VaHi Tour of Homes and Winterfest 2026 | Special Section
The More The Merrier!
Virginia-Highland’s Winterfest & Tour of Homes come together for a weekend of holiday charm
On Dec. 13 and 14, get ready for a full weekend of holiday fun and community spirit. This year, Virginia-Highland’s two most beloved events, Winterfest and the Tour of Homes, are coming together for one weekend packed with charm and holiday cheer that supports the entire neighborhood.
By combining the vibrant energy of Winterfest with the historic charm of the Tour of Homes, the weekend becomes a major community fundraiser that offers something for everyone, from runners to shoppers to architecture lovers.
By merging these signature events, the Virginia-Highland Civic Association and Virginia Highland District Association are able to combine forces and raise more funding for essential services and neighborhood improvements, helping preserve the beauty and vitality of Virginia-Highland for years to come.
Unwrap the Weekend Schedule
Saturday, Dec. 13
8 a.m.: Jingle Jog 5K
10 a.m.: Holiday Parade
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Gift Market
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Kids Corner
Noon to 6 p.m.: Tour of Homes
Sunday, Dec. 14
Noon to 5 p.m.: Tour of Homes vahitourofhomes.org
A Closer Look
Jingle Jog 5K
The Jingle Jog is back and bigger than ever! Lace up your sneakers, put on your bells, and kick off Winterfest weekend with a festive 5K starting at 8 a.m. on Dec. 13. Your little ones can join the fun too with our 0.25-mile Elf Dash, free for runners under 12. Come decked out in your festive holiday gear–costumes are highly encouraged! Every Jingle Jogger will receive a commemorative race T-shirt.
Holiday Parade
The Holiday Parade rolls out at 10 a.m. after the Jingle Jog, making its way down Lanier Blvd, filling the streets with festive floats, music, and holiday cheer. Want to be part of the magic? Float registration
is now open, so gather your group, get creative, and join the fun!
Gift Market
Find gifts worth giving and support the 80 talented local makers and artisans at the heart of the festival. From youth-made crafts to unique vintage jewelry, the Gift Market is the perfect place to shop small and check off everyone on your list. The market is open Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Tour of Homes
The annual event anchors the weekend with a self-guided look inside some of the neighborhood’s most charming residences, dressed up for the season. The tour runs both Saturday and Sunday. See page 15 for more on the tour.
Kids Corner
Winterfest is fun for the whole family! Bring your little ones to the Kids Corner
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday for a day packed with holiday excitement from festive crafts and s’mores to face painting and bounce houses. It’s the perfect spot for kids to play, create, and make merry memories while you shop.
Volunteer
Winterfest wouldn’t be possible without our incredible volunteers! From cheering on Jingle Joggers and welcoming families at the Kids Corner, there are plenty of ways to get involved and meet your neighbors. All volunteers receive a free official Winterfest T-shirt AND a free drink ticket. Sign up today and help make the Winterfest magic happen!
For the full schedule, participating vendors, and volunteer opportunities, visit vahitourofhomes.org or follow @vahi_tour_of_homes on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
Photos courtesy Virginia-Highland District.
Homes for the Holidays
Step inside 10 Virginia-Highland homes decked out for the season
For the first time this December, the Virginia-Highland Civic Association (VHCA) will host its Tour of Homes in tandem with Virginia-Highland Winterfest, offering a full weekend of seasonal celebration. The collaboration brings together Instagram-worthy “homes for the holidays” with irresistible charm, shops, restaurants, and community spirit.
Returning to its original December schedule, the Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes celebrates a century of architectural charm and neighborhood pride with a showcase of 10 beautifully decorated homes, including homes featured in Architectural Digest and House Beautiful.
Tour times are Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person (children 10 and younger are free) in advance at vahitourofhomes.org or $40 the day of the event. The tour app is available on both Apple and Google Play.
The 2025 tour offers a rare peek inside these coveted homes, beautifully dressed in their holiday best, and the opportunity to be inspired by some of Atlanta’s top interior designers, including Heuer Design Collective, Bellwether Interiors and Nugent + Co.
Proceeds from the Tour of Homes benefit the Virginia-Highland Civic Association and its work with civic engagement, local schools, parks and community improvement projects.
This year, the magic of the Home Tour extends beyond the featured houses.
VHCA will host Window Wonderland, a charming and cozy display of storefront windows along North Highland Avenue. For this presentation, Midtown High School students were partnered with neighborhood businesses to create festive, creative window designs that bring the spirit of the season to life.
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The same weekend, Winterfest, a growing neighborhood event tradition, delights visitors from across the city with the Jingle Jog 5K, a holiday parade, gift market, Kids Corner and more.
The two perfectly paired events encourage residents and visitors to explore, shop local, and enjoy the mix of history and creativity that defines Virginia-Highland.
For more than 50 years, the Virginia-Highland Civic Association (VHCA) has been the heartbeat of one of Atlanta’s most beloved neighborhoods. Born from community activism in the 1970s— when neighbors joined together to stop a highway that would have cut through the heart of VaHi—the VHCA has carried forward the same spirit of stewardship and connection ever since. From advocating for green space and walkable streets to supporting local schools and preserving the neighborhood’s historic architecture, the VHCA continues to protect and nurture the qualities that make Virginia-Highland a true intown treasure.
Today, that legacy lives on through projects funded by events like the Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes. Every ticket sold supports the ongoing renovation of John Howell Park; grants for Springdale Park Elementary School, Virginia-Highland Elementary School, DT Howard Middle School and Midtown High School; and historic restoration and community improvement projects that keep VaHi thriving.
The VHCA Tour of Homes is more than a celebration of design. For 50 years, it has served as a living expression of what makes this neighborhood extraordinary: neighbors working together to ensure that the charm, creativity and community spirit that defined VirginiaHighland’s past will continue to shape its future.
