Things to do in Murray Bridge: September 5-11, 2025

There'll be some sunshine to start the first weekend of spring and Father's Day celebrations.

In light of that, there are plenty of crafts, gigs, markets and car things on Sunday to take dad to.

Also, a free cruise on the PS Marion is being held this Saturday to help support flood and drought-affected communities, to which Mannum is both.

Enjoy the warm rays and give your dad some chocolates.

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Friday 5th ⛅ 19°

GT Festival The Bend (Day one): from 9am at The Bend Motorsport Park, Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend. Join us for three days of intense racing action featuring a range of classes including GT World Challenge, GT4 Australia, Porche Sprint Challenge, Ferrari Challenge and lots more. Tickets $35-$369 from www.eventbrite.com.au.

Funeral service - Ivy Edna Roennfeldt: 10am at Christ Church Lutheran, Murray Bridge.

Funeral service - Maxwell Charles Stagg: 11am at Minge Chapel.

Yarnspace: 11.30am-1.00pm at Headspace, 10 Second Street, Murray Bridge. Inviting all first nations young people aged 12 to 25 to join us on Fridays during school term. It's a safe and welcoming environment to yarn, share and create meaningful relationships. Activities include bead making, cooking, weaving, walking and much more. For more information call 8531 2122.

Father's day craft: 2pm-3pm at Bowhill Community Centre, Webber Road, Bowhill. Please join us for a fun afternoon celebrating fathers and the father figures in your life. Bookings essential - www.trybooking.com.

Funeral service - Kiara Alice Allen: 2.30pm at Minge Chapel.

Mannum community BBQ: 12noon-1pm at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum. Are you new to Mannum or would just like to meet some locals? Then come along for a free feed and find out more about the town. For more information call 8531 9924.

Encore - An Evening In Paris: 7-10pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre (Town Hall), 13 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Presented by Murray Bridge Players and Singers, enjoy a captivating cabaret-style celebration of all things French. Presented in three acts inspired by the colours of the French flag — Blue, White, and Red — this original production weaves music, mood, and meaning to explore the spirit of France through song. Featuring a talented ensemble of performers and a repertoire of songs, Encore is a night of elegance, emotion, and joie de vivre. Tickets from $45 at www.trybooking.com.

Saturday 6th ⛅🌦️ 27°

GT Festival The Bend (Day 2): from 9am at The Bend Motorsport Park, Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend. Join us for three days of intense racing action featuring a range of classes including GT World Challenge, GT4 Australia, Porche Sprint Challenge, Ferrari Challenge and lots more. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au.

Kids DIY - craft: 10am-10.45am, 11am-11.45am and 12.30pm-1.15pm at Bunnings. Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join us for a weekend of fun, creative and imaginative arts and crafts to inspire and delight. Bookings: www.bunnings.com.au.

Encore - An Evening In Paris: 2pm-5pm and 7-10pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre (Town Hall), 13 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Presented by Murray Bridge Players and Singers, enjoy a captivating cabaret-style celebration of all things French. Presented in three acts inspired by the colours of the French flag — Blue, White, and Red — this original production weaves music, mood, and meaning to explore the spirit of France through song. Featuring a talented ensemble of performers and a repertoire of songs, Encore is a night of elegance, emotion, and joie de vivre. Tickets:  www.trybooking.com.

River Murray Football League - second semi-final: 2.30pm at Jervois Combined Sports Club, William Street, Jervois- Coorong Cats v Jervois.

River Murray Netball League - preliminary final: 3.20pm at Jervois Combined Sports Club, William Street, Jervois- Imperial v Coorong Cats.

Streams of support: arrive 4.30pm, event runs 5.30pm-8.30pm aboard the PS Marion at Mannum Dock Discovery Centre, 6 Randell Street, Mannum. Featuring speakers Bronwyn Painter - Nature OT and Marc Ryan aka The Beautiful Bogan. This free community event is all about bringing flood and drought-affected communities together for connection, laughter, and support. A light meal, and refreshments will be provided. Bookings essential from www.trybooking.com.

Sunday 7th 🌦️ 24°

Cars and Coffee - Father's day special: 8am-10am at Wharf Precinct, Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Dads -bring your kids and park on our priority parking. A lovely way to spend Father's Day by the river. All welcome. Food and coffee van onsite.

Mannum market: 9am-2pm at Arnold Park, Randell Street, Mannum. Come along and enjoy a vibrant day out at the Mannum Markets. Check out our fantastic range of over 30 stallholders, with something for everyone – crafts, local produce, food, gifts, and more. Pop in and support local. All welcome. Food and drinks available. First Sunday of the month.

GT Festival The Bend (Day 3): from 9am at The Bend Motorsport Park, Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend. Join us for three days of intense racing action featuring a range of classes including GT World Challenge, GT4 Australia, Porche Sprint Challenge, Ferrari Challenge and lots more. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au.

Kids DIY - craft: 10am-10.45am, 11am-11.45am and 12.30pm-1.15pm at Bunnings. Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join us for a weekend of fun, creative and imaginative arts and crafts to inspire and delight. Bookings essential - www.bunnings.com.au.

D'Arcy acoustic: 2pm-5pm at The Swanport Hotel, 3166 Jervois Road, Murray Bridge. Join D'Arcy for another Sunday Sesh with some toe tappin' acoustic tunes this Father's Day afternoon.

River Murray Football League - first semi-final: 2.30pm at Mypolonga Combined Sports Club, Mypolonga Road, Mypolonga- Imperials v Southern Mallee Suns.

Monday 8th 🌤️ 21°

The permaculture diaries: 10am-12noon at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Discover the joy of planting and growing your own food and flowers, trees and shrubs. You will be contributing to your own health and helping to heal our land. To book contact the library on 8539 1175.

Rural City of Murray Bridge Council meeting: 7pm at Local Government Centre, 2 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge. All welcome. If you can make it in person, watch the livestream at www.youtube.com.

Tuesday 9th 🌦️ 14°

Funeral service - Dean Matthew Palachicky: 11am at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Murray Bridge.

Diggers bingo: 12.30pm, eyes down 1pm at Murray Bridge RSL, Lot 2, Ross Road, Murray Bridge East. Cash prizes and complimentary tea and coffee. Come and support your local RSL. For more information call 0432 936 285.

LEGO club: 4pm-5pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Let your imagination run wild. An adult must accompany children aged 12yrs and younger. Fortnightly during school term. Bookings are essential, limited spaces. Call the library - 8539 1175.

Wednesday 10th 🌧️ 🌬️ 15°

Funeral service - Malcolm Hubert Daniel: 10.30am at Minge Chapel.

Greg Hart - Best of Broadway: 11am at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre (Town Hall), 13 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Join Greg Hart as he brings to the stage the big hits from your favourite musicals. Oklahoma, the Sound of Music, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Jekyll and Hyde, South Pacific and many more. Tickets $22 at events.ticketbooth.com.au.

Community connections day - healthy pets happy families: 11.30am-2.30pm at Pine Park, South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Featuring free pet health and behaviour advice, low-cost de-sexing and microchipping information and a sausage sizzle. Supporting safe pets, safe families. Leashed pets welcome.

Murray Bridge indoor mini speedway: 7pm-10.30pm at Johnstone Park Combined Clubrooms, Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. This week it's round four of the Battle of the Bridge Super Series featuring Midgets, EDM's, Sprintcars, Late Models plus the 2025 Twin Track Challenge - round ix. All welcome. For more information - mbindoorminircspeedway20@gmail.com.

Thursday 11th 🌦️🌩️ 15°

Little explorers: 9.15am - 10am at The Square Community Centre, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. A new playgroup for parents and children aged from birth to 5 years. More information call Helen - 0466 809 400.

Avoca Dell blue tree project: 12 noon-1pm at Avoca Dell Reserve, Avoca Dell Drive opposite the Caravan Park. Join us for RU OK? Day to help us finish painting the tree and talk about the importance of the Blue Tree project. Help us promote mental health awareness by wearing something blue or yellow. All welcome.

Wellbeing walk: 12.30pm at The Square Community Centre, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Come along to our weekly Wellbeing Walks and take a step towards better health — and a chance to earn a smart watch. It’s a fun, social way to boost your wellbeing, stay active, and connect with others. For more information and to register - 8531 1799.

Chill space: 3.30pm-5.30pm at Headspace, 10 Second Street, Murray Bridge. A fun, inclusive and safe space for all young people aged 12-25, with snacks provided of course includes board games, arts/crafts even a game or two of Mario Kart. For more information call 8531 2122.

Wellington water supply - community engagement session: 6pm-7.30pm at Coorong District Council, 95-101 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. This session is where you'll learn more from Council’s Capital Projects Manager and SA Water representatives about the proposed upgrade. You can submit questions before 4pm on 11 Sept to council@coorong.sa.gov.au or call 1300 785 277. If you can't make it in person, the event will be live streamed at www.youtube.com The community consultation process will remain open until 5pm on Friday, 26 September 2025.

Triumph - film: 5.30pm-7.30pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Mike, an adolescent with cerebral palsy, resolves to do whatever it takes to be a part of his school's wrestling team. While doing so, he also tries to win the heart of his classmate. Rated M. Bookings essential - 8539 1175.

8-Ball night: 6pm-8pm at Swanport Hotel, 3166 Jervois Road, Murray Bridge. Have a meal, play some games and meet new people. Every Thursday night. Cost: $5 for the games. Please call in advance to book your spot - 8166 7577.

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