Things to do in the Murraylands: May 29-June 4, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including Jervois Football Club's centenary.
Jervois Football Club is about to celebrate one of the proudest weekends in its history as it marks the 100th anniversary of its first match.
Since 1926, the Bluds have played on the same patch of land once donated by Oscar Flavel, an ancestor of current Murray Bridge Mayor Wayne Thorley.
This weekend players will pull on special centennial guernseys before taking on their fiercest rival, Imperials, and kicking on with meals, live music and more at the clubrooms.
On Sunday at 11am will be a memorial gathering commemorating past club members, followed by a family event with food trucks, jumping castles and more, and presentations in the afternoon.
The club’s 1936, 1966, 1986 and 2006 league premiership sides will get special recognition.
“We’ve got no pub, we’ve got no shop, we’ve got no town, really, so for (the club) to exist for 100 years is pretty good,” centenary committee chair Michelle Hill reckoned.
Supporters of the red and black are expected to come from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and the Northern Territory for the occasion.
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Friday 29th 🌦️ 20°
Seasonal planting and bulbs: 10-11am at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Join Cleggy in store for this workshop and guide to winter planting. Bookings essential: bunnings.com.au.
One Way Street: 6-9pm at Murray Bridge RSL. Call the RSL to book for dinner: 8532 1314.
Murraylands Business Awards: BOOKED OUT.
Saturday 30th 🌦️ 19°
River Murray football and netball: Ramblers v Tailem Bend at Le Messurier Oval, Murray Bridge; Southern Mallee v Mannum at Lameroo Sport Club; Jervois v Imperials at Jervois Combined Sport Club; Mallee v Mypolonga at Peake Oval.
Mannum Lions shed sale: 8am-12pm at Mannum Showgrounds. Loads of quality second-hand goods, including furniture, homewares, books, DVDs, electrical, camping, garden and lots more, all for rock-bottom prices. Food and drinks available. All welcome.
Kids DIY: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. A weekend of fun, creative and imaginative arts and crafts to inspire and delight. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Book: bunnings.com.au.
Jervois Bluds Football Club centenary lunch: 1pm at Jervois Combined Sporting Club. A lunch celebrating the 1936, 1966, 1986 and 2006 premiership teams, 1964 reserves and 2006 under-17.5s followed by the round eight match versus Imperials. Live music by Lost Ivy from 8pm. More information: jervoisfootballclub@gmail.com.
Murray Bridge Concert Band Festival: 6.30pm at the Bridges Event Centre, Gifford Hill. Enjoy four concert bands and an evening of great tunes, all set in a casual, cabaret-style layout. It’s a fantastic way to support our local musicians while enjoying a laid-back night out. Includes concert bands from Strathalbyn, Mount Barker, Hahndorf and Murray Bridge. Tickets: $19.50 plus fees from trybooking.com.
Sunday 31st 🌤️ 18°
Cars and Coffee: 8-10.30am at Arnold Park, Mannum. Enjoy a couple of hours admiring lovingly restored vehicles and chat with their owners. All cars and bikes welcome. Join Elly Jayne Coffee and the Mannum CWA team for bacon and egg muffins. Always the last Sunday of the month.
Kids DIY: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. A weekend of fun, creative and imaginative arts and crafts to inspire and delight. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Book: bunnings.com.au.
Robot scrimmage: 10.30am-3pm at Murray Bridge High School gym. Watch robots compete, try your hand at driving or coding a mini-bot, get your robot drivers license and support the Robotics Club by buying a barbecue lunch. More information: 8531 9555.
Jervois Football Club centenary weekend: 11am-late at Jervois Combined Sports Club. Memorial gathering and wreath laying at 11am, lunch available to purchase from 1pm, presentations from 2.30pm. More information: jervoisfootballclub@gmail.com.
Shaping Tomorrow's Man author talk with Albert Jamae: 2pm at Murray Bridge Library. An author-led conversation about letting go of what no longer serves us as men and stepping into a bigger purpose. Suitable for parents, teens, youth workers, counsellors, teachers and men's facilitators. Register: humanitix.com.
Leather and Lace: 2-5pm at Mannum Hotel. While away a cozy Sunday afternoon by the river with good mates and live music. Courtesy bus available. Call the hotel: 8569 1008.
Shred session: 3.30-5.30pm at Murray Bridge Skate Park. Head down to Sturt Reserve for free skatepark workshops includes scooter coaching. Helmets compulsory, loan skateboards available during sessions or bring your skateboard, BMX or scooter. Weather permitting. No need to book. More information: Message Dan on 0439 854 787.
Monday 1st 🌦️ 20°
Journaling workshop and seeds for all seasons: 10am-12pm at Murray Bridge Library. Design a one-of-a-kind journal using mixed media, handmade paper, collage, stitching, paint, and found materials and make it uniquely yours. Share and swap seeds while learning how to collect and grow native plants and edible crops to enrich your garden. Register: humanitix.com.
Funeral service for Gwenda May Zadow (nee Nottle): 11am at Tailem Bend Town Hall.
Gardening club: 1-3pm at Tailem Bend Community Centre. Looking to get your hands in the soil and connect with your community? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, everyone is welcome. Let's grow something beautiful together. Call the centre for more information: 8572 3513.
Funeral service for Patricia Faye Curnow: 2.30pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Tuesday 2nd 🌦️ 19°
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, child must be accompanied by parent/carer at all times. More information: 8539 1175.
Funeral service for Wendy Marie Inwood (nee Williams): 10am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Coorong council in community: 12.30-2pm at the Coorong Civic Centre, Tailem Bend. Council's elected members and senior staff invite community members to engage with them at this informal get together. It's your opportunity to ask questions of council, share information with council on your group’s current activities and speak to council about a topic that is of importance to you or your group. More information: 1300 785 277.
Funeral service for Pam Goodenough: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Lego Club: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. Let your imagination run wild. An adult must accompany children aged 12 years and younger. Every second Tuesday during school term. Information: 8539 1175.
Unity College discovery hour: 5-6pm at Unity College, Murray Bridge. Learn about the wonderful opportunities available for your child at the early learning centre and beyond at Unity. Book your spot: trybooking.com.
Wednesday 3rd 🌧️ 18°
Murray Bridge Board Games Group: 10am-3pm and 3.30-9pm at Johnstone Park Combined Clubrooms, Murray Bridge. Celebrating International Tabletop Day. Please bring your own games and share the fun with us. All ages welcome. More information: mbbgg2025@gmail.com.
Shave, Cut, Colour, Stand Together: 6pm for 6.30pm at Murray Bridge RSL. Join Mobilong Rotary Club to raise money for victims of family violence. Shave your head or dye your hair blue. All donations go to Kai's Run For DV. You can donate on the night or at mycause.com.au. Meals available. More information: 0415 792 442.
June book club: 6-8pm at Friction and Fiction, Murray Bridge. Nibbles, craft and talking all things books. This month we're painting wooden bookshelf knick-knacks. Tickets: $17.19 from eventbrite.com.au.
Thursday 4th 🌦️ 18°
Parent Child Mother Goose – intergenerational: 9.30am at Tailem Bend Primary School Community Library. Come and meet folks from Tailem Bend hospital. For children aged 0-5 years and their parents or carers. More information, book your spot: 8572 3513.
Funeral service for Brian Melville Rowe: 10.30am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Mr Burton: 5.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Schoolmaster Philip Burton becomes a mentor to Richard Jenkins, a working-class Welsh schoolboy who becomes Richard Burton, one of the most celebrated actors of his generation. Starring Lesley Manville and Toby Jones. Rated M. Register your attendance: humanitix.com.
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