Things to do in Murray Bridge: September 29-October 5, 2023

This post includes contributions from Emily Green.

Another huge week lies ahead in the Murraylands, with the Labour Day long weekend leading into the school holidays.

If you’re into cars, head along to Murray Bridge Speedway’s opening night, then back up with Cars and Coffee on Sunday morning and the Palmer hot rod show during the day.

If you’d rather browse through a market, head to Wellington for the strawberry fete or Murray Bridge for the Murraylands Fair.

If you’re looking for something fun for the kids, you can make a lei, escape from a pirate ship or fly a kite.

Scroll down and take your pick.

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Friday ☀️ 33°

Goldies lunch: 12-2pm at Tailem Bend Community Centre. Come along to TBCC for a social lunch and chat. Bookings essential: $15/10; call 8572 3513 or email chsp@tbcc.org.au.

Road safety talk: 2-3.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. A free talk about issues faced by older road users, the fatal five causes of road trauma, the Australian road rules and pedestrian safety. Book: Contact the library on 8539 1175.

Funeral for Brian Clark: 2.30pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Roll Racing Adelaide: 4.30pm at the Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend.

Live music in the lounge: 7.30-10.30pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge.

Saturday ☀️ 35°

Car boot sale: From 7am at Pompoota Hall. Bacon and egg sandwiches, coffee and tea, cool drinks, sausages and rissoles for lunch; collectables, household items, tools, clothes and more for sale; official opening 9am.

Drifting SA drift school/skid pan day: 9am-5pm at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Tickets: $12 at www.eventbrite.com.

Speedway opening night: 4pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Street stocks, wingless sprints, junior sedans and V6 sprints. Tickets: $27 at www.speedwaytickets.com.au.

Sunday ⛅ 23°

Cars and Coffee: 8-10am at the wharf precinct car park, Murray Bridge. At this free event you can check out the cars on display and have a bite to eat with your choice of drink.

Murraylands Fair: 10am-4pm at Pine Park, Murray Bridge. A free community event featuring food, 50-plus market stalls, fun and entertainment.

Wellington Strawberry Fete: 10am-2pm at Wellington Hall. A free event with music, stalls, face painting, classic cars and tasty food, including strawberries and cream.

Palmer Hot Rod, Classic and Custom Show: 10am-4pm on Randell Road, Palmer. Live music from the Silverados and DJ Jess; all hot rods, classics and custom vehicles pre-1993 welcome; food and drinks available all day.

Buddies Four: 11am-4pm at the Imperial Football Club, Murray Bridge. Murray Bridge Country Music Club meeting, lunch available, all welcome. Admission: $12/10.

Grapes for Good wine tasting: 1-4pm at Monarto Safari Park. Experience a unique flight of six Langhorne Creek wines at the safari shop and hear about the conservation programs Grapes for Good supports; park entry not required.

Live music in the lounge: 2-5pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge.

Sprintcars Battle of the Bridge: 6pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Bill Wigzell Battle of the Bridge, modified sedans SA series round one, street stocks, demolition derby. Tickets: $37.20 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.

Monday 🌧️ 32°

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Tuesday 🌧️ 32°

Make your own lei (guided session): 11am-12pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. A free lei-making session guided by Chelsea; the unguided activity is available  all school holidays. Book: www.eventbrite.com.

Escape room - Escape from Blackbeard’s ship: 10am, 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am at Murray Bridge Library. Can you escape this escape room for 7-14-year-olds? More information: 8539 1175.

Wednesday 🌩️ 17°

Pirate fun at Murray Bridge Marketplace: 10am-1pm at Murray Bridge Marketplace. Haunted pirate ship, pirate hat and pirate key ring making workshops, balloon art and face painting, all free; repeats Thursday.

Claymates: 11.30am at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. At this event, 9-13-year-olds can try their hand at pottery under the guidance of a local artist. Book: $10; 0468 640 800.

Halloween craft: 2pm at Murray Bridge Library. Come along and create a craft project for Halloween, for ages 5-12. Book: 8539 1175.

Murray Bridge and District Community Club AGM: 5.30pm at Murray Bridge Club. For financial members only.

Thursday 🌧️ 19°

Pirate fun at Murray Bridge Marketplace: 10am-1pm at Murray Bridge Marketplace. Haunted pirate ship, pirate hat and pirate key ring making workshops, balloon art and face painting, all free.

Come explore nature: 10am-12pm at Mypolonga Primary School. For children aged 2-12, accompanied by an adult; part of a mini nature festival in celebration of National Children’s Week, from Nature Play SA and Communities for Children.

Kite making at Callington: 10am-12pm at Callington Recreation Park. Free activity, spaces are limited. Book: Call Alison from Centacare on 8215 6325.

Outdoor games at Callington: 1-3pm at Callington Recreation Park. Free family fun, sports and games, bring a picnic to share as a family. Book: Call Alison from Centacare on 8215 6325.

Natural creations: 2pm at Mypolonga Primary School. An exciting nature play event where families can explore nature and use natural resources to play, create and explore while gaining all the benefits of being outside; please wear something that can get dirty; presented by Communities for Children for children aged 2-12. Bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/CLKJE.

Badminton is back: 7-8.30pm at the gymnasium, Unity College, Murray Bridge. New players always welcome. Cost: $10/5.

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