Explore Lakewood Series
Since 1871 Lakewood’s park-like grounds have been a place where anyone can visit and reflect in a peaceful and quiet space, connected with nature, art, and history.
We created the Explore Lakewood series to offer guided opportunities to connect with our grounds and get to know us a little better.
Discover the natural and historic treasures of this unique urban sanctuary. Connect with nature by learning about birding at Lakewood, explore your creative side and take a photography class, or learn about Lakewood’s history through guided tours and events.
All are welcome to attend any of our events. You do not need to be affiliated with Lakewood in any way.
Events Calendar
October Birding at Lakewood
Join Lakewood for a peaceful Sunday morning stroll to learn more about birding in the cemetery.
Wednesday Evening Walking Tours (10/11)
Join Lakewood for a peaceful evening walking tour as we explore some of our buildings, learn more about Lakewood history, and walk around our oldest section.
Fall Colors Celebration 2023
Join Lakewood as we celebrate the beauty of fall with live music, art activities, trolley tours and more!
Wednesday Evening Walking Tours (10/25)
Join Lakewood for a peaceful evening walking tour as we explore some of our buildings, learn more about Lakewood history, and walk around our oldest section.
All Souls Sing: MN Community Sings Event at Lakewood
Join Minnesota Community Sings for this treasured annual event onsite by the reflecting pool.
Embodying Grief Through Song
Join song leader, death educator, ceremonialist, Sarina Partridge and Anne Murphy in an exploration of embodiment, grief, and song.
Author Reading: Fran Shelton, No Winter Lasts Forever
Author Fran Shelton joins Lakewood for a reading and discussion of her book "No Winter Lasts Forever".
Music in the Chapel: Ninebark Ensemble
Lakewood is honored to welcome Ninebark Ensemble to our popular Music in the Chapel series this November.
Lakewood Book Club: No Winter Lasts Forever by Fran Shelton
In honor of National Family Caregiver Month, join Lakewood for a conversation on the book "No Winter Lasts Forever" by Fran Shelton, sharing the ways she navigated the role of caregiver through humor and grace.
Music in the Chapel: Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Processing Grief – A Sound Meditation
Join Lakewood for a healing sound meditation in the historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel, hosted by Thomasina and Bob Fisk of Waking Nomad.
Winter Solstice Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle
About Lakewood's Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle Offerings Life is filled with transitions and losses, and grief often accompanies them. Yet little space is set aside to acknowledge and process…
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