Events

Join us May through September for an evening tour of the cemetery, RSVP is required

This free community event is an informal tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery covering different topics each month. This monthly event is intended to appeal to first time and dedicated visitors alike.

Every fall, Burning Coal Theatre presents a series of short plays from Raleigh and Triangle playwrights as outdoor theatre.

Every fall, Burning Coal Theatre presents a series of short plays from Raleigh and Triangle playwrights as outdoor theatre.

Every fall, Burning Coal Theatre presents a series of short plays from Raleigh and Triangle playwrights as outdoor theatre.

Join Program Coordinator and Artist Brianna McCormick the first Thursday of every month rain or shine to draw in Plein Air at Oakwood Cemetery. All medium and skill level welcome!

This free community event is an informal tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery covering different topics each month. This monthly event is intended to appeal to first time and dedicated visitors alike.

This free community event is an informal tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery covering different topics each month. This monthly event is intended to appeal to first time and dedicated visitors alike.

Cemetery roads will be closed to cars between 7am and 10:30am please call the cemetery with any questions or concerns 919-832-6077

Opening Ceremony

There are few opportunities to be in the cemetery after our gates have closed. We will take full advantage of the season, attendees will see our bio luminescent lichens, learn about cemetery symbolism, and hear about cemetery residents that still make an occasional appearance around the capital.

There are few opportunities to be in the cemetery after our gates have closed. We will take full advantage of the season, attendees will see our bio luminescent lichens, learn about cemetery symbolism, and hear about cemetery residents that still make an occasional appearance around the capital.

Screening of Disney's Coco, with dancing, music and food

Celebrate Dia de Muertos and the closing of our 2015 Dia de Oakwood event.