Porchfest is a free neighborhood music festival launched in 2021, featuring live performances on porches throughout Virginia Highland. Held annually on the Saturday after Mother’s Day.

Winterfest & Tour of Homes is an annual holiday celebration featuring the Jingle Jog 5K, Holiday Parade, Gift Market with 80+ vendors (including young entrepreneurs), and Kids Corner. New in 2025, the Virginia-Highland Civic Association’s Tour of Homes joins the weekend festivities.

The Murphy’s Tree Lighting is another beloved Virginia Highland tradition. Each year on the first Thursday in December, Murphy’s kicks off the season with the lighting of their Christmas tree atop the restaurant, complete with caroling, hot cocoa, and even a visit from the Clauses.

Yes! Meet us at the VaHi Farmers Market on Sunday mornings. Reimagined in 2024, the seasonal Sunday morning market hosts 25 rotating vendors and five local produce farmers at Highland Woodworking’s parking lot.

Candy Crawl is a neighborhood favorite held the Wednesday before Halloween, inviting families to dress up in costumes and trick-or-treat at local businesses.

Join us for North Highland Restaurant Week! A culinary celebration held the first week of November, offering prix fixe menus at 20 neighborhood restaurants from Morningside Village to Atkins Park.

Attend our Annual Meeting, an evening in October dedicated to sharing VHDA’s recent accomplishments and upcoming initiatives that support and strengthen the community and local small businesses.

Yes! The inaugural Virginia Highland Mardi Gras Fest kicks off on February 7, 2026, bringing beads, bites, and Bourbon Street vibes to the heart of Atlanta with a lively parade and neighborhood party.