Shop Small Saturday

Shop Small Saturday is a nationwide campaign hosted by Shop Small and American Express. It is an annual event that occurs the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The DDD has been an official Shop Small Neighborhood Champion since 2015. 

Join us on Saturday, November 26, 2022!

Downtown Hammond Celebrates Shop Small Saturday on November 26th

The Hammond Downtown Development District (DDD) invites visitors and community members to shop local this holiday season in Downtown Hammond on November 26th for Shop Small Saturday. As a special promotion, the DDD will host a Shop Small Scavenger Hunt.

Enjoy searching for Shop Small clues while you visit, shop, and support over twenty retail shops in Downtown Hammond on Shop Small Saturday. Once you find a clue, simply follow the instructions provided to enter for your chance to win an exclusive prize package.

Prize includes (valued at $500):

  • Two tickets for Northshore Arts in Bloom Patron Party and event passes (April 28 & 29, 2023).
  • Two tickets for Starry Saturday Wine & Cheese Walk (December 10, 2022) or other DDD-event 2023 Wine Walk.
  • One customized brick in Railroad Park. 

All entries must be received by 11:59 PM on Saturday, November 26th. Please limit one entry per customer per store. DDD staff will host a drawing on Facebook Live on Wednesday, November 30th to announce the winner.

From 8AM to Noon, stroll the Farmers & Artisans Market at Railroad Park for a special selection of local goods and groceries, and snap a picture at our Shop Small photo area. Exclusive Shop Small giveaways, including tote bags, also will be available while supplies last.

Conveniently located at the intersections of Interstates 12 and 55, Downtown Hammond is an accessible shopping and dining destination. Shoppers can discover and enjoy a variety of retail shops and restaurants all within comfortable walking distance - which means you can shop, stroll, and eat all in the same place. Public parking is available at seven parking malls, and street parking is provided on every block.

Scavenger Hunt Details 


Clues will be hidden in our Downtown Hammond retail shops on Shop Small Saturday.  Once you find a clue, simply follow the instructions provided on the clue to enter for your chance to win an exclusive prize package.

Downtown Hammond Participating Retailers: BATTER, Bayou Booksellers & Gift Shoppe, Boutique de Fumee, CNA Music Supply, La Boujee Boutique, Music Express, Ra Shop, Ruby Boutique, Smoked LA, Susan's General Store, The Little Store, Underdrawing Arts & Craft Supplies, and Wonder Collective.

All entries must be received by 11:59 PM on Saturday, November 26th. Please limit one entry per customer per store. DDD staff will host a drawing on Facebook Live on Wednesday, November 30th to announce the winner.