Family events in Hammond, LA

Twilight at Longue Vue continues through the fall with weekly Wednesday gatherings in the gardens. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy live music surrounded by nature. This week features Nat & Kat Cajun String Band, the duo of Natalie Naquin on cello and Katy Murphy on guitar. Drawing on early roots Louisiana Cajun and Creole music, they offer stripped-down, sonically rich arrangements of classic waltzes, two-steps, reels, and ballads for cello, guitar, and vocals. Their evocative interpretations call to mind moonlit bayous, resonant cypress swamps, and dreamy live oak groves. Presented with support from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

HOPE Veterinary Clinic hosts its inaugural trunk-or-treat, a family friendly Halloween celebration that welcomes both kids and pets. Costumes are encouraged for two-legged and four-legged attendees, with trick-or-treating and treats creating a cheerful, seasonal atmosphere.

Presented by the Covington Business Association, this free community block party brings together vintage car displays, a range of food trucks, live music, and special offers from local businesses. CBA member businesses take part, creating a lively street scene with plenty to see and taste.

This event features the Covington Farmer’s Market.

Louisiana Card Con brings together 300 tables of sports cards, Pokemon cards, vintage toys, comics, and memorabilia. Admission is $5 at the door. The show features kid friendly candy stations for trick or treating, all set indoors with air conditioning. This trick or treat activity is offered on one day of the show only.

The fourth annual Fall Festival at Overton Estates in Greensburg, Louisiana offers a full day of fall fun, outdoor experiences, and community. Families can enjoy horseback riding, hay rides, Truck or Treating, sack racing, photo booth pictures, estate tours, music, food, and more. Admission is free, with an optional donation requested to support ongoing Overton Estates projects and community initiatives.

Visitors to Mandeville Market can expect a selection of all natural laundry detergent, surface cleaner, and essential oils.

Discover the Garden District on a two hour walking tour hosted by Friends of the Cabildo. The outing departs from outside the Chicory House and explores the neighborhood’s story, from the affluent Americans who built it to the Greek Revival and Italianate architecture that defines its streets. City licensed volunteer guides share how notable figures, political shifts, and the local landscape influenced the district’s growth, offering context beyond the French Quarter and a window into mid nineteenth century American life in New Orleans. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for students and Friends of the Cabildo members. Tours run rain or shine, and refunds are not available. Sidewalks can be uneven, so comfortable walking shoes are encouraged. Bring water or another form of hydration. The meeting point is one block from the St. Charles Streetcar line at Washington Avenue.

Rescue dogs and puppies will be on site at PetSmart in Covington. Expect to meet roughly 15 to 20 pups, with adoptions open to those who have a pre-approved application. Since reviews typically take about three days, submitting in advance is a good idea. If a lifelong commitment is not possible right now, fostering is another option at no cost, and the rescue provides supplies and veterinary care. Fosters are asked to drop off their dogs for the event and pick them up afterward if they are not adopted.

Spreading the Music transforms into a haunted walk-through with spooky live music and plenty of candy, creating a festive stop for trick-or-treaters. Visitors move through a private tour of Haunted Spreading the Music while collecting bags of sweets, all with the goal of engaging the New Orleans community for the holiday. New this year, an indoor waiting area features games, refreshments, more candy, and live music. After long lines last year, an additional space has been opened so ghoulish guests can stay cool and enjoy the tunes. Costumes are encouraged, all ages are welcome, and a suggested donation of $5 to $10 supports the experience. More information and tickets are available on Eventbrite.

The Fourth Annual Cooking with the Blue Jambalaya Cook Off takes place at Mandeville Trailhead and offers a family-friendly day of jambalaya tastings from the Northshore while supporting local first responders and the community. Early registration for teams and vendors will be available, with links to be shared on the event page and the regular page. Wristbands will be offered for purchase soon. For questions, reach out to the organizers.

Louisiana Card Con is a two-day event featuring cards and collectibles, with free Halloween candy for kids. Pierre Thomas will sign autographs, and the first 150 people through the door on Sunday will receive a ticket for one free autograph. Admission is $5 cash per day at the door.