Things to do in Murray Bridge: October 11-17, 2024

If you’ve spent much time on YouTube over the past five years, you’ve probably come across the swearing-filled cooking channel Nat’s What I Reckon.

Nat has become nationally recognised as a content creator, entertainer, cook and mental health advocate – and he’ll be the star guest at Murray Bridge’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Expo this Friday.

Drop in to Murray Bridge’s town hall between 9.15am and 3pm for coffee and wood-fired pizza, weaving, massage, stalls, raffles, prizes, live music and more.

On stage will be sound therapist Scott Daniels first up, a welcome at 9.55am, Nat at 10.45am, a Headspace youth panel at 12pm, screen addiction expert Kim Le at 12.30pm and a Skylight band at 2.30pm.

The entire event will be free and presented by the Murray Bridge council and Genuine Support Services Australia.

This weekly feature is brought to you by the Bridgeport Hotel – the place to be.

Friday 11th 🌤️ 21°

Free green waste drop-off day: 8am-4pm at Brinkley Waste and Recycling Facility. Residents of the Rural City of Murray Bridge can drop off their clean, green, organic waste – including leaves, prunings and small branches up to 100mm in diameter – in loads of up to an 8x5 trailer, with proof of residency required; continues Saturday.

Make your own cuddly friend: 9.30am-4pm near Big W at Murray Bridge Marketplace. School holiday fun: join Stufflers Bear Building for a magical teddy bear making experience. Cost: $10 for first 160 children per day.

Mental health and wellbeing expo: 9.15am-3pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Speakers, performers and activities for everyone, from those new to mental health conversations to those eagerly awaiting comedian and mental health advocate Nat’s What I Reckon, gaming addiction expert Dr Kim Le and a youth panel, plus Jennie Lenman from 5MU and Gabrielle Mackenzie from Genuine Support Services Australia. Gourmet food, coffee and free massages included.

Performance Level Up: 5-7pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. Level up your performance skills on the mic, for ages 12-25, free pizza.

Saturday 12th 🌤️ 27°

Drifting SA state series, round four: 9am-6pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. A full day of drift battles with multiple drivers putting it on the line to take the top step; round five follows on Sunday. Tickets: $15 at www.trybooking.com.

Kids workshop – Halloween decoration: 10am-12pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Create your own friendly ghost and quirky monster using simple materials like paint, brushes, wooden sticks, and pipe cleaners; perfect for kids of all ages. Book: www.bunnings.com.au.

Free green waste drop-off day: 10am-3pm at Brinkley Waste and Recycling Facility. Residents of the Rural City of Murray Bridge can drop off their clean, green, organic waste – including leaves, prunings and small branches up to 100mm in diameter – in loads of up to an 8x5 trailer, with proof of residency required.

Gold Cup: From 10.30am at Murray Bridge Racing Club. An exciting day for country racing, with food vans, a cartoonist, photo booth and Kelly Sports, cover band the White Keys and all the action trackside. Tickets: $22 at www.moshtix.com.au.

Fiction and Friction Indie Book Convention: 11am-5pm at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Join more than 90 authors and vendors at South Australia’s biggest romance book signing, hosted by Murray Bridge bookstore Fiction and Friction. Tickets: $80 at www.eventbrite.com.au.

School reunion: 1pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. For students in Murray Bridge High School's year 12 class of 1982, and students in year 7 at Murray Bridge North School in 1976.

Riverside Rendezvous 3: 12.30-2.30pm in the Railway Terrace car park, Tailem Bend. No EVs or four-wheel drives.

Chick play date and interactive learning experience: 1-3pm at Latter Rain Homeschool Resource Centre, 33 Bywaters Road, Murray Bridge. First week of a multi-session program where kids can learn about chicken development, animal care, and responsibility from two-week-old chicks to mature chickens, for ages 5-15. Book: Message Latter Rain Ministry on Facebook.

Silk scarf painting with Helen Moon: 1.30-3.30pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Learn about painting on silk, playing with colour and experimenting with different techniques, with a focus on creating designs using a wax resist; two scarves and afternoon tea included. Bookings essential: $70 at events.humanitix.com/october-silk-scarf-painting-with-wax-resist-with-helen-moon.

Off-street drags: 4-8.30pm at the Dragway at the Bend, Tailem Bend. Your opportunity to watch some of SA's quickest and fastest street-registered cars and bikes; gates open 2pm. Admission: $20.

Funeral service for Margaret Devoy Boyd Day: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Roll Racing Adelaide: 5-11pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Tickets: $20 at rollracing.com.au/events or $25 on the gate.

Live music: 8-11pm in the Cods Bar at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge.

Sunday 13th ⛅ 26°

Cars and Culture Track Festival: 7am-4pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. An all-inclusive, accessible track experience, plus off-track entertainment including DJs, giveaways, stalls and more. Tickets: $15 at www.eventbrite.com.au.

Drifting SA state series, round five: 9am-6pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. A full day of drift battles with multiple drivers putting it on the line to take the top step. Tickets: $15 at www.trybooking.com.

Peter Stevens Motorcycles demo day: 9am-1pm at South Coast MX Club, Rocky Gully. Ride the 80-horsepower all-electric Stark Varg or the all-new Triumph motocross bike. Bookings essential: $30 at r3.dotdigital-pages.com.

Come and try Little Athletics: 10.30am at Mannum Community College. Whether new to the sport or a returning athlete, this come and try day will be a great opportunity for you and your children to see what Little Athletics is all about. Register: salaa.org.au/come-try.

Murray Bridge Children's Choir: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library.

Michael Ward Trio: 2-6pm at the Mannum Hotel. Singer, guitarist and songwriter from Western Australia playing on his national tour.

Monday 14th 🌤️ 27°

How does your garden grow? 1-2pm at the Square Community Centre. Learn how to plant and grow your own vegetables in the first of four workshops with Notts Nursery; includes a garden bed and gardening kit to take home. Register: Call 8531 1799 or email reception@mbcci.org.au.

Family Drug Support Stepping Forward session: 6-8pm at iReach Rural Health, Murray Bridge. Free education session for families and friends, delivering useful information for those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs. Registration required: www.eventbrite.com.au.

Murray Bridge council meeting: 7pm at the Murray Bridge local government centre. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Tuesday 15th ⛅ 32°

Funeral service for Margaret Ruth Harden: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Coorong council meeting: 3-5.30pm at the Coorong council chambers, Tailem Bend.

Mental Health Matters: 6.30-7.30pm at Chiropractic Life Murray Bridge. Join chiropractor Adam McKenzie for an insightful workshop about mental health, its impact on the central nervous system and ways to manage your mental health so you can enjoy a life of optimal vitality. Book: www.eventbrite.com.au.

Wednesday 16th 🌧️ 32°

Fun day out: From 11am at the Brinkley Reuse Centre. Enjoy a fun-filled day out while supporting the Australian Cancer Research Foundation. Tickets: $15.

Tricia Stringer in conversation with Jennie Lenman: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. A conversation with bestselling Australian author Tricia Stringer and Jennie Lenman to promote Stringer's new book, Head for the Hills. Book: 8539 1175.

Funeral service for Terence Lindsay Thiele: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Creative Kids Craft – rainbow owls: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. Enjoy some craft with your friends. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.

Thursday 17th 🌦️ 23°

South Australian Police Band: 11am at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. The Band of South Australia Police has an enormous following throughout South Australia. Tickets: $20 at events.ticketbooth.com.au.

DIY serving tray: 12-2pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Create your own serving tray, then paint it in Dulux Wash and Wear, so if there’s any spills they’ll wipe straight off; recommended for ages 16 plus. Book: www.bunnings.com.au.

The Addams Family Blue Light movie and disco: 4.30-6.45pm at the Square Community Centre, Murray Bridge. Disco followed by a movie for ages 8-17; snack included, canteen available, optional movie dress-up theme. Tickets: $8 at www.bluelightsa.org.

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