Our community is branching out with opportunities for you and your family to enjoy playing, learning, and having fun together. See the list of events below for ideas on ways to #BeEngaged as a family this spring.

Tangi Library

Tangipahoa Parish Public Library plans monthly activities to help engage your children in literacy-building activities. View their April calendar for ideas!

Branch Locations:

Amite

Hammond

Independence

Kentwood

Loranger

Ponchatoula

www.tangilibrary.com

STEM Cafe

Community STEM Cafes are fun events for the whole family designed to excite and inspire youth in STEM, to help parents support their child’s development, and to build relationships recognizing and celebrating STEM in our communities.

Registration is limited at these events to promote quality interactions and experiences.

Amite High Magnet School

403 South Laurel St, Amite 70422

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Doors open at 9am

Activities 10am - 12pm

Cost is FREE,

Refreshments provided.

Pre-Registration Required.

Register to Attend

email: northshorestem@gmail.com

(985) 549 - 3223

PBS Kids For Parents

Whether you opt to embark on a nature walk or get crafty with an eco-activity at home, PBS Kids has rounded up some kid-approved games, crafts, and activities to help your family learn how to be responsible, empathetic neighbors who take care of the earth.

15 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Kids

Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Northshore Arts in Bloom

The Northshore Arts in Bloom Festival is an exhibition using various mediums of artistic and cultural expression. Their mission is to create and encourage cultural enrichment for all ages through visual enjoyment, participation and learning. The event is designed to explore the arts through presentations of floral displays, paintings, playwriting, and lectures.

Downtown Hammond

April 28 - 30, 2023



See Full Schedule of Events

Fishing Competition

Bouge Chitto State Park is hosting a FREE Adult & Youth fishing competition. The pond on site will be stocked with adult channel catfish prior to the event. There will be raffle prizes, fishing activities, and lunch provided until supplies last. Keep what you catch!

For more information, contact Danica Williams at (504) 628 - 7282.

Bogue Chitto State Park

Saturday, April 29, 2023

17049 State Park BLVD

Franklinton, LA

Pre-Register for Event

Get out and fish!

STEM Festival

A Fun-Filled Day of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Featuring: instructors from local institutions, robotics teams, representatives of GPLA staff and student body, local educators, and environmental agencies

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with project-based learning, stations, demonstrations, experiments, and hands-on activities.

Activities for all, including parents!

Everything is Free!

Greenville Park Leadership Academy

111 J W Davis Drive, Hammond 70403

Saturday, April 29, 2023

12pm - 3pm

(985) 474 - 8644

The Bridgewater Watcher Play

Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa and Tangipahoa Parish School System are hosting an awareness play about teenage suicide.

Ponchatoula High School

Auditorium

Monday, May 1st, 2023

6pm - 7pm

Q&A with Counselors follows the play.

Parents are welcomed to attend.

For play streaming information, call (985) 662 - 5557

FREE ADMISSION

Let's Work Together as a Community to Eliminate Suicide.

Eco Art Extravaganza

Hammond Eastside Upper School is pleased to announce this exciting event to showcase the artwork of our students. By studying fashion design, our Art II students are creating one of a kind high-end apparel out of recycled materials. Funds raised at this event will be used for the arts at HEM.

• Fashion Show
• Eco Friendly
• Art Exhibits
• Food
• Entertainment
• Craft Booths

Hammond Eastside Magnet Upper

Gymnasium

Saturday, May 6, 2023

5pm - 8pm

Admission $8

Purchase Tickets

End of School Bash

Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa invites you to attend their End of School Bash!

BOOTHS. DEMONSTRATIONS. GAMES. MUSIC. SNACKS.

Zemurray Park

400 S Oak St, Hammond LA 70403

Friday, May 19, 2023

4pm - 6pm

Summer information for parents will be provided.

Mark yourself as "Going" on Facebook.