Events Calendar
April Evening Birding at Lakewood
Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.
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.
April Morning Birding at Lakewood
Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.
Music in the Chapel: Turn Turn Turn
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Turn Turn Turn for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
Tea with Tulips
Celebrate spring at Lakewood’s Tea with Tulips on May 4. Stroll through 50,000 blooming tulips, enjoy tea samples, cookies, and a hands-on art activity.
Discover Lakewood: Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Storied Women of History – Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable women and the history of their lives and legacies.
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.
Memorial Experiences Tour
Considering Lakewood? This free, 90-minute trolley tour visits our newest and most beautiful sites for scattering ashes and memorializing in nature... so that you can find a perfect place.
Built to Remember: The Architecture of Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's most impressive buildings and the history that surround them.
Roots of Resilience: Black Minnesotans – Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable black Minnesotans and the history of their lives and legacies.
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 Morning Birding at Lakewood
Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.
Legacy Trees of Lakewood: Public Walking Tour
Discover the living legacy rooted within the historic grounds of Lakewood on this immersive arboretum tour.
May Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Leading the Way: Remarkable Firsts – Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's surprising firsts and the legacies they left behind.
Memorial Day 2026
Save the date for Memorial Day at Lakewood. Ceremony details and afternoon activities will be announced this spring!
Discover Lakewood: Trolley Tour
Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.
Minnesota Made: Artists and Performers – Lakewood Walking Tour
This guided tour explores the final resting places of renowned painters, influential musicians, and celebrated writers whose work left a lasting mark on the arts.
Memorial Experiences Tour
Considering Lakewood? This free, 90-minute trolley tour visits our newest and most beautiful sites for scattering ashes and memorializing in nature... so that you can find a perfect place.
Discover Lakewood: Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Storied Women of History – Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable women and the history of their lives and legacies.
Music in the Chapel: Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus: Borealis
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.
Built to Remember: The Architecture of Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's most impressive buildings and the history that surround them.
Roots of Resilience: Black Minnesotans – Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable black Minnesotans and the history of their lives and legacies.
Legacy Trees of Lakewood: Public Walking Tour
Discover the living legacy rooted within the historic grounds of Lakewood on this immersive arboretum tour.
June Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Leading the Way: Remarkable Firsts – Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's surprising firsts and the legacies they left behind.
Honoring Father’s Day
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.
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.
Memorial Experiences Tour
Considering Lakewood? This free, 90-minute trolley tour visits our newest and most beautiful sites for scattering ashes and memorializing in nature... so that you can find a perfect place.
Discover Lakewood: Trolley Tour
Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.
Minnesota Made: Artists and Performers – Lakewood Walking Tour
This guided tour explores the final resting places of renowned painters, influential musicians, and celebrated writers whose work left a lasting mark on the arts.
June Morning Birding at Lakewood
Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.
Discover Lakewood: Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Storied Women of History – Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable women and the history of their lives and legacies.
Built to Remember: The Architecture of Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's most impressive buildings and the history that surround them.
Roots of Resilience: Black Minnesotans – Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable black Minnesotans and the history of their lives and legacies.
Music in the Chapel: Mwago Kuria
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Mwago Kuria for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
Legacy Trees of Lakewood: Public Walking Tour
Discover the living legacy rooted within the historic grounds of Lakewood on this immersive arboretum tour.
July Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Leading the Way: Remarkable Firsts – Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's surprising firsts and the legacies they left behind.
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.
Discover Lakewood: Trolley Tour
Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.
Minnesota Made: Artists and Performers – Lakewood Walking Tour
This guided tour explores the final resting places of renowned painters, influential musicians, and celebrated writers whose work left a lasting mark on the arts.
Discover Lakewood: Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.
Storied Women of History – Lakewood Walking Tour
Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable women and the history of their lives and legacies.
Music in the Chapel: Flutes and Low
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Flutes and Low for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
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.
Morning Altars Workshops at Lakewood (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 at Lakewood (Afternoon Session)
Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.
September Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Music in the Chapel: Dòrain
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Dòrain for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
September Morning Birding at Lakewood
Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.
Music in the Chapel: Gao Hong & Anthony Ross
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Gao Hong for an hour-long performance of poetic music inside the Memorial Chapel.
October Morning Birding at Lakewood
Experience the joys of birding in Lakewood Cemetery by joining this informative group walk, led by local educator Amy Simso Dean.
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.
Music in the Chapel: Peter Pisano
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Peter Pisano for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
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.
Music in the Chapel: Lux String Quartet
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Lux String Quartet for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
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.