🗓 Things to Do

Things to do in Murray Bridge: November 10–16, 2023

All you need to know about horse-racing, superkarts, a Remembrance Day service and more.

Michael X. Savvas

Nov 9, 2023 — 5 min read

And they’re racing. Photo: RCMB/Facebook.

If you missed out on having a flutter, wearing a fascinator or suiting up for the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday or you just want more horse-racing, why not go to the Daish Irrigation and Fodder Raceday at Thomas Farms Racecourse at Gifford Hill on Wednesday.

There’ll be more colour, action and excitement, with either general admission tickets or food and drinks packages, so giddy up!

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As part of Neighbourhood Watch Week, come to Bunnings on Saturday to grab a free coffee and chat to local police and volunteers. Wait, I said ‘Bunnings’, not bunnies. Photo: Murray Bridge Police Station/Facebook.

Friday ⛅ 41°

2023 Superkarts Australia National Series: 7.30am Friday to 5.30pm Sunday at the Bend Motorsport Park, 534 Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend. Get ready for high-adrenaline action as the superkarts come to one of the best tracks in Australia. For more information, visit m.superkartsaustralia.org, email barbarahepworth27@gmail.com or chryss.jamieson@coachdesign.com.au or phone 0419 850 960.

Neighbourhood Watch Week pop-up stall: 10am–2pm at Bunnings Warehouse, 109E Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Every year, Neighbourhood Watch Week celebrates the valuable work volunteers do to assist police to create safer communities. As part of the celebrations, the Murray Bridge Crime Prevention section of SAPOL, in conjunction with Bunnings Warehouse, invites you to have a free coffee and meet and thank the local volunteers for all they do for our community.

Funeral service for Audrey Brun: 11am at the Minge Chapel, 63 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge. For more information, visit mingefunerals.com or phone 8531 1111.

Good things come in small packages, so check out the national superkarts series from Friday to Sunday at the Bend. Photo: Superkarts Australia/Facebook.

Saturday ⛅ 20°

Remembrance Day service: 10.50am at the Sturt Reserve war memorial, Murray Bridge. There will be laying of wreaths, the last post and the traditional minute’s silence at 11am. After the service, a light lunch will be available for purchase at the Murray Bridge RSL.

Remembrance Day service: Just prior to 10.50am at Tailem Bend war memorial, Railway Terrace, across from the council offices. All are welcome.

Meet artist Makeda Duong at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery on Sunday. Photo: Makeda Duong/Facebook.

Sunday ⛅ 20°

Artist talk and yarn circle with Makeda Duong: 1pm (artist talk); 2pm–4pm (yarning circle) at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, 27 Sixth Street, Murray Bridge. Hear from contemporary textile artist Makeda Duong about her current exhibition, I Am Uncomfortable. Makeda will talk about her provocative practice, which explores her personal experience of race, gender, sexuality and mental health. Bring along your own yarn project or start a new one in an afternoon yarning circle. Cost: Free. Tea and coffee will be provided, but BYO snacks. Age range: 18+. For bookings and more information, visit eventbrite.com, phone the MBRG on 8539 1420 or email gallery@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.

Sunday Sessions – Live music in The Lounge: 2pm–5pm at the Bridgeport Hotel. Sunday arvos and live music go together like the sun and summer, so get to the Bridgeport and relax.

Monday ⛅ 23°

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Tuesday 🌧️ 18°

Ageing well in your community: 11am–12pm at the Murray Bridge Library. We’re living longer, and as we age, we’ll experience changes to our physical, mental and emotional health. Join Lisa Parsons as she inspires you to re-examine and rediscover what’s important to you as you plan the next stage of your life. For bookings and more information, phone the library on 8539 1175 or email library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.

Celebration of life and remembrance service: 7.15pm (for a 7.30 start) at Murray Bridge Uniting Church, 1 Narooma Boulevard, Murray Bridge. Murray Mallee Palliative Care invites you, your family and friends to this special event. You’re welcome to participate in this year’s Spiral Walk, which is a chance to remember and give thanks for the life of your loved one who has died. You’re also invited to bring along a special photograph of your deceased love one to display during the service. Supper will be provided at the end of the service. Please RSVP by November 9 on 8535 6800.

Wednesday ⛅ 19°

Horse racing – Daish Irrigation and Fodder Raceday 2023: 11.30am–5pm at Thomas Farms Racecourse, 342 Brinkley Road, Gifford Hill. Tickets: $15 (general admission), with food and beverage package options available from $60, at countryracingsa.com.au. For more information, phone 8532 2310.

This is me with Pride: 1–3pm every Wednesday at the Square, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. In this new group from Skylight Mental Health, members of the LGBTIQA+ community who are 18 years old or over can connect with others in a supported environment, access valuable resources and have fun. For more information, phone 8378 4100 or email crt@skylight.org.au.

Creative Kids Craft – rainbow matches: 4pm–5pm at the Murray Bridge Library. If you’re aged between five and 12 years old, then enjoy making craft and making new friends. And what exactly are rainbow matches? Come along, where all will be revealed. Bookings essential: Phone 8539 1175 or email or email library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.