COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE CEMETERY

All events are free but it is helpful for us if you can RSVP via the links below (donations gratefully received at the event).

Jointly organized by Death Dancer, the Masonic Memorial Park and Funeral Alternatives. 

Historical Walk & Talk - Sat July 19, 2-5pm - RSVP HERE

Learn about the history of the various cemeteries on this site and some of its famous local residents. Will include a guided walk and talk with the Masonic Memorial Park Operations Manager, Lindsay Andersen. Afterwards, join us inside for refreshments, art activities and historical documents viewing. We are also keen to hear family stories or learn more of the local knowledge of our residents. 

Nature Tour - Sat Aug 16, 5-8pm - RSVP HERE

Join us as we walk and enjoy the nature in the cemetery. Masonic Memorial Park Operations Manager, Lindsay Andersen, will tell us about the special trees in the park. Includes optional tree bark rubbings art activity. Refreshments will be provided outside or inside, depending on the weather. 

Headstone Art - Sat Sept 13, 1-4pm - RSVP HERE

Focused art activity event. Create your own headstone rubbings or sketch the headstone symbols and images you discover or draw the landscape features in the park. Art supplies will be provided or bring your own. Or if you prefer, just transcribe the writing and help us record who's in the cemetery. Kids discovery hunt sheets will be provided. 

Spooktacular! - Sat Oct 18, 4-8pm - RSVP HERE

Bring your flashlights and join us for a spooky walk through the cemetery while listening to ghost stories at dusk. Will include outdoor food trucks, and indoor Halloween/Seasonal art activities, face painter, and spooky decor vibes. 

• Please RSVP above. Limited to 100 per event. 
• Free. Cash donations gratefully accepted.
• All ages welcome!
• All events will include some art activities - supplies will be provided or bring your own if you wish. 
• Refreshments will be provided at all events. 
• Park in the parking lots on North Street and meet in front of the Funeral Alternatives building.
• The cemetery is on fairly flat land, but may have trip hazards if you wander off the paths. Paths are wheelchair and walker accessible. 
• Please respect the cemetery etiquette and guidelines during your visit.