Starry November Night [Friday, Nov. 21, 2008] Historic Downtown Hammond , Enjoy the holiday lights of downtown Hammond as holiday music fills the air, shops offer refreshments and Santa will be on hand to talk with children., 985-542-3471

Loco Palooza Music Fest [Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008] 138 Northeast Central Avenue, Amite, LA 70422, This show is to benefit local musical talent from the area. The show will feature seven bands playing various genres of music. You can also enjoy food, drinks, rides, a musical talent show, and vendors. , 985-969-8631

Fanfare [Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008] 220 East Thomas Street, Hammond, LA 70403, Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to once again offers this month-long celebration of the arts, humanities, and the sciences with the very best in music, dance, theatre, lecture, films, exhibits and children's events. , 985-549-2333

Louisiana Renaissance Festival [Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008] 46468 River Road, Hammond, LA 70401, A festival like no other in Louisiana! See a medieval English village and marketplace brought to life with a touch of Louisiana spice. Enjoy unique offerings from master craftsmen, jousting, magicians, jesters, and sword-fighting duels. The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is held on six consecutive weekends and the Friday following Thanksgiving. , 985-429-9992

Fall Swamp Pop Festival [Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008] Hidden Oaks Family Campground, This festival will feature live musical entertainment from Louisiana musicians, dancing, crafts, food and fun from 12 to 11 p.m. , 985-345-9244

Hammond Christmas Parade [Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008] Downtown Streets of Hammond, This annual holiday parade rolls through the streets of downtown beginning at 5 p.m., 985-345-4457

Amite Christmas Parade [Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008] Through the Streets of Amite, This nighttime holiday parade rolls through the streets of Amite., 985-748-5537