Events Calendar
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
Doors Open Minneapolis
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.
Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Memorial Day 2025
Join Lakewood on Memorial Day for a special ceremony and celebration honoring those who are loved and missed.
Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Music in the Chapel: Cantus (Thursday Night Performance)
Join Lakewood Cemetery for a special Thursday evening performance as part of our Music in the Chapel series, featuring Cantus.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Date Night at Lakewood: Conversations for Couples
Join Lakewood for a fun and informative event highlighting the importance of preplanning for couples and pairs.
Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Lakewood Trolley Tour
Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Honoring Father’s Day 2025
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.
Giving Voice to Grief with Sarah M. Greer
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.
Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
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.
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.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Music in the Chapel: Heartfelt
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Heartfelt for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
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.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
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.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Lakewood Trolley Tour
Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Music in the Chapel: Daniel the Violinist
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Daniel the Violinist for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
Chromoskedasic Photography Demonstration with R.J. Kern
Join Lakewood Artist in Residence R.J. Kern for a demonstration of the Chromoskedasic Photography method.
Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Music in the Chapel: Katy Vernon
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Katy Vernon for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
Lakewood Trolley Tour
Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.
Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Lantern Lighting Celebration 2025
Join us for this popular community memorialization event in September.
Lakewood Arboretum Walking Tour
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.
Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Lakewood Trolley Tour
Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.
Music in the Chapel: David Harland & SÓL Strings
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome David Harland & SÓL Strings for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Morning Altars Workshops at Lakewood (Morning Session)
Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.
Morning Altars Workshops at Lakewood (Afternoon Session)
Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.
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