Things to do in the Murraylands: June 19-25, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including an art festival.
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Friday 19th 🌧️ 17°
Artfest at the Square: 10am-2pm at the Square Community Centre, Murray Bridge. You're invited to experience the amazing creative work that has been made by Murray Bridge Community Centre participants over the last 12 months. Includes art exhibition, free art workshops and self-guided art activities. No need to book, just drop in. More information: 8531 1799.
Coffee with a coordinator: 1-3pm at Pathways Social Work, Murray Bridge. With all the recent changes to the NDIS, we’re opening our doors once a month to welcome anyone who might want to debrief, vent, or just seek a bit of support. Drop in for a coffee and a friendly conversation in a warm, inclusive space for the community.
Funeral Service for Barry Thomas Hoffman: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Bingo and BBQ: From 5.30pm, bingo starts 6.30pm at Mypolonga RSL. Includes barbecue with salad and chips. Assorted home made sweets available for purchase. Adults $15, children $10. More information: 0406 039 221.
Side Trax Duo: From 6pm at Murray Bridge RSL. Great tunes, good food, lovely company. Live music at the RSL. More information, book: 8532 1314.
Backbeat Blend: 8.30pm-late at the Mannum Hotel. Enjoy great rock and blues tunes, cold drinks and a fantastic atmosphere. Courtesy bus available. Call the hotel: 8569 1008.
Saturday 20th 🌦️ 15°
River Murray football and netball: Jervois v Coorong at Jervois Combined Sports Club; Ramblers v Mannum at Le Messurier Oval, Murray Bridge; Southern Mallee v Mypolonga at Lameroo Sport Club; Imperials v Mallee Districts at Johnstone Park, Murray Bridge. A grade football at 2.30pm, A grade netball at 1.50pm.
Mounted Games Association individuals: From 9am at Murray Bridge Showground. Join the Mounted Games Association for its June competition including a Saturday family fun night with the biggest Uno game, pizzas and a fire. Camping welcome and yards are available. New riders welcome and supported. Day membership available. Enter: form.jotform.com.
Kids DIY - mod podge coasters: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Join us in-store for a fun, free and creative workshop which helps kids get creative, use their imagination, and build confidence. Recommended for kids 5-12 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Bookings essential: bunnings.com.au.
Artfest at the Square: 10am-2pm at the Square Community Centre, Murray Bridge. You're invited to experience the amazing creative work that has been made by Murray Bridge Community Centre participants over the last 12 months. Includes art exhibition, free art workshops and self-guided art activities. No need to book, just drop in. More information: 8531 1799.
Unlimited Feet winter display: 3pm and 4.30pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Enjoy a showcase of dance highlighting the students progress through the first part of the year. For more information call Jayson on 0414 499 669. Tickets: $17/12 plus booking fee from trybooking.com.
Roll Racing: 5-10pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Race another vehicle from a rolling start. Once the lights turn from amber to green, race along the straight to the finish line about 250 metres away to see who has the quickest car. Then you can return to the marshalling area and race someone else and keep going all night. Open to all types of vehicles from domestics, imports and exotic cars battling it out to see who really has a fast car. General admission: $20 from rollracing.com.au.
Midnight Radio: 7-11pm at Rambler Football Club, Murray Bridge. Join one of our fave local bands for a night of high energy party, rock and pop anthems you know and love. Tickets: $10 plus booking fee from trybooking.com.
Sunday 21st 🌤️ 15°
Kinchina 2/4/8hr XCM race: 8am at Kinchina trail head, Murray Bridge. The AMBC Cross Country Marathon events are races where teams of four, duos or solo competitors challenge themselves to complete as many laps of an extended cross country course over an eight-hour period. The winner for each category is determined by completing the most laps. Registrations close at 6pm on June 18, scratchings close at 9am on race day. Enter: entryboss.cc. More information: timing@ambc.asn.au.
Mounted Games Association - pairs: 8.30am at Murray Bridge Showground. Join the Mounted Games Association for its June competition. New riders welcome and supported. Day membership available. Enter: form.jotform.com.
Kids DIY - mod podge coasters: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Join us in-store for a fun, free and creative workshop which helps kids get creative, use their imagination, and build confidence. Recommended for kids 5-12 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Bookings essential: bunnings.com.au.
Artfest at the Square: 10am-2pm at the Square Community Centre, Murray Bridge. You're invited to experience the amazing creative work that has been made by Murray Bridge Community Centre participants over the last 12 months. Includes art exhibition, free art workshops and self-guided art activities. No need to book, just drop in. More information: 8531 1799.
Tim Wilko: 12.30pm at the Pretoria Hotel, Mannum. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of acoustic music by the river. More information: 8569 1109.
Nellie M: 2-5pm at the Mannum Hotel. Settle in for a Sunday Sesh and relax by the river with some classic rock and country tunes and good company. Courtesy bus available. More information: 8569 1008.
Monday 22nd ⛅ 16°
Yoga with Jo: 9.30am and 10.45am at the Square, Murray Bridge. Join experienced, local teacher Jo for hatha yoga at 9.30am and/or yin yoga at 10.45am. $6 per session or $10 for both. Book, more information: 7559 0020.
Dementia Connection Cafe: 1-2.30pm at the Square, Murray Bridge. For those living with dementia and their carers or care partners to connect with others in a supportive and friendly environment. More information: 8531 1799.
Tuesday 23rd 🌦️ 17°
Story time: 9.30-10am at Murray Bridge Library. We'll read a few fun and engaging picture books together, then enjoy some bubbly sensory fun. For ages 0-5, children must be accompanied by parent or carer. More information: 8539 1175.
Coorong District Council meeting: 10am at Coorong District Council, Tailem Bend. All welcome. If you can't make it in person, view the livestream at youtube.com.
Social Craft Club: 12.30-3.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Work on your project or learn something new and enjoy a few laughs with fellow crafters. You're welcome for craft, chats and a cuppa. More information: 8539 1175.
Communication and Dementia session: 10.30am-1.30pm at Murray Bridge Community Centre. Join Dementia Australia for a session covering the ways we communicate to, and with, people living with dementia. You will learn how dementia changes communication, common types of dementia and how the brain changes as dementia progresses. You'll be encouraged to share your experiences and help develop a network of support in the community. To register or for more information, contact Bettina at Dementia Australia: 0438 739 974 or bettina.geue@dementia.org.au
Chess Club: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. No experience required, just bring your brain and your imagination. Ages 8-15 are welcome to have some chess-tastic fun. Fortnightly on Tuesday during the school term. More information: 8539 1175.
Wednesday 24th ⛅ 14°
Cultural intelligence training for aged care: 10.30am-2pm at Murray Bridge Library. Presented by Multicultural Communities Council of SA, this workshop will build your capacity within the aged care space, helping you connect deeply with clients, families, and colleagues. This hand on training provides practical skills to deliver truly person-centred care in our diverse community. Includes morning tea at 10.30am. RSVP: a.dix@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Twilight Playgroup: 5-6.30pm at Tinyeri Children's Centre, Murray Bridge. Enjoy a free sausage sizzle and activities for all the family. Registration by June 23 essential for catering purposes. Call Kelly: 0467 407 910.
Grease bingo: 6.45pm for a 7pm start at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Reminder that no food or drinks are allowed to be brought in. The Murray Room kitchen will be open from 5.30-7.30pm for snacks. Pre-booking is essential with the Cods team on 8532 2002.
Murray Bridge Mini Indoor RC Speedway: 7-10.30pm at Johnstone Park Combined Clubrooms, Murray Bridge. Join in for the Asphlt Series round two, including modifieds, super mods, late models and trucks. If you have a cold or flu like symptoms please stay home. Regular practice and racing with computer lap scoring. $10 per racer with your own car. Spectators free.
Thursday 25th 🌦️ 13°
Chill Space: 3.30-5.30pm at Headspace Murray Bridge. Are you aged 12-25 and looking for a chill space to play board games, try out new arts and crafts or win a round or two of Mario Kart? Drop by our fun, inclusive and safe space for all young people, with snacks provided of course. More information: 8531 2122.
Bedtime Stories: 6-6.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Snuggle up in your cosiest PJs, grab your beloved teddy bear and join us for a magical bedtime story. Fortnightly on Thursdays. More information: 8539 1175.
Simon Hay: 7.30-10.30pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Join Aussie medium Simon Hay for an entertaining evening of spirit connection, mediumship readings and healing. Simon will share personal and meaningful messages from spirit and there will be an opportunity to ask questions about spirit, healing, and Simon’s career. This is a 16-plus event as some topics discussed during readings are not suitable for children. Tickets: $55 from humanitix.com.
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