Things to do in the Murraylands: April 10-16, 2026

There's so much happening over the next few days, including Youth Week, the start of the footy and netty, motor racing, a running festival, a drive-in movie night and a range of activities to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays.

Bridge Festival will kick off Youth Week proceedings on Saturday at Sturt Reserve from 11am.

Highlights will include live music performances, river activities, music workshops, aerosol and visual art sessions, skate park coaching, a rock-climbing wall, laser tag, outdoor games and healthy lifestyle activities.

The festival will also showcase participants in the Murray Bridge council’s Band Connections and Hip Hop Connect programs and volunteer pathways, which support young locals to build real-world skills in performance, production, sound engineering, art and event delivery.

Other Youth Week activities will include recognition of Youth Homelessness Matters Day at Headspace on Wednesday and Ignite Your Future, a careers expo for people aged 12-25, at the Station on Tuesday.

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Friday 10th 🌦️19°

Horse racing: From 11am at Murray Bridge Racing Club. Enjoy a day at the races at SA's premier regional track. Tickets: moshtix.com.au.

Funeral service for Leon Andrew Ridley: 11am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Games Night: From 6pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Murray Bridge East. If you're looking to have some fun and make new friends this is perfect for you. We would love to have you join us for our games night, on every Friday night. More information: 0406 712 907.

Genuine Vinyl: 8.30pm-late at Mannum Hotel. Have a great evening of live and loud pop/rock. Courtesy bus available. Details: 8569 1008.

Saturday 11th 🌤️ 18°

SA Masters Games dragon boat racing: 8am-4pm at Mannum Marina. Whether you're a dragon boat enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, there's something for everyone. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the excitement, food, and community vibes. Races happen throughout the day.

Rocky Gully Sporting Clays: 10am-1pm at 3749 Old Princes Highway, Monarto. Stand five practice, all welcome. Members: $15 for 25 targets, non-members: $20 for 25 targets. More information: rockygully@safga.org.au.

Kids DIY – bulb planting: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Let the kids dig in and get growing, where little gardeners can learn how bulbs grow, plant their own, and take it home to watch it bloom. This activity is perfect for curious little hands who love nature. Free to join. All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.

Off Street Drags: Gates 10am, racing 12-5pm at the Dragway at the Bend, Tailem Bend. This is your chance to test your car's performance in a safe, controlled environment. Bring your mates, bring your car, and lets see what it can really do. Stay on after racing to enjoy complimentary track side entry to our drive-in novie night featuring Running on Empty. Competitor registration: $130 from www.outix.co.

Bridge Festival: 11am-3pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Looking for something fun, local and inspiring to do this Youth Week? The Bridge Festival creates space for young people to connect, express and lead. Events include a human powered Smoothie bike, giant games including over-sized Jenga, mini-golf and Connect Four. All-day activities, non-stop vibes. Stick around to see it all. More info: Contact Aiden on 0427 400 635.

River Murray football and netball: Mypolonga v Southern Mallee at Mypolonga Memorial Oval; Mallee Storm v Imperials at Peake Oval; Coorong v Jervois at Meningie Oval; Mannum v Ramblers at Mannum Showground. Netball A grade at 12.30pm, football A grade at 2.30pm.

Drive-in movie night – Running on Empty: Gates 6pm, movie 7.45pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Join us for a night under the stars with movies on the big screen. Perfect for couples looking for a romantic evening, families wanting a fun night out and friends who want to experience the nostalgia of the drive-in together. The movie will play on both sides of the venue so you can park up and watch from your car, sit in the amphitheatre on the drag strip side, or relax on the grass with a picnic blanket or deck chairs. Tickets: $25 per car from www.outix.co.

Sunday 12th 🌦️ 19°

The Bend Running Festival: Registration from 6am, running from 7-11am at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Have a great morning running around the iconic race tracks. Distances include 21.1km starts at 7am, 10km and 5km start at 8am, kids dash at 10am. Register: raceroster.com.

Kids DIY – bulb planting: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Let the kids dig in and get growing, where little gardeners can learn how bulbs grow, plant their own, and take it home to watch it bloom. This activity is perfect for curious little hands who love nature. Free to join. All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.

Call the Babysitter: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Swing by the library and get ready to jam with Murray Bridge's hottest up and coming stars. Groove to some fantastic tunes while you browse the library or kick back in the cafe and soak in a live gig. More information: 8539 1175.

Open mic: 2-6pm at Mannum Hotel. Wind down your weekend with great tunes and local talent, and don't be scared to have a go. Always the second Sunday of the month. Details: 8569 1008.

Monday 13th 🌦️ 21°

Kayaking: 9.30am-12pm at Hume Reserve, Murray Bridge. Communities for Children presents this school holiday activity for families with children aged under 13, enjoy a morning of kayaking on the river. All gear supplied, please wear suitable shoes and bring a hat. More information, register: Call Lyall on 0437 389 997.

Walking soccer: 10-11am at Tailem Bend Primary School. Fun, low-impact exercise that improves your fitness, balance and confidence while enjoying friendly competition. No experience necessary. Mixed, ages 30-80-plus and all abilities welcome. Please wear suitable clothing and bring a water bottle. More information: 8572 3513.

Youth Week movie day – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: 10.30am at Cameo Cinema, Murray Bridge. Free entry for young people aged 12-25 includes a small popcorn and drink combo. Presented by Headspace. Register your attendance at humanitix.com.

Easter bonnet making competition: 11am at Murray Bridge Library. Join us for a crafty extravaganza. Kids can unleash their inner artists with a treasure trove of craft supplies to create their very own Easter bonnets. The goal? Snag a shiny prize for the best three bonnets. For ages 5-12, parent/carer must accompany children at all times. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.

Rural City of Murray Bridge council meeting: 7pm at the Local Government Centre, Murray Bridge. All welcome. The meeting will be live-streamed at youtube.com.

Tuesday 14th 🌤️ 24°

Kids DIY – colouring in: 9am-12pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Looking for a fun activity over the school holidays to help keep the kids entertained? Join us in store and get creative with our super fun craft workshops. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.

Kayaking: 9.30am-12pm at Avoca Dell Reserve. Communities for Children presents this school holiday activity for families with children aged under 13, enjoy a morning of kayaking on the river. All gear supplied, please wear suitable shoes and bring a hat. More information, register: Call Lyall on 0437 389 997.

Funeral service for Christopher Clyde Scanlon: 10.30am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Ignite Your Future: 11am-2pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. Are you aged 12-25 and looking for job opportunities, career advice or study pathways? This interactive event brings together employers, trainers, community organisations, and hands‑on activities to help you build confidence and plan your future in a fun and engaging way. There's also free food and milkshakes. Register your attendance: humanitix.com.

Social Craft Group: 12.30-3.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Looking for an inviting place to work on your craft project with like-minded people? Come and work on your project or learn something new and enjoy a few laughs with fellow crafters. Bookings and information: 8539 1175.

Funeral service for Peter Briggs: 2pm at Revival City Church, Tailem Bend.

Wednesday 15th 🌤️ 22°

Blue Light Bowling: 10-11.30am and 11.30am-1pm at Bridge Bowl, Murray Bridge. $8 per person includes one game, shoe hire and snacks. For ages 5-17. Police and police volunteer supervisors, this is a lock-in event. Essential carers permitted, parents can drop the kids and come back at session finish. Bookings essential: bluelightsa.org.

Basketball skills clinic: 10am-1pm at Murray Bridge Showground basketball stadium. Learn high-level, fundamental skills focused on precision and decision making, game sense development in game like scenarios and feedback on skills to take away from the clinic. The clinic is open to all regardless of experience so come have fun and take your game to the next level. Tickets: $64.84 from eventbrite.com.au.

Business for Good group mentoring: 10am-12pm at the Murraylands Skills Centre, Murray Bridge. This activity is designed for South Australian small businesses that are passionate about making a difference. Whether you're a social enterprise, a First Nations owned business, a certified B Corp, or a small or family business looking to embed social and environmental impact into your operations. Tickets: $20 plus booking fee at events.humanitix.com.

Murray Bridge Board Games Group: 10am-2pm and 3.30-9.30pm at Johnstone Park Combined Clubrooms, Murray Bridge. $5 entry, please bring your own games and share the fun. Held fortnightly on Wednesdays throughout the year. More information: mbbgg2025@gmail.com.

Wilbur's Wildlife: 10.45am for an 11am-12pm session at Bowhill Community Centre. We bring the magic of native animals, providing unforgettable encounters with our furry, feathered and scaly friends. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Limited tickets still available: trybooking.com.

Youth Homelessness Matters Day: 1-4pm at Headspace Murray Bridge. Make your mark on our community by writing, painting and drawing on couches destined for art installations around the local community, highlighting couch surfing as a youth homelessness issue. No need to register just drop on by for a free barbecue, games and couch art. More information: Call Nina on 8531 2122.

Lego free play: 1-4pm at Murray Bridge Library. Get ready for an afternoon of creativity and fun as the library opens up our massive collection of Lego. Come along and build, imagine and create you your heart's content. Parents and guardians must supervise children at all times. No bookings are required, just drop in and let your imagination run wild.

The Pub Test Trivia: 7-10pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. With quizzes written by comedian Jono Makai from Funny Adelaide we can almost a guarantee a funny night out. Please register early, teams of two or more are encouraged. Limited seating, so call to book: 8532 2002.

Thursday 16th 🌤️ 20°

Yarn Group: 9.30am-12pm at Murray Bridge Library. Are you searching for a welcoming space to work on your knitting, crocheting, or other yarn-related crafts alongside fellow enthusiasts? Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday, bring your projects and have a cuppa with other yarn crafters. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.

Kids DIY – pet plaque/leash holder: 2-3pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Join us for a Stores for Paws-themed kids workshop. Little animal lovers can enjoy hands‑on, pet‑themed activities that spark imagination and fun. We can't wait to see you unleashing your creativity. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Bookings essential: bunnings.com.au.

Make and Take – textured wall art: 4-6pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Create your own stylish, modern masterpiece at our hands‑on workshop. We'll guide you through crafting textured wall art that adds a unique, sculptural touch to any space. This workshop is for ages 16-plus. Bookings essential: bunnings.com.au.

Stitch 'Em Up sewing group: 5.30-7.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. A social sewing group sharing and furthering the art of sewing. Open to all ages and skill levels. No bookings needed, just 'sew' up. More information: 8539 1175.

Bed Time Stories: 6pm at Murray Bridge Library. Snuggle up in your cosiest PJs and grab your beloved teddy bear for a magical bedtime story with us. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. More information: 8539 1175.

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