06/05/2026
🌟 It’s First Friday in downtown Peterborough!
Join us tonight, Friday, June 5, for an evening of shopping, music, art, food, community events, and local fun throughout Depot Square and downtown Peterborough.
Here’s what’s happening:
🎶 Live Music: The Fretbenders Duo
Outside in front of the Baker’s Station Patio in Depot Square from 5–7 PM
Rain location: Mariposa Museum
🎁 The Apothecary — Depot Square
Unique Father’s Day gifts, children’s items, and a beautiful shop to sip, shop, and enjoy.
🎨 Blue Fern Gallery — Main Street
Open house, spring show, refreshments, live painting demonstration with Sue Ann Hum, and over 18 artists featured.
🖼️ Granite Block Art and Antiques — Main Street
Antiques, contemporary art jewelry, and more.
🛍️ Grove & Main Antiques — Grove & Main Street
One-of-a-kind collectibles and seasonal sales.
🌙 Hearth Magick — Grove Street
Free single Oracle Card draws all day, spiritual supplies, events, and gift ideas.
🌎 Joseph’s Coat — Grove Street
Handcrafted items and stories from craftspeople around the world.
📚 MacDowell Downtown at Bass Hall — Grove Street
Writing Forbidden Histories with Louisa Lim. Doors open at 7 PM with refreshments. Free and open to all.
🛠️ MAXT Makerspace — Noone Falls, 50 Jaffrey Road
Open house, demonstrations, tours, and meet-the-instructor opportunities. Free and open to all ages.
🎩 Meshugenah Hat Company — School Street
Handmade hats, pillows, bags, and colorful textile goods.
🎶 Monadnock Country Club — High Street
Troubadour R***e with local musical artists, food, drinks, and full bar.
🧶 NiduStudio/Tribals — Depot Square
Visit the newly designed studio and rug shop, recently highlighted in NH HOME magazine.
🎨 Peterborough Art Academy & Supplies — Depot Square
Local artists, art supplies, and Father’s Day gift ideas.
🖼️ Peterborough Public Library — Grove Street
Opening reception for Keep the Vision 2026, featuring Jeanne Maguire Thieme, from 5–6:30 PM.
🎭 Peterborough Players at the Mariposa Museum — Main Street
Comic Chameleons with Artistic Director Brendon Fox. Starts at 5 PM, limited seating.
🏘️ Peterborough Town House — Grove Street
Affordable Housing Committee open house featuring EnvisionTown renderings and ADU concepts.
🎁 Steele’s Stationers — Main Street
Father’s Day cards, partyware, candles, T-shirts, ci**rs, and more.
📚 Toadstool Bookshop — Depot Square
Independent bookstore with a wonderful selection of books and gifts.
🧘 Tria Yoga — Grove Street
5:30 PM Flow class with Anna. Pay-what-you-can community class. Sign up online to reserve your spot.
🍽️ Food & Drink In and Around the Square
Cooper’s Hill
Monadnock Eats
Post & Beam Brewing
Thai Cafe
Waterhouse Restaurant and Bar
Come out, bring the family, support local artists, local businesses, and local restaurants — and enjoy a perfect First Friday evening in downtown Peterborough.
First Friday | Tonight, Friday, June 5 | Downtown Peterborough
Questions about the event or future programs? Contact Pelagia Vincent at [email protected].
