New Year's Eve Along the South Shore

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 New Year. Get your tickets here.

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 of steak and crab stuffed shrimp, an open bar and DJ along with a champagne toast! Tickets are $150 including tax and gratuity. Contact Lauren Ottomanelli to reserve your spot and pre-pay at 219-374-9283 ext. 2. 
 

New Year's Eve with Filter

Spend your night at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and ring in the new year with free entertainment on two stages! Before Filter rocks in the new year at the Hard Rock Cafe, the night will start at 9:00 p.m. with DJ Nasty Boy Noel on the Council Oak Bar stage and How Rude! bringing you the best 90's hits in the cafe! 
 

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. DJ starts at 10:00 p.m.  Check it out here.
 

Tiny's Coffee Bar

Celebrate the New Year with friends at Tiny's! Their festivities kick off at 8:00 p.m. until 2 a.m. Enjoy an evening filled with music from their DJ, along with a selection of drinks, appetizers, and some giveaways in New Year-themed decor!
 

NYE Ball Drop in Crown Point

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

El Chapo De Sinaloa

Sing & dance in the New Year at the Venue at Horseshoe Casino with El Chapo De Sinaloa! Join the concert afterparty at The Hub (on the casino floor) where DJ LORi will be spinnin'!

Find more upcoming events here.

From our family to yours, we wish all of you a happy and healthy New Year!