The best things to do in Hammond

Formerly Tiffany Lanes, Paradise Alley is the go-to spot for league nights during the week and open play on weekends, with 32 modern lanes, a lively arcade and video wall, pool table, full kitchen and bar, plus a dance floor that hosts live music Friday and Saturday nights.

From the Mandeville newsletter, October 23, 2026

Whether you're chasing lower scores or just want a fun, stress-free round after work, Twilight Golf is a membership-based indoor practice and performance club in Covington powered by TrackMan, with realistic course play and detailed shot data that actually helps you improve between weekend tee times.

From the Covington newsletter, October 23, 2026

Tangi Lanes is the easy go to when you want low stress fun, friendly competition, and that satisfying crash of pins after a wobbly release. Grab your crew, chase that elusive 7/10 split, and turn an ordinary weeknight into a small victory with laughs you can hear two lanes over.

From the Hammond newsletter, October 8, 2026

If you want options, Events at Serenity delivers with 15,000+ square feet, two grand ballrooms with stages, mirrored multi-purpose rooms, and even an onsite salon with separate bridal and groom lounges. It’s a legit one-stop spot for weddings, receptions, or those milestone parties Central folks keep outgrowing.

From the Central newsletter, September 7, 2026

Craving something better than the algorithm? The Broad Theater mixes indie gems with mainstream hits and, yes, the popcorn actually tastes like popcorn. Slide through this week for the snack bar and a pre or post movie sip in the cozy bar, then debrief with friends like it’s your personal film club.

From the Hammond newsletter, October 2, 2026

Cool Zoo Waterpark at Audubon Zoo comes with all-day splash access that turns a regular zoo visit into a heat-proof hang. Let the kids run wild, you cool off, then roll back to see the animals refreshed. Simple, local, and exactly what August ordered.

From the New Orleans newsletter, October 17, 2026

New Orleans Country Club is a members-only spot where locals golf without the crowds, cool off at the pool, and lean on club catering when it’s time to feed a crew. A polished, close-to-home hangout for keeping your games and gatherings in one place.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 8, 2026

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

If your 7-iron’s been feeling dramatic, Joseph M. Bartholomew Municipal Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 public track with room to test every shot and settle some friendly rivalries. Book a tee time, then keep the crew around the clubhouse for post-round storytelling and maybe plotting that rematch.

From the New Orleans newsletter, October 25, 2026

Designed by Rees Jones, Bayou Oaks South Course packs 18 holes with 46 bunkers, sneaky water, and tee boxes from 5,039 to 7,297 yards, so you can bring the crew and still find your challenge. Par 72, pure City Park vibes, and a great excuse to chase a personal best.

From the New Orleans newsletter, October 18, 2026

Five O Fore Golf + Entertainment brings three levels of high-tech bays, a Las Vegas style light show, a 68-foot video wall, live local entertainment, and a bar on every floor. Grab boudin balls, Cajun crawfish pies, and a Sazerac while your crew laughs at your slice... in the best way.

From the New Orleans newsletter, October 7, 2026

Forbes Theater, inside the National WWII Museum, is a versatile event venue locals lean on for everything from intimate meetings to grand receptions, plus conferences, weddings, and cultural performances.

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 31, 2026

Lakewood Golf Club in Algiers pairs 18 holes of Ron Garl design with the area’s only short game practice facility, so your chips and pitches stop behaving like tourists on Bourbon. Daily fee play, a solid tournament scene, and a year-round junior program keep locals coming back.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 23, 2026

Solomon Victory Theater inside The National WWII Museum screens Beyond All Boundaries, a 4D, Tom Hanks narrated epic remastered in 2025 and exclusive to the Museum that carries you from Pearl Harbor to V-J Day with rare archival footage, immersive effects and a 120-foot screen. Give your week a little perspective.

From the New Orleans newsletter, October 20, 2026

Need an excuse to take Friday off? English Turn Golf & Country Club brings a Jack Nicklaus Signature, par-72 championship ride through lagoons, oaks, and artful bunkers, then rewards you with a stately clubhouse and easygoing vibes for post-round bites, neighborly catch-ups, or just lingering a little longer.

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 26, 2026

Bayou Oaks at City Park pairs a forgiving Rees Jones redesigned South Course with a North Course that survived Hurricane Katrina, plus a legit driving range, instructors, a stocked shop, and Filmore in the Oaks for that post-round bite or beer when the putts stop falling.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 16, 2026

City Putt Miniature Golf Course is the city’s only dedicated mini-golf complex in City Park with 36 holes across two courses celebrating Louisiana culture and classic New Orleans streetscapes. Low stress fun that still stokes your competitive side.

From the New Orleans newsletter, October 13, 2026

Golf Club at Audubon Park packs an 18-hole, par-62 loop through century-old oaks with contoured Bermuda fairways, Tif-Eagle greens, and four lagoons. Grab a lesson with PGA pro Drew Goff, then debrief at the laid-back clubhouse overlooking the course.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 30, 2026