
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

Memorial Day
Ceremony | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Celebration and Activities | Noon - 4 p.m.

June Trolley Tour
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: Nikki Lemire
Lakewood is honored to welcome local harpist, singer, and songwriter Nikki Lemire to our popular Music in the Chapel series this June.

LGBTQIA+ Death Cafe
Join Lakewood for our monthly Death Café. In honor of pride month, we are hosting a special Death Cafe for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.

Birding at Lakewood
Join Lakewood for a peaceful Sunday morning stroll to learn more about birding in the cemetery.

Sundays at Lakewood: Father’s Day
On this day we honor the fathers 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 (4:30 Session)
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.

Summer Solstice Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle (6:30 session)
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.

July Death Cafe (Zoom)
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.

Midsummer Memory Mandalas
Join Lakewood for a weekend of art, nature, and reflection with artist Day Schildkret of Morning Altars.

August Death Cafe (Zoom)
Join Lakewood for this free-flowing, community guided discussion on topics related to death, dying, and memorialization in a safe and welcoming virtual environment.

September Trolley Tour
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.

Lantern Lighting Celebration
Save the date!

October Trolley Tour
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Do you have questions about an upcoming event? Need assistance reserving tickets?
We’re here to help.
Call our events line at (612) 540-5165 or email us