Things to do in the Murraylands: September 25-October 1, 2026

It’s showtime.

The Murray Bridge Show will be the highlight of this weekend, offering family fun, exhibits, showbags, rides, stalls, live entertainment and even a fireworks show from 8.30pm.

Get in early to grab the kids some Bunyip Trail bags, sponsored by Murray Bridge News, with all proceeds going to Murray Bridge Little Athletics.

Keep your eyes out for photographer Glenn Power in the pavilion, too – he’ll take a free family portrait for you.

But the show isn’t the only thing happening locally this week, as you’ll see if you scroll down.

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Friday 25th ⛅ 27°

Murray Bridge Golf Classic: 8am at Murray Bridge Golf Club. Play in this upcoming golfer tour event at Murray Bridge Golf Course. Includes one round of golf in a two-person Ambrose format, sit-down lunch and more than $3000 in prizes across all divisions. The event is open to all players with and without an official GA handicap. Entry: $69 per person from golfertour.com.au.

Garden hub workshop: 10-11am at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Join our workshop for all things gardening, indoor plants and more. Experts will be on hand to give you some great advice from choosing the right soil through to how to keep your plants healthy all year round. Suitable for ages 16 plus. Registration essential: bunnings.com.au.

Karaoke at the Murray Bridge Hotel: 6.45-10.45pm at the Murray Bridge Hotel. Make a night of it and sing after supper with more than 70,000 songs to choose from. Quality sound, you be the star of the show.

Leather and Lace: 8.30pm-late at the Mannum Hotel. Sing along, dance along, rock along.

Saturday 26th ⛅ 19°

Mannum Lions shed sale: 8am-12pm at the Lions Den, Mannum Showgrounds. The sheds are overflowing with furniture, hardware, sporting goods, motoring accessories, crockery, housewares, gardening tools, children's toys, books and more. Funds raised stay in the local community. More information: 0434 470 227.

Murray Bridge Show: 9am-9pm at Murray Bridge Showgrounds. Sensory hour 9-10am. Animal judging, competitive exhibits, rides and games, 100-plus trade stalls, show bags, live music, Bunyip Trail, ute muster and the fireworks finale at approximately 8:45pm. Tickets: $15 at humanitix.com or $17 at the gate.

Kids DIY – door hanger: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Children will get hands-on creating a door hanger, while learning basic DIY skills. It’s a great way for kids to get creative and use their imagination. Recommended for kids aged 5-12 years, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Registration essential: bunnings.com.au.

Horse racing: From 11am at Murray Bridge Racing Club. AFL grand final will be shown on the big screen. GA tickets: $22.07 from moshtix.com.au.

DJ Wobbly: 9pm-late at the Swanport Hotel, Murray Bridge South. Party the night away after the AFL grand final.

Sunday 27th 🌦️ 19°

River City Go-Kart Titles: Gates from 7am, racing from 8.30am at the Go-Kart Club of SA, Monarto. Round up your crew and let’s pack the grid for an unforgettable day of fast, fierce racing.

Mannum Cars and Coffee: 8-10.30am at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum. Welcome to vintage and classic car enthusiasts incorporating vintage caravans and any other form of motoring. This month's prize is for the best picture of your engine bay. A car of the month cap will be up for grabs, too. Food and drinks available.

Kids DIY – dream catcher: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Children will get hands-on creating a dream catcher, while learning basic DIY skills. It’s a great way for kids to get creative and use their imagination. Recommended for ages 5-12 years, kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Registration essential: bunnings.com.au.

Green River Country and Tracey Allan: 11am-4pm at Murray Bridge RSL. Join the Murray Bridge Country Music club at thier new home for an afternoon of live, country music. Lunch available. Tickets: $13 members with card, $15 guests. Book: 0488 748 911.

Sam Brittain: From 12.30pm at the Pretoria Hotel, Mannum. Enjoy some live, Sunday arvo tunes.

Jimmy Christie: 2-5pm at the Mannum Hotel. Relax by the river with some smooth tunes from Jimmy Christie.

Monday 28th ⛅ 21°

Funeral service for Yvonne Helen Row: 10.30am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Tuesday 29th 🌤️ 31°

Kids DIY – school holiday workshop: 10-11am at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Children will get hands-on creating their own World Heart Day badge, while learning basic DIY skills. It’s a great way for kids to get creative and use their imagination. Recommended for ages 5-12 years, kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Registration essential: bunnings.com.au.

Girls' tennis get-together: 10am-12pm at Christian Reserve, Murray Bridge. Girls of all ages and experience welcome. Sausage sizzle and $2 drinks available. Please register for catering purposes: 0468 334 336.

Funeral service for Plaxedes Muchaneta Gada: 10.30am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Mannum Blue Light roller disco: 11am-1pm at Mannum Leisure Centre. Bring your skates, rollerblades or borrow some at the venue and enjoy some school holiday fun. For ages 7-17. Fully supervised, canteen available. Tickets: From $5 plus fees at www.bluelightsa.org.

Pizza making day: 11am-3pm at Nexus Pathways, Murray Bridge. Get the kids busy during the school holidays by making some pizzas. Make your own pizza, decorate a pizza recipe card, design and make your own pizza box and have fun in a welcoming and supportive environment. Limited places. Registration essential: 0408 329 439.

Aerosol art: 12-2pm and 3-5pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. Guided by a professional artist, participants will plan, design, sketch and paint with aerosol in a safe and supportive environment. Each session is hands-on, giving you the chance to create your own unique artwork. For ages 12-25. Registration essential, limited places: humanitix.com or: humanitix.com.

Wednesday 30th 🌦️27°

Safari Squad school holiday program: 9.30am-3.30pm at Monarto Safari Park. Join the park's wild learning educators for a full day of outdoor adventure, exploring the park, discovering animals and learning what goes into caring for them. Safari Squad will get hands-on designing and creating animal enrichment, go behind the scenes and weather permitting, enjoy outdoor activities at Bush Camp. For ages 7-12 years. Please BYO recess, lunch, sunscreen and water bottle. Wear a hat and closed-toe shoes. Cost: $75 per member child or $91 per non-member child. Tickets: monartosafari.com.au.

Spooky quest escape room: 10am-4pm, every half hour at Murray Bridge Library. Step into a world of magic, mystery, and adventure. In this exciting escape room challenge, young wizards and witches must solve clues and uncover hidden puzzles to crack the wizard's code. For kids of all ages, children must be supervised by a parent or guardian during the event. Registration essential: humanitix.com.

Teens DIY – school holiday workshop: 10-11am at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Join the team in store and get creative designing and making your own clock. For ages 10-16. Registration essential: bunnings.com.au.

Murray Bridge Games Group: 10am-2pm and 3.30-9.30pm at Johnstone Park Combined Clubrooms, Murray Bridge. Join fellow gamers for a fun and social get together. You're welcome to bring along your games or enjoy theirs. $5 per person to cover the cost of room hire.

Funeral service for (Merlyn) Ross Morris: 10.30am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

School holiday gym program: 10.45-11.45am at Snap Fitness, Murray Bridge. Join Headspace for an hour of fitness fun facilitated by a qualified fitness instructor and headspace staff. No experience necessary. For ages 12-25.

Cods bingo: 6.45pm, eyes down 7pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. This month's theme will be Hollywood glam. Books $20. Please register your attendance as numbers are always limited: 8532 2002.

Thursday 1st 🌧️ 26°

Safari Squad school holiday program: 9.30am-3.30pm at Monarto Safari Park. Join the park's wild learning educators for a full day of outdoor adventure, exploring the park, discovering animals and learning what goes into caring for them. Safari Squad will get hands-on designing and creating animal enrichment, go behind the scenes and weather permitting, enjoy outdoor activities at Bush Camp. For ages 7-12 years. Please BYO recess, lunch, sunscreen and water bottle. Wear a hat and closed-toe shoes. Cost: $75 per member child or $91 per non-member child. Tickets: monartosafari.com.au.

Kids DIY – p0tty gnomes: 10-11am at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Children will get hands-on creating their own potty gnome. Recommended for ages 5-12 years, kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Registration essential: bunnings.com.au.

Funeral service for David William Campbell Smyth: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

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. For ages 0-5, children must be accompanied by an adult. Fortnightly on Thursdays.

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