Connect with your inner elf at Highwood 5K, pub crawl

Celebrate Highwood, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, is kicking off the holiday season with its third annual Elf Invasion Pub Crawl for ages 21 and older and Inaugural Elf Invasion 5K Fun Run, Walk & Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 4.

The public is invited to channel their inner elf, dress the part, and join the pack of elves at the two events.

At the third annual Elf Invasion Pub Crawl, attendees will visit five of the City of Highwood's most popular establishments to enjoy live music, food and drink specials, and raffle prizes at each participating venue.

On-site registration and packet pickup for the Elf Invasion Pub Crawl will be at 28 Mile Distilling Company from 7-8 p.m., followed by three stops between 8 and 11 p.m. at Pazzo di Vino, The Toadstool Pub and La Casa de Isaac, with the Elf Invasion Grand Finale at The Wooden Nickel at 11 p.m.

A $20 Pub Crawl registration fee includes a commemorative "Elf Invasion Pub Crawl" cup and five raffle tickets. Space is limited. To register, visit www.CelebrateHighwood.org.

For those who love to channel their inner elf, but are too young or not able to participate in this event, Celebrate Highwood is welcoming all ages to grab their best elf wear and running shoes for its Inaugural Elf Invasion 5K Fun Run, Walk & Stroll.

Starting at 9 a.m. from Enjoy Highwood Park, at the southeast corner of Walker and Waukegan avenues, this festive cold weather Fun Run courses through downtown Highwood and through historic Fort Sheridan.

Fun Run registration is $35 and includes goody bag and fanny pack. Prerace packet pickup will be from noon to 1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Gearhead, 621 Central Ave., in downtown Highland Park. On-site packet pickup will take place on race day from 8-9 a.m. Day-of race registration will also be available.

The event is stroller, bike, scooter, wagon and pet friendly and will take place rain, snow or shine.

Celebrate Highwood Elf Invasion Pub Crawl and 5K Fun Run, Walk & Stroll sponsors include: M. Brad Slavin Farmers Insurance, Mada Hitchmough Homes/Compass, Gearhead and Windy City Dispensary.

For more information on Celebrate Highwood's series of family-friendly festivals and events, visit www.CelebrateHighwood.org or call (847) 432-6000.

For updates on all Celebrate Highwood events, visit the Celebrate Highwood Facebook page, www.facebook.com/celebratehighwood.

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