Light Up Dexter

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NOTE THIS EVENT HAS ALREADY OCCURRED

Date(s): Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm
Venue: Monument Park
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Event Description

Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce presents Light Up Dexter for Santa to visit Dexter on Friday, December 5 starting at 6p at Monument Park.

Get ready for an even bigger and better celebration this year – they’ve got some exciting surprises in store that you won’t want to miss!

New for 2025 are Kids Crafts and Craft Vendors.

6p Santa Arrival & Tree Lighting
New, Huge Community Tree
Free Pictures with Santa 6-8p
Free Holiday Balloon Animals 530-8p
Free Kids Crafts 5:30-8p
Craft Vendors – 3-8p
Free Cookies & Cocoa

The event is sponsored by Dexter Orthodontics and Aubree’s.

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