Visit Dexter MO

10/30/2026

We hope you’ll join us tonight from 5–8 PM at East Park! Dress in your favorite costume and bring the whole family out to enjoy music, candy, and plenty of Halloween fun!

Dexter Parks & Recreation
Semo Selfie & Sound

10/29/2026

Fall fi***rm deer early youth portion is this weekend!

🦌 Hunters have built Missouri’s deer herd and youth hunters shape the future.

Fall fi***rm deer early youth portion is this weekend! Before you head out, check the 2026 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations. Link in comments! 👇

Good luck and stay safe out there!

📸 David Stonner | MDC

10/28/2026

Looking for a chance to get a picture with Santa?

Santa will be visiting the Dexter Welcome Center & Train Depot during the Christmas Tree Lighting on November 8 and Polar Express events on December 4, 5 and 6!

We hope to see you this holiday season!

10/28/2026

Shop Dexter with a warm cup of hot chocolate on Saturday December 12 at 10am!

Visit the Dexter Chamber of Commerce Missouri to get your collectable mug.

We're officially ONE WEEK away from our 5th Annual Cocoa Crawl mugs going on sale!

📅 Monday, November 2
📍Dexter Chamber | 15 West Market Street

Who's adding this year's mug to their collection?

10/07/2026

Click to vote for Dexter to be featured!

Dexter Chamber of Commerce Missouri

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10/06/2026

A favorite family tradition is back! Chicken Scratch gives kids ages 3–11 the chance to dig through the straw and search for hidden quarters. Don't miss the Fall Festival this Saturday 🍁

Historic Downtown Dexter Association

10/05/2026

Downtown Dexter will be filled with food, fun, and shopping this Saturday, Oct. 10 for the annual Fall Festival. The fun starts at 9am!

📸 Ashley Mosier Photography

09/28/2026

Fall has officially arrived in Dexter, and October is packed with fun for the whole family.

Walls of Terror Haunted House
Fridays and Saturdays, October 2 through 31, 7:00 p.m. to midnight
200 N. Poplar Street, Dexter

Fall Festival
Saturday, October 10
Downtown Dexter

Murder on Maui: A Murder Mystery Dinner
Saturday, October 17, 6:00 p.m.
Dexter Elks Lodge
Tickets are required.

Halloween Happening
Friday, October 30, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
East Park

Halloween Costume Pictures at the Depot
Saturday, October 31, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Dexter Depot

Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 31, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church

Where's your favorite place to trunk or treat in Dexter? 🎃

Historic Downtown Dexter Association
Dexter Welcome Center & Train Depot
Dexter Parks & Recreation
Walls of Terror

09/24/2026

The Dexter Community Garden grows more than beautiful flowers and fresh vegetables. It is also home to honeybee hives that have produced an incredible 150 pounds of local honey!

Pick up a jar of Dexter honey at the Parks Office and enjoy another sweet way to shop local!

Dexter Community Garden
Robs Bees

09/21/2026

The Stoddard County Fair is almost here! 🎡 Which fair ride are you heading to first?