Things To Do

Because of Dexter’s proximity to the Huron River and Mill Creek, outdoorsy types come to canoe, kayak, fish, and sail; visit one of the area’s glorious Metroparks; or walk, run, or bike along the idyllic Border to Border Trail, where Mother Nature really gets to show her stuff. Plus, this pastoral, arts-loving town annually hosts the Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival, which invites artists to come and paint outdoors, as well as Dexter Art Gardens, a temporary installation of three juried outdoor artworks in Dexter’s historic district. If musical theater is your thing, don’t miss your chance to see a production at Dexter’s award-winning Encore Musical Theatre Company; and before or after the show, stroll over to Monument Park, where local outdoor performances and festivals regularly take place during the spring, summer, and fall.