The Riverside Avondale Preservation 44th annual Spring Tour of Homes is April 14-15.

During the event, homeowners and community institutions graciously open their doors to benefit Riverside Avondale Preservation. This year’s tour features 13 homes, an apartment building and for the first time in the Tour’s history, a “Twilight House”. With special viewing hours of 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Twilight House showcases extensively lit gardens.

Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for non-members, and are good for both Saturday and Sunday. Purchase tickets online at www.raphometour.com or at the following locations: Five Points Vintage, Design Additions, Berkshire Hathaway-Avondale, Southern Crossing, RAP Office, Philips Garden Center, Watson Realty-Avondale/Ortega, Riverside Liquors, Riverside Arts Market and Bold Bean (all three locations). Tickets can also be purchased at any ticketed stop the weekend of the tour.

The RAP Home Tour Preview Party will take place on Thursday, April 12, from 6 to 10 p.m., at 3919 St. Johns Avenue. The party is an opportunity to get a sneak peek of showcased designers and mingle with Tour homeowners and other VIPs. Admission is $75 per person, which includes one Home Tour ticket.