Harvest Happenings Community Fall Festival & Alton Food Pantry Donation Drive
Fall fun is back at Cold Spring Farm with our annual Harvest Happenings on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, from 12–4 PM! This free, family‑friendly event brings the community together for a day of music, great food, local vendors, and plenty of fall cheer—all set against the scenic backdrop of Cold Spring Farm in Alton, NH.
This year, we’re thrilled to add a new community element to the festivities: a Donation Drive benefitting the Alton Food Pantry (Alton Community Services). As temperatures drop, the Pantry is in special need of essential items, and we’re inviting everyone attending Harvest Happenings to help support local families.
Fall festivals and Activities in New Hampshire 2025
Home to some of the most expansive views of fall foliage and the best autumn-inspired treats, New Hampshire truly comes alive in the fall. Visitors from all over gather at the yearly local harvest festivals, take “leaf-peeping” hikes/scenic drives, pick pumpkins, enjoy farm-fresh pies and cider donuts; all the autumn activities we know and love.
If you are looking for things to do during your visit to the Lakes Region this fall, look no further! We have gathered up some of the best events and places to check out while you’re here. (And if you’re looking for the best place to propose in New Hampshire in the fall.
Harvest Happenings Returns to Cold Spring Farm This October
🍂 Fall fun is back at Cold Spring Farm with our annual Harvest Happenings! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18th, from 12–4 PM and join us for a day full of family-friendly activities, local vendors, live music, and more—all set against the stunning backdrop of Cold Spring Farm.
This FREE community event is open to all.
The Best Date Night Ideas
One of the best and most common pieces of advice we’ve heard from couples and wedding professionals alike is to “never stop dating”. What better way to say “I love you” and “I’m thinking of you” than planning a thoughtful date night for your person? Whether you want to make a grand gesture at a fancy dinner or simply enjoy some time together in nature, the Lakes Region is full of great options to create memories and special moments.
The Importance of Reviews when Wedding Planning | Why You Should Read Them and Why You Should Leave Them
Planning your wedding involves making countless decisions, both large and small. Everything from cake flavors and color palettes to your vendor team, and wedding venue requires careful consideration and research. While this process can be fun at times (who doesn’t love a cake or dinner menu tasting?!), it can also be stressful to sift through all the options to find the ones that truly fit you.
Vote for Cold Spring Farm: Best Wedding Venue in New Hampshire!
We are beyond thrilled to announce that Cold Spring Farm in Alton Bay, NH, has once again been nominated for the title of Best Wedding Venue in New Hampshire! This incredible honor marks our second year in a row being recognized in the "Best of the Lakes Region" awards, and we couldn't be more grateful.
The Brief History of Cold Spring Barn | A New Hampshire Wedding Venue
Our journey to becoming a New Hampshire wedding venue has been a remarkable one. We take pride in the years spent building up what was once raw land into the 2nd place winner of New Hampshire Lakes Region Best Wedding Venue of 2024. While building a barn wedding venue was not originally in our plans as we purchased this land, the theme of building and fostering community ran deep through every step of our evolution. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity we have to care for this land, the community that has helped and supported us throughout this journey, and the bonds we have created and strengthened throughout the process.
The Cold Spring Farm Dogs
Have you ever attended a wedding where the signature drinks were named after the couple’s dogs? Or maybe there was a picture of their pup on the cocktail napkins? This is one of our favorite things to see at weddings (besides getting to meet the actual dogs of course!) If you are planning to do something similar – we see you and we get it, we’re dog people too.
If you have been to the farm or you follow Cold Spring Farm on social media you have likely met or seen our beloved pups. Unlike the horses, they are mostly kept away from weddings and events, and likely won’t be gracing the backgrounds of your sunset photos, but they are still an integral part of our life at the farm. They are our enthusiastic greeters, security system, source of never-ending silliness, comfort, and best friends. It is safe to say we are “dog people” in every sense of the word, and we would love to take this moment to introduce you to our furry family members.
Get to Know the Horses at Cold Spring Farm
Since embarking on our journey into the wedding and event space, our horses have been a constant draw of attention and inquiry from couples, photographers, and guests alike. Their presence has graced the backdrop of countless wedding portraits and ethereal sunset photos here at Cold Spring Farm. While they certainly add ambiance, personality, and quintessential New England charm to every wedding and event we host, we also want to pay tribute to their history and the gifts they bestow upon our daily lives as their grateful caretakers.
