Things to do in Murray Bridge: October 27–November 2, 2023
All you need to know about the Callington Show, the reopening of the Murray Bridge Swimming Centre, Speedway and more.
If you haven’t yet been to the annual Callington Show, then why not start with this Sunday’s show, celebrating 20 years of entertaining visitors with food stalls, trade stalls and displays and a variety of activities and performers.
The Calli Show is family friendly, and many of the activities, spread out across two Callington ovals and in the newly built hall, are free.
And for those who like showbag trails – yes, grown-ups, we’re looking at you too – your wish will be granted.
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Friday ⛅ 25°
Community breakfast barbecue: 9am–10am every second Friday at the Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace. From today, the Spirited Men’s Group community breakfast barbecue is back, run by Genuine Support Services Australia.
Funeral service for Annette Patterson: 1.30pm at Murray Bridge Uniting Church, 1 Narooma Boulevard, Murray Bridge. For more information, visit mingefunerals.com or phone 8531 1111.
Greyhound racing: 5.30pm–8.30pm every fourth Friday of the month at Murray Bridge Greyhound Racing Club, 2 Kennett Road, Murray Bridge East. Watch some quality hound racing and have a meal. TAB facilities are also available. For more information, visit murraybrigdegreyhounds.com.au, contact Trevor Morgan on 8532 3300 or email trevor.morgan@orroroo.com. For meal bookings, phone Doyle’s Function Centre on 0475 682 466.
Saturday ⛅ 30°
Reopening of Murray Bridge Swimming Centre: 9am–6pm at 40–58 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. For more information, visit murraybridge.sa.gov.au, phone 8532 2924 or email pool@murraybridge.sa.gov.au. Dive into summer as the Murray Bridge Swimming Centre reopens. Between 11am and 2pm there’ll be family-friendly activities and a barbie for a gold coin donation.
Sgorra Bhreac open garden: 10am-4pm at 88 Marchant Road, Strathalbyn. Entertainment, plant sales, face painting, sausage sizzle, coffee cart and more; proceeds to the Strath Neighbourhood Centre; continues Sunday. Tickets: $10 at www.trybooking.com/CKWFR.
SPL Skate Park Competition: 11am–4pm at Charles Sturt Drive (Sturt Reserve), Murray Bridge. Skate Park Leagues (SKL) is set to make its mark in Murray Bridge this Saturday, with local skateboarding, scootering and BMX enthusiasts battling it out. Put your skills to the test with some of the best. Winners go through to the Victorian heats. All ages and skill levels welcome. Register on the day or at skateparkleagues.com.
Spring Roar and Snore at Monarto Safari Park: SOLD OUT.
Track Championship, round two: 6pm at Murray Bridge Speedway, 23 Kennett Road, Murray Bridge. This round of the broom brooms features a modified sedans challenge, wingless sprints, Formula 500s, V6 sprints and AMCAs. Tickets: From $5 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.
Ten years in the spotlight – a cabaret: 7pm–10.30pm (five shows across two weekends) at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre, 13 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. This production showcases and relives the magical memories created from the musicals the Murray Bridge Players and Singers have performed over the last 10 years. Cost: From $35 at facebook.com/events.
Sunday ☀️ 28°
Murray Bridge Marathon Festival: 5.30am–1pm at Murray Cods Drive, Sturt Reserve. Experience the fifth annual Halloween edition of the River Cities Run. Choose from 5km, 10km, half- or full-marathon distances and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the River Murray. Dress up, run over the Murray River bridge and maybe even win the best-dressed awards. Kids can trick or treat in the 5km Monster Mash Fun Run. Registrations close on October 27. Visit mmievents.net.au to register and for more information.
Ngarrindjeri weaving workshop with Aunty Ellen Trevorrow: 10am–4pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, 27 Sixth Street, Murray Bridge. Immerse yourself in a full day of Ngarrindjeri culture, storytelling and weaving with world-renowned Master Cultural Weaver Aunty Ellen Trevorrow. This workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced participants. Tea and coffee will be provided, but please bring your own lunch. Tickets: $136; $129 concession at eventbrite.com.
Callington Show: 10am–4pm at Callington Oval, 21 Callington Road, Callington. Come to the Callington Show, a fun, family-friendly country show with lots to see and do. There’ll be George the Farmer, motor bike Xtrials, music, a petting zoo, assorted amusements, car and vintage machinery clubs, food and trade stalls. For more information, contact Judy Paech on 0415 701 493 or at secretary@callingtonshow.com.au. Tickets: $5 adults ; $5 concession. Reserve your tickets at callingtonshow.com.au.
Sgorra Bhreac open garden: 10am-4pm at 88 Marchant Road, Strathalbyn. Entertainment, plant sales, face painting, sausage sizzle, coffee cart and more; proceeds to the Strath Neighbourhood Centre; continues Sunday. Tickets: $10 at www.trybooking.com/CKWFR.
Monday 🌧️ 23°
Tuning into kids – emotionally intelligent parenting: 9.30am–11am at Centacare, 3/2 Sturt Reserve Road, Murray Bridge. If you’re a parent of a primary school child and want to become better at talking with and understanding your child, you’re welcome to attend a free five-session parenting program. Bookings essential: Phone Lyall on 8215 6347.
Tuesday ☁️ 22°
Funeral service for Donald Gogel: 10.30am at Minge Chapel, 63 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge. For more information, visit mingefunerals.com or phone 8531 1111.
Kids’ book club: 4pm–5pm every second Tuesday at the Murray Bridge Library. This free group is perfect for children aged from 9 to 13 years old who want to go on a reading adventure with fellow book worms. For more information, contact the Murray Bridge Wellbeing Hub on 0468 640 800 or at wellbeinghub@mbcci.org.au or phone the library on 8539 1175.
Halloween bingo: 6.30pm for 7pm start at the Bridgeport Hotel, 2 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. There will be prizes for the best dressed in this Halloween-themed bingo night. A ticket secures you a seat, and light refreshments will be provided. Cost: $17.19 at eventbrite.com.au; bingo books $20 on the night. For more information, contact the Bridgeport Hotel on 8532 2002.
Wednesday ⛅ 22°
Information session for using your Android or Apple smartphone or tablet: 10am–2.30pm at Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace. If you need support for how to use your Android or Apple smartphone or tablet, come to this free information session. Topics covered include online security and paying safely online. Please bring a notepaper and pen. Bookings essential: Phone 8531 1799.
Murray Bridge community memorial service: 7pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 31 Florence Street. All are welcome at a service to celebrate life, provide support and honour those who have died. For more information, phone 8532 4577.
Thursday ⛅ 20°
Disability Rights Action Group chat: 10am–2pm at the Harmony Room, Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace, Murray Bridge. Disability Rights Advocacy Service listen to people living with disability and work alongside them to promote and defend their rights. If you would like to chat with us in a face-to-face, private session, just book a time by texting or phoning Tegan on 0497 258 816 or emailing tcross@dras.com.au.
Safer Journeys road safety session: 6.30pm–8.30pm at Murray Bridge High School, 5 Lohmann Street, Murray Bridge. SAPOL presents this free road-safety session. Guest speakers will be SAPOL’s first Road Safety Ambassador Holly Scott and her father Richard. In 2017, Holly was involved in a serious car crash that nearly claimed her life. Bookings essential: eventbrite.com.au.
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