I froze the first time the calendar filled with overlapping banners and I thought, “Can I actually finish them all?” You and I both know that small windows and rare rewards breed instant FOMO. I learned to treat the valley’s event list like a map I could hack—shortcuts, priorities, and the places to ignore.
I write this as someone who tracks patch notes on Gameloft, skims the DDV subreddit for tips, and tests event loops across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Steam builds. Below is a clear, usable guide to every event the game has run, the Star Path rotations, what’s live right now, and what hits next—so you can spend time playing, not guessing.
The calendar is crowded. All Disney Dreamlight Valley events
There are 16 main events the valley has hosted so far, some annual, some intermittent. I’ll give you dates, what you do, and what to prioritize if you’re short on days or inventory space.
Below is the full list. Use it like a checklist: grab the limited pieces first, then sweep the rest for rewards.
| Event | Dates | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Winter Floating Festival | Jan. 7 to 28, 2026 | Travel to The Winter Floating Festival island and complete five puzzles to claim all available rewards. |
| Valley Valentines | Feb. 11 to 25, 2026 | Complete two event duties and 14 quests focused on helping and caring for the valley villagers. |
| Lucky You! | March 10 to 15, 2025March 11 to 17, 2026 | Find Three-Leaf Clovers and Four-Leaf Clovers to craft event rewards and complete one event duty. |
| Eggstravaganza | April 8 to 29, 2023March 27 to April 17, 2024April 2 to 22, 2025April 1 to 22, 2026 | Hunt for five types of Eggs hidden around the valley to craft event rewards and recipes. You can also complete two event quests and four event duties. |
| Springtime Floating Festival | April 29 to May 19, 2026 | Travel to the Springtime Floating Festival island and complete six puzzles to claim all available rewards. |
| Cheshire Cat Chaos | May 7 to 20, 2025 | Find Cheshire Cracks and Cheshire Paw Prints around the valley to complete four duties that grant four exclusive prizes. |
| Treasure Hunt | July 30 to Aug. 12, 2025May 27 to June 9, 2026 | Find gold cracks and special fishing spots around the valley, solve clues, and complete a few duties to earn rewards. |
| Dreamlight Parks Fest | May 15 to June 5, 2024May 28 to June 18, 2025June 10 to 30, 2026 | Collect various types of Buttons from around the valley, complete special duties and quests, and cook up various cupcake recipes to claim rewards. |
| Picture Pursuit | July 15 to 28, 2026 | Track down hidden Motifs around the valley and Realms to complete villager quests and claim prizes. |
| Summer Sizzle | Sept. 4 to 26, 2024July 2 to 22, 2025Aug. 5 to 18, 2026 | Find Marshmallows around the valley and cook and craft with them to finish event tasks for rewards. |
| Parks Floating Festival | Aug. 18 to Sept. 8, 2026 (Current) | Travel to the Parks Floating Festival island and complete six puzzles to claim all available rewards. |
| Memory Mania | June 26 to July 17, 2024Sept. 3 to 16, 2025Sept. 16 to 29, 2026 (Upcoming) | Find Riley’s lost items around the valley and work through some event duties to claim prizes. |
| Trick-or-Treat | Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, 2022Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, 2023Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2024Oct. 15 to Nov. 1, 2025 | Gather Candy Buckets around the valley and complete some event tasks to earn rewards. |
| The Haunted Floating Festival | Oct. 22 to Nov. 11, 2025 | Travel to The Haunted Floating Festival island and complete five puzzles to claim all available rewards. |
| Gift of Giving | Dec. 18 to 31, 2022Dec. 18 to 31, 2023Dec. 18 to 31, 2024Dec. 17 to 31, 2025 | Complete a variety of winter-themed tasks, including five event duties, gathering Festive Wrapping Paper, catching five Festive Fish, building a snowman, and finding the gift boxes. |
| Christmas Day Presents Event | Dec. 25 to 31, 2022Dec. 25 to 31, 2023Dec. 25 to 31, 2024Dec. 25 to 31, 2025 | Visit the Dream Castle to find and open presents under the tree. |
Star Path keeps turning. All Star Path events in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Star Path runs like a rotating reward track: specific quests grant Tokens you spend in the pass. I tracked every Star Path release so you can see patterns and plan which passes are worth your time.
- Pop City Star Path – July 29 to Sept. 22, 2026 (Current)
- Godly Glamor Star Path – June 3 to July 28, 2026
- Elements of Nature Star Path – April 8 to June 2, 2026
- Paw-fect Romance Star Path – Feb. 11 to April 7, 2026
- Winter Warmth Star Path – Dec. 10, 2025 to Feb. 10, 2026
- Witchful Thinking Star Path – Oct. 1 to Dec. 7, 2025
- Retro Roadtrip Star Path – Aug. 8 to Sept. 29, 2025
- Adventures in Neverland Star Path – June 18 to July 30, 2025
- Garden of Whimsy Star Path – April 23 to June 11, 2025
- Oasis Retreat Star Path – Feb. 26 to April 16, 2025
- Frost & Fairies Star Path – Dec. 4, 2024 to Feb. 5, 2025
- The Night Show Star Path – Oct. 9 to Nov. 27, 2024
- Dapper Delights Star Path – Aug. 21 to Oct. 2, 2024
- Majesty and Magnolias Star Path – June 26 to Aug. 14, 2024
- A Day at Disney Star Path – May 1 to June 12, 2024
- Lovely Monsters Star Path – Feb. 28 to April 17, 2024
- Royal Winter Star Path – Dec. 5, 2023 to Jan. 23, 2024
- Haunted Holiday Star Path – Sept. 13 to Nov. 1, 2023
- The Wonder of Pixar Star Path – June 6 to Aug. 7, 2023
- Disney Parks Star Path – April 5 to May 17, 2023
- Centennial Star Path – Feb. 16 to March 29, 2023
- Festive Star Path – Dec. 6, 2022 to Jan. 26, 2023
- Villains’ Star Path – Oct. 19 to Nov. 22, 2022
- Pixar Fest Star Path – Sept. 6 to Oct. 11, 2022
What events are currently running in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
Two events are live at the time of writing. The Parks Floating Festival runs Aug. 18 to Sept. 8, 2026, while the Pop City Star Path runs from July 29 to Sept. 22, 2026. You can chip away at both simultaneously; prioritize time-limited puzzle islands first because those rewards disappear when their island closes.
Two banners fly at once. Current event in Disney Dreamlight Valley
- The Parks Floating Festival — Aug. 18 to Sept. 8, 2026
- Pop City Star Path — July 29 to Sept. 22, 2026
How often do Dreamlight Valley events repeat?
Many events return annually: Gift of Giving, Trick-or-Treat, and various Floating Festivals are reliably seasonal. However, some events rotate irregularly. Watch Gameloft’s official channels, Steam announcements, and the DDV community on Reddit and Discord for confirmed reruns and patch-note sneak peeks.
The schedule nudges forward. Next event in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Memory Mania arrives Sept. 16, 2026 and runs until Sept. 29. It returns with classic duties and at least one new mission this run, so even players who completed it before have something fresh to chase.
Are Star Path events worth buying?
I’ve tested several passes across accounts. If you value vanity items, emotes, and themed furniture and you play at least a few hours during the pass window, the paid tiers typically pay off in enjoyment. Check community write-ups on Steam and Reddit for break-even analyses tailored to your platform and playtime.
Events swell and fade—some are as focused as a seasonal pop-up, others sweep through like tides—so plan your runs, use community trackers, and prioritize the exclusive drops. What event will you chase first this season?