Corn Maze Daily Status
2025-10-18 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-24 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-26 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-29 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | Illinois

Pumpkin Barn Daily Status
2025-10-18 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 18:00 | Illinois

Outdoor Activities Daily Status
2025-10-19 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-24 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-26 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-29 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 18:00 and 2 more dates | Illinois

Last Night Corn Maze
2025-10-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Rader Family Farms, 1312 Ropp Road, Normal, Illinois, 61761
What you need to know about our night mazes:
Hours are 6:30 to 9 p.m., with the last entrance to the maze at 8 p.m.
Admission is $10 for ages 4 years and up. Season passes are not valid for this special event.
Night maze admission may be sold at the farm starting at 6:20 p.m. Groups are welcome.
Anyone 14 years and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult (age 18 years+) in the corn maze and while on the farm.
Areas open: Outdoor access to Harvest Brew Coffee Shop and Sidekick food menus
Bonfires and S’mores (weather permitting). Other farm activities will be closed.
Bring a flashlight!
No backpacks, large purses or other containers are allowed in the maze.
No smoking (including e-cigarettes and vaping) is permitted on the farm.

Last COUNTRY Financial Flashlight Night Maze
2025-10-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Rader Family Farms, 1312 Ropp Road, Normal, Illinois, 61761
🌽✨ Last Night Maze of the Season! ✨🌽
If you missed the last two, don’t miss out on this one! It’s your final chance to experience the maze after dark this fall. 🌙
Grab your family, invite your friends, and come test your navigation skills under the stars. Don’t forget your flashlights — you’ll need them for a night full of fun, laughter, and a little adventure! 🔦🎃

Orange Crush, First Responder Day and Last Day of the Fall Season!
2025-11-01 10:00 - 18:00 | Rader Family Farms, 1312 Ropp Road, Normal, Illinois, 61761
Get ready for an unforgettable day at our Orange Crush and First Responder Event on Saturday, November 1 !

Join us for a ton of family-friendly activities to wrap up our 2025 Fall Activity season! Here’s the fun we have lined up:

Trick or Treating from 10am – 12:30pm! Dress in your best family-friendly costume and get ready for some fun! Treat stations in our paid activity area- please bring your own bag.

All our Farm Activities and Food Venues will be open from 10am – 6pm!
Don’t forget to stop by the Harvest Brew Coffee & Retail Shop, along with our outdoor checkout for produce and pumpkins, open until 6pm!

Smashing Pumpkins starts at 2pm! Bring your A-game and smash some pumpkins with our mallets. We provide the pumpkin; you bring the muscle!

Sky Crane Pumpkin & Candy Drop! Watch as we drop pumpkins from 80 ft high onto a car, then see the grand finale as we drop a candy-stuffed pumpkin! It’s pumpkin mayhem you won’t want to miss!

First responders, enjoy FREE admission to the farm with a valid ID on Saturday Nov 1. Join us for a day full of fun, food, and festivities!

SCARCE Pumpkin Smash Recycle Event
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Rader Family Farms, 1312 Ropp Road, Normal, Illinois, 61761
Smash Em – Don’t Trash Em!
Bring your pumpkins or grab some of ours and smash em with a handmade wooden mallet. Learn about what throwing your pumpkins into your garbage and ultimately the landfill can do to our environment. Do your part and come on out for pumpkin bowling, educational activities and your chance to win a 2026 Fall Season Pass to Rader Family Farms or a six pack of pumpkin donuts.
Our Harvest Brew Coffee Shop, Bakery and Retail Market will be open for purchases. NO OTHER FALL ACTIVITIES are open.

Sleigh the Season Retail Event
2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Rader Family Farms, 1312 Ropp Road, Normal, Illinois, 61761
Sleigh the Season at the Barn!
Join us for the ultimate holiday shopping experience where magic meets tradition! Discover a wonderland of festive delights and special offers that will have you decking your halls and sleighing your holiday style.
What’s in Store:
– Transform your home with our fresh Fraser fir wreaths with custom bows and decorations.
– Wow your guests with stunning custom porch pots filled with fresh greens.
– Discover seasonal clothing perfect for gifting or to wear at your holiday events.
– Find unique stocking stuffers and a sleighful of more surprises!
Special Treats:
– Be among the first 25 shoppers and enjoy a FREE pumpkin bar!
– Cozy up with a free pair of slippers with purchases over $30.
– Get a warmer for just $15 when you buy two candles.
– Buy two soup/bread mixes and nibble on a free box of cheese straws.
Pick an ornament off our tree at checkout and unwrap a surprise discount or gift!
Sip & Shop:
Relish delicious samples and warm spiced cider while you wander through the winter wonderland of offerings.
Come sleigh the day with us next week at the Barn and make this holiday season truly unforgettable!

Thanksgiving Bakery and Fresh Wreath Pick Up
2025-11-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Rader Family Farms, 1312 Ropp Road, Normal, Illinois, 61761
🥧 Thanksgiving Bakery Pick-Up at Rader Family Farms! 🍂
📅 Tuesday, November 26 | 🕙 10 AM – 3 PM
Make your Thanksgiving a little sweeter with freshly baked treats from the Rader Family Farms bakery! 🎉Pre-order your pies, donuts, and other seasonal favorites for easy pick-up — perfect for your special holiday gathering.
We’ll also have a limited selection of baked goods available in-store for any last-minute shoppers, along with fresh Fraser fir wreaths to bring the scent of the season home. 🌲
While you’re here, stop by our Harvest Brew Coffee Shop for a warm drink and browse our curated retail store for unique holiday gifts and farm-favorite finds.
Take a break from the holiday rush — come sit, sip, shop, and savor the start of the season with us at Rader Family Farms! ❤️

Christmas on the Farm
2025-12-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Rader Family Farms, 1312 Ropp Road, Normal, Illinois, 61761
🎄 Welcome to Christmas on the Farm at Rader Family Farms! 🎅
ONLINE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.
We can’t wait to celebrate the joy of the season with you during Christmas on the Farm — an evening full of twinkling lights, cozy treats, festive music, and family fun! Here’s what you need to know before your visit:
🚗 Parking & Arrival
Parking is included with your admission, and our friendly parking attendants will guide you to the south side of the lot.Follow the signs from the lot to our Orchard Barn Check-In — your first stop for a night of Christmas magic!
🎟️ Check-In at the Orchard Barn (OB)
Present your digital ticket for scanning.
Each guest will receive a raffle ticket redeemable for a free cup of hot chocolate at the Schoolhouse — courtesy of our friends at Bank of Pontiac!
Once you’ve checked in, hop on the Jingle Bell Tram and follow the lighted path of fun through the farm.
🎶 The Experience
Your Christmas adventure flows through these stops:Parking → Orchard Barn → Tram → Activities Path → Schoolhouse → Little Village → Brew & Retail
✨ Look for festive signs and decorations guiding your way — from our “Welcome to Christmas on the Farm” entrance to the red, white, and blue arch honoring our troops.
Don’t forget to drop off a toy at our Toys for Tots Collection Boxes — thank you for helping us share the joy!
Bring a new, unwrapped toy and help us spread Christmas joy to children in our community through Toys for Tots.
🍔 Food & Drinks
Warm up inside the Orchard Barn with delicious favorites:
Pulled pork or chicken sandwiches
Loaded potatoes
Fruit cups and donuts (single or 6-pack!)
Hot cider, sparkling cider, bottled water, and more
Then stroll over to the Schoolhouse for your complimentary hot chocolate, topped with mini marshmallows or peppermint sticks.
🎵 Choir Performances
Join us for live holiday music as local school choirs perform at 6:30 PM on select evenings (Dec 6, 7, and 13). Each performance closes out the night with festive cheer!
🏡 The Little Village
Wander through our charming Little Village, featuring:
Santa’s Toy Workshop
The Gingerbread House
Santa’s Post Office (drop off your letter!)
The Cozy Cottage
Each little house is lit up and beautifully decorated — perfect for photo ops and holiday memories!
☕ The Brew & Retail Area
End your evening at the Pumpkin Blossom Barn, where you can:
Sip a latte or hot cider
Enjoy a sweet treat from our bakery
Pick up holiday gifts and Rader Family Farms merchandise
❤️ A Note of Thanks
We send warm wishes and heartfelt gratitude to our troops and their families this Christmas season. Please take a moment to honor their service and remember those who can’t be home for the holidays.
We’re so glad you’re joining us to make Christmas memories on the farm. Bundle up, bring your camera, and get ready to experience the magic of the season — Rader Family Farms style!

Christmas on the Farm
2025-12-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Rader Family Farms, 1312 Ropp Road, Normal, Illinois, 61761
🎄 Welcome to Christmas on the Farm at Rader Family Farms! 🎅
Vendors for this evening are :
Little Munchkin Boutique, Love, Liz Boutique, Nicky’s Flannel Revival and Gingerbread House Toys.
ONLINE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.
We can’t wait to celebrate the joy of the season with you during Christmas on the Farm — an evening full of twinkling lights, cozy treats, festive music, and family fun! Here’s what you need to know before your visit:
🚗 Parking & Arrival
Parking is included with your admission, and our friendly parking attendants will guide you to the south side of the lot.Follow the signs from the lot to our Orchard Barn Check-In — your first stop for a night of Christmas magic!
🎟️ Check-In at the Orchard Barn (OB)
Present your digital ticket for scanning.
Each guest will receive a raffle ticket redeemable for a free cup of hot chocolate at the Schoolhouse — courtesy of our friends at Bank of Pontiac!
Once you’ve checked in, hop on the Jingle Bell Tram and follow the lighted path of fun through the farm.
🎶 The Experience
Your Christmas adventure flows through these stops:Parking → Orchard Barn → Tram → Activities Path → Schoolhouse → Little Village → Brew & Retail
✨ Look for festive signs and decorations guiding your way — from our “Welcome to Christmas on the Farm” entrance to the red, white, and blue arch honoring our troops.
Don’t forget to drop off a toy at our Toys for Tots Collection Boxes — thank you for helping us share the joy!
Bring a new, unwrapped toy and help us spread Christmas joy to children in our community through Toys for Tots.
🍔 Food & Drinks
Warm up inside the Orchard Barn with delicious favorites:
Pulled pork or chicken sandwiches
Chips
Fruit cups and donuts (single or 6-pack!)
Hot cider, sparkling cider, bottled water, and more
Then stroll over to the Schoolhouse for your complimentary hot chocolate, topped with mini marshmallows or peppermint sticks.
🎵 Choir Performances
Join us for live holiday music as local school choirs perform at 6:30 PM on select evenings (Dec 6, 7, and 13). Each performance closes out the night with festive cheer!
🏡 The Little Village
Wander through our charming Little Village, featuring:
Santa’s Toy Workshop
The Gingerbread House
Santa’s Post Office (drop off your letter!)
The Cozy Cottage
Each little house is lit up and beautifully decorated — perfect for photo ops and holiday memories!
☕ The Brew & Retail Area
End your evening at the Pumpkin Blossom Barn, where you can:
Sip a latte or hot cider
Enjoy a sweet treat from our bakery
Pick up holiday gifts and Rader Family Farms merchandise
❤️ A Note of Thanks
We send warm wishes and heartfelt gratitude to our troops and their families this Christmas season. Please take a moment to honor their service and remember those who can’t be home for the holidays.
We’re so glad you’re joining us to make Christmas memories on the farm. Bundle up, bring your camera, and get ready to experience the magic of the season — Rader Family Farms style!
