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
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 Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle
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.
Intro to Rosemaling with COMPAS Teaching Artist Katrina Knutson
Explore the beautiful tradition of Norwegian Rosemaling in this creative, hands-on class 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.
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.
Memoir Writing with COMPAS Teaching Artist Jon Lurie
Join Lakewood for this hands-on experience to learn more about writing your own memoir with COMPAS teaching artist Jon Lurie.
Lakewood Book Club: Mrs. Death Misses Death
Join Lakewood for our seasonal Lakewood Book Club. For this month we will be reading and discussing Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
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.
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.
The Great Big Garden Party at Lakewood
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we want to show our appreciation to all the people who have helped make us who we are today - like you! Join us…
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.
Lantern Lighting Celebration 2022
Join us on Jo Pond as we decorate lanterns to those who are loved and missed, floating the lanterns onto beautiful Jo Pond at sunset as we read the names of those being remembered out loud.
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.
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.
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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