A Weekend of Reflection with MESO
Lakewood welcomes Tida Beattie and Soyeon Davis (MESO) for a weekend of reflection – exploring interactive and engaging conversations and topics related to culture, tradition, and remembrance.
Events Calendar
Music in the Chapel: Dòrain
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Dòrain for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
Built to Remember: The Architecture of Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's most impressive buildings and the history that surround them.
Cancelled: Leading the Way: Remarkable Firsts – Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's surprising firsts and the legacies they left behind.
Lantern Lighting Celebration 2026
Save the date for this popular community memorialization event in September.
Fall Equinox 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.
Fall Equinox 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.
Memorial Experiences Tour
Considering Lakewood? This free, 90-minute trolley tour visits our newest and most beautiful sites for scattering ashes and memorializing in nature... so that you can find a perfect place.
Discover Lakewood: Trolley Tour
Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.
Minnesota Made: Artists and Performers – Lakewood Walking Tour
This guided tour explores the final resting places of renowned painters, influential musicians, and celebrated writers whose work left a lasting mark on the arts.
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.
Civil War Marker Dedication Ceremony
Meet at Lakewood for a special ceremony dedicating the new markers for Civil War Veterans who had previously had unmarked graves.
Discover 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.
Storied Women of History – Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable women and the history of their lives and legacies.
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.
Memorial Experiences Tour
Considering Lakewood? This free, 90-minute trolley tour visits our newest and most beautiful sites for scattering ashes and memorializing in nature... so that you can find a perfect place.
Discover 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.
Roots of Resilience: Black Minnesotans – Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable black Minnesotans and the history of their lives and legacies.
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.
Memorial Experiences Tour
Considering Lakewood? This free, 90-minute trolley tour visits our newest and most beautiful sites for scattering ashes and memorializing in nature... so that you can find a perfect place.
Legacy Trees of Lakewood: Public Walking Tour
Discover the living legacy rooted within the historic grounds of Lakewood on this immersive arboretum tour.
October Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Leading the Way: Remarkable Firsts – Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's surprising firsts and the legacies they left behind.
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.
Fall Colors Celebration
Get inspired by our arboretum at Lakewood's fall-festival event with live music, art, and walking tours that celebrate the beauty of trees.
Built to Remember: The Architecture of Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's most impressive buildings and the history that surround them.
Minnesota Made: Artists and Performers – Lakewood Walking Tour
This guided tour explores the final resting places of renowned painters, influential musicians, and celebrated writers whose work left a lasting mark on the arts.
Art Installation: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (October 26)
Experience En Duelo, an outdoor participatory art installation exploring individual and communal grief through reflection, remembrance, and shared ritual.
Discover Lakewood: Trolley Tour
Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.
Life Histories: Lichen of Lakewood Interactive Workshop
Learn, draw, and explore lichen with artist Alyssa Rose Gregory and lichenologist Tanner Barnharst during this unique art and nature experience.
All Souls Sing: Community Sing at Lakewood
Dan Chouinard presents All Souls Sing at Lakewood. Join song leaders for songs remembrance, grief, hope, and solidarity. All voices welcome and lyrics will be provided.
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.
Life Histories: Lichen of Lakewood Interactive Workshop
Learn, draw, and explore lichen with artist Alyssa Rose Gregory and lichenologist Tanner Barnharst during this unique art and nature experience.
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