Image from the 2008 Wig Walk. You might run into something like this tomorrow.

Adams Morgan on a weekend night is always a bit of a zoo, but tomorrow night it may be even more memorable. Two locals are putting on the Wig Walk, a once-a-year social event that sees crowds of people don wigs in order to raise money for the Children’s National Medical Center. Organized by Kate Farrington and Leslie Hall, both Mt. Pleasant residents, the Wig Walk is in its fifth year of raising money for Dr. Bear’s Closet, a project of the medical center that makes sure that children there have gifts for their birthdays and holidays.

Since I remember the mayhem from last year, I decided to ask Farrington and Hall what it was all about.

Why a Wig Walk?

Kate: The Wig Walk was born in fall 2004. Leslie and I were discussing where to wear wigs out in D.C. and realized there wasn’t a great venue or a particularly good time for this kind of attire. So we collaborated and came to the conclusion we should organize a little wig-wearing walk and go to some favorite bars in Adams Morgan. Basically just to give ourselves a laugh. We think we’re funny. It was last year that we decided to turn the event into a fundraiser.

How can people get involved?

Leslie: People can sign up for the Wig Walk until Friday, December 11 at 2 p.m. The event is Friday evening from 6 p.m. to midnight. The registration fee — $20 — is a charitable donation to Children’s National Medical Center in D.C. This gives you a wristband to take advantage of bar specials at Toledo Lounge (6-8 p.m.), Madam’s Organ (8-10 p.m.) and Chief Ike’s Mambo Room (10-12 p.m.). The sponsoring bars have been great about the event.

This is the fifth year you guys have put this on. How has it changed over the years?

Leslie: The Wig Walk started with less than ten people and it was later in the month, the weekend before Christmas I think. With so few of us in wigs we definitely looked more crazy, but still had a great time. We decided the second year to have it earlier in the month so people could attend without it conflicting with their holiday plans. We always wanted to have it be a charity event, and we’re thrilled that the fourth and fifth Wig Walks could be so successful and help a local cause. We had about 100 people show up last year and are hoping for even more this year.