This Weekend's Fall Fests: Settlers Days, Wine Walk, Moonlit Maze

MCHENRY COUNTY, IL — All of the fall fun is in full swing here in McHenry County. Below we've included a roundup of some of our favorite picks for fall festivals and events happening over the next couple weekends in the area:

Oct. 9-10 Weekend

Woodstock Rail Fest 2021, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 9; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 10: Model train enthusiasts and families can stop out to the second annual Woodstock Rail Fest in the historic Woodstock Square. There will be more than a dozen trains on display around the square. More via the Woodstock Rail Fest Facebook page.

Marengo Settlers' Days, Oct. 7-10: A carnival, hayrides, corn maze, apple and pumpkin picking, a petting zoo, musical entertainment and more. A full schedule of events can be found below and online.

Oct. 15-16 Weekend:

33rd Autumn Drive, 3701 Frankville Road in Woodstock, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 15-17: According to the Autumn Drive website, "Local farms are offering fall produce like pumpkins, honey, jams, soaps, and vinegars, as well as 'tastefully simple' products. Experience tractor rides, petting zoos, hay rides, and even pumpkin and apple launchers. Pick your own apples right from the trees or pumpkins in the fields. Many stops include visiting crafters selling: pottery, jewelry, lawn ornaments, and dozens of other crafts. Some stops are mini craft fairs in themselves. Antique dealers are selling refurbished furniture, trunks, cook books, tools, white elephants, and vintage jewelry." More via the Autumn Drive website.

Haunted Hayride At Peterson Park in McHenry, Oct. 15-16 and Oct. 22-23. More information is available below and online.

Moonlit Corn Maze at Tom's Market, 10214 Algonquin Road, Huntley, 10 p.m. on Oct. 16: Bring your flashlights and explore Tom's six-acre corn maze after dark. There will also be hayrides and refreshments available to purchase. Tickets and more info are available online.

Woodstock Wine Walk, 127 E. Calhoun Drive, Woodstock, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 16: Stop out to the Historic Woodstock Square for this year's wine walk. There will be 32 wine tasting samples at 16 unique Woodstock locations on and around the square. To purchase tickets and for more information visit the wine walk website.

The Visit McHenry County website has more ideas for fun events and festival happening in the coming weeks. You can check out the Visit McHenry County calendar here. You can also post your events on Patch.com.

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