Two people wrapping a paper gift bag at a pottery vendor booth, with handmade bowls displayed nearby.

December 12-13, 2026

Winterfest & Tour of Homes

Warm Community, Winter Wonderland

Celebrate the holiday season with a weekend full of VaHi traditions, including a festive parade, Jingle Jog 5K, gift market, kids corner, and tour of picturesque homes dressed up for the season. Gather with neighbors, shop local, and experience the charm of the district.

Shoppers browsing art prints and gifts inside a vendor tent decorated with gold garland.

Presented by the Virginia Highland District Association and Virginia-Highland Civic Association

Jingle Jog 5k

SATURDAY, DEC. 12, 8:30 AM

Lace up your sneakers, put on your bells, and kick off Winterfest weekend with a festive 5K through the neighborhood. Come decked out in your festive holiday gear! Costumes are highly encouraged.

Crowds browsing a row of white vendor tents lining the street at Winterfest.

Gift Market

Saturday, Dec. 12, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Find gifts worth giving and support the nearly 100 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.

Kids Corner

SATURDAY, DEC. 12, 11 AM - 4 PM

Winterfest is fun for the whole family! Bring your little ones to the Kids Corner for a day packed with holiday excitement from festive crafts to face painting and bounce houses. It’s the perfect spot for kids to play, create, and make merry memories while you shop.

A child laughing inside an inflatable bounce house, with other kids playing behind him.

Family posing on a porch during Porchfest — placeholder pending real photography

Elf Scavenger Hunt

The elves are landing early in the neighborhood! Holiday elves will be hiding in shops and restaurants across the district. Hunt them down, collect stickers from each spot, and bring your completed card to Winterfest to enter the raffle.
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Stay tuned for more information!

Tour of Homes

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, Dec. 12-13

Step inside some of Virginia-Highland’s most beautiful homes, dressed up for the season. Take this self-guided tour to explore the neighborhood’s unique architecture, history, and hospitality.