GHOST STORIES, LEGENDS, & LORE AT MEMORIAL PARK (FREE STORYTELLING EVENT & CROW PARTY /TRINKET TRADE)
WHEN: Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Gather, meet, & greet at 6:30pm
Stories start at 7:00pm!
Join us for an evening of storytelling, local lore, community, and mysterious fun! And we're hosting a Crow Party /Trinket Trade!
We are meeting at the scenic and historic Memorial Park (1701 N Copia St), right in the heart of Central El Paso.
Established as an official city park in 1920, Memorial Park boasts grassy rolling hills, beautiful old trees, and incredible city views. It is surrounded by a historic neighborhood that holds many fascinating, forgotten tales...
NOTE: Please meet us at the BIGGER bridge, in the middle of the park- The closest parking will be the parking area on Grant Street- The bridge is visible straight ahead from this parking area.
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Special Highlight: Crow Party & Trinket Trade!
Channel your inner corvid for this month's special activity:
-Dress in black clothing from head to toe to match our clever feather-friends.
-Bring a small pocket treasureālike a shiny button, a cool crystal, a vintage key, or an odd charmāto place on our communal trading table.
-Meet fellow attendees, trade your shiny objects.
š» What to Expect
This casual meetup is designed for anyone fascinated by the paranormal, mysterious, and mystical.
We will discuss local legends, haunted neighborhood history, spirits, UFOs, cryptozoology, and unexplained mysteries.
Share Your Tales: The floor is open! Guests are highly encouraged to share their own personal ghost stories. Let us know if you would like to sign up to speak!
Connect with open-minded locals who share your passion for the unexplained.
100% Free and open to the public.
Age Limit: Family-friendly, but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What to Bring: Pack lawn chairs, cozy blankets, the kids, and your leashed dogs.
Come enjoy the beautiful evening atmosphere, swap some shiny trinkets, and dive into El Paso's coolest ghost stories.
To make sure you are fully prepared for a comfortable and fun evening of ghost stories and trading, here is a quick checklist of what to bring:
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For the Crow Party & Trinket Trade
All-Black Attire: Wear your favorite black clothes, hats, or cloaks to fit the crow theme.
Trading Shiny Objects: Bring a few small, interesting items to swap at the table (e.g., crystals, old coins, feathers, cool stones, unique buttons, pins, miniature charms etc).
šļø For Comfort in the Park
Bring your own folding lawn chairs or a thick, durable picnic blanket.
Pack water, beverages, and easily shareable, family-friendly snacks for your group.š¾
The Kids: This is a family-friendly space, just ensure they stay close by.
Leashed Dogs: Friendly, leashed pets are welcome to join the circle.
ARE YOU A STORYTELLER, who would like to participate? We'd love to have you! Contact us for info.
THIS IS AN INCLUSIVE EVENT, OPEN TO ALL. We support inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, the autistic community, the disabled community, and the differently abled community. ALL ARE WELCOME HERE.
Brought to you by *Paranormal In The Park*
Meetups will be hosted by WEIRD TEXAS Author Heather Shade, and the crew of Lost El Paso Paranormal.
JOIN OUR MEETUP GROUP HERE:
https://www.meetup.com/paranormal-in-the-park/
We look forward to meeting up with you!
Please contact us at 915.503.8960 with any questions.
