Events at Depot Square

The First Friday of every month, the merchants of  Downtown Peterborough keep their doors open late to welcome you!  Stroll around and discover the unique shops, restaurants and galleries all within easy walking distance. Each location has something special …  From books to cigars to jewelry, and delicious pastries, chocolates, to original art, WE HAVE IT ALL.  Even a gift for that “four legged” member of the family!  Partake on all the area has to offer and then finish off the evening with dinner at one of the many restaurants in Downtown Peterborough.  Book an outdoor table and dine alfresco.  Thinking take out?  Lots of options available for you to take home. For specific details about this event and participating shops and restaurants check out the Depot Square Facebook page

The Greater Monadnock Collaborative Regional Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated return of Peak into Peterborough, a beloved fall festival that has captivated the community for years. Presented by the Greater Monadnock Chamber, this event promises to be a day filled with excitement, entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Mark your calendars for October 14th from 10am to 4pm at Depot Park. 11:30am - 1:00pm Soup Contest at The Town Hall Food Trucks, Vendor Village and a 5K!  

Art lovers from New England and beyond know that the Columbus Day weekend brings not only fall foliage, but also the sprouting of the distinctive black & white Monadnock Art Open Studios Tour signs guiding visitors along leaf-strewn lanes to the often tucked-away studios throughout Dublin, Hancock, Harrisville, Jaffrey, Marlborough, Peterborough, and Sharon, NH, where painters, printmakers, potters, jewelers, sculptors, fiber artists, photographers, woodworkers, glass shapers, & more work their magic! This year's self-guided tour showing over 65 artists open 10-5 daily over the 3 day weekend. Many artist offer work specially priced for this tour which makes it an excellent opportunity for visitors to take home a truly unique memory of New England or to get in a little not-so-early Holiday shopping! Plan now with friends and family to join us on this ever-so-New-England experience! FREE and Family-Friendly. Download the tour map and preview the artists here.