Events Calendar
Lakewood has served as a community gathering place for more than 150 years. We continue this proud tradition by inviting the public to enjoy our beautiful grounds and architectural treasures, and to explore meaningful ways to grieve and remember. All are welcome to attend any of our events. You do not need to be affiliated with Lakewood in any way.
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Events Calendar
Welcome Center Open House and Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Join us as we open the doors to Lakewood's new Welcome Center and celebrate this milestone in our legacy of service to families and our community.
Lakewood Trolley Tour
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Creative Phone Photography
From its beautiful monuments to its unique architectural spaces, Lakewood inspires photographers. Join us as we learn more about framing compelling scenes using your phone's camera.
Music in the Chapel: Mila Vocal Ensemble
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Mila Vocal Ensemble to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Honoring Mother’s Day 2024
Join Lakewood the Saturday before Mother's Day as we honor and remember mothers and mother figures who are loved and missed. Pick up a free pink carnation and a ribbon for the Living Memory Tree.
Resonant Reflection: A Sound Meditation
Join Lakewood for a healing sound meditation in the historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel, hosted by Thomasina and Bob Fisk of Waking Nomad.
Doors Open Minneapolis
Explore Lakewood's stunning spaces as part of Doors Open Minneapolis 2024. See the breathtaking mosaics inside our historic Memorial Chapel and the innovative features of our new state-of-the-art Welcome Center.
Memorial Day 2024
Join Lakewood on Memorial Day for a special ceremony and celebration honoring those who are loved and missed.
Wednesday Evening Free Walking Tour
Join Lakewood for a peaceful evening walking tour as we explore some of our buildings, learn more about Lakewood history, and walk around our oldest section.
Yoga Reflect
A meditative and reflective yoga practice, guided by teachers from Yoga Sanctuary, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Lakewood Trolley Tour
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Lakewood Trolley Tour
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Music in the Chapel: J.E. Sunde
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome J.E. Sunde to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Food and Grief: What Is Your Grief Craving?
When you think of your family's go-to recipes in times of grief, what flavors, smells, and memories surround you? Join Lakewood and Marigolde for this interactive experience discussing food and grief.
Yoga Reflect
A meditative and reflective yoga practice, guided by teachers from Yoga Sanctuary, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Honoring Father’s Day 2024
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.
Yoga Reflect
A meditative and reflective yoga practice, guided by teachers from Yoga Sanctuary, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Summer Solstice 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.
Summer Solstice 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.
Yoga Reflect
A meditative and reflective yoga practice, guided by teachers from Yoga Sanctuary, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Wednesday Evening Free Walking Tour
Join Lakewood for a peaceful evening walking tour as we explore some of our buildings, learn more about Lakewood history, and walk around our oldest section.
Yoga Reflect
A meditative and reflective yoga practice, guided by teachers from Yoga Sanctuary, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Yoga Reflect
A meditative and reflective yoga practice, guided by teachers from Yoga Sanctuary, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Yoga Reflect
A meditative and reflective yoga practice, guided by teachers from Yoga Sanctuary, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Music in the Chapel: Too Old Cat
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Too Old Cat to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Lakewood Book Club: Briefly Perfectly Human by Alua Arthur
Join Lakewood and funeral celebrant Emily Stacken for a conversation on the book "Briefly Perfectly Human" by Alua Arthur. This month's book is a memoir that reframes how we think about death, written by America’s most visible death doula.
What is a Death Doula?
Join Lakewood and the Minnesota Death Collaborative for a special panel presentation with end-of-life doulas Janet Brown, Patricia Harmon, and Michelle Kolling.
Yoga Reflect
A meditative and reflective yoga practice, guided by teachers from Yoga Sanctuary, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Yoga Reflect
A meditative and reflective yoga practice, guided by teachers from Yoga Sanctuary, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Art and Ritual: An Evening with Day Schildkret
Lakewood welcomes internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret for an intimate talk and reception.
Yoga Reflect
A meditative and reflective yoga practice, guided by teachers from Yoga Sanctuary, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Morning Altars Workshops with Day Schildkret (Morning Session)
Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.
Morning Altars Workshops with Day Schildkret (Afternoon Session)
Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.
Yoga Reflect
A meditative and reflective yoga practice, guided by teachers from Yoga Sanctuary, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Music in the Chapel: Red Thread
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Red Thread to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Yoga Reflect
A meditative and reflective yoga practice, guided by teachers from Yoga Sanctuary, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Yoga Reflect
A meditative and reflective yoga practice, guided by teachers from Yoga Sanctuary, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.
Music in the Chapel: 10th Wave
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome 10th Wave to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Exploring Grief and Legacy Through Art
Join host Nina Guertin for an interactive artistic workshop designed to help you reflect on grief, loss, and legacy.
Lantern Lighting Celebration 2024
Save the date for 2024!
Music in the Chapel: Amanda Grace + Friends
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Amanda Grace + Friends to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Lakewood Book Club: The Milk Hours by John James
Join Lakewood and funeral celebrant Emily Stacken for a conversation on the book "The Milk Hours" by John James. This month's book is the author's debut poetry collection about loss, the intimacy of art and dreams, and the vulnerable space of new life.
Fall Colors Celebration 2024
Save the date for 2024!
Music in the Chapel: Twin Cities Hardingfelelag
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Twin Cities Hardingfelelag to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Music in the Chapel: The OK Factor
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome The OK Factor to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
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