Things to do in the Murraylands: November 13-19, 2026

Glorious spring weather, the country’s finest circuit racers and the world-class Bend Motorsport Park – all the ingredients are in place for an enthralling round two of the Australian Superbike Championship this weekend.

The anticipation is off the charts, because for the first time this season the wider ASBK paddock will come together – which means the Supersport Next Gen, Supersport 300 and Oceania Junior Cup categories will be officially getting started alongside the Superbikes.

All four classes are peppered with intriguing storylines as the ground-breaking ASBK Summer Championship swings into top gear.

• Read more: www.asbk.com.au.

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Friday 13th 🌦️ 26°

Australian Superbike Championship: From 7.30am at the Bend Motorsport Park. Don't miss round two of the premier motorbike champs in the country. Classes include Superbike, Supersport Next Gen, Supersport 300, Oceania Junior Cup and Superbike Masters. Admission free on Friday; continues Saturday and Sunday.

Wriggle and Rhyme: 10.30am at Murray Bridge Library. Wriggle your way through rhymes, melodies, stories, games and giggles galore. Fridays during school term. For ages 0-5, an adult must accompany children during the session.

Coorong Connects – mobile and online banking: 10.30-11.30am at Tailem Bend Community Library. This workshop provides a practical introduction to online banking while highlighting important safety and security considerations. Registration encouraged but not essential: 1300 785 277.

Drag queen bingo: 6-9pm at the Square, Murray Bridge. Join us at the Square for yet another night of fantabulous fun. Sing and dance the night away, between performances from our dazzling queens and several rounds of bingo. 18-plus only, alcohol-free event. Grazing table included. Registration essential: humanitix.com.

Karaoke with Mike Bristow: 7.30-9.30pm at Murray Bridge RSL. Good times, great tunes. Bookings essential: 8532 1314.

Saturday 14th 🌤️ 23°

Australian Superbike Championships: From 7.30am at the Bend Motorsport Park. Don't miss round two of the premier motorbike champs in the country. Classes include Superbike, Supersport Next Gen, Supersport 300, Oceania Junior Cup and Superbike Masters. Tickets: $20 at outix.co.

SA Wakeboard Championships round two: From 8.30am at Bowhill. Join us at Bowhill Riverfront Reserve, featuring the best wakeboarders in South Australia in action. Whether you’re an experienced rider, competing for the podium, learning your first tricks or would love to have a go there’s a place for you in our crew.

Kids Craft – make, play and fidget: 10-11am at Murray Bridge Library. In this hands-on workshop, kids will design and create a variety of fun, sensory-friendly fidgets while exploring different materials and techniques. Session open to all ages and skills level. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian during the event. Registration essential: humanitix.com.

Kids DIY – make a racquet: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Make it, decorate it, play with it. Once you're finished you can take it home for plenty of fun games with family and friends. Perfect for the backyard, park or beach. Recommended for ages 5-12, an adult must accompany child at all times. Bookings essential: bunnings.com.au.

Island Cultural Day: 11am-4pm at the Square, Murray Bridge. Join us for an array of cultural performances, games and shared food. Please bring a plate. Strictly no alcohol. All welcome. For details call Rosa: 0438 370 312.

Dressed for Success fashion show: 1pm at White Park Community Clubrooms, Murray Bridge. Join us for fashion, food, fun and fundraising for St John's First Aid in primary schools. Garments can be purchased on the day. Tickets: $15, includes afternoon tea; call Sandy on 0427 533 750.

Speedway Club Championship round two: Gates 4pm, racing 5-11pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Featuring 360/LS sprintcars, wingless sprints, street stocks and junior sedans. Pit sign-in from 12pm. Tickets: speedwaytickets.com.au.

Sunday 15th 🌦️ 21°

Australian Superbike Championship: From 7.30am at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Don't miss round two of the premier motorbike champs in the country. Classes include Superbike, Supersport Next Gen, Supersport 300, Oceania Junior Cup and Superbike Masters. Tickets: $20 at outix.co.

Wall of Remembrance official opening: 10.15am at Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. Please be seated by 10.20am for the 10.30am ceremony. All welcome. Light refreshments available at the Murray Bridge RSL from 11.30am.

Next Steps Crochet with Retro Nanna: 12.30-3.30pm at Bondulla Nook, 53 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Are you ready to move past the absolute basics in crochet? If you already know how to hold your hook and yarn, make a basic chain and do a slip knot, then this class is for you. Fee covers tuition, instruction booklet, stitch markers and afternoon tea. Tickets: $80.50 from trybooking.com.

Youth Art Prize closing celebration and prize announcements: 2pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Come and celebrate the diversity and talent of our young artists and see who has won an award. Registration essential for catering purposes: humanitix.com.

Shakin' the Blues: 2-5pm at Mannum Community Club. It's members day, so grab your mates and enjoy some live music and a sausage sizzle on us.

Sunday Sesh with Gian: 3-6pm at the Mannum Hotel. Enjoy a lazy Sunday by the river with smooth tunes for Gian.

Monday 16th 🌤️ 21°

Yoga with Jo: Hatha yoga 9.30am, yin yoga 10.45am at the Square, Murray Bridge. Mondays during school term. $6 per session or $10 for both.

Home security information session: 10.30-11.30am at Murray Bridge Library. The session includes general information about home security habits, how to use technology to secure your house and valuables and how to keep your house safe when you go away. Registration essential: humanitix.com.

Town meeting – tell them we don't want the data centres: 7pm at Tailem Bend Town Hall or Willow Street precinct. Stand up and be heard. Organised by Aussies Against AI Data Centres.

Tuesday 17th ⛅ 24°

Story time: 9.30am at Murray Bridge Library. We'll read a few fun and engaging books together, then enjoy some bubbly sensory fun. For 0-5-year-olds, children must be accompanied by a parent or carer at all times. Fortnightly during school term.

Parent Child Mother Goose – CAFHS nurse visit: 9.30am at Mannum Leisure Centre senior citizens room. Includes wights, measures, informal discussions and entries into the blue book. Book: 8572 3513.

Funeral service for John Philip Stratford: 10.30am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

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. Join us for craft, chats and a cuppa.

Lego Club: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. Join us at the library and let your imagination run wild. An adult must accompany children aged 12 years and younger. Please register to attend this very popular club: humanitix.com.

Wednesday 18th ⛅ 30°

Social cards: 1pm at Mannum Leisure Centre senior citizens room. Are you ready to make your move? Join us every Wednesday for social cards and great company.

Smash Series Cricket: 5-6.30pm at the Imperial Cricket Club, Murray Bridge. Come and try smash cricket, developed for people with a disability of high school age or adult. Games are 60 minutes, no special equipment required but please wear sports clothes/shoes. BYO water. Register: 0452 374 703.

Cods quiz: 7-11pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Each month your knowledge will be tested by Louise and Stacey, our amazing hosts. No food or drinks are to be brought along. There's limited seating so please make sure to register your team at humanitix.com.

Thursday 19th 🌦️ 32°

Legends Show with Greg Hart: 11am-12pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Join the ever popular Greg Hart with his Legends show performing songs from Billy Joel, Elton John, Glen Campbell, the Bee Gees, Johnny Okeefe, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones and more. Tickets: $22 from leapevents.com.

Funeral service for Maria Jocelyn "Joy" Goodridge: 11am at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Murray Bridge.

Funeral service for Edwin John Helbig: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Project Hail Mary: 5pm at Murray Bridge Library. Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he soon discovers he must solve the riddle behind a mysterious substance that's causing the sun to die out, but he may not have to do it alone. Starring Ryan Gosling. Rated: M. Registration essential: humanitix.com.

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