Home Tour FAQs
Home Tour FAQs
Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Plaza Midwood Home & Garden Tour, a self-guided tour throughout the beautiful Plaza Midwood neighborhood! If you would like to purchase tickets or volunteer, please go to the main event page. Below you will find some answers to our most frequently asked questions.
TICKETS
Does the ticket cover both Friday and Saturday?
A: Yes, the ticket is good for both days and includes one stop at each home. This is a self-guided tour and you can go at your own pace.
Can I use my email confirmation as my ticket?
A: No, please be sure to pick up your paper ticket booklet before touring the homes. You will use your email confirmation to pick up your ticket.
I've purchased my ticket online, where do I pick it up?
A: Pick up at Wiloe and Twenty Two West staring Friday, April 24th - Friday, May 1st until 5:00 p.m. Pick up at The Vine Church after 5:30 p.m. on May 1
To expedite check-in, please bring your email confirmation (digital or printed copy).
I lost the email confirmation of my ticket purchase. Will I be able to get my ticket?
A: No worries! Simply report to the Ticket Table at The Vine Church (2101 Belvedere) during event hours on May 1st and 2nd, and we will check you in manually via first and last name.
Are children allowed?
A: While we do not specifically program activities for children, they are welcome to come. Children who cannot be carried require a ticket.
EVENT DAY
What if it rains during the event?
A: The tour is a "Rain or Shine" event, so plan to attend no matter what! We cannot refund your ticket due to weather.
Where do I start the tour?
A: Once you have picked up your ticket booklet, you can start at any location and tour the homes in any order you'd like. Our Tour Map (COMING SOON!) provides a recommended order of homes, but it is totally up to you!
Is the tour walkable or bikeable?
A: Yes! The tour locations are all in close proximity within the Plaza Midwood neighborhood, so we encourage biking and walking. Check out the bike map below. A map will also be printed in your ticket book. 
Where do I park?
A: Limited on-street parking is available throughout the neighborhood on a first-come, first-served basis.
Are there bathroom facilities available?
A: Yes, there are public bathrooms available at Midwood Park and The Vine Church.
Will I be required to take my shoes off when entering homes?
A: Yes, please remove your shoes before entering the homes. For those who cannot, a limited amount of booties will be available to use and keep with you.
Will food and drink be available?
A: Yes, thanks to our generous home sponsors, several of the tour stops will include some small samples of food and/or drink. Some sponsors may not be available on both days and the samples are available only while they last!
Why did I receive a cup with my ticket?
A: In an effort to make the event more sustainable and produce less waste, Each ticket holder will receive one aluminum reusable/recyclable cup to use for drink samples. Please keep it with you and discard it only in the specially marked recycling bins at your last stop. Water stations will be available if you'd like to rinse your cup in between samples.
VOLUNTEERING
How do I sign up to volunteer?
A: Sign up here!
I signed up to volunteer, how do I get my ticket and t-shirt?
A: Volunteers can pick up their ticket and t-shirt at the Ticket Table at the Vine Church (2101 Belvedere Ave) during event hours, before or after their shift and will also receive details about an early pick-up opportunity.
I signed up to volunteer, where do I go to start my volunteer shift?
A: Volunteers should go directly to the home they signed up for. Please arrive on time to get the instructions and ensure a smooth transition. Also, check your email for other volunteer tips and info!