Things to do in Murray Bridge: March 7-13, 2025

It’s going to be a huge weekend in the Murraylands, with arguably the biggest race meetings of the year for Murray Bridge’s horse and greyhound racing clubs, plus the Adelaide Fringe continuing.

But if it’s a low-cost outing you’re after, Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge will be the place for you on Sunday as cultures collide at the Murraylands Multicultural Yuntu-Walun Festival.

It’s a celebration of the many people who make our region such a diverse place, with free entertainment, plus food from around the world.

Scroll down for more info.

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

Friday 7th 🌞 33°

Yarnspace: 11.30am-1pm at Headspace Murray Bridge. A welcoming environment for young First Nations people aged 12-25. Activities include arts/crafts, speakers and more. For more information call 8531 2122 or email headspace@ireach.org.au.

Funeral service for Shane Douglas Newland: 1pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Funeral service for Alan Raymond McLean: 1.30pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Murray Bridge.

Introduction to Journal Writing workshop: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. 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. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.

Noel and Karen: From 6pm at Murray Bridge RSL. Spend the evening with the ever popular Noel and Karen. Happy hour from 6pm. For the free bus service call Errol: 0428 115 911. Bookings essential: 8532 1314.

Saturday 8th 🌞 38°

Kids DIY – Garden seed balls: 10am-12pm and 1-2pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Kids will combine clay, potting mix and seeds to create seed balls to take home and plant. This workshop is suitable for kids aged 3-12 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.

Magic Millions and Gifford Hill Grazing Trail: Gates from 10am at Murray Bridge Racing Club. Magic Millions day at Murray Bridge Racecourse. Tickets start from $22 at www.moshtix.com.au.

Drag racing: 4-9pm at the Dragway at the Bend, Tailem Bend. Come and see some of SA's quickest and fastest street-registered cars and bikes. All makes and models, modern and classic. Tickets: $12/10 from www.outix.co.

A Splash of Fringe: 12.30-2.30pm at Murray Bridge Swimming Centre. Bring your family and friends for a day of free activities by the pool. Wear a colourful and outrageous outfit, get your face painted and try out the lawn games. Enjoy a free sausage sizzle, catch some roving entertainment with the Splash Squad, plus tunes from the Murray Bridge Community Concert Band from 12.45 to 2.15pm. Usual pool entry fees and conditions apply.

Glow in the Dark Neon Paint and Sip: 3-5pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Choose your fluoro colours, paint under black lights like it's the 70s, sip on your favourite drink and let the vibrant energy inspire your artistic journey. Tickets: $74 from adelaidefringe.com.au, includes materials and one house drink.

The Crofty Show: 7-9pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Enjoy an evening of laughter and entertainment with live quizzes, polls, challenges, prizes, and a Q&A session where Crofty answers audience inspired questions. No tickets at the door. Tickets: $59 at thebend.rezdy.com.

Sunday 9th 🌞🌦️ 37°

Kids DIY – Garden seed balls: 10am-12pm and 1-2pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Kids will combine clay, potting mix and seeds to create seed balls to take home and plant. This workshop is suitable for kids aged 3-12 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.

Murraylands Multicultural Yuntu-Walun Festival: 11am-3pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Enjoy a fantastic lineup of multicultural performers including flamenco dancers, the Royal Australian Navy Band, Harley Hall’s welcome to country and digeridoo, Sun of Africa, Chinese traditional performances, Filipino singers, Ukrainian dancers and more. Savour cultural delights from various food vans. A petting farm, face painting, giant puzzles, glitter tattoos and balloon art for the kids plus craft and art stalls.

Murray Bridge Cup: 11.30am-4pm at Murray Bridge Greyhound Racing Club. First race at 12 noon; food vans, CFS barbecue, bars, TAB facilities and live music plus free activities for the kids including face painting, games, rides and more. Featuring 2024 SA Dog of the Year Fantastic Spike. Entry is gold coin donation. For more information call 0475 682 466.

Beer, Cider and Gin Festival: 12-4pm at the Pretoria Hotel, Mannum. Legendary local and international brews, plus gins and premixes; listen to some live acoustic tunes. The kitchen will also be dishing up delicious feeds all day. Tickets $35 pre-sale or $45 on the day from www.stickytickets.com.au; includes free tastings.

Barney Rebel: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Join ukulele player Barney Rebel for an hour of cool tunes on a hot afternoon.

Weezy Listening: 2-5pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge.

Adelaide Cup Day 🌤️ 35°

Tailem Bend Progress Association AGM: 6pm at Tailem Bend RSL. New members welcome. Nominations open for Christmas parade and Tailem Topics sub-committees.

Tuesday 11th ⛅ 34°

Funeral service for Betty May Jackson: 10.30am at Murray Bridge Church of Christ.

Proposed changes to council rating system drop-in session: 2-5pm at the local government centre, Murray Bridge. The Rural City of Murray Bridge is proposing changes to its long-standing rating system and is appealing to the community to provide feedback. The aim is to ensure the delivery of fairness and sustainability in its property rating system. Ratepayers can meet with council staff to review their property details and understand the impact of the proposed changes.

Rural City of Murray Bridge council meeting: 7pm at the local government centre, Murray Bridge. All welcome. If you can't make it in person, watch the livestream at www.youtube.com.

Wednesday 12th 🌦️ 34°

Funeral service for Graeme Arthur Searle: 10.30am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Creative Kids Craft – Funny faces: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. For crafty kids aged 5-12. Adult must accompany child. Bookings or more information: 8539 1175.

Band Connections: 4-6pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. Band Connections is your space to jam with others, learn new songs and practise performing on stage. Use our instruments or bring your own. For ages 12-25, healthy snacks and water provided. Wednesdays during school terms. For more information call 0427 400 635 or email station-admin@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.

Thursday 13th 🌤️ 34°

Funeral service for Jack Crombie OAM: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

This Time Next Year: 5.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Movie about Minnie and Quinn, born on the same day, one minute apart. Their lives may begin together, but their worlds couldn't be more different. Years later they find themselves together again. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.

Correction: An earlier version of this story gave an incorrect date for the Murray Bridge council meeting.

Let Murray Bridge News know about an upcoming event or express an interest in sponsoring this feature by emailing jane@murraybridge.news. Events may be listed at Murray Bridge News’ discretion.