Events

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.

Read in Peace Book Club at Historic Oakwood A club for the living to discuss the dead.

Join The North Regional Library of Raleigh at 7009 Harps Mill Rd, Raleigh, for an educational program about the history of Oakwood Cemetery and some of its famous (and infamous) residents!

Oakwood Cemetery's last tour of the season

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.

Last tour of the season

Something for the whole family, celebrate Dia de Muertos at Oakwood Cemetery

A race celebrating tradition, community, and diversity; benefiting the Brentwood Boy & Girls Club

We will be screening Coco on the lawn for free. Families are welcome to join and enjoy the movie, and tour the installation. There will also be a few local food trucks on site. 

Bring your own art supplies, and get creative among the monuments.

We are inviting the entire community to bring an offering to the community ofrenda, tour and to participate in the installation. Closing celebration and Catrina parade to follow.

Read in Peace Book Club at Historic Oakwood A club for the living to discuss the dead.

Looking for a family activity the week of Thanksgiving? Sign the whole family up for a cemetery Tour!

Looking for a family activity the week of Thanksgiving? Sign the whole family up for a cemetery Tour!

Looking for a family activity the week of Thanksgiving? Sign the whole family up for a cemetery Tour!