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Events You Can’t Miss This Month
Join Benny’s Place every Tuesday in December leading up to Christmas at 7PM for holiday movies, popcorn & festive drinks!
Join Bayou Bounce EVERY WEDNESDAY from 11am-3pm for their Home-school Wednesdays!
Join the Red White & Brew every Wednesday for Music Trivia from 6-7pm & Karaoke starting at 7pm!
Join Bayou Booksellers for their monthly Wine Down Wednesday Sip & Shop (wine sponsored by Benny’s Place)! They have pop-up vendors, holiday goodies, and much more, so stop by and spend your Wednesday with them!
Join Bayou Bounce EVERY THURSDAY from 11am-6pm for their Sensory Friendly Play!
The Hammond Branch Adventure Club has a snowy list of activities for December for students aged 7 to 11. Join them each Thursday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for an afternoon of fun!
Join Bayou Booksellers Friday evening for a relaxing evening of shopping by candlelight! FREE Hot Chocolate and cookies. Bring the whole family!
Join the Hammond Branch Library on Friday, December 20 at 5:45 PM for a showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol! Snacks will be provided; however, please bring your own blankets and pillows, as the movie will be shown outdoors.
The Peggy Lee miniature train will run every Friday (6th, 13th, 20th) from 6pm - 9pm and every Saturday and Sunday from 5pm - 9pm. The last day for the train is December 22nd. Merry Christmas!!
Join the Brady’s crew for karaoke night feat. J. Queue Entertainment every Friday from 10pm-2am! Kitchen stays open to 1:30am.
Join The McLaurin Academy of Contemporary Arts for their winter holiday special—Breakfast with Ballerinas at the Hammond Ballroom!
Join Gnarly Barley for a series of Holiday Art Market Pop-ups! Every weekend from Black Friday until Christmas they're hosting a selection of vendors featuring locally crafted goods. Shop small and support local Louisiana artists, makers and crafters this holiday season!
Join Reimers Memorial Theater for their first-ever Yule Fest Community Concert featuring TubaChristmas, Anna Johnson, Nigerian Carolers, and Hammond High Magnet School Jazz Combo. Sure to be a fun afternoon for the whole family!
The Peggy Lee miniature train will run every Friday (6th, 13th, 20th) from 6pm - 9pm and every Saturday and Sunday from 5pm - 9pm. The last day for the train is December 22nd. Merry Christmas!!
Join Isabella’s Pizzeria for their Polar express night where they will be handing out train tickets, serving hot chocolate for the kiddos + a special adult drink, and more! They will play Polar Express at 6:30 pm! Have the kids wear pajamas and their coziest slippers!
Enjoy live music by The Will Wesley Duo at The Red White & Brew from 8-11pm!
Join Mariner’s Inn for a Merry Brunch featuring festive tunes by Holly Luke! They will have bottomless mimosas flowing, BYO Bloody Mary bar set up and specialty brunch options. This event will take place in their dining room (or patio - if the weather is nice) right next to the fireplace & Christmas tree!
Bring the kids to Bayou Bounce because they are opening their doors for OPEN PLAY on a Sunday, December 22nd! Let the kids bounce while you do some last minute Christmas shopping with their Vendors! They will have 10 vendors set up in the Party area. Pics with Santa can be taken with your cell phone at no charge. All kiddos will receive a Free gift for visiting. Mark your calendars for this Fun Christmas Family Event. You won't want to miss it!
The Peggy Lee miniature train will run every Friday (6th, 13th, 20th) from 6pm - 9pm and every Saturday and Sunday from 5pm - 9pm. The last day for the train is December 22nd. Merry Christmas!!
Enjoy live music by The Troubadours at Tommy’s on Thomas from 6:30-9:30pm!
Lunchbox Comedy is bringing the heat for their next comedy show! Their headliner for this next show will be Ahren Belisle.
Stop by La Carreta Hammond to visit and take photos with Santa 12-2pm!
Join Benny’s Place every Tuesday in December leading up to Christmas at 7PM for holiday movies, popcorn & festive drinks!
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