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
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.
We do not have any Explore Lakewood Series events scheduled right now. We invite you to sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Facebook to be among the first notified when new events are announced.
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