We’ve had a lot of questions about our newest venue, the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, and we wanted to answers those for you all on Thursday, December 4th, 2025.
Where is the Hard Rock Casino? It’s easy to get to! The address is 5400 W. 29th Ave. in Gary. It’s located directly off I-80/94 at the Burr Street exit. You can get off at Burr St. and go directly into the parking lot or you can go north on Burr St. from Ridge Road to get to the casino.
What is the Parking Situation? Parking is FREE and they have a large parking lot. There is plenty of handicap parking at each entrance. There is also valet parking at the south entrance under the entrance canopy. Valet parking is $40 BUT if you visit the casino before the event night you can get a UNITY card for FREE and then valet parking will only be $8!
Which entrance should I use to get to the theatre (Hard Rock Live)? You can use any entrance, but the Southwest entrance is the closest to the theatre entrance. See the map below.
Are there dining options? YES! The Hard Rock Casino has several dining and cocktail options to help make your evening complete.
1) Council Oak Steaks & Seafood – reservations are recommended. You can make these online here: https://casino.hardrock.com/northern-indiana/dining
2) Hard Rock Cafe – Dining is available on a first come basis
3) YOUYU Noodle Bar – Dining is available on a first come basis
4) Constant Grind (coffee and light fare)
Is there an age restriction? Yes! Because this is a casino, guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event.
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you all!
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Find Out More info On the Following Places:
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Lake County: Cedar Lake, Hammond Indiana, East Chicago, Schererville Indiana, Dyer Indiana, Merrillville Indiana, Crown Point Indiana, Whiting Indiana, Highland Indiana, Gary Indiana, Hebron Indiana and Griffith Indiana. In
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Porter County:
Valparaiso Indiana, Chesterton Indiana, Portage Indiana and Kouts Indiana.
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In La Porte County: Michigan City Indiana, La Porte Indiana, Westville Indiana and Wanatah Indiana and Indiana Dunes
Orak Shrine Circus, Hammond Civic Center;Christmas the Park – Spencer Park, Demotte; • East Chicago Celebration of Lights, City Hall;• First Friday Art Walk – Downtown Michigan City, Santa Procession &Tree Lighting at Pruzin Park, Merrillville; City Tree Lighting, Festival Park, Hobart; Carol Fest at VU, Valparaiso University; Chesterton H.S. Madrigal Dinner, Chesterton H. S.; Community Tree Lighting & First Friday, St. Mary of the Lake, Miller; Illuminated Parade, Whitlng City Hall; Shake It Up Musical Show, Living Hope Church, Merrillville; “Plaid Tidings” Towle Theatre, Hammond; Snowflake Parade, Michigan City; Breakfast with Santa – Valparaiso YMCA; •A Christmas Story Comes Home, Indiana Welcome Center, Hammond; Christmas Open House, Family Express, Kouts; • Breakfast w/Santa (Dyer); • Breakfast with Santa, Wilbur Wright School, Munster; • Breakfast w/Santa, Schererville ; Christmas Craft Show – Portage; • The Nutcracker by Indiana Ballet Theatre at Valparaiso, Gary and Crown Point • Annual Cookie Walk, Westminister Presbyterian Church, Munster; Ethnic Cookie Sale, Whiting; St. Mary of the Lake Annual Christmas Bazaar Miller; Folk Art Holiday Open House, Fawn Run Farm, Rolling Priaire; Hammond Holiday Parade, Hammond; •Winter Jam Craft & Vendor Fair, Lake County Fair Grounds, Crown Point; • Christmas on the Farm – Countryside Park, Portage; • Candy Cane Express, Hesston Steam Museum, Laporte; •Santa in the Courthouse, Crown Point; • Portage Christmas Festival, Founder’s Square, Portage; • Pioneerland Christmas, LaPorte County Fairgrounds, LaPorte; • Santa at the Kaske House – Heritage Park, Munster; • 5-11:30pm, , Madrigal Dinner, United Methodist Church, Michigan City; • 8- 9:45pm, Babes & Boys Christmas Show, Beatniks On Conkey, Hammond; • Shake It Up Musical Show, Living Hope Church, Merrillville; • Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular! Majestic Star Casino, Hammond • Shake It Up Musical Show, Living Hope Church, Merrillville; • Babes & Boys Christmas Show, Beatniks On Conkey, Hammond; • Folk Art Holiday Open House, Fawn Run Farm, Rolling Priaire; • Christmas on the Farm – Countryside Park, Portage; • Candy Cane Hunt – Dyer, Plum Creek Center, Dyer; • Santa in the Courthouse, Crown Point Courthouse; Three Little Birds Market, Valparaiso, Brunch with Santa at Lansing Country Club, Breakfast with Santa AT White Rhino, Dyer. Christmas at the mill.
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