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
Exhibition: “An Opening” by Andrew Grum Carr
View this one-of-a-kind exhibition at the Lakewood Welcome Center.
February Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Reading “An Opening” by Andrew Grum Carr
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.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (2/21)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
Wisdom from the Bedside with Kelly Grosklags
Join author and speaker Kelly Grosklags for this powerful event.
Blockprinting Workshop with Diana Eicher
Join Lakewood artist in residence Diana Eicher for a unique, hands-on printmaking workshop that blends sustainability, remembrance, and creativity.
March Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Exhibit: Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood by Diana Eicher
Visit the Lakewood Welcome Center to view the final project by Artist in Residence Diana Eicher.
Opening Reception: Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood by Diana Eicher
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.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (3/21)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
Music in the Chapel: Dan Israel
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Dan Israel for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
April Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (4/18)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
Birdwatching 101: Getting Started and Getting Better
Discover how easy it is to get started or to get better at birdwatching at this fun and informative presentation. Learn how to ID local birds, set up a bird…
April Evening Birding at Lakewood
Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.
Artist in Residence Talk and Welcome Reception
Join Lakewood as we welcome the second cohort of our Artist in Residence program. This special evening includes a talk and reception.
Closing Reception: Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood by Diana Eicher
Join us for the closing of Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood, a powerful and poetic exhibition that breathes new life into the beauty of remembrance.
April Morning Birding at Lakewood
Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.
Music in the Chapel: Turn Turn Turn
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Turn Turn Turn for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
Mother’s Day Mini-Floral Memorials
Create a one-of-a-kind mini floral bouquet in honor of the mom's who are loved and missed.
Doors Open Minneapolis
Explore Lakewood's stunning spaces as part of Doors Open Minneapolis 2026. See the breathtaking mosaics inside our historic Memorial Chapel and the innovative features of our state-of-the-art Welcome Center.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (5/16)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
May Morning Birding at Lakewood
Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.
May Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Memorial Day 2026
Save the date for Memorial Day at Lakewood. Ceremony details and afternoon activities will be announced this spring!
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: Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus: Borealis
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome The Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus: Borealis for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
June Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event 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.
Honoring Father’s Day
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.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (6/20)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
June Morning Birding at Lakewood
Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.
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: Mwago Kuria
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Mwago Kuria for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
July Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event 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.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (7/18)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
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: Flutes and Low
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Flutes and Low for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (8/15)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
August Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event 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.
Yoga Reflect
Enjoy a meditative yoga session, guided by a Yoga Sanctuary instructor, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
September Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Music in the Chapel: Dòrain
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Dòrain for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
Lantern Lighting Celebration 2026
Save the date for this popular community memorialization event in September.
September Morning Birding at Lakewood
Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.
Music in the Chapel: Gao Hong & Anthony Ross
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Gao Hong for an hour-long performance of poetic music inside the Memorial Chapel.
October Morning Birding at Lakewood
Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.
October Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (10/17)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
Music in the Chapel: Peter Pisano
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Peter Pisano for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
November Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (11/21)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
Music in the Chapel: Lux String Quartet
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Lux String Quartet for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
December Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (12/19)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
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