Events Calendar

  • Welcome Center

    February Death Cafe at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.

    Free; Registration Requested
    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
    Artist in Residence

    Blockprinting Workshop with Diana Eicher

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join Lakewood artist in residence Diana Eicher for a unique, hands-on printmaking workshop that blends sustainability, remembrance, and creativity.

    SOLD OUT
  • Welcome Center

    March Death Cafe at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.

    Free; Registration Requested
    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
  • Music in the Chapel

    Music in the Chapel: Dan Israel

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Dan Israel for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.

    $15 in advance / $20 at the door
    Welcome Center

    April Death Cafe at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.

    Free; Registration 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
    Arboretum

    Birdwatching 101: Getting Started and Getting Better

    Welcome Center Community Meeting Room

    Discover how easy it is to get started or to get better at birdwatching at this fun and informative presentation. Learn how to ID local birds, set up a bird feeding station and connect with the metro birding community. You’ll also hear about easy community science projects you can do that help support bird conservation…

    Free; Registration Requested
    Arboretum

    April Evening Birding at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.

    $10 in advance | $15 at the door
    Artist in Residence

    Artist in Residence Talk and Welcome Reception

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join Lakewood as we welcome the second cohort of our Artist in Residence program. This special evening includes a talk and reception.

    Free; RSVP Required for Chapel Seating
    Arboretum

    April Morning Birding at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.

    $10 in advance | $15 at the door
  • Music in the Chapel

    Music in the Chapel: Turn Turn Turn

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Turn Turn Turn for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.

    $20 in advance / $30 at the door
    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
    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
    Arboretum

    May Morning Birding at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.

    $10 in advance | $15 at the door
    Welcome Center

    May Death Cafe at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.

    Free; Registration Requested
  • Music in the Chapel

    Music in the Chapel: Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus: Borealis

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome The Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus: Borealis for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.

    $20 in advance / $30 at the door
    Welcome Center

    June Death Cafe at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.

    Free; Registration Requested
    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
    Arboretum

    June Morning Birding at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.

    $10 in advance | $15 at the door
  • Music in the Chapel

    Music in the Chapel: Mwago Kuria

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Mwago Kuria for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.

    $10 in advance | $15 at the door
    Welcome Center

    July Death Cafe at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.

    Free; Registration Requested
    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
  • Music in the Chapel

    Music in the Chapel: Flutes and Low

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Flutes and Low for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.

    $10 in advance | $15 at the door
    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
    Welcome Center

    August Death Cafe at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.

    Free; Registration Requested
  • Welcome Center

    September Death Cafe at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.

    Free; Registration Requested
    Music in the Chapel

    Music in the Chapel: Dòrain

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Dòrain for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.

    $10 in advance | $15 at the door
    Arboretum

    September Morning Birding at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.

    $10 in advance | $15 at the door
  • Music in the Chapel

    Music in the Chapel: Gao Hong & Anthony Ross

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Gao Hong for an hour-long performance of poetic music inside the Memorial Chapel.

    $30 in advance / $40 at the door
    Arboretum

    October Morning Birding at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.

    $10 in advance | $15 at the door
    Welcome Center

    October Death Cafe at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.

    Free; Registration Requested
    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
  • Music in the Chapel

    Music in the Chapel: Peter Pisano

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Peter Pisano for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.

    $20 in advance / $30 at the door
    Welcome Center

    November Death Cafe at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.

    Free; Registration Requested
    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
  • Music in the Chapel

    Music in the Chapel: Lux String Quartet

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Lux String Quartet for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.

    $20 in advance / $30 at the door
    Welcome Center

    December Death Cafe at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.

    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