Dexter – Major Events
A Christmas Tea at Gordon Hall
Dec. 8, 2024. Seatings at 1 and 4 p.m. Reservations required; call (734) 395–4106. $30/person. dexterhistory.org
Apple Daze
Monument Park • (734) 426–7770
Oct. 5, 2025, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. This festival, sponsored by the Dexter Lions Club, includes an apple pie–eating contest, pumpkin bowling, a pinewood derby track, bounce houses, a scarecrow decorating contest, hayrides to the Dexter Cider Mill, a classic car show, craft booths, kids games, live entertainment, cider and candy apples for sale, and more. facebook.com/appledaze
Christmas at the Mansion–A Family Tradition at Gordon Hall
Dec. 7, 2024, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Santa, make-and-take gingerbread houses, spectacular holiday decorations, extensive collection of Department 56 Villages. $5/person. dexterhistory.org
Dexter Art Gardens
Annual rotating exhibition of artworks selected by the Dexter Arts, Culture & Heritage Committee and the City of Dexter. Sculptures can be found in high-traffic locations downtown. dextermi.gov/community/public_art_and_cultural_projects.php
Dexter Ice Fest
Monument Park • (734) 325–4030
Jan. 18, 2025. Live ice carving demos, more than 70 ice sculptures, hot chocolate, s’mores, and a kids zone with games and entertainment. Depending on weather, sculptures remain in place for three weeks. dexterchamber.org (click Events)
Dexter Summer Festival (formerly Dexter Daze)
Aug. 8 & 9, 2025. Entertainment, raffles, social tent, arts and crafts, and lots of food. Celebrating more than 50 years. dextersummerfestival@gmail.com, dextersummerfestival.com
Downtown Trunk or Treat
Oct. 31, 2024, 1–4 p.m. Main St. businesses will be open for trick-or-treaters. dexterchamber.org (click Events)
Gordon Hall Days
Sept. 2025 dates TBA. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tours of historic Gordon Hall, model trains, car show, children’s activities, demonstrations, food, music. $5/person. dexterhistory.org
Light Up Dexter
Dec. 6, 2024. Santa Claus leads a tree-lighting countdown, then poses for free photos at the Dexter Gazebo. dexterchamber.org (click Events)
Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival
Aug. 11–16, 2025. Local and visiting artists work outdoors for four days in various mediums. The festival culminates with a two-day exhibit and art sale of all competition artwork in the Tent Gallery in Monument Park. paintdexter@gmail.com, paintdexter.com
Summer Concert Series
Monument Park • (734) 506–1560
Every Fri., May 23–Aug. 29, 2025, 6:30–9 p.m. Live music and entertainment downtown. dexterchamber.org/summer-concerts
Webster Fall Festival
Webster Church Rd., between North Territorial and Joy.
Sept. 27, 2025, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Cosponsored by the Webster Township Historical Society and the Webster United Church of Christ. Pulled-pork sandwiches and sides, hot dogs, blacksmithing, wool spinning, a live auction (10 a.m.), antique cars and tractors, activities for kids, farm animals, craft show, hayrides, music, and more. websterfallfestival.org