Hammond has a little bit of everything.

There’s plenty to do in this little city! Scroll down to check out our signature, annual events. If you’re looking for upcoming weekly events, check out our events calendar below.

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Signature Events

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Downtown’s outdoor Live Music Concert Series
Thursday, October 9th and Friday, November 7th

Hammond Live

The Downtown Development District is proud to announce the return of its outdoor concert series, Hammond Live—a revival of the Picnic in the Park series that brings live music and community connection to Cate Square Park. Hammond Live is a free outdoor community concert series and open to all ages. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy an evening of live music under the oaks.

Hammond Live Event Page

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.

Get in the holiday spirit
saturday, November 22nd

Starry Saturday

Starry Saturday Event Page

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.
saturday, November 29th

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday Event Page

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

Hot August Stroll Event Page

Calling all Southeastern Louisiana University fans for the biggest Lion Up day of the year! It is a night of Homecoming fun with live music, food and that Lion Up spirit — gearing you up for game day.