Press Release from Restoration House on the 13th Annual Reindeer Run

Holiday shopping just got easier. Explore our 2025 Downtown Hammond Gift Guide featuring handpicked presents and experiences from the small businesses that make our community shine.

Press Release from Hammond Regional Arts Center

Wellness has found a new home in downtown Hammond, where Flo & Glo is blending medical expertise with holistic care in a space designed to heal, energize, and inspire.

Every local purchase supports real people, real dreams, and a stronger downtown — shop small this season for everything you need and want. Check out deals for this week (July 28th through August 2nd) and products from your favorite downtown stores.

Make the most of these final summer days with family-friendly events, local eats, and unique spots to shop and play around Hammond before the school bell rings.

Benteaux is the latest restaurant from the Oliphant family, bringing bold Asian-Cajun fusion to downtown Hammond. From ramen pop-ups to a full brick-and-mortar, this family-built spot blends Cajun favorites with Asian cuisine.

Back in April, we gathered artists, musicians, writers, and community leaders for an open discussion on the future of the arts in Hammond. From the need for more performance spaces to building stronger creative networks, the ideas shared at Art Talk are already helping shape what’s next.

Press Release from Hammond Art Guild.

Discover how Ashley Nicaud turned her passion for holistic living into Grit & Grace Boutique—a welcoming wellness shop in Downtown Hammond offering natural products, thoughtful gifts, and heartfelt guidance.

Step inside Monster Mini Golf—Hammond’s newest family-friendly attraction packed with blacklight mini golf, arcade games, laser tag, and monster-sized fun.

From thrifted finds to custom reworks, Knew Episeauxd blends vintage streetwear with modern edge. Step inside the shop where fit, comfort, and personality come first.

Curious about gardening but short on space? The Hammond Garden Club shares its deep-rooted passion for plants and how even renters downtown can grow something beautiful.

Lighthouse Coastal Brasserie has opened its doors — and now it’s time to celebrate. Join us May 1st for a ribbon cutting and weekend of good food, good drinks, and good company.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Cate Street Seafood Station unveiled a vibrant mural that captures the heart of Hammond with symbols of strength, resilience, and Southern charm. Featuring a majestic lion, a sprawling oak, local flora, and the phrase YOU BELONG HERE, the mural stands as a colorful tribute to community, connection, and the place so many call home.

Next week, from April 7th to April 12th, Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) will host the 24th annual Bill Evans Jazz Festival, a celebration of jazz history, education, and performance. To learn more about this exciting event, we spoke with Professor Michael Brothers, SLU’s Director of Jazz Studies and Instructor of Percussion/Drum Line.

It’s National Walking Day! Why not take thirty minutes to stride into spring with us! Downtown Hammond has many fun and interesting walking paths to take, each with unique sights.

Join Aisthetikos in Downtown Hammond as they celebrate their first anniversary, marking a year of expert aesthetic services, community connections, and personalized care with owner Kelly Nastasi!

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible women-owned businesses that help make our downtown vibrant and thriving. These inspiring entrepreneurs bring passion, creativity, and dedication to our community, and we’re proud to have them as part of our downtown family!