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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

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 (12 PM)

Historic Memorial Chapel

Due to popular demand - this second show was added! Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Daniel the Violinist as part of our Music in the Chapel series.

$10 advance | $15 at the door
Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: Daniel the Violinist (3pm)

Historic Memorial Chapel

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

SOLD OUT
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
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

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
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
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
Artist in Residence

Giving Voice to Grief Series, Harvesting Memories and Tending Grief

Lakewood Cemetery

A singing and sounding circle led by Lakewood's Artist in Residence Sarah M. Greer.

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
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)
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: Makam Baklava

Lakewood Cemetery

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

$15 in advance / $20 at the door
Workshop

Blockprinting Workshop with Diana Eicher

Lakewood Cemetery

Join Lakewood artist in residence Diana Eicher for a unique, hands-on printmaking workshop that blends sustainability, remembrance, and creativity.

$40 in advance

Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: Sarah Morris

Lakewood Cemetery

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

$15 in advance / $20 at the door

Exhibit

Exhibition: “An Opening” by Andrew Grum Carr

View this one-of-a-kind exhibition at the Lakewood Welcome Center.

Reception

Opening Reception: “An Opening” by Andrew Grum Carr

Join us for the opening of An Opening by artist and writer Andrew Grum Carr, featuring a powerful essay and seasonal watercolors that reflect on grief, memory, and the healing power of place at Lakewood Cemetery

Free, no registration
Artist in Residence

Reading “An Opening” by Andrew Grum Carr

Lakewood Cemetery

Join artist and writer Andrew Grum Carr for a powerful reading at Lakewood Cemetery, reflecting on grief, memory, and healing after a profound experience in the Memorial Chapel.

Free

Exhibit

Exhibit: Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood

Visit the Lakewood Welcome Center to view the final project by Artist in Residence Diana Eicher.

Reception

Opening Reception: Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood Exhibition

Join us for the opening of Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood, a powerful and poetic exhibition that breathes new life into the beauty of remembrance.

Free, no registration

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Call our events line at (612) 540-5165 or email us

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