Looking for a special way to celebrate New Year's Eve in Northwest Indiana? There are plenty of events for you to enjoy, whether you are looking for something family-friendly or some fun for just the adults!
Pierogi Drop
This year's Pierogi Drop in Whiting will have a countdown clock, music, food and beer garden, a spectacular firework display and, of course, a 10-foot illuminated pierogi dropping 50 feet at midnight! The event will start at 8:00 PM. Find your spot at the intersection of 119th and Atchison Avenue to ring in the new year with the Knights of Columbus.

Bellabration
Enjoy a New Year’s Eve celebration from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the kiddos at Bellaboo’s Play and Discovery Center! There will be a balloon drop, a family-friendly bubble & fizz toast, and of course a countdown to the New Year.

New Year's Glow Skate
Celebrate the New Year from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Deep River Waterpark while attending their Glow Skate, and join in a toast to the new year at 7:00 p.m.

NYE at Lighthouse Restaurant
Bring in the new year and dance the night away at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake! Enjoy a delicious dinner, an open bar and a DJ, along with a champagne toast! Tickets are $115.

New Year's Eve with Shaggy and Lit
Spend your night at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and ring in the new year with epic entertainment! Get your tickets to see Shaggy at Hard Rock LIVE, or check out the FREE shows at the Cafe Stage by Alt 101 at 9 PM and Lit at 11 PM.

White Rhino New Year's Eve Party
Ring in the New Year at White Rhino in Dyer with no cover charge! Come out for a special menu, party favors, balloon drop and champagne toast. Check it out here.

NYE Ball Drop in Crown Point
Ring in 2025 in The Hub! Join the City of Crown Point at their Ball Drop downtown from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at Clark & Main Streets. There will be a countdown, DJ, fireworks, beer garden and more!

Kids' NYE Celebration in Crown Point
Close out 2025 during this Kids' New Year’s Eve Party from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 31 at Bulldog Park in Crown Point. The party features a magician, face painting, DJ and a balloon artist.

NYE Family Fun Down on the Farm
Ring in the New Year with a touch of magic from the Miracle® Holiday Pub at Fair Oaks Farms! From Christmas decor and holiday drinks to free admission to the Dairy Adventure and a DJ, New Year’s Eve at Miracle® is a fun and festive way to enjoy the holiday. They also have a NYE Family Ball Drop from 5-7 PM.

NYE Celebration at Journeyman
Enjoy curated cocktails, dancing, and live DJs while you welcome the new year at Journeyman Distillery. Ticket information here.

NYE Party at Villa Cesare
Join this NYE celebration at Villa Cesare. Ticket includes dinner, open bar, band and DJ Joe "Cool" Rodriguez.
Find more upcoming events here.
From our family to yours, we wish all of you a happy and healthy New Year!
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