Events in Ponchatoula today

A six part meditation series inside The Light System at Healthy Body Healthy Soul offers a guided path toward healing, self discovery, and inner calm. Each class blends meditation, reflection, and gentle practices designed to settle the mind, open the heart, and reconnect you with a truer sense of self. Across the six sessions, themes include knowing, forgiving, releasing, trusting, loving, and ultimately being yourself. Within the supportive energy of The Light System, the setting encourages relaxation, renewal, and personal growth. Whether new to meditation or experienced, participants can deepen self awareness while cultivating peace, clarity, and wellbeing.

Montessori & Music offers an outdoor, child-led introduction to live performance for young children and their parents. Real musicians play a violin and cello duet while children are free to move, play, and come closer when curiosity draws them in. They can listen to each instrument on its own, notice how the sounds differ, and then hear how the two blend together. Sensory Montessori materials are available outside so little hands can stay engaged at their own pace while ears take in the music. There is no expectation to sit quietly. A child might pause to watch the bow on the strings, listen briefly and return to an activity, or continue playing while the cello carries across the playground.

Live music will be featured at Cilantros Mexican Cuisine.

Step up to the mic for a weekly karaoke event at Rock N Blues in downtown Covington, Louisiana. It takes place every Thursday with no cover charge.

Celebrate Dolly Parton with an after-work gathering that offers complimentary sips, Dolly-themed treats, and a chance to shop at a relaxed pace. The vibe is all sparkle and fun, whether you dress like Dolly, pick out something cute, or arrive in your usual work clothes. Enjoy time with friends while savoring drinks, snacks, and a little extra shine.

Historic Downtown Covington comes alive for the Covington Business Association’s Final Friday Block Party. This free event is open to the community and showcases classic cars, a variety of food trucks, live music, local specials, and participation from CBA member businesses, creating a lively neighborhood atmosphere.

Meet adoptable rescue dogs and puppies at Covington PetSmart. These events typically feature 15 to 20 pups ready to meet potential adopters, with adoptions available for those who already have an approved application. Because applications usually take about three days to process, submitting in advance is encouraged. If adopting is not the right fit, the rescue also welcomes foster caregivers. Fostering has no out of pocket cost, and the rescue provides all necessary supplies and veterinary care. Foster volunteers can drop off their foster dogs for the event and pick them up afterward if they are not adopted.

Created for those facing a breast cancer diagnosis, this private, facilitator-led space offers a welcoming setting to share experiences, discuss challenges and strategies, and offer mutual encouragement. Sessions are led by Crystal Hooper, LPC-S. With a focus on African American women in Louisiana, the group broadens access to support resources through a partnership with Gilead Sciences. Meetings take place at the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Administration Building, and a Zoom participation option is available. For information or to participate remotely, contact Maeghan Jacob, LCSW, at (985) 614-7871.