a qualified fitness instructor with support from Headspace Murray Bridge staff. All welcome regardless of fitness level or ability. Every Tuesday and Friday during school holidays. Bookings: 8531 2122.
School holiday workshop - NAIDOC theme: 12.30pm-2pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join us in store and get creative with our NAIDOC themed craft workshops. Bookings: www.bunnings.com.au.
Funeral service - Craig Edward Beinke: 2pm at Minge Chapel.
Adelaide Crows football clinic: 4-6pm at Johnstone Park, Murray Bridge. Meet AFL stars Nick Murray, Darcy Fogarty, Mitch Hinge, Josh Rachele and Riley Thilthorpe at a footy clinic, followed by a free family barbecue where you will be able to get photos and autographs with the players. Registration essential: typeformdeviomedia.typeform.com/tficlinic.
Wednesday 9th 🌦️ 15°
Murray Bridge spinners and weavers: 10am-12noon at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Join us for some fun and creative workshops with our local spinners and weavers group. They'll teach us how to spin wool into yarn and use it in crafts like knitting and crochet. Ages: 6-12yrs
Bookings essential: 8539 1175.
Family fun day: 10am-2pm at Murray Bridge Showgrounds, 113 Old Princes Highway, Murray Bridge East. Featuring a 3x3 basketball tournament, face painting, bouncy castle and petting zoo plus stalls, food and a colour run. Part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Teddy bears picnic: BOOKED OUT.
Funeral service - Rhonda Fay Mik: 10.30am at Minge Chapel.
Open for Business - A young entrepreneur program: 4pm-5pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Get ready to create your own colourful market stall, show off your awesome products, and earn play money as you sell! The more you hustle, the more you earn - and the top young entrepreneur with the most play money wins. Ages: 6-12yrs. Bookings: 8539 1175.
Thursday 10th 🌦️🌩️ 13°
School holiday workshop - NAIDOC theme: 10am-11.30am and 12.30pm-2pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join us in store and get creative with our NAIDOC themed craft workshops. Bookings: www.bunnings.com.au.
Dino days at the outpost: 10am-11am at Monarto Safari Park, Monarto. Calling all little palaeontologists. Get ready to dig, learn and play at our exciting Dino Day adventure. Roll up your sleeves in the dino sensory pit and attend an interactive workshop uncovering fascinating dino facts. All non-members must pre-book their visit with a date-specific ticket. Usual Monarto Safari Park entry fees apply. Tickets: www.monartosafari.com.au.
Switching it up at hangout: 2pm-4pm at Ac Care, 29 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. If you are aged 12-18, join the reconnect team at Ac Care Murraylands and take control of your destiny in this free, epic gaming showdown. Round up your friends, bring your skills and enjoy an afternoon of fun, gaming, food and simply hanging out. To book or for more information: 8531 4900.
Darts tournament: from 5pm at Murray Bridge Darts Club, Old Princes Highway, White Hill. Registrations from 5pm, BBQ dinner from 6pm, games start from 7pm. All skill levels welcome, bring your mates. Part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Bedtime stories: 6pm-6.30pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Come along in your pyjamas and bring your favourite teddy.
Fortnightly on Thursday's. For information call the library: 8539 1175.
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