Events Calendar

  • 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.

    SOLD OUT
    Arboretum

    Tea with Tulips

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    Free - Drop In (No registration required)
    Tour

    Discover Lakewood: Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

    Free, Registration Requested
    Tour

    Storied Women of History – Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable women and the history of their lives and legacies.

    SOLD OUT
    Community Celebrations

    Doors Open Minneapolis

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    Free
    Tour

    Memorial Experiences Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    Free / Registration Required
    Tour

    Built to Remember: The Architecture of Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's most impressive buildings and the history that surround them.

    SOLD OUT
    Tour

    Roots of Resilience: Black Minnesotans – Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable black Minnesotans and the history of their lives and legacies.

    Free, Registration Requested
    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
    Tour

    Legacy Trees of Lakewood: Public Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Discover the living legacy rooted within the historic grounds of Lakewood on this immersive arboretum tour.

    Free, Registration Requested
    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
    Tour

    Leading the Way: Remarkable Firsts – Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's surprising firsts and the legacies they left behind.

    Free, Registration Requested
    Community Celebrations

    Memorial Day 2026

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Save the date for Memorial Day at Lakewood. Ceremony details and afternoon activities will be announced this spring!

    Free and open to the public
    Tour

    Discover Lakewood: Trolley Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.

    $20 in advance
    Tour

    Minnesota Made: Artists and Performers – Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    Free, Registration Requested
  • Tour

    Memorial Experiences Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    Free / Reservation Required
    Tour

    Discover Lakewood: Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

    Free, Registration Requested
    Tour

    Storied Women of History – Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable women and the history of their lives and legacies.

    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
    Tour

    Built to Remember: The Architecture of Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's most impressive buildings and the history that surround them.

    Free, Registration Requested
    Tour

    Roots of Resilience: Black Minnesotans – Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable black Minnesotans and the history of their lives and legacies.

    Free, Registration Requested
    Tour

    Legacy Trees of Lakewood: Public Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Discover the living legacy rooted within the historic grounds of Lakewood on this immersive arboretum tour.

    Free, Registration Requested
    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
    Tour

    Leading the Way: Remarkable Firsts – Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's surprising firsts and the legacies they left behind.

    Free, Registration Requested
    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
    Tour

    Memorial Experiences Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    Free / Registration Required
    Tour

    Discover Lakewood: Trolley Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.

    $20 in advance
    Tour

    Minnesota Made: Artists and Performers – Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    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
  • Tour

    Discover Lakewood: Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

    Free, Registration Requested
    Tour

    Storied Women of History – Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable women and the history of their lives and legacies.

    Free, Registration Requested
    Tour

    Built to Remember: The Architecture of Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's most impressive buildings and the history that surround them.

    Free; Registration Requested
    Tour

    Roots of Resilience: Black Minnesotans – Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable black Minnesotans and the history of their lives and legacies.

    Free; Registration Requested
    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
    Tour

    Legacy Trees of Lakewood: Public Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Discover the living legacy rooted within the historic grounds of Lakewood on this immersive arboretum tour.

    Free; Registration Requested
    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
    Tour

    Leading the Way: Remarkable Firsts – Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's surprising firsts and the legacies they left behind.

    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
    Tour

    Discover Lakewood: Trolley Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Hop aboard the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of Lakewood's 250 acres of park-like beauty and storied history.

    Free; Registration Requested
    Tour

    Minnesota Made: Artists and Performers – Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    Free; Registration Requested
    Tour

    Discover Lakewood: Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, architectural treasures, and connections to our community.

    Free, Registration Requested
    Tour

    Storied Women of History – Lakewood Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's notable women and the history of their lives and legacies.

    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
    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)
  • 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