Animal Crossing: New Horizons Participating in Events

Events in Animal Crossing: New Horizons add excitement and variety to your island life. They provide unique activities, special rewards, and exclusive items that are available only during the event period. This guide will help you make the most of these events, ensuring you collect all the rewards and enjoy the festivities.

Types of Events

1. Seasonal Events:

   • Events tied to specific seasons, such as Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.
   • Examples: Bunny Day (Easter), Cherry Blossom Festival, Halloween, Toy Day (Christmas).

2. Monthly or Weekly Events:

   • Recurring events that happen on specific days each month or week.
   • Examples: Fishing Tourney, Bug-Off.

3. Special Character Visits:

   • Visits from special characters offering unique activities and items.
   • Examples: Flick’s Bug-Off, C.J.’s Fishing Tourney, Redd’s Treasure Trawler.

Preparing for Events

1. Check the Event Calendar:

   • Keep an eye on the in-game bulletin board and announcements for upcoming events.
   • Use online resources or community forums to stay updated on event schedules.

2. Gather Supplies:

   • Stock up on necessary tools and materials for event activities, such as fishing rods, nets, shovels, and crafting materials.
   • Prepare your inventory and storage to have space for event items and rewards.

3. Decorate Your Island:

   • Enhance your island with seasonal decorations to match the event’s theme.
   • Use DIY recipes and items collected during the event to create a festive atmosphere.

Participating in Events

1. Bunny Day (Easter):

   • Collect eggs from different sources (trees, rocks, water, etc.).
   • Craft Bunny Day-themed items using DIY recipes from Zipper T. Bunny.
   • Complete the collection of Bunny Day items to receive special rewards.

2. Fishing Tourney:

   • Hosted by C.J. on specific Saturdays.
   • Catch as many fish as possible within the time limit to earn points.
   • Exchange points for exclusive fishing-themed items.

3. Bug-Off:

   • Hosted by Flick on specific Saturdays.
   • Catch bugs within the time limit to earn points.
   • Exchange points for exclusive bug-themed items.

4. Halloween:

   • Collect candy throughout October to prepare for Halloween night.
   • On Halloween, give candy to villagers and Jack, the Czar of Halloween, for exclusive spooky items and DIY recipes.
   • Dress up in costumes to enhance the festive spirit.

5. Toy Day (Christmas):

   • Collect and wrap gifts for your villagers.
   • On Toy Day, help Jingle the black-nosed reindeer deliver presents.
   • Receive exclusive holiday-themed items and DIY recipes.

Maximizing Event Rewards

1. Daily Participation:

   • Engage in event activities daily to collect all available rewards and items.
   • Selling non-native fruit is an easy way to earn bells in Animal Crossing. Complete event-specific tasks and challenges for additional rewards.

2. Trade and Share:

   • Trade duplicate items and DIY recipes with friends to complete your collection.
   • Join online communities and forums to find trading partners and share event experiences.

3. Crafting and Decorating:

   • Use collected event materials to craft exclusive items and decorations.
   • Display event-themed items around your island to celebrate the occasion.

4. Capture Memories:

   • Take photos during events to capture special moments.
   • Use the in-game camera to create lasting memories of your island’s celebrations.

Post-Event Activities

1. Store Event Items:

   • Safely store event items and decorations for future use.
   • Organize your storage to easily find and access seasonal items.

2. Reflect and Plan:

   • Reflect on the event and plan for the next one.
   • Note down any preparations or strategies that worked well for future events.

Conclusion

Participating in events in Animal Crossing: New Horizons adds a layer of excitement and engagement to your island life. By preparing effectively, actively participating, and maximizing your rewards, you can enjoy all the unique experiences and items each event has to offer.