Events Calendar
Exhibition: “An Opening” by Andrew Grum Carr
View this one-of-a-kind exhibition at the Lakewood Welcome Center.
March Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Art Exhibit: Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood by Diana Eicher
Visit the Lakewood Welcome Center to view the final project by Artist in Residence Diana Eicher.
Opening Reception: Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood by Diana Eicher
Join us for the opening of Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood, a powerful and poetic exhibition that breathes new life into the beauty of remembrance.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (3/21)
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.
Writing Letters to the Dead
Explore the intersections of grief and letter writing with Postal Service for the Dead.
April 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 (4/18)
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.
Artist in Residence Talk and Welcome Reception
Join Lakewood as we welcome the second cohort of our Artist in Residence program. This special evening includes a talk and reception.
Closing Reception: Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood by Diana Eicher
Join us for the closing of Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood, a powerful and poetic exhibition that breathes new life into the beauty of remembrance.
Mother’s Day Mini-Floral Memorials
Create a one-of-a-kind mini floral bouquet in honor of the mom's who are loved and missed.
Doors Open Minneapolis
Explore Lakewood's stunning spaces as part of Doors Open Minneapolis 2026. See the breathtaking mosaics inside our historic Memorial Chapel and the innovative features of our state-of-the-art Welcome Center.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (5/16)
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.
May Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
June 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 (6/20)
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.
July 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 (7/18)
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.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (8/15)
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.
August Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
September Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
October 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 (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.
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.
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.