Events Calendar

  • Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (1/17)

    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
    Welcome Center

    January 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

    Giving Voice to Grief Series, Holding Joy and Sorrow

    Lakewood Cemetery

    A singing and sounding circle led by Lakewood's Artist in Residence Sarah M. Greer.

    Free; Registration Requested
    Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (12/20)

    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
    Welcome Center

    CANCELLED December Death Cafe at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

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

    CANCELLED due to inclement weather
    Music in the Chapel

    Music in the Chapel: Sarah Morris

    Lakewood Cemetery

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

    $15 in advance / $20 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, Reservation Requested
    Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (11/15)

    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 is requested.
    Artist in Residence

    CANCELLED Lakewood Artist in Residence Info Session (11/11)

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Learn more about the Lakewood Artist in Residence Program, now in its second year, at this short informational session.

    Free
    Artist in Residence

    Blockprinting Workshop with Diana Eicher (Afternoon)

    Lakewood Cemetery

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

    $40 in advance
    Workshop

    Blockprinting Workshop with Diana Eicher (Morning)

    Lakewood Cemetery

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

    SOLD OUT
    Music in the Chapel

    Music in the Chapel: Makam Baklava

    Lakewood Cemetery

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

    $15 in advance / $20 at the door
  • Artist in Residence

    Lakewood Artist in Residence Info Session (10/26)

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Learn more about the Lakewood Artist in Residence Program, now in its second year, at this short informational session.

    Free
    Grief and remembrance

    Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective

    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 is requested.
    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
    Tour

    Lakewood Walking Tour (6 PM)

    Lakewood Cemetery

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

    SOLD OUT
    Tour

    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.

    SOLD OUT
    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)
    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)
    Tour

    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.

    SOLD OUT
    People at the door of the red trolley
    Tour

    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
    Tour

    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.

    SOLD OUT
  • Artist in Residence

    Giving Voice to Grief Series, Harvesting Memories and Tending Grief

    Lakewood Cemetery

    A singing and sounding circle led by Lakewood's Artist in Residence Sarah M. Greer.

    Free, registration is requested
    Tour

    Lakewood Arboretum Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join us for a peaceful walking tour that explores some of Lakewood's rich history, its status as a Level II Arboretum, and connections to our community.

    SOLD OUT
    Tour

    Lakewood Walking Tour (6 PM)

    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 with registration
    Tour

    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.

    SOLD OUT
    People at the door of the red trolley
    Tour

    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.

    SOLD OUT
    Tour

    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.

    SOLD OUT
    Tour

    Lakewood Walking Tour (6 PM)

    Lakewood Cemetery

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

    SOLD OUT
    Tour

    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.

    SOLD OUT
  • Tour

    CANCELLED Lakewood Walking Tour (6 PM)

    Lakewood Cemetery

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

    CANCELLED
    Tour

    CANCELLED Lakewood Walking Tour (5 PM)

    Lakewood Cemetery

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

    CANCELLED
    Tour

    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, Reservation Requested
    Tour

    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.

    SOLD OUT
    Tour

    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
    Tour

    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.

    SOLD OUT
  • Tour

    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.

    CANCELLED due to inclement weather
    Tour

    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, Reservation Requested
    Artist in Residence

    Giving Voice to Grief with Sarah M. Greer

    Lakewood Cemetery

    A singing and sounding circle led by Lakewood Artist in Residence Sarah M. Greer with Alicia Steele, Leah Nelson and sound bath artist Tamiko French.

    Free, registration is requested.
    People at the door of the red trolley
    Tour

    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
    Tour

    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 with registration
    Lecture/Talk

    Date Night at Lakewood: Conversations for Couples

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Join Lakewood for a fun and informative event highlighting the importance of preplanning for couples and pairs.

    Free
    Tour

    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.

    SOLD OUT
  • Tour

    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 with registration
    Tour

    Lakewood Walking Tour (Cancelled)

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Tonight's tour has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

    CANCELLED
    Tour

    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.

    SOLD OUT
    Tour

    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.

    SOLD OUT
    People at the door of the red trolley
    Tour

    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.

    SOLD OUT
  • Arboretum

    Arboretum Week: Spring at Lakewood

    Lakewood Cemetery

    Drop by the Welcome Center for a variety of self-guided, free activities focused on nature and spring.

    Explore Lakewood's arboretum with a variety of activities focused on nature. Most activities are drop-in, self-guided and free.
  • People doing yoga outdoors
    Arboretum

    Yoga Reflect

    Lakewood Cemetery

    A meditative and reflective yoga practice, guided by teachers from Yoga Sanctuary, on the lawn by Lakewood's new Welcome Center.

    Free, registration encouraged
    History

    Thursday Evening Free Walking Tour

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    SOLD OUT
  • A seated person pours tea into tea bowls. Candles are lit in the area.
    Grief and remembrance

    Spring Equinox Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle

    Lakewood Cemetery

    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.

    SOLD OUT