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Events You Can’t Miss This Month
Ready to break out the fall decor? Come paint pumpkins with us! Each person will receive a few pumpkins to decorate their own way; we will be providing fake pumpkins so they can last all season and for many season after!
Join us at the Fumee Room in Historic Downtown Hammond for Thursday Night Wine Tasting, exploring the Pacific Northwest's world-class, affordable wines.
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with glow-in-the-dark family fun at your local Monster Mini Golf. Play a round of indoor miniature golf, hit the arcade and explore the combo attractions available at your nearest location. With climate-controlled entertainment for multiple generations, it is an easy way to make the most of the long weekend, rain or shine. Attractions, pricing and hours vary by location.
Join us at our Hammond location from 6–9 PM as we bring back live music with a true local legend, Eddie and the Mariners! The band is ready to light up the downstairs stage. Come eat, drink, and enjoy the sounds of live jazz—every Friday night!
Every Saturday, Year-round
8AM-Noon
Downtown Pavilion
213 SW Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond, LA
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.
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.
Carpe Librum is so excited to be hosting Greta Bates on Thursday, September 10th to celebrate her books! We have some of her books in stock in store, so come check them out.
Join us for the second 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Southeastern Louisiana University. Participants will climb 2,200 steps inside of the University Center to honor and remember the FDNY firefighters who died on 9/11/2001
Join us at our Hammond location from 6–9 PM as we bring back live music with a true local legend, Eddie and the Mariners! The band is ready to light up the downstairs stage. Come eat, drink, and enjoy the sounds of live jazz—every Friday night!
Every Saturday, Year-round
8AM-Noon
Downtown Pavilion
213 SW Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond, LA
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.
The newly reformed Oswald Cobblepot is throwing a gala fundraiser for the less fortunate souls at Arkham Asylum. You are invited to join Bruce Wayne, Selina Kyle, and Commissioner Gordon for a three-course meal courtesy of One Thirteen Executive Chef Ryan Haigler and Candlestick Bakery, along with drinks from Todd DeLaune’s Red, White and Brew. But beware! Whenever Gotham City’s finest are all gathered in one place, some of the world’s most fearsome villains are often lurking in the shadows. If things get rough, you may be called upon to lend the Caped Crusader a hand.
Our first Hammond Live of the fall is here! Join us Friday, September 18th from 5:30 to 8PM at Railroad Park for an evening of free live music in the heart of Downtown Hammond. Bring your lawn chairs and settle in for a night of music. Railroad Park has limited shade, so consider a hat or sunscreen if you're arriving before sunset. Several Downtown Hammond restaurants will be running specials for the night, so grab dinner and drinks before or after the show. Free and open to all ages.
Join us at our Hammond location from 6–9 PM as we bring back live music with a true local legend, Eddie and the Mariners! The band is ready to light up the downstairs stage. Come eat, drink, and enjoy the sounds of live jazz—every Friday night!
The newly reformed Oswald Cobblepot is throwing a gala fundraiser for the less fortunate souls at Arkham Asylum. You are invited to join Bruce Wayne, Selina Kyle, and Commissioner Gordon for a three-course meal courtesy of One Thirteen Executive Chef Ryan Haigler and Candlestick Bakery, along with drinks from Todd DeLaune’s Red, White and Brew. But beware! Whenever Gotham City’s finest are all gathered in one place, some of the world’s most fearsome villains are often lurking in the shadows. If things get rough, you may be called upon to lend the Caped Crusader a hand.
Every Saturday, Year-round
8AM-Noon
Downtown Pavilion
213 SW Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond, LA
The newly reformed Oswald Cobblepot is throwing a gala fundraiser for the less fortunate souls at Arkham Asylum. You are invited to join Bruce Wayne, Selina Kyle, and Commissioner Gordon for a three-course meal courtesy of One Thirteen Executive Chef Ryan Haigler and Candlestick Bakery, along with drinks from Todd DeLaune’s Red, White and Brew. But beware! Whenever Gotham City’s finest are all gathered in one place, some of the world’s most fearsome villains are often lurking in the shadows. If things get rough, you may be called upon to lend the Caped Crusader a hand.
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.
Dr. Robert Schwartz leads the talented students of Southeastern Louisiana University’s Wind Symphony in an America 250 celebration. Presented as part of Fanfare, 2026.
Tickets:
Adults $20
Faculty/Staff and Non-SLU Students $15
SLU Students Free with ID
What’s New
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™.
Whether he's the protector, the snack enthusiast, the storyteller, or the guy who's always there when you need him, dads come in all kinds of wonderful forms. This Father's Day, show your appreciation with a day centered around his favorite things. In Downtown Hammond, you'll find everything from relaxing self-care experiences and great local brews to unique shopping, delicious food, and plenty of ways to spend quality time together.
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