Things to do in Murray Bridge: June 20-26, 2025

This weekend businesses around the Murraylands will find out who takes the cake at the Murraylands Business Awards Gala Dinner.

Murray Bridge News' will host the Friday night event, along with 5MU/Power FM - check out all the finalists here.

The 2025 All Culture Fest will also be held on Friday to celebrate Murray Bridge's diversity and multiple cultures.

Anyway, have a safe a lovely weekend, where ever you are.

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Friday 20th 🌞 20°

Workshop -start your own veggie patch: 10am-1pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Join Janelle Robinson for this workshop which will give you the basic skills and confidence to get started, no matter how big or small. Covering topics such as bed type, location, plants to start out with, when to plant, watering and soil health. Bookings: 8539 1175.

Funeral service - Reginald James Stringer: 10am at Minge Chapel.

Funeral service - Margaret Ann McLoughlin: 2pm at Minge Chapel.

Beyond the paddock BBQ and bonfire: from 5.30pm at Mypo RSL, 326 Mypolonga Road, Mypolonga. More information: 0406 039 221 or tickets.

All Culture Fest 2025: 6pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre (Town Hall), Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. A free annual event that celebrates the diverse cultures that make up our vibrant community while acknowledging the contributions made by all those who have come to Murray Bridge from far and wide. The event will be live-streamed here.

Murraylands Business Awards Gala Dinner: 6.30pm at Bridgeport Hotel, Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Celebrating the great and the good of local business as voted for by our community. Who's going home with a gong and sticker? All will be revealed on the night. This event is SOLD OUT.

Saturday 21st 🌞 19°

World giraffe day: 9am-5pm at Monarto Safari Park, Monarto. Join us in celebrating this iconic species by spending a day at the waterhole, where you can see these graceful animals up close. Keeper talk at the waterhole at 11.05 am daily. Bookings: www.monartosafari.com.au.

Funeral service - Judith Ann Chandler: 10am at Minge Chapel.

Kids DIY - building theme: 10am-11am; 11.45am-12.45pm and 1pm-2pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join us for this building-themed kids workshop. For kids aged 3-12 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Bookings: www.bunnings.com.au.

River Murray Football and Netball: A-grade netball - 12 noon/1.50pm, A-grade football - 2.30pm. Mypolonga v Coorong Cats; Southern Mallee Suns v Jervois; Tailem Bend v Mallee Storm; Rambler v Mannum. Bye - Imperial.

Midnight Radio: from 8pm till late at the Swanport Hotel, Jervois Road, Murray Bridge. Playing everything from Elvis to Foo Fighters. Call the Swanport Hotel for more information: 8532 3666.

Sunday 22nd 🌦️ 22°

Kids DIY - building theme: 10am-11am; 11.45am-12.45pm and 1pm-2pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join us for this building-themed kids workshop. For kids aged 3-12 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Bookings: www.bunnings.com.au.

Monday 23rd 🌤️ 20°

Funeral service - Dawn Desma Hein: 2pm at Monarto Lutheran Church.

Tuesday 24th 🌧️ 🌬️ 16°

Storytime at the library: 9.30am-10am at Murray Bridge Library, 2/ 51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Every Tuesday during the school term join us for stories and songs. Suitable for 0-5 years. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times. For more information: 8539 1175.

Hip hop connect: 4pm-6pm at The Station, 3-5 Railway Terrace, Murray Bridge. Wanna spit bars or build beats? Rap, write, record, rehearse. For young people aged 12-25, every Tuesday during school term. More information: 0427 400 635.

Chess club: 4pm-5pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. No experience required. Just bring your brain and welcome to some chess-tastic fun. Ages: 8-15 years. Fortnightly during school term. Bookings: 8539 1175.

Wednesday 25th 🌦️ 17°

Advance Care Directive - information session: 10am-12.30pm at the Local Government Centre, 2 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge. 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. Please note this is not an event where already completed ACDs can be witnessed or certified. Bookings essential. Call 8539 1116 or d.burton@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.

Headspace gym group: 10.30am-11.30am at Snap Fitness, 3/15 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge. Every Wednesday during school term. Open to any young person aged 12-25. For more information please call 8531 2122.

Band connections: 4pm-6pm at The Station, 3-5 Railway Terrace, Murray Bridge. Start your music journey here. For young people aged 12 - 25, every Wednesday during school term. For more information, call or text 0427 400 635.

Mypolonga RSL: from 5.30pm at Mypo RSL, 326 Mypolonga Road, Mypolonga. Meat raffle, members draw, all welcome.

Bingo at the Bridgeport: 6.30pm, eyes down at 7pm at Bridgeport Hotel, 2 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. No bookings required – first in best dressed, almost! Books $20, dabber $3. Limited seating. Please don't bring external food or beverages to this event. More information: 8532 2002.

Thursday 26th 🌦️ 16°

Lets play with music: 9.15am-10am at the Square Community Centre, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. A music-based program for caregivers and their little ones to build confidence and social connections. More information: 8531 1799.

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 more information: 8539 1175.

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