Hammond has a little bit of everything.
There’s plenty to do in this little city so check out our signature, annual events! If you’re looking for upcoming weekly events, click the link below.
Small Business Saturday is a celebration of all the hardworking small businesses, boutiques and retailers in our downtown. We can guarantee the gift shopping season will go smoothly when you support our brick and mortar businesses by letting them help you find the exact gift you need. When you support locally owned businesses, you support big dreams.
Shop small. support local.
Small Business Saturday
Hosted by the Hammond Downtown Development District (DDD) since 1995, Hot August has invigorated Downtown Hammond with visitors, shoppers, and neighbors to support locally-owned businesses. Each year offers a lively display of nearly 100 small businesses and dozens of local musicians & artists providing quality entertainment for all ages – cultivating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that can only be found in Hammond, America!
eat. Shop. play. all day!
Hot August Stroll
LION UP!
Railroad Roar
Calling all Southeastern Louisiana University fans for the biggest Lion Up Tuesday of the year! Railroad Roar is a night of Homecoming fun with live music, food and that Lion Up spirit — gearing you up for game day.
candy, fun and so much more
Trick or Treat
This spoOoOoky event is for the whole family! There’s candy, firetrucks and an array of Halloween festivities to get everyone in the October mood.
Get in the holiday spirit
Starry Saturday
Starry Saturday is a celebration of holiday shopping locally! In Hammond you’ll find all sorts of holiday activities for you and the family, including Santa Claus and train rides! The Rotary Club event hosts a movie in Cate Square Park presenting the perfect wind-down moment.
Downtown Calendar
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