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64Events this week
10Free things to do
73New spots
92New stories

● Checked Friday, October 23, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Hammond

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 64 events, day by day →

Maintenance Day in the LSU New Orleans Woodlot

Sunday 9am · University of New Orleans · Free

Movement & Matcha

Sunday 10am · Kinfolk Coffee

Author Signing: Grace Fitzpatrick

Sunday 2pm · Barnes & Noble

Trunk or Treat 2026

Sunday 4:30pm · New Orleans

NOLA Carte Food Tours - New Orleans

Monday 12am · New Orleans

New in Hammond

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Chickie Collective

Shopping

Outfit the whole crew: Chickie Collective is a mother-daughter boutique locals love for soft, playful kids’ clothes, easy women’s staples, and thoughtful gifts that actually feel personal.

chickiecollective.com ↗

East of Italy

Restaurants

Craving real-deal slices? East of Italy keeps Hammond fed with hot, large pies on fresh-every-day dough, twirl-worthy spaghetti with homemade meatballs, and other Italian comfort hits.

eastofitaly.com ↗

University Donuts and Diner

Bakeries & Sweets

Glazed bliss, Hammond-style: University Donuts and Diner is the kind of spot where a simple glazed still steals the show, but you can also snag legit breakfast plates, omelets, and even daily lunch specials like Monday red beans or Friday gumbo, perfect when you want comfort that tastes like home.

universitydonuts.co ↗

Hammond’s best businesses

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Most read in Hammond

The five stories Hammond readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Hammond community host candlelight in memory of three students – The Lion's Roar

    On Oct. 1, over 300 community members and families gathered for a candlelight vigil in memory of three SLU students, Brian Smith II, Tyrell Yates and Carmelo Riley, who died on Monday, 28.

    Full story at lionsroarnews.com ↗

  2. St. Helena Parish Police Jury says employee in horse shooting video put on leave

    St. Helena Parish Police Jury employee in a video showing an employee of the St.

    Full story at wbrz.com ↗

  3. Nov. 3 ballot includes property tax rule for local taxing authorities

    On Nov. 3, Louisiana voters will decide on a proposed constitutional amendment that would give local governments more flexibility over property tax rates.

    Full story at fox8live.com ↗

  4. West Mulberry Street Extension opens in Amite; Parish President praises project as community investment

    Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller led a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the West Mulberry Street Extension in Amite, Louisiana, marking a community investment in the community.

    Full story at wbrz.com ↗

  5. Traditional Louisiana inspection sticker system ends Jan. 1, what we know so far about the new system

    In less than three months, Louisiana will officially phase out traditional windshield inspection stickers for personal, non-commercial vehicles and replace them with a $6 QR code.

    Full story at www1.wbrz.com ↗

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