Events Calendar

  • Grief and remembrance

    Honoring Father’s Day

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    Free event, no registration needed
    Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (6/20)

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    Free; Registration Requested
    A seated person pours tea into tea bowls. Candles are lit in the area.
    Tea Ceremony

    Summer Solstice Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle

    Historic Memorial Chapel

    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.

    $30 in advance / $40 at the door
    A seated person pours tea into tea bowls. Candles are lit in the area.
    Tea Ceremony

    Summer Solstice Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle

    Historic Memorial Chapel

    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.

    $30 in advance / $40 at the door
    Artist in Residence

    Art Installation: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (June 30)

    The Reflecting Pool at Lakewood

    Experience En Duelo, an outdoor participatory art installation exploring individual and communal grief through reflection, remembrance, and shared ritual.

    Free, No RSVP Needed (Drop In)
  • Artist in Residence

    Art Installation: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (July 2)

    The Reflecting Pool at Lakewood

    Experience En Duelo, an outdoor participatory art installation exploring individual and communal grief through reflection, remembrance, and shared ritual.

    Free, No RSVP Needed (Drop In)
    Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (7/18)

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    Free; Registration Requested
  • Artist in Residence

    Art Installation: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (August 10)

    The Reflecting Pool at Lakewood

    Experience En Duelo, an outdoor participatory art installation exploring individual and communal grief through reflection, remembrance, and shared ritual.

    Free, No RSVP Needed (Drop In)
    Artist in Residence

    Art Installation: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (August 11)

    The Reflecting Pool at Lakewood

    Experience En Duelo, an outdoor participatory art installation exploring individual and communal grief through reflection, remembrance, and shared ritual.

    Free, No RSVP Needed (Drop In)
    Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (8/15)

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    Free; Registration Requested
    Grief and remembrance

    Morning Altars Workshops at Lakewood (Morning Session)

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.

    $50 in advance / $60 at the door (Children under 12 are free)
    Grief and remembrance

    Morning Altars Workshops at Lakewood (Afternoon Session)

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.

    $50 in advance / $60 at the door (Children under 12 are free)
  • Community Celebrations

    Lantern Lighting Celebration 2026

    Onsite near Jo Pond

    Save the date for this popular community memorialization event in September.

  • Welcome Center

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (10/17)

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    Free; Registration Requested
    Artist in Residence

    Art Installation: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (October 26)

    The Reflecting Pool at Lakewood

    Experience En Duelo, an outdoor participatory art installation exploring individual and communal grief through reflection, remembrance, and shared ritual.

    Free, No RSVP Needed (Drop In)
  • Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (11/21)

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    Free; Registration Requested
  • Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (12/19)

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    Free; Registration Requested