Village of Winthrop Harbor

08/31/2026

Village Hall Notice!

In observance of Labor Day, Village Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7th.

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Happy Labor Day from all of us at the Village of Winthrop Harbor!

08/29/2026

Great night, great food, and it supports a great cause, our Parks and Recreation Department.

Make it a date night tonight and join us.

08/29/2026

🚗Parking Notice: Our main parking lot may fill up quickly due to a private party on the deck. If the main lot is full, please park in our side lot along the Skipper Buds storage building or in the lot directly across from the restaurant entrance. There’s plenty of parking available.

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE TROPICS!

Come hungry tonight because we’ve got some seriously good specials waiting for you!

🥩 Slow-Roasted Prime Rib — tender, juicy and a Saturday night favorite!

🔥 CHEF’S SPECIAL — 32 OZ. TOMAHAWK STEAK 🔥
A massive 32 oz. Tomahawk, grilled to perfection and served with:
🥔 Garlic mashed potatoes
🥦 Roasted fresh vegetables
🥗 Side salad — make that TWO if you’re sharing!

Perfect for sharing… or take on all 32 ounces yourself! 😏🥩

Trust us when we say the pictures do NOT do this plate justice. It’s absolutely delicious and one you’ve got to see — and taste — for yourself!

Specials available tonight while supplies last.

🌴 Come hungry. Grab a drink. Enjoy the marina views. It’s Saturday at The Tropics!

📍 301 North Point Dr., Winthrop Harbor, IL
📞 (847) 746-0600

08/28/2026

🎉 SURPRISE — WE ADDED 2 MORE WINNERS! 🎉

We were so excited to see everyone participate in our Harbor Days Carnival Wristband Giveaway that we decided to spread the fun a little further! 🎡🎟️

Instead of 2 winners… we’re choosing 4! 🥳

🎟️ CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 4 LUCKY WINNERS:
⭐ Arianna's Album
⭐ Blanca Charles Bluma
⭐Ashley Jensen
⭐️Laura Guzman

Each winner will receive 4 FREE Carnival Wristbands to enjoy at Harbor Days 2026! 🎢🍿🎠

📍 HOW TO CLAIM YOUR WRISTBANDS:
Winners can pick up their wristbands at Winthrop Harbor Village Hall during regular business hours:

🗓️ Monday–Friday
⏰ 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
🪪 Please bring a valid photo ID when picking up your wristbands.

Thank you to everyone who entered! 💙 We loved seeing all of your favorite carnival foods! 🍿🍭🌭

👀🎟️ STAY TUNED FOR MORE HARBOR DAYS WRISTBAND GIVEAWAYS COMING SOON! 🎉🎡

08/28/2026

A series of storms on July 27 brought damage and widespread power outages throughout Lake County. To help those impacted, low-interest US SBA disaster loans are available to help homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits repair or replace damaged property and belongings, repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate and cover operating expenses as a direct result of the storms.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is October 19, 2026. The deadline to return economic injury applications is May 18, 2027. Learn more: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/91497

08/28/2026

Harbor Days
September 10–13

Live music on the Main Stage, midway lights, and that unmistakable smell of festival food in the air.

For the grown-ups — live music all weekend:
Friday, Sept. 11 — Bella Cain, high-energy country, 8:00–10:30 PM

Saturday, Sept. 12 — The Angry Squirrels , hard rock and heavy metal, 6:00–10:30 PM

Sunday, Sept. 13 — Judson Brown Band, acoustic rock, pop and country, 1:00–4:00 PM

Pair it with a cold b**r in the b**r tent and great festival food from our vendors — corn dogs to funnel cakes and everything in between.

For the kids — A & A Attractions brings the rides, games, and nonstop fun:

Daily Wristband — $25 — unlimited rides all day
Mega Band — $70 in advance / $80 at the ticket box — unlimited rides ALL WEEKEND

Advance wristbands on sale now at Village Hall, 830 Sheridan Rd., Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Buy early and save $10.

Wristband Hours:

Thursday 5–10 PM
Friday 6–11 PM
Saturday 1–6 PM and 6–11 PM
Sunday 1–6 PM

Let the kids ride until they're dizzy. You hold the lemonade shake-up, tap your foot to the band, and remember why small-town summers are the best kind.
Village Park · 2700 9th Street, Winthrop Harbor, IL

More info@ whharbordays.com


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Mayor Dr. Michael Bruno

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