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Events You Can’t Miss This Month

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Movie Night: Finding Samuel Lowe

A free movie night at the Hammond Branch featuring Finding Samuel Lowe, with popcorn and refreshments.

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Live Music by Brady Houston at Streetside Market
Oct 2
Live Music by Brady Houston at Streetside Market
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Midnight Circus Live at Our Mom's

Midnight Circus takes the stage at Our Mom's Restaurant for a Friday night of live music downtown.

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Fridaze with J. Queue
Oct 2
Fridaze with J. Queue

fridaze are the best daze

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Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market
Oct 3
Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market

Every Saturday, Year-round
8AM-Noon
Downtown Pavilion
213 SW Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond, LA

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Carpe Librum's Vampire Ball
Oct 3
Carpe Librum's Vampire Ball

Kick off Halloween season with an evening of spooky socializing complete with gothic themed refreshments, swag bags, door prizes, photo-ops, and more! Our general admission tickets are $35, and for an extra $30 you can become a VIV (Very Important Vampire) with a ticket that includes early access to the event as well as a keepsake goblet to take home  

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Saturday Night Karaoke
Oct 3
Saturday Night Karaoke

Saturday Night Karaoke

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Bring Your Own Craft
Oct 4
Bring Your Own Craft

Feeling craft? Looking for people to make stuff with?

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Grace Memorial Pumpkin Patch
Oct 4
Grace Memorial Pumpkin Patch

Pick out the perfect pumpkin at Grace Memorial's patch in downtown Hammond, open all October.

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Mystery Book Club
Oct 5
Mystery Book Club

Our mystery book club meets on the first Monday of every month at 6pm! Check our website, message us, or visit us in-store for the monthly selection. Buy your book at Carpe Librum and get 10% off.

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Trivia Tuesday at Our Mom's
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Music Bingo with J. Queue
Oct 6
Music Bingo with J. Queue

Love Bingo? Love music? Combine the two!

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Game Night
Oct 7
Game Night

Join us every Wednesday for Game Night at Slices! Play one of our board games or bring your own and enjoy a fun, relaxed night of pizza and friendly competition. No alcohol, just good food and good fun.

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Karaoke & Music Trivia
Oct 7
Karaoke & Music Trivia

Your Wednesdays should definitely involve trivia and karaoke at The Brew!

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Karaoke Night at Our Mom's

Take the mic every Wednesday for karaoke night at Our Mom's.

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Hammond Art Guild’s 64th Annual Judged Exhibition
Oct 9
Hammond Art Guild’s 64th Annual Judged Exhibition

Visit the Hammond Regional Arts Center and view the Hammond Art Guild's 64th Annual Judged Exhibition, a celebration of creativity across a variety of mediums. With works spanning oils, acrylics, photography, ceramics, mixed media, and other creative mediums, the exhibition offers a diverse showcase of artistry that reflects the richness of our community.

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Hammond Art Guild’s 64th Annual Judged Exhibition Opening Reception
Oct 9
Hammond Art Guild’s 64th Annual Judged Exhibition Opening Reception

Join us for the Hammond Art Guild's 64th Annual Judged Exhibition, a celebration of creativity across a variety of mediums. With works spanning oils, acrylics, photography, ceramics, mixed media, and other creative mediums, the exhibition offers a diverse showcase of artistry that reflects the richness of our community. This year's show is judged by Judy Starrett.

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The Odders Live at Our Mom's

Kick off your weekend with live music from The Odders at Our Mom's Restaurant in Downtown Hammond.

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Misfit Karaoke
Oct 9
Misfit Karaoke

fridaze are the best daze

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Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market
Oct 10
Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market

Every Saturday, Year-round
8AM-Noon
Downtown Pavilion
213 SW Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond, LA

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Grace Memorial's 1st Annual Fall Festival
Oct 10
Grace Memorial's 1st Annual Fall Festival

A free afternoon of fall fun for the whole family at Grace Memorial's first Fall Festival.

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Meet Me Downtown: Community Kickoff

Help write Hammond's next chapter at the kickoff of Meet Me Downtown, a new community-building series in the heart of downtown.

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Saturday Night Karaoke
Oct 10
Saturday Night Karaoke

Saturday Night Karaoke

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Bring Your Own Craft
Oct 11
Bring Your Own Craft

Feeling craft? Looking for people to make stuff with?

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Southeastern Jazz Ensemble: Celebrating the 70's
Oct 13
Southeastern Jazz Ensemble: Celebrating the 70's

Michael Martinez leads the talented students of Southeastern Louisiana University’s Jazz Ensemble in a program celebrating the fantastic jazz music of the 1970s.  Presented as part of Fanfare, 2026.  

Tickets:
Adults $20
Faculty/Staff/Students $15

Tickets Here

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Music Bingo with J. Queue
Oct 13
Music Bingo with J. Queue

Love Bingo? Love music? Combine the two!

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Game Night
Oct 14
Game Night

Join us every Wednesday for Game Night at Slices! Play one of our board games or bring your own and enjoy a fun, relaxed night of pizza and friendly competition. No alcohol, just good food and good fun.

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Karaoke & Music Trivia
Oct 14
Karaoke & Music Trivia

Your Wednesdays should definitely involve trivia and karaoke at The Brew!

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Karaoke Night at Our Mom's

Take the mic every Wednesday for karaoke night at Our Mom's.

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Blood on the Clocktower Game Night
Oct 15
Blood on the Clocktower Game Night

Welcome to Blood on the Clocktower game night, every third Thursday at Carpe Librum! Anyone new to the game is encouraged to show up at 5:30 to learn the ropes before the game starts at 6:00.

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Live Music by Brady Houston at Streetside Market
Oct 16
Live Music by Brady Houston at Streetside Market
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Red Hill Trio Live at Our Mom's

Enjoy an evening of live music with Red Hill Trio at Our Mom's Restaurant in Downtown Hammond.

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Carrie
Oct 16
Carrie

Happy Halloween from the Columbia Theatre as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest horror movies of all time.  Based on the novel that made Stephen King famous, directed by Brian De Palma, and starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie,and John Travolta, Roger Ebert called Carrie “an absolutely spellbinding horror movie.” Columbia’s Resident Film Historian, Dr. Jason Landrum, will introduce the film and share some fun facts about its making, massive influence, and enduring legacy.  Free popcorn and Halloween “swag bag” included with your purchase while supplies last. This film is rated R.  Anyone under age 18 will have to be accompanied by an adult. Presented as part of Fanfare, 2026.  

Tickets $20

Tickets Here

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Fridaze with J. Queue
Oct 16
Fridaze with J. Queue

fridaze are the best daze

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Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market
Oct 17
Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market

Every Saturday, Year-round
8AM-Noon
Downtown Pavilion
213 SW Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond, LA

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What’s New

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Bayou Booksellers & Gift Shoppe Celebrates Grand Reopening in Downtown Hammond
Bayou Booksellers & Gift Shoppe Celebrates Grand Reopening in Downtown Hammond

Bayou Booksellers is starting a new chapter in Downtown Hammond. New owners Michael and Katie Turner celebrated the store's grand reopening on September 22 with a ribbon cutting alongside the Tangipahoa Chamber of Commerce, unveiling fresh renovations, new gifts, and a brand new gift basket bar at 201 W Thomas Street.

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Hammond Downtown Development District Announces Search for Next Executive Director
Hammond Downtown Development District Announces Search for Next Executive Director
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Louisiana Main Street Announces Recipients of 2026 National Main Street Accreditation
Louisiana Main Street Announces Recipients of 2026 National Main Street Accreditation

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street are proud to announce the 19 Louisiana communities designated as Accredited Main Street America programs for 2026. These organizations met rigorous performance standards established by the National Main Street Center and are being recognized for their commitment to strengthening local economies, preserving historic character, and revitalizing downtown districts through the Main Street Approach™.

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