

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: PAD Foundation 8th Annual Fundraising Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Charity gala benefiting animal shelters in NWIAbout this Event? The PAD Foundation’s Eighth Annual Gala ?An Evening of Heart, Art, and CelebrationThe PAD Foundation is thrilled to invite you to our Eighth Annual Gala, a night designed to warm hearts and lift spirits in the middle of winter.Join us for a semi-formal evening filled with beautiful moments and joyful energy, featuring a delicious seated dinner, an open bar, and live entertainment showcasing the inspiring dancers of Indiana Youth Ballet alongside exceptional vocalists from across Northwest Indiana. Together, these artists will bring the stage to life in a heartfelt and unforgettable performance created to be enjoyed by guests of all ages.At its heart, the PAD Gala is a celebration of compassion. This year, proceeds from the evening will help support animal rescues throughout Northwest Indiana, with donations benefiting Treasured Friends Rescue and Silverstray Social — organizations dedicated to giving animals a second chance and a loving home.As the evening continues, guests will enjoy a silent auction filled with exciting items, followed by dancing and celebration as we close out the night together.✨ Cocktail Hour begins at 5:00 PM✨ Dinner &amp; Entertainment begin at 6:00 PMCome celebrate community, creativity, and compassion — and leave with a full heart and wonderful memories.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/35e2c680-f9fa-11f0-9306-7b2d5c3f25d3-rimg-w555-h740-dcd8a493-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3603bc00-f9fa-11f0-953c-0b4fd2fcffda-rimg-w555-h740-dc171118-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/36232ae0-f9fa-11f0-953c-0b4fd2fcffda-rimg-w987-h740-dc180408-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrillville/pad-foundation-8th-annual-fundraising-gala/100001980415739789
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fpad-foundation-8th-annual-fundraising-gala-tickets-1980415739789
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 87.21, max: 87.21, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Merrillville
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Banquets at The Croatian Center
- **lat**: 41.4635349
- **long**: -87.3669125
- **full address**: Banquets at The Croatian Center, 8550 West Taft Street, Merrillville, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: PAD Foundation (https://allevents.in/org/pad-foundation/19080733)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Banquets at The Croatian Center, 8550 West Taft Street, Merrillville, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 87.21 up to 87.21 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** PAD Foundation
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, charities, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about PAD Foundation 8th Annual Fundraising Gala ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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