Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Crown Point
- By: City of Crown Point
- Last Updated: December 23, 2025
Photo courtesy The City of Crown Point
The City of Crown Point will again host a ball drop downtown at Clark and Main streets. The free, family friendly event takes place outdoors from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, rain, snow or shine. There will be outdoor heaters at the event. Please dress for the weather.
“Last year, we had a spectacular response to this event. The weather held out, and we were able to ring in the New Year in the heart of our beloved downtown. We look forward to welcoming 2026 in the Hub City with the community,” Crown Point Mayor Pete Land said.
Festivities include a beer garden, DJ, fireworks, food vendors and a countdown. The countdown will be led by Mayor Land and surprise guests with help from Hype Productions.
The City hosted the event for the first time in 2024 and worked with Herman’s Christmasland in Pierceton, Indiana, to design the ball, which will drop at Clark and Main streets.
Main Street will be closed from Joliet to Clark streets beginning at 2 p.m. Dec. 31. No parking will be permitted after 2 p.m. Clark Street will be closed at East and Main streets beginning at 4 p.m.
Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the trolley will visit municipal parking lots around downtown to bring attendees to the event.
Some local businesses downtown will have extended hours and specials for the event. For a list, visit the City’s Facebook page, @CityofCrownPointIN, closer to the event date.
This year, UChicago Medicine Crown Point is co-hosting the event. Sponsors include Centier Bank; Commonwealth Engineers, Inc.; and LGS Plumbing, Inc.
Earlier in the day, the City will host the Kid’s New Year’s Eve Party at Bulldog Park from noon to 4 p.m. The celebration is $5 and includes a DJ, magician, face painting, admission to Bulldog Park and a countdown. The party is not a drop-off event. Admission can be purchased day-of at Bulldog Park. Magic shows require free pre-registration the day of the event. Shows will be held at 12:30 p.m.; 1:15 p.m.; 2 p.m.; and 2:45 p.m.
