Depot Square

Depot Square It’s the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner. Welcome To Peterborough NH! THE Shopping And Dining Destination For The Monadnock Region.

With fourteen distinctive shops and restaurants, Depot Square is in the heart of Peterborough and is a wonderful place to browse through specialty shops and art galleries.

🛍️ First Friday in Downtown Peterborough, NH  is tomorrow — and Depot Square is ready for you!Join us Friday, June 5 for...
06/05/2026

🛍️ First Friday in Downtown Peterborough, NH is tomorrow — and Depot Square is ready for you!

Join us Friday, June 5 for an evening of shopping, dining, music, art, and community in downtown Peterborough.

Depot Square and downtown merchants will be open late with so many ways to explore, including:

🎁 Father’s Day gift ideas
🎨 Art supplies, galleries, and local artists
👗 Clothing, accessories, and one-of-a-kind finds
📚 Books and gifts from local shops
🧶 Handmade items and creative inspiration
🐾 Gifts for the four-legged family members, too

In Depot Square, be sure to visit favorites like The Apothecary, NiduStudio/Tribals, Peterborough Art Academy & Supplies, Toadstool Bookshop, and Waterhouse Restaurant and Bar.

After you shop and stroll, stay for dinner, drinks, or takeout from one of the wonderful restaurants in and around the Square.

First Friday is the perfect family night out — local shops, local artists, local restaurants, and plenty of small-town charm.

📍 Downtown Peterborough
📅 Friday, June 5
🕔 Evening events begin around 5 PM

🎶 First Friday is almost here!This First Friday in Downtown Peterborough, NH, June 5, downtown Peterborough comes alive ...
06/04/2026

🎶 First Friday is almost here!

This First Friday in Downtown Peterborough, NH, June 5, downtown Peterborough comes alive with music, art, open houses, demonstrations, and community events — and Depot Square is right in the middle of it all.

Start your evening in the Square with live music from The Fretbenders Duo outside near the Bakers Station Patio from 5–7 PM. Bring the family, enjoy the outdoor café-style seating, and take in an evening of Americana roots, folk, swing, blues, and more.

You’ll also find plenty happening throughout downtown, including:

🎨 Art openings and gallery events
📚 Author and literary programming
🎭 Peterborough Players at the Mariposa Museum
🎶 Live music around town
🧘 A community flow class at Tria Yoga
🛠️ MAXT Makerspace open house and demonstrations

Make an evening of it — stroll, shop, listen, explore, and then stay for dinner in or around Depot Square.

First Friday | Friday, June 5 | Downtown Peterborough
Free parking, family-friendly, and a perfect way to welcome June.

🎶 Listen & Lunch is sponsored by Catlin Architecture, PC and Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center  — thank you for hel...
06/03/2026

🎶 Listen & Lunch is sponsored by Catlin Architecture, PC and Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center — thank you for helping make this free community music series possible!

Listen & Lunch kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, June 4 in Depot Park with Side Effects Band!

Bring your lunch, a blanket or folding chair, and enjoy live local music in the heart of Peterborough from Noon–1 PM. This free summer series is a wonderful way to spend your lunch break, meet a friend, and celebrate local talent.

📍 Depot Park, Peterborough, NH
⏰ Noon–1 PM
🎵 Side Effects Band
✨ Free and open to the public

In case of rain, the concert will move indoors to the Mariposa Museum. Check the Depot Square page for same-day updates.

There is so much to look forward to in and around Depot Square this season — dining alfresco, local shopping, First Frid...
05/31/2026

There is so much to look forward to in and around Depot Square this season — dining alfresco, local shopping, First Fridays, and beloved community events that bring downtown to life.

Coming up this summer:
🎶 7th Annual Listen and Lunch
🎶 14th Annual Summertime Concert Series
🎨 10th Annual Art Walk in the Park on Saturday, July 4
🍽️ Patio dining and warm-weather evenings in the Square

Depot Square is ready for another season of food, music, art, shopping, and community. Keep an eye out for more details as summer gets rolling!

June is bringing so much to look forward to in downtown Peterborough. 🌿First Friday in Downtown Peterborough, NH returns...
05/27/2026

June is bringing so much to look forward to in downtown Peterborough. 🌿

First Friday in Downtown Peterborough, NH returns on Friday, June 5, and it’s the perfect excuse to come downtown, visit your favorite shops, enjoy dinner, catch up with friends, and welcome the start of summer in the Square.

Depot Square is ready for warm evenings, local shopping, patio season, live music, great food, and the kind of community energy that makes Peterborough so special.

Mark your calendar and make a night of it downtown.

The week before Memorial Day always feels like the unofficial doorway into summer — and Depot Square is ready. ☀️Whether...
05/21/2026

The week before Memorial Day always feels like the unofficial doorway into summer — and Depot Square is ready. ☀️

Whether you’re planning a long weekend, looking for something fresh to wear, picking up a hostess gift, meeting a friend for lunch, or hoping for that first perfect patio moment, Depot Square is a beautiful place to start.

Stop into your favorite shops, enjoy a meal, stroll by the river, and take in the slower, sunnier rhythm of downtown Peterborough.

Summer is just about here — and we’re ready for it.

One of Peterborough’s most joyful days of the year is almost here! 🎨🌼The Children and the Arts Festival returns to downt...
05/13/2026

One of Peterborough’s most joyful days of the year is almost here! 🎨🌼

The Children and the Arts Festival returns to downtown Peterborough on Saturday, May 16, bringing creativity, color, music, community, and plenty of reasons to spend the day downtown.

While you’re enjoying the festival, be sure to stop through Depot Square for shopping, lunch, brunch, treats, patio dining if weather allows, and a beautiful stroll along the river.

Make a full day of it in downtown Peterborough — art, music, local shops, great food, and community spirit all in one place.

A night out can do even more when it supports the community. 💛The Waterhouse Restaurant  is supporting  End 68 Hours of ...
05/11/2026

A night out can do even more when it supports the community. 💛

The Waterhouse Restaurant is supporting End 68 Hours of Hunger-Conval through its Tuesdays Together series — a wonderful reason to gather for a meal, enjoy the riverfront setting, and support an organization helping local children.

If you’ve been looking for a meaningful night out, this is it. Bring a friend, make a reservation, and be part of something good happening right here in Depot Square.

www.waterhousenh.com

603-924-4001

Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Depot Square has you covered. 💝A gift certificate is always a thoughtfu...
05/09/2026

Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Depot Square has you covered. 💝

A gift certificate is always a thoughtful choice — especially when it gives Mom the chance to choose something just for herself. Think beautiful clothing from Underneath It All or Anytime Apparel, a little self-care, a favorite lunch or dinner, or a relaxing brunch by the river at The Waterhouse Restaurant .

Whether you’re shopping early or making a last-minute stop, Depot Square makes it easy to give something personal, local, and lovely.

Make her day — and support the small businesses that make downtown Peterborough special.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and Depot Square is full of thoughtful ways to celebrate the moms, grandmothers...
05/04/2026

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and Depot Square is full of thoughtful ways to celebrate the moms, grandmothers, aunts, friends, and special women in your life. 💐

Make it easy and meaningful with a local gift certificate, a beautiful new outfit, something cozy and luxurious, a spa-inspired treat, or a reservation for brunch at The Waterhouse.

Stop into Depot Square and make a day of it — shop local, stroll by the river, and find something she’ll truly enjoy.

Featured ideas:
✨ Gift certificates
✨ Underneath It All
✨ Anytime Apparel
✨ Spa and self-care gifts
✨ Brunch at The Waterhouse

Mother’s Day gifting feels better when it supports local businesses.

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Peterborough, NH
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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30am
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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