Events Calendar
For 150 years, Lakewood’s grounds have served as a community gathering place. 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.
Events Calendar
Memorial Day at Lakewood
Ceremony | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Celebration and Activities | Noon - 4 p.m.
Lakewood Trolley Tours
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Music in the Chapel: Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus Chamber Singers
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we celebrate Pride month and welcome Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Death Cafe
Join Lakewood for this free-flowing, community guided discussion on topics related to death, dying, and memorialization in a safe and welcoming virtual environment.
Birding at Lakewood
Join Lakewood for a peaceful Sunday morning stroll to learn more about birding in the cemetery.
Processing Grief – A Sound Meditation
Join Lakewood for a healing sound bath in the historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel, hosted by Thomasina and Bob Fisk of Waking Nomad.
Father’s Day at Lakewood
On this day we honor the father's and father figures who are loved and missed. Free white roses will be available to anyone while supplies last.
Summer Solstice Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle (4:30pm)
Explore the meditative and peaceful properties of tea rituals. This powerful experience will allow time for reflection and contemplation on grief and loss.
Summer Solstice Ceremony and Grief Circle (6:30pm)
Explore the meditative and peaceful properties of tea rituals. This powerful experience will allow time for reflection and contemplation on grief and loss.
Nature Art Field Guides with COMPAS Teaching Artist Lisa Arnold
Explore the connection between art and nature as you walk the peaceful and serene grounds of Lakewood, gathering natural foraged materials and arranging them into artistically inspired field guides.
Lakewood Trolley Tours
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Lakewood Trolley Tours
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Music in the Chapel: Heartfelt
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Heartfelt to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Midsummer Memory Mandalas
Join Lakewood as we welcome back Earth Artist Day Schildkret of Morning Altars for this beautiful and special ceremony and workshop onsite at Lakewood.
Lakewood Trolley Tours
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
The Gift of Remembering
Join Lakewood and Loyola Spirituality Center for an afternoon of support and reflection on your grief journey.
Lakewood Trolley Tours
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Music in the Chapel: Maygen & the Birdwatcher
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Maygen & The Birdwatcher to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Lakewood Trolley Tours
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Music in the Chapel: Robert Robinson
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Robert Robinson to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Evening Birding at Lakewood
Join Lakewood for a special evening version of our popular Birding at Lakewood event, and keep a lookout for the nocturnal birds that call Lakewood home.
Lakewood Trolley Tours
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Lakewood Trolley Tours
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Music in the Chapel: Siama’s Congo Roots
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Siama to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Birding at Lakewood
Join Lakewood for a peaceful Sunday morning stroll to learn more about birding in the cemetery.
Lakewood Trolley Tours
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Music in the Chapel: Lumina
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Lumina Women's Vocal Ensemble to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Music in the Chapel: The Champagne Drops
Join Lakewood as we welcome The Champagne Drops for a holiday inspired jazz performance in the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
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Call our events line at (612) 540-5165 or email us