An afternoon of community and celebration
Sunday, October 18th
3 – 5 pm
with after-party at Rojo
See map of participating locations below.
Join us for a porch crawl through historic Highland Park!
Mosey through participating Highland Park porches and businesses while enjoying live music, light refreshments, an historical scavenger hunt, and neighborly camaraderie!
Event is rain or shine.
Historic or other costumes encouraged.
This is event is made possible thanks to generous sponsors.
Sign up to become a sponsor by emailing esanfelippo@gmail.com
Gold Sponsor:
Silver Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors:
100% of proceeds benefit Friends of Highland Park, Birmingham Historical Society, and Alabama Audubon.
Highland Avenue Participating Locations
visit stops in any order – choose your own adventure
A – Birmingham Historical Society 2827 Highland Ave
Pick up a Historical Scavenger Hunt! After completing it during your stroll, return it to BHS for a chance to win a prize. While at BHS, learn more about Highland Park’s history, enjoy some light refreshments, and receive guidance on how to research a home’s or apartment’s history and how to get a Jefferson County marker.
B – Highland Terrace Courtyard 2819 Highland Ave
Enjoy live music and light refreshments in the courtyard of this historical building.
C – Enslen House Front Porch 2737 Highland Ave
Enjoy live music and light refreshments while learning about the history and architecture of this historic building.
D – Harris House Interior 2731 Highland Ave
Explore the interior of this newly renovated historic building while learning about it’s history and future.
E – Warner House Interior 2733 Highland Ave
Enjoy live music and light refreshments while learning about the history and future of this newly renovated historic building.
F – Faraway Theatre
Take a peak inside Highland Park’s local theatre showcasing Birmingham’s comedy arts scene and learn about what they have on offer this coming season.
G – Shook House Front Porch 1120 28th Pl S
Enjoy music and light refreshments while learning about the history and architecture of this historic home.
H – Jordan House Secret Garden 2834 Highland Ave
Relax in this home’s tranquil back garden while learning about it’s history and architecture and enjoying light refreshments.
I – Donnelly House Back Yard 2838 Highland Ave
Enjoy live music and light refreshments while learning about the history and future of this newly renovated historic building.
J – Avalon Apartments Pocket Park 3007 Highland Ave
Celebrate this building’s 100th year! Enjoy live music and light refreshments while learning about the history and future of this newly renovated historic building.
K – IPC Parking Lot
Bag up a bundle of crops that will be distributed to folks around the state in need of fresh produce. Parking available.
L – Independent Presbyterian Church 3100 Highland Ave
Learn about the history and architecture of this historic building.
N- Greenbriar at the Altamont 2831 Highland Ave
Enjoy live music and light refreshments while learning about the history of this historic building.
M – Alabama Audubon 2835 Highland Ave
Pop in to learn about their mission to promote conservation and a greater knowledge of birds, their habitats, and the natural world and how you can join them out in the field and help them to protect the natural heritage of America’s fourth-most biodiverse state.
O – Rojo After-Party at 5pm 2921 Highland Ave
Enjoy live music by The Starlings with Rick Lovelady and Sally Russell and free chips and salsa for groups at tables.
See pictures from 2025’s It’s Nice To Have You in Highland Park below and a video of the event HERE.
Thank you to Jacob delaRosa who lent us his talents in order to beautifully capture last year’s event. You can check out more of his work at www.jacobdelarosa.com or reach out about collaborations or inquiries at jacob.delarosa.letschat@gmail.com.
