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Events You Can’t Miss This Month

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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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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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Canned Art: Illustrations of Gnarly Barley Brewing by KC Coppock
Oct 9
Canned Art: Illustrations of Gnarly Barley Brewing by KC Coppock

See the colorful can illustrations KC Coppock created for Gnarly Barley Brewing, on view at the Hammond Regional Arts Center through November 5.

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Lawyers in the Library
Oct 26
Lawyers in the Library

Get free legal information and guidance from volunteer attorney Jason Freas at the Hammond Branch Library. No appointment needed.

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Horror Book Club
Oct 26
Horror Book Club

Welcome to Carpe Librum's Creeper Club! We meet on the fourth Monday of every month. Free admission with 10% off the monthly pick when you buy from us.

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Music Bingo with J. Queue
Oct 27
Music Bingo with J. Queue

Love Bingo? Love music? Combine the two!

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Tangi Running Club: Amble and Ale 5K
Oct 28
Tangi Running Club: Amble and Ale 5K

Join the Tangi Running Club for its weekly Amble and Ale 5K, starting from Cate Square Park every Wednesday evening.

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Game Night
Oct 28
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 28
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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Lawyers in the Library
Oct 30
Lawyers in the Library

Get free legal information and guidance from volunteer attorney Angela Sibley at the Hammond Branch Library. No appointment needed.

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Fridaze with J. Queue
Oct 30
Fridaze with J. Queue

fridaze are the best daze

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Tangi Running Club: Just Amblin’ Saturday Morning Group Run
Oct 31
Tangi Running Club: Just Amblin’ Saturday Morning Group Run

Start your Saturday with the Tangi Running Club’s Just Amblin’ group run from Cate Square Park, every Saturday morning.

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Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market
Oct 31
Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market

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

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Canines and Cupcakes Fun Walk
Oct 31
Canines and Cupcakes Fun Walk

Bring your well-behaved pup to Cate Square Park for a Halloween fun walk with a costume contest, a blessing of the pets, DJ music, karaoke, and treats for dogs and their families.

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Book Signing with Kim Walker
Oct 31
Book Signing with Kim Walker

Meet local author Kim Walker at Bayou Booksellers & Gift Shoppe as she signs copies of her new book, A West Point Mom’s Prayer Guide.

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Lawyers in the Library
Oct 31
Lawyers in the Library

Get free legal information and guidance from volunteer attorney Jason Freas at the Hammond Branch Library. No appointment needed.

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Dystopian Book Club
Oct 31
Dystopian Book Club

Join our "Burn the World Down" book club! We will be discussing dystopian fiction and which book we will be reading first.

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Open Tab Vintage and Streetwear Market
Oct 31
Open Tab Vintage and Streetwear Market

Shop 12 vintage and streetwear vendors at this Halloween pop-up market at The Brown Door, presented by We Didn’t Planet and Knew Episeauxd.

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Saturday Night Karaoke
Oct 31
Saturday Night Karaoke

Saturday Night Karaoke

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Bring Your Own Craft
Nov 1
Bring Your Own Craft

Feeling craft? Looking for people to make stuff with?

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Mystery Book Club
Nov 2
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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Music Bingo with J. Queue
Nov 3
Music Bingo with J. Queue

Love Bingo? Love music? Combine the two!

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Tangi Running Club: Amble and Ale 5K
Nov 4
Tangi Running Club: Amble and Ale 5K

Join the Tangi Running Club for its weekly Amble and Ale 5K, starting from Cate Square Park every Wednesday evening.

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Game Night
Nov 4
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
Nov 4
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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An Evening of Italian Wines with Antonio Molesini
Nov 5
An Evening of Italian Wines with Antonio Molesini

Taste eight Italian wines with Antonio Molesini at the Red White & Brew's Thursday Night Wine Tasting.

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The Human Spirit
Nov 5
The Human Spirit

Mark your calendars! Southeastern Louisiana University BELLA VOCE AND CONCERT CHOIR
PRESENT: "The Human Spirit"
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH 7:30 PM
Pottle Auditorium

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Fridaze with J. Queue
Nov 6
Fridaze with J. Queue

fridaze are the best daze

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Tangi Running Club: Just Amblin’ Saturday Morning Group Run
Nov 7
Tangi Running Club: Just Amblin’ Saturday Morning Group Run

Start your Saturday with the Tangi Running Club’s Just Amblin’ group run from Cate Square Park, every Saturday morning.

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Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market
Nov 7
Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market

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

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Gulf South Card Show
Nov 7
Gulf South Card Show

Gulf South Card Show is the Gulf Coast’s premier collectibles event held at Chappapeela Sports Park in Hammond, Louisiana. Join collectors, vendors, and hobby enthusiasts from across the South for two full days of buying, selling, trading, and discovering sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, comics, Funko Pops, coins, memorabilia, autographs, and collectibles of all kinds.

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Thanksgiving Shred-Fest & Food Drive
Nov 7
Thanksgiving Shred-Fest & Food Drive

Bring paper for secure shredding, old electronics for safe disposal, and non-perishable food for Our Daily Bread to this free community drop-off day at Zemurray Park.

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Ben Redwine and Don Vappie in Concert

Clarinetist Dr. Ben Redwine and banjo master Don Vappie bring traditional New Orleans jazz to Reimers Auditorium.

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What’s New

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21st Annual Starry November Night to open holiday shopping season in Downtown Hammond
21st Annual Starry November Night to open holiday shopping season in Downtown Hammond

The 21st Annual Starry November Night returns Friday, November 20, from 5–8 p.m. in historic Downtown Hammond, with a Night Market, train rides, photos with Santa, and the return of the snow play area for the first time since 2015.

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Pedigo Furniture & Rustic Treasures Partners with Twenty-Five Local Vendors
Pedigo Furniture & Rustic Treasures Partners with Twenty-Five Local Vendors

Pedigo Furniture & Rustic Treasures is beginning a new chapter. Owner Kristen Pedigo has partnered with twenty-five local vendors to offer one-of-a-kind vintage finds and affordable necessities, all driven by her mission to bless others in the community.

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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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