Holiday Passport Program

Holiday Passport Program:

Celebrate the season and support local businesses with the Village of Lake Villa Holiday Passport Program! This festive community activity invites residents to explore local businesses, collect passport stamps, and enter to win prizes donated by Lake Villa businesses. 

How It Works:

  1. Pick Up Your Passport: Passports are available at the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Lehmann Park on November 29, or at participating businesses beginning November 30. Write your contact information inside so we can reach you if you win!
  2. Collect Stamps: Visit participating Lake Villa Businesses and present your passport to earn a stamp. You'll receive one stamp per visit - easy, fun and a great way to discover new favorites.
  3. Complete your Passport: Collect at least 5 stamps to qualify for the prize drawing.
  4. Enter the Prize Drawing: Drop off your completed passport at Village Hall by December 14 to be entered to win prizes generously donated by local businesses.

Participating Businesses:

  • David's Cave Barber Academy - 300 N Milwaukee Ave Suite D&E
  • Harbor Brewing Company - 136 Cedar Ave
  • Daniel B Venturi LTD - 146 Cedar Ave
  • Lake Villa Restaurant - 147 Cedar Ave
  • Shining Abilities - 300 N Milwaukee Ave Suite O&P
  • The Wild Hair Salon & Backstage Closet Boutique - 90 Cedar Ave
  • Garden of Eva Floral & Gift Shop - 200 N Milwaukee Ave
  • Galati's Italian Restaurant - 142 Cedar Ave
  • Bella's Bouncies - 1600 N Milwaukee Ave Suite 402

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I need to make a purchase to receive a stamp?

-No purchase is required. Simply visit a participating business and present your passport to receive a stamp.

Where can I pick up a Holiday Passport?

-Passports will be available at the Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lehmann Park on November 29th, or at participating businesses starting November 30th.

Can I get more than one stamp from the same business?

-No. Each participating business can stamp your passport once.

How many stamps do I need to qualify for the prize drawing?

-You'll need at least 5 stamps to enter.

Where do I drop off my completed passport?

-Completed passports should be dropped off at the Village Hall by December 14.

When will the prize drawing take place?

-The drawing will take place on December 15. Winners will be contacted using the information written inside their passport.

What prizes can I win?

-Prizes are donated by local Lake Villa businesses. Items may include gift cards, money, local products, or gift baskets.

Can children participate?

-YES! Children, teens, and adults are all welcome to take part in the Holiday Passport Program.

Do I have to visit all participating businesses?

-NO. Visit as many as you like. You only need 5 stamps to qualify for the drawing.

What if I lose my passport?

-You can pick up a new passport at any participating business while supplies last.

Can I still earn stamps after I've completed my 5?

-YES. Feel free to keep exploring local shops - though only one entry per person will be accepted for the drawing.

Who helped make this program possible?

-The Village of Lake Villa and the Lake Villa Business Association administer the program, coordinating the passport and prize drawing. The businesses shown below generously provided the items that will be awarded through the drawing. 

Program Sponsors:

  • The Village of Lake Villa
  • The Village of Lake Villa's Business Association
  • Brooks-Allan
  • David's Cave Barber Academy
  • Harbor Brewing Company
  • Grand Realty Group
  • Daniel B Venturi LTD
  • Lake Villa Restaurant
  • Shining Abilities
  • The Wild Hair Salon
  • Garden of Eva Floral & Gift Shop
  • Better City LLC