Things to do in Murray Bridge: March 28-April 3
Your guide to a local colour run, the Karoonda Farm Fair, Coorong volunteer exposition, Jervois Hall dance and more.
The Tailem Bend volunteering expo is on this Saturday at the Tailem Bend Town Hall.
It will give local not-for-profit groups the chance to showcase themselves, and visitors will be able to discover volunteer roles that match their interests, skills, and passions.
Also the Karoonda Farm Fair is celebrating it's 40th anniversary this weekend with lot's of fun activities and stalls to visit.
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Friday 28th ⛅ 34°
Adult DIY -Garden Corner: 10am-11am at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join our workshop for all things gardening, indoor plants and more. Our expert horticulturalists will be on hand to give you some great advice from choosing the right soil through to how to keep your plants healthy all year round. For ages 16+. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.
Karoonda Farm Fair & Show (Day 1): 10am-5pm, Karoonda Highway, Karoonda. Celebrate the 40th anniversary event with over 350 exhibitors. Focusing on primary production and associated industries, it's a must for producers and farmers. There’s also a packed calendar of entertainment, including the Karoonda State Yard Dog Championship, speed and sports shearing. The Lifestyle Pavilion caters for all indoor exhibitors from clothing to craft, toys to technology and gardening talks from Sophie Thomson. Tickets: 2-day pass -$25, adult day pass -$15, U18 day pass -$5 from events.humanitix.com.
Goldies Lunch: 12noon-1.30pm at Tailem Bend Community Centre, 141 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. Join us at the centre for a social lunch and chat. Transport arrangements available for Tailem Bend residents. Tickets: $10 -CHSP, $15 -non-CHSP. Everyone welcome, bookings essential: 8572 3513.
Writing Workshop - A Memoir (Life Story): 4pm-5pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Are you a budding author looking to learn more to hone your craft? Join former university lecturer Heather and learn the building blocks to writing. This session focuses on writing a memoir -start writing down your life story. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.
Colour Run and BBQ: from 4.30pm at Homburg Drive Reserve, Murray Bridge. This event is for people of all ages and abilities. Whether you run, walk, or dance your way to the finish line, you’ll end up covered in colour and smiles. BBQ dinner included. Please wear a light coloured t-shirt. For more information: 8531 1799.
Mypolonga Cricket Club Presentaion Night: 6.30pm for 7pm start at Mypolonga Combined Sports Club, 322 Mypolonga Road, Mypolonga. For more information and to book please call: 0430 239 928.
Saturday 29th 🌤️ 28°
Karoonda Farm Fair & Show (Day 2): 10am-5pm, Karoonda Highway, Karoonda. Celebrate the 40th anniversary event with over 350 exhibitors. Focussing on primary production and associated industries, it's a must for producers and farmers. There’s also a packed calendar of entertainment, including the Karoonda State Yard Dog Championship, speed and sports shearing.The Lifestyle Pavilion caters for all indoor exhibitors from clothing to craft, toys to technology and gardening talks from Sophie Thomson. Tickets: 2-day pass -$25, adult day pass -$15, U18 day pass -$5 from events.humanitix.com.
Kids DIY - Terracotta Mushroom: 10am-11am; 12noon-1pm; 1pm-2pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join in for an hour of fun, creative and imaginative arts and crafts to inspire and delight. Today we are going to make terracotta mushrooms for your garden. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.
2025 Volunteering Expo: 10am-1pm at Tailem Bend Town Hall and Willow Street precinct, 95-101 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. Bringing together not-for-profit organisations and members of the Coorong community to share their common goals and create stronger relationships to deliver activities, programs and events across our district. For more information: www.coorong.sa.gov.au.
Roll Racing: Gates -11am 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 $20 from www.rollracing.com.au.
Jervois Hall dance: 7.30pm-11pm at Jervois Hall, William Street, Jervois. Have fun with our Hawaiian theme -get out those loud shirts and grass skirts to help support the hall. Pooled supper, music by Peter Hitchins, raffles, prizes and giveaways. Fore more information call Mal: 0401 043 382.
Sunday 30th 🌤️ 24°
Mannum Cars & Coffee: from 8.30am at Arnold Park, Mannum. All vehicles, bikes etc welcome. Coffee available. Held on the last Sunday of every month. For more information call Peter: 0427 818 030.
Kids DIY - terracotta mushroom: 10am-11am; 12noon-1pm; 1pm-2pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join in for an hour of fun, creative and imaginative arts and crafts to inspire and delight. Today we are going to make terracotta mushrooms for your garden. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.
Monday 31st 🌤️ 26°
Funeral service - Kerry Patricia Miller: 10am at Minge Chapel.
Lego Club: 4pm-5pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Come along to LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild! An adult must accompany children aged 12 years and younger. Fortnightly on Tuesdays during school term. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.
Tuesday 1st 🌤️ 26°
Story time at the Library: 9.30am-10am at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Join us for stories and songs. For ages 0-5 years. Parent or guardian must accompany child during the session. Call the library for more information: 8539 1175.
Hip Hop Connections: 4pm-6pm at The Station, 3-5 Railway Terrace, Murray Bridge. Want to make music? Rap, record and perform for free. Tuesdays during school term. For ages 12-25. For more information: 0427 400 635.
Wednesday 2nd ⛅ 25°
Band Connections: 4pm-6pm at The Station, 3-5 Railway Terrace, Murray Bridge. No band? No gear? No worries! We’ve got instruments, We’ve got the stage. You bring the energy. For ages 12-25. Wednesdays during school term. For more information: 0427 400 635.
Thursday 3rd 🌤️ 25°
Fay Lee - Author talk: 2pm-3pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Fay is the author of Empathy -a fast-paced science fiction thriller that also explores social themes -think Asimov meets The Handmaid's Tale. Call the library for more information: 8539 1175.
Funeral service - Jillian Dawn Hand: 1pm at Minge Chapel.
Bedtime stories: 6pm-6.30pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Put on your pyjamas and bring your favourite teddy. Call the library for more information: 8539 1175.
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