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Lakewood has served as a community gathering place for more than 150 years. We continue this proud tradition by inviting the public to enjoy our beautiful grounds and architectural treasures, and to explore meaningful ways to grieve and remember. All are welcome to attend any of our events. You do not need to be affiliated with Lakewood in any way. 

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Events Calendar

Community Celebrations

Doors Open Minneapolis

Lakewood Cemetery

Explore Lakewood's stunning spaces as part of Doors Open Minneapolis 2025. See the breathtaking mosaics inside our historic Memorial Chapel and the innovative features of our state-of-the-art Welcome Center.

Free
Tour

Lakewood Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

Free with registration
Community Celebrations

Memorial Day 2025

Lakewood Cemetery

Join Lakewood on Memorial Day for a special ceremony and celebration honoring those who are loved and missed.

Free and open to the public
Tour

Lakewood Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

Free with registration

Tour

Lakewood Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

Free with registration
Cantus, a group of eight singers wearing navy suits
Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: Cantus (Thursday Night Performance)

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood Cemetery for a special Thursday evening performance as part of our Music in the Chapel series, featuring Cantus.

$40 in advance / $50 at the door
People doing yoga outdoors
Yoga

Yoga Reflect

Welcome Center

Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.

Free, no registration
Lecture/Talk

Date Night at Lakewood: Conversations for Couples

Lakewood Cemetery

Join Lakewood for a fun and informative event highlighting the importance of preplanning for couples and pairs.

Free
Tour

Lakewood Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

Free with registration
People at the door of the red trolley
Tour

Lakewood Trolley Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.

$20
People doing yoga outdoors
Arboretum

Yoga Reflect

Welcome Center

Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.

Free, no registration
Grief and remembrance

Honoring Father’s Day 2025

Lakewood Cemetery

Join Lakewood the Saturday before Father's Day as we honor fathers and father figures who are loved and missed. White roses will be available to everyone at no cost, while supplies last.

Free event, no registration needed
Artist in Residence

Giving Voice to Grief with Sarah M. Greer

Lakewood Cemetery

A singing and sounding circle led by Lakewood Artist in Residence Sarah M. Greer with Alicia Steele, Leah Nelson and sound bath artist Tamiko French.

Free, registration is requested.
Tour

Lakewood Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

Free with registration
Grief and remembrance

Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle

Historic Memorial Chapel

Explore the meditative and peaceful properties of the historic tradition of tea rituals. This powerful experience will allow time for reflection and contemplation on grief and loss.

$30 in advance / $40 at the door
Grief and remembrance

Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle

Historic Memorial Chapel

Explore the meditative and peaceful properties of the historic tradition of tea rituals. This powerful experience will allow time for reflection and contemplation on grief and loss.

$30 in advance / $40 at the door
People doing yoga outdoors
Arboretum

Yoga Reflect

Welcome Center

Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.

Free, no registration
Tour

Lakewood Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

Free with registration
People doing yoga outdoors
Arboretum

Yoga Reflect

Welcome Center

Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.

Free, no registration

People doing yoga outdoors
Arboretum

Yoga Reflect

Welcome Center

Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.

Free, no registration
People doing yoga outdoors
Arboretum

Yoga Reflect

Welcome Center

Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.

Free, no registration
Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: Heartfelt

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Heartfelt for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.

$10 in advance / $15 at the door
Exhibit

Exhibition: Ethereal Echoes: A Journey of Light

Visit the new exhibition "Ethereal Echoes: A Journey Into Light" by R.J. Kern in the Lakewood Welcome Center.

People doing yoga outdoors
Arboretum

Yoga Reflect

Welcome Center

Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.

Free, no registration
Reception

Opening Reception: Ethereal Echoes: A Journey of Light

Join photographer R.J. Kern at Lakewood Cemetery for an artist talk on Ethereal Echoes, a powerful photo series blending spiritual themes and experimental techniques to explore life, memory, and light.

Free, no registration
People doing yoga outdoors
Arboretum

Yoga Reflect

Welcome Center

Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.

Free, no registration

People doing yoga outdoors
Arboretum

Yoga Reflect

Welcome Center

Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.

Free, no registration
Tour

Lakewood Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

Free with registration
People at the door of the red trolley
Tour

Lakewood Trolley Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.

$20
People doing yoga outdoors
Arboretum

Yoga Reflect

Welcome Center

Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.

Free, no registration
Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: Daniel the Violinist

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Daniel the Violinist for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.

$10 in advance / $15 at the door
Artist in Residence

Chromoskedasic Photography Demonstration with R.J. Kern

Join Lakewood Artist in Residence R.J. Kern for a demonstration of the Chromoskedasic Photography method.

Tour

Lakewood Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

Free with registration
People doing yoga outdoors
Arboretum

Yoga Reflect

Welcome Center

Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.

Free, no registration
Tour

Lakewood Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

Free with registration
People doing yoga outdoors
Arboretum

Yoga Reflect

Welcome Center

Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.

Free, no registration
Tour

Lakewood Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

Free with registration
People doing yoga outdoors
Arboretum

Yoga Reflect

Welcome Center

Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.

Free, no registration

Tour

Lakewood Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

Free with registration
Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: Katy Vernon

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Katy Vernon for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.

$10 in advance / $15 at the door
People at the door of the red trolley
Tour

Lakewood Trolley Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.

$20
Tour

Lakewood Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

Free with registration
Community Celebrations

Lantern Lighting Celebration 2025

Onsite near Jo Pond

Join us for this popular community memorialization event in September.

Tour

Lakewood Arboretum Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, its status as a Level II Arboretum, and connections to our community.

Free with registration

Tour

Lakewood Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

Free with registration
People at the door of the red trolley
Tour

Lakewood Trolley Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.

$20
Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: David Harland & SÓL Strings

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome David Harland & SÓL Strings for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.

$10 in advance / $15 at the door
Tour

Lakewood Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

Free with registration
Grief and remembrance

Morning Altars Workshops at Lakewood (Morning Session)

Lakewood Cemetery

Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.

$50 in advance / $60 at the door (Children under 12 are free)
Grief and remembrance

Morning Altars Workshops at Lakewood (Afternoon Session)

Lakewood Cemetery

Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.

$50 in advance / $60 at the door (Children under 12 are free)

Do you have questions about an upcoming event? Need assistance reserving tickets?
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Call our events line at (612) 540-5165 or email us

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