Things to do in the Murraylands: September 26-October 2, 2025
Your guide to everything happening in the Murraylands this weekend, including the Murray Bridge Show.
Families will have fun, agriculture will be celebrated and fireworks will be back this Saturday at the 2025 Murray Bridge Show.
You can expect:
- Competitions and exhibits of livestock, produce, craft, cooking and art
- Family entertainment, including live music and demonstrations
- Rides and attractions, including sideshows and show bags
- Community connection
Families who arrive early enough will be able to follow the Murray Bridge News Bunyip Trail around the showground, with treat bags available for $10 and funds going to Little Athletics.
Murray Bridge Agricultural and Horticultural Society president Helen Mattick said she couldn’t wait to welcome everyone to the show.
“It’s a chance to showcase local talent, support our agriculture industry, and give families an affordable, enjoyable day out,” she said.
With public school holidays starting this weekend, too, there will be plenty of other events happening around our region – scroll down to see what’s on.
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Friday 26th 🌬️ 24°
Garden Corner - Adult DIY: 10am - 11am at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Join us for all things gardening, indoor plants and more. Have fun learning from our expert horticulturalists who 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 and over. Younger children are the responsibility of the parent/guardian and must be supervised at all times. Bookings essential - www.bunnings.com.au
Funeral service - Lorraine Camac: 10.30am at Minge Chapel
Golden Oldies lunch: 12noon - 1.30pm at Tailem Bend Community Centre, 141 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. Join us for a social lunch and chat. All welcome. Transport available to and from the centre for local residents only. Cost: $10 - CHSP, $15 non-CHSP. Bookings essential - 8572 3513
Funeral service - Peggy Gaskin: 2pm at Minge Chapel
Cooking demonstration: 4pm - 5pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Join the Stephen from Home Fresh Experience and discover just how easy and delicious healthy eating can be. You'll learn how to prepare a nutritious, tasty meal and enjoy a taste test of the finished dish. You can also take home free recipe cards. You'll have the chance to ask questions and get expert tips from our friendly instructor. Bookings essential - 8539 1175
Mypolonga Football Club - Senior Presentation Night: 6.30pm for 7.00pm at Mypolonga Combined Sport Club, 322 Mypolonga Road, Mypolonga. Get ready for a night of celebrating Mypolonga Football Club with dinner, awards, speeches and good vibes all around. Tickets $54.26 (inc. fees) - www.eventbrite.com.au
Rot-Cod - Live Music: 8pm - late at the Mannum Hotel, 15 Randell Street, Mannum. Don’t miss a night of epic live tunes, cold drinks, and good vibes featuring the original surf vibes of Rot-Cod. For details call the hotel - 8569 1008
Saturday 27th 🌤️ 21°
Murray Bridge Show: 9am - 9pm at Murray Bridge Showgrounds, Old Princes Highway, Murray Bridge East. Featuring live music and entertainment, amazing trades and vendors, delicious food court, show bags, rides and games, plus a variety of exhibits and competitions to suit everyone! Don't forget to grab your Bunyip Trail bag. For more information visit www.murraybridgeshow.com.au Tickets available online or at the gate: $10 - Adults, $5 - kids (5 - 17) and concession from www.trybooking.com. Kids 4 and under - free.
Off Street Drags: Gates - 9am, racing from 11am - 5pm at Dragway at The Bend, Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend. This is your chance to test your car or bike performance in a safe, controlled environment - no need for a roll cage, just an in-date helmet and your everyday street machine. Bring you car or bike and show your mates what it can really do. Last Saturday of the month.
Kids DIY - Badge Making: 10am - 10.45am, 11am - 11.45am and 12.30pm - 1.15pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Looking for a fun activity over the school holidays to keep the kids entertained? Join us in store and get creative with these super fun craft workshops. Children must be accompanied by a parent / guardian at all times. Bookings essential - www.bunnings.com.au
Mypolonga RSL - AFL Grand Final BBQ: from 12 noon. Come and watch the AFL Grand Final on the big screen. Bar open. Game starts at 2pm. Gold coin donation for the BBQ. EFTPOS available, all welcome.
Mick Kidd - live music: 5pm - 9pm at Swanport Hotel, 3166 Jervois Road, Murray Bridge. Join fan favourite Mick Kidd at the AFL Grand Final after party.
Simon from Soul Trader - Live music: 5.30pm - 9.30pm at Pretoria Hotel, 50 Randell Street, Mannum. Stay on for some banging tunes after the AFL Grand Final.
Sunday 28th ⛅ 20°
Little Athletics Come & Try session: 8.30am - 12.30pm at Murray Bridge High School, 5 Lohman Street, Murray Bridge. Join Murray Bridge Little Athletics for their season launch and free 'come & try' morning. Walk-in registrations and pre-meet coaching commences at 8:30am. Official welcome, warm-up and events commence at 9:15am. For kids aged 3 and above. For more information including how to register for the season - murray-bridge.littleaths.com.au
Mannum Cars & Coffee: from 8.30am at Arnold Park, Mannum. All makes of cars and bikes welcome. Last Sunday of the month. For more information call Peter - 0427 818 030
Open Fours Lawn Bowls Tournament: 9.30am for 10am start at Murray Bridge Bowling Club, Thomas Street, Murray Bridge. Features one game of 12 ends and 2 games of 10 ends. Great prize money available. So get your team together and join in the fun. All welcome. For more information - 8532 1312
Murray Bridge Social Dog Walk: 10am - 11am at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Meet in the carpark behind the Murray Bridge Community Club and enjoy a gentle, 2km-ish stroll along the river. Dogs must be leashed at all times. All ages and sizes of dogs welcome. Last Sunday of every month. Contact Jane for more information - 0418 835 768
Kids DIY - Badge Making: 10am - 10.45am, 11am - 11.45am and 12.30pm - 1.15pm at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Looking for a fun activity over the school holidays to keep the kids entertained? Join us in store and get creative with these super fun craft workshops. Children must be accompanied by a parent / guardian at all times. Bookings essential - www.bunnings.com.au
Good Company with John Lecner - live music: 11am - 4pm at Murray Bridge Country Music Club, Imperial Football Clubrooms, Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. Lunch available, all welcome. $10 - members (with card), $12 - guests. Bookings not required. Call Christine for more information - 0428 298 894
Mannum Roos Junior Presentation Event: 11.30am for 12 noon at Mannum Community Club, 66 Randell Street, Mannum. Join us to celebrate our juniors and the season that was. Includes awards presentations for Auskick, U9, U11, U13 and U15.5. For more details - mannumfc@sanflcfl.com.au
Monday 29th 🌦️ 25°
Retirement Accommodation Options - workshop: 11am - 12noon at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Join us for an informative session exploring a range of retirement accommodation choices. Come with your questions and leave with clarity. Topics will include buying v renting, downsizing, retirement villages, granny flats and equity release. Presented by Services Australia. Bookings essential from the library - 85391175
Kite Making: 10am at Avoca Dell. For families and kids under 13. Call Lyall to book and for more information - 0437 389 997
Kayaking: 12 noon and 2.30pm at Avoca Dell. For families and kids under 13. Call Lyall to book and for more information - 0437 389 997
Tuesday 30th 🌦️ 20°
Australian Government Mobile Service Centre: 10am - 4pm at Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend opposite the post office. Support and information available regarding Australian Government payments and services for rural families, farmers, older Australians, students, job seekers, veterans and much more. Help also available to set up your MyGov account.
Kids DIY - Badge Making: 10am - 11am at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Looking for a fun activity over the school holidays to keep the kids entertained? Join us in store and get creative with this super fun craft workshops. Children must be accompanied by a parent / guardian at all times. Bookings essential - www.bunnings.com.au
Bushwalking - Geocache Adventure: 10am and 2pm. For families and kids under 13. Call Lyall to book and for more information - 0437 389 997
Mannum Roller Disco: 11am - 1pm at Mannum Leisure Centre, Basketball Stadium, 51 Adelaide Road, Mannum. Bring your skates, roller-blades or borrow some at the venue and enjoy some school holiday fun. For For 7 to 17 year olds. Pre-order lunch available but must be booked online by Sept 29. Presented by Bluelight SA. $5 admission includes skate hire. Food orders extra. Bookings from www.bluelightsa.org
Wednesday 1st 🌦️ 23°
Kids DIY - Badge Making: 10am - 11am at Bunnings, Maurice Road, Murray Bridge. Looking for a fun activity over the school holidays to keep the kids entertained? Join us in store and get creative with this super fun craft workshops. Children must be accompanied by a parent / guardian at all times. Bookings essential - www.bunnings.com.au
Kayaking: 10am and 3pm at Swanport Reserve. For families and kids under 13. Call Lyall to book and for more information - 0437 389 997
Headspace Day: from 12 noon at Headspace, 10 Second Street, Murray Bridge. Whether you're a young person, family, friend or a local community member you can come and check out the headspace centre and grab a free feed. You can also paint and take home you're very own pot plant. No need to register. For more information call 8531 2122
October Book Club: 6pm - 8pm at Fiction and Friction, 49A Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Join us for nibbles, crafts and talking all things books. October is book bedazzling. Cost includes materials and nibbles. $17.15 (inc fees) from www.eventbrite.com.au
Murray Bridge Board Games Group: 6pm at Johnstone Park Clubrooms, Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. Plenty of games to try, disabled amenities and kitchenette available, soft drinks available for purchase. Bring your own games to share the fun. Fortnightly on Wednesdays. Cost: $5 per person to help cover hire of the venue. All welcome.
Thursday 2nd 🌦️ 18°
Little P.L.A.Y Explorers: 9.30am - 11.00am at 89 Thiele Road, Murray Bridge. Presented by PLAY with a Purpose, this event is for kids aged 0 -5 and their caregivers. Featuring a variety of sensory-rich experiences to soothe and engage your favourite little explorer. Tea, coffee and snacks for caregivers provided or you can bring your own. Tickets $20 (parent and child included on the same ticket) from events.humanitix.com
Stitch 'Em Up Sewing Group: 5.30pm - 7.30pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Join like-minded individuals who love sewing and maybe even learn a thing or two. Open to all ages, beginners and advanced sewers. For more information call the library - 8539 1175
Bedtime Stories: 6pm - 6.30pm at Murray Bridge Library, 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Come along in your pyjamas and bring your favourite teddy.
Fortnightly on Thursday's. Contact the Library on 8539 1175
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