Events Calendar

  • A seated person pours tea into tea bowls. Candles are lit in the area.
    Grief and remembrance

    Spring Equinox Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    SOLD OUT
  • Art

    Love & Death: A Night of Poetry and Togetherness (Co-Sponsored with MNDC)

    Welcome Center Community Meeting Room

    This is a co-sponsored event hosted by the MN Death Collaborative at Lakewood.

    Free
  • Artist in Residence

    Giving Voice to Grief with Sarah M. Greer

    Lakewood Cemetery

    A singing and sounding circle led by Lakewood Artist in Residence Sarah M. Greer with Alicia Steele, Leah Nelson and sound bath artist Tamiko French.

    Free, registration is requested.
    Grief and remembrance

    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
    Grief and remembrance

    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.

    SOLD OUT
  • Grief and remembrance

    Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle

    Historic Memorial Chapel

    This event has been cancelled. All registered attendees were notified via email and will receive a full refund.

    CANCELLED
    Grief and remembrance

    Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle

    Historic Memorial Chapel

    This event has been cancelled. All registered attendees were notified via email and will receive a full refund.

    CANCELLED
  • Artist in Residence

    Giving Voice to Grief Series, Harvesting Memories and Tending Grief

    Lakewood Cemetery

    A singing and sounding circle led by Lakewood's Artist in Residence Sarah M. Greer.

    Free, registration is 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)
    Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective

    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 is requested.
    Grief and remembrance

    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.

    SOLD OUT
    Grief and remembrance

    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.

    SOLD OUT
  • Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (11/15)

    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 is requested.
  • Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (12/20)

    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
    Artist in Residence

    Giving Voice to Grief Series, Holding Joy and Sorrow

    Lakewood Cemetery

    A singing and sounding circle led by Lakewood's Artist in Residence Sarah M. Greer.

    Free; Registration Requested
  • Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (1/17)

    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
  • Reception

    Opening Reception: “An Opening” by Andrew Grum Carr

    Join us for the opening of An Opening by artist and writer Andrew Grum Carr, featuring a powerful essay and seasonal watercolors that reflect on grief, memory, and the healing power of place at Lakewood Cemetery

    Free, no registration
    Art

    Love & Death: A Night of Poetry and Togetherness (Co-Sponsored with MNDC)

    Welcome Center

    This is a co-sponsored event hosted by the MN Death Collaborative at Lakewood.

    Artist in Residence

    Reading “An Opening” by Andrew Grum Carr

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join artist and writer Andrew Grum Carr for a powerful reading at Lakewood Cemetery, reflecting on grief, memory, and healing after a profound experience in the Memorial Chapel.

    Free; Registration Requested
    Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (2/21)

    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

    Wisdom from the Bedside with Kelly Grosklags

    Historic Memorial Chapel

    Join author and speaker Kelly Grosklags for this powerful event.

    SOLD OUT (Waitlist Available)
  • Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (3/21)

    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
    Artist in Residence

    Giving Voice to Grief Series, Returning and Retelling

    Lakewood Cemetery

    A singing and sounding circle led by Lakewood Artist in Residence Sarah M. Greer.

    Free, Registration Requested
    Grief and remembrance

    Writing Letters to the Dead

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Explore the intersections of grief and letter writing with Postal Service for the Dead.

    Free, registration is requested.
  • Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (4/18)

    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
  • Grief and remembrance

    Mother’s Day Mini-Floral Memorials

    Welcome Center Community Meeting Room

    Create a one-of-a-kind mini floral bouquet in honor of the mom's who are loved and missed.

    Free / Drop In (No reservation needed)
    Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (5/16)

    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
    Community Celebrations

    Memorial Day 2026

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join Lakewood on Memorial Day for a special ceremony and celebration honoring those who are loved and missed.

    Free and open to the public
  • 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

    Rescheduled: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (MOVED TO JULY 7)

    The Reflecting Pool at Lakewood

    The June 30 session of En Duelo (In Grief) is being moved to Tuesday, July 7 due to the extreme heat. 

    RESCHEDULED
  • Artist in Residence

    Rescheduled: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (MOVED TO JULY 9)

    The Reflecting Pool at Lakewood

    The July 2 session of En Duelo (In Grief) is being moved to Thursday, July 9 due to extreme weather conditions.

    RESCHEDULED
    Arboretum

    Art Installation: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (July 7)

    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)
    Arboretum

    Art Installation: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (July 9)

    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 Required)
    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