Mount Gambier Marketplace

25/09/2026

🧪 Calling all young scientists and creators! 🧪

School Holiday Science Workshops are coming to Mount Gambier Marketplace across three fun-filled days these school holiday! Kids can get hands-on with exciting science experiments and creative activities, including making their own bouncy balls, DIY squishies, and bath bombs.

Plus every participating child will receive 20 bonus Shop for Your School points for their favourite school! 🏫✨

📍 Location: Next to Kaisercraft
📅 Dates: Wednesday 30 September - Friday 2 October
⏰ Time: 10am - 1pm daily

Free family activity, no bookings required - just come along and join the fun! Visit www.mountgambiermarketplace.com.au/whats-on to find out more.

Children must remain under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Places are limited for each session.

23/09/2026

WEEK 1 LEADERBOARD UPDATE! 🏆📚

The battle for Shop for Your School is officially underway, and the scores are in for Week 1!

Right now, Compton Primary School has taken top spot on the leaderboard! 🥇
But with the campaign running all the way through to Sunday, 25 October, there is still heaps of time to get your school to the top and help them win a share of $8,500 in prizes!

How to vote and support your school:
- Shop at any participating Mount Gambier Marketplace retailer.
- Scan the QR codes located in-centre, or head directly to our website to submit your receipts.
- Earn Points: Every dollar spent equals points for your nominated local school!

Whether you’re grabbing your weekly groceries, lunch, or a treat, every single receipt counts. Let’s show our local schools some love!

👇 Tag a parent, teacher, or friend below to get their school on the board!

Mount Gambier Marketplace is the major shopping destination of the region and includes Big W – the only store within a 300km radius, Woolworths Supermarket and over 25 specialty stores. The Marketplace has on grade car parking for over 1200 cars, with shade protection to over 200 spaces, a Bunning...

21/09/2026

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15/09/2026

TURN YOUR WEEKLY SHOP INTO SOMETHING MORE!
Shop at Woolworths and you could be getting your hands on some seriously handy food storage containers along the way!
With Woolworths’ Container Credit promotion, you’ll collect 1 Container Credit for every $20 you spend when you scan your Everyday Rewards card. Look out for participating products that earn BONUS container credits, helping you reach your next container even faster!
How it works:
1️⃣ Shop at Woolworths
2️⃣ Scan your Everyday Rewards card
3️⃣ Collect Container Credits
4️⃣ Redeem your credits in store for your favourite containers!

*Credits can be collected until 1 December 2026 and containers are available while stocks last.

13/09/2026

The countdown is over 🎉

Shop for Your School is officially underway at Mount Gambier Marketplace, and we're kicking things off with Double Points from all participating retailers all week long!

Simply shop, upload your receipt, and choose a local school to support. Every eligible dollar spent earns points for your school's leaderboard tally, helping them get closer to a share of the $8,500 prize pool.

Plus, every receipt you upload puts you in the draw to win a $250 Centre Gift Card, with a winner drawn each week throughout the campaign.

Start shopping and support your school today.

11/09/2026

Head into Muffin Break to try the new Tiramisu Muffin!

Bringing together the two things Muffin Break does best, muffin and coffee. This dessert favourite is reimagined and layered with coffee-soaked sponge, mascarpone cream cheese and a dusting of cocoa. This nostalgic favourite joins the dessert muffin range alongside the tangy Lemon Meringue and the fruity Raspberry Crumble, so there's something sweet for everyone.

Go on, treat yourself.

11/09/2026

📚 A little shopping could make a big difference to a local school!

Something exciting is coming to Mount Gambier Marketplace!

From 14 September, local schools will compete for a share of an $8,500 prize pool, and all it takes is your everyday shopping to help them climb the leaderboard.

Simply shop, upload your receipt, and nominate your chosen school to receive your points. Every dollar spent helps your school get one step closer to winning.

Plus, every eligible receipt uploaded during the campaign will go into the draw to win a $250 Shopping Centre Gift Card, with a winner drawn every week!

Whether you're picking up the groceries, enjoying a coffee, or treating yourself to something special, your shopping is about to make an even bigger impact in our local community.

Stay tuned. Shop for Your School launches Monday! 🎓✨

30/08/2026

Looking for something fun to do with the little ones?

Join us for Kid's Club, a free morning of fun at Mount Gambier Marketplace, Friday 4 September from 9am to 9:45am.

Parents relax with a free coffee, while the kids have fun with craft and play activities hosted by Grant High School Child Studies students.
This month Kids Club has a Father's Day theme, and we'll be making posters, scrunched streamer DAD art, watermelon popstick and paper plate fans and popstick photo frames, plus there's a Bubble blowing mountain and Obstacle course!

It's the perfect mix of creativity, sensory play and fun for little ones. 🌈🎨🍪

Bookings required - Head to www.mountgambiermarketplace.com.au to book your space.

20/08/2026

🌼 Today is Daffodil Day! 🌼

The Cancer Council's annual campaign raises vital funds for cancer research and support services, helping the more than 150,000 Australians diagnosed with cancer each year.

The daffodil represents hope, strength and a cancer-free future. 💛

Support the cause today by purchasing a bunch of daffodils from our amazing volunteers from the Lions Club of Blue Lake City Lionesses.