Vampyres in the Park
A Maryland Vampyre & Goth Picnic
What is Vampyres in the Park?
Vampyres in the Park is our annual October “Vampyre & Goth Picnic” that we’ve had every year since 2018. It was not always named Vampyres in the Park, but we’ve evolved our twice-a-year picnics to become the spookyfam spectacular that they have become!
Vampyres in the Park is a family friendly daytime potluck social gathering held in October every year where folks who feel at home in spooky season, creatures of the night, and friends of the darkness can gather together in a low impact, quiet enough to hear each other talk environment.
Skeletons in the Park
Skeletons in the Park is our Springtime edition of our Goth Picnics hosted by the ever amazing Nikki Cyberfaery. Throughout the journey of our picnics, Nikki has taken the reigns of some of the picnics to share the hosting responsibilities. Our picnics wouldn’t be what they are today without her <3
Where & When is Vampyres in the Park?
- Our next Vampyres in the Park Picnic is October 4, 2026 at 12pm-6pm
- See our Facebook Event Page Here
- See our Facebook Discussion Group Here
- Picnic is held at Patapsco Valley State Park – Hollofield Area – Pavilion #300
- 8021 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Things to know before you arrive!
- It is $3 per person to enter for in-state guests. $5 per person for out of state guests. This is state park protocol and has nothing to do with us.
- It is a pot luck event. We provide a limited picnic menu for our guests but our amazing guests always bring tasty snacks and beverages to share as well.
- The venue is wheelchair accomodatable. Underneath the pavilion is a bit of a tight squeeze but you can access the pavilion with mobility aids including wheelchairs. Full restrooms are a small distance away from the pavilion but it is a paved distance with a handicap stall available.
- Parking is available very close to the pavilion.
What do you do at Vampyres in the Park??
We have FUN at our Picnics!
We pride ourselves in having a handful of things for our picnickers to participate in that range in different levels of social spoons usage!
Goth Swap!
Our clothing and item swap for alternative styles! You can bring your gently used clothing, accessories, books, witchcraft supplies, and other things that can be adopted by others to take home and love.
Arts & Crafts!
We always have a table set up for doing arts and crafts. Sometimes folks get nervous in social situations and we totally get that. Grab some art supplies and focus on a little project for a bit. Paint a rock! Color a picture! Or bring your own art supplies and work on your favorite crochet, knit, cross stitch, sketchbook, or anything else you may want to bring.
Photoshoots!
We love bringing out photographers to come to photoshoots at our picnics. It’s an epic opportunity for photographers to come practice their shooting with a wide array of interesting and colorful individuals. We almost always have at least one official photographer on site who is available to take some incredible photos of you against a gorgeous forest backdrop or against the stone pavilion. We also have different decorations and photo props available for you to get the most out of your photo ops.
Do you need to be a Goth, vampyre, or Witch to attend?
No! Absolutely not.
We welcome everyone and we’ve had all manner of folks join us over the years! As long as you’re friendly, positive, and lovingly weird, you’re welcome to come and hang out with us!
History of the Mobtown Vampyre’s Picnic
Our Previous Picnics
How it began…
2018 – The VCB Presents – Goth Picnic
Our First Goth Picnic was held at the Baltimore Free Farm in 2018. I remember we had originally wanted to have it at Fort Howard but didn’t realize they closed for the Halloween season for the dungeons at the time. So we moved it to the Baltimore Free Farm who graciously hosted us.
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2019 – Picnic with the
Vampire Court of Baltimore
In 2019 we moved from the Baltimore Free Farm to North Point State Park. We had our 2019 picnics in June & October.
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2020 – Goths at the beach!
In 2020, the incredible Nikki Cyberfaery began to help host some of our picnics. Due to COVID we one had one picnic in 2020 and 2021, but we still had the one each year and kept our social distancing protocols in check so nobody got sick. We were very thankful for those few moments of togetherness in timeline where lockdowns were always looming.
In 2020, we had our picnic at Sandy Point State Park.
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2021 – A Picnic for our Sanity
Vampyres at the Park 2021 – Gunpowder State Park Hammerman Area
In 2021, the organization that was the Vampire Court of Baltimore was winding down but we still were meeting up as a community. The damages of COVID were rampant and we wanted to have a social distance gathering of just a few folks because we really needed it.
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2022 – Skeletons in the Park
In 2022 we had our very first editions of “Skeletons in the Park”. Skeletons in the Park is the evolution of our genericly named original “Goth Picnics” into Nikki Cyberfeary’s own “Skeletons in the Park”
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2023 – Skeletons & Vampyres in the Park
A home was found for our picnics at Patapsco Valley State Park Hollofield Area. We had workshops, photoshoots, games, food, and lots of friends join in the festivities!
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2024 – Vampyres in the Park
Vampyres in the Park – October 13, 2024 – “Blood & Roses” edition
A Vampyres in the Park Handfasting! It is here the name “Vampyres in the Park” took hold, and a ceremonious occasion would be held that day. On today day, our host with the most, Jessica O’Mallie-Corvidae and her now Husband got hitched. It was a beautiful edition of our picnic tradition filled with love, family, and friends from all over. It was truly a special moment.
From this year forward, October’s picnics have been known as “Vampyres in the Park”.
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2025 – Vampyres in the Park
Vampyres in the Park 2025 had beautiful weather, many friends, lots of new faces, and it was a truly great time. We are so blessed to see new faces every picnic and we hope to see you at the next one!
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2026 – Memorial Day – Skeletons in the Park
Skeletons in the Park – Memorial Day 2026
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House Omnia Corvus
House Omnia Corvus is a Vampyre House that dedicates its time to curating safe areas for practical and responsible nightside kin to express their nature and explore their journey. We are a small and very selective private House that works hard together to learn, grow, and maintain our sister organizations. All of our members are involved with the Greater Vampyre Community to varying degrees. Despite our small numbers, we have a large footprint and impact on the Vampyre Community both locally in the Mobtown Halo as well as abroad & online.
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The Vampyre Library is a privately curated intimate collection of material written by, for, and about real vampires, and the vampire subculture as well as a hub for Community news, activities, and information sharing. The Library is dedicated to preserving and documenting Vampire Community history in its ongoing ‘Vampire Community Historical Timeline’ project.
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