Fortunately, there are still plenty of other things you’re able to still do!

There are a lot of NPCs in Stardew Valley, each with unique gifts that they can give you.

Here are the best villagers to befriend first.

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This guide will take a look at what you’ve got the option to do during the winter.

We will cover everything from what to do on the farm, to events and quests.

Can You Farm In Winter?

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During the winter, you willonly be able to successfully grow wild seeds and powdermelon.

If you already have the Greenhouse, then you’re free to still plant whatever you want!

The Greenhouse allows you togrow any fruit and vegetable, regardless of the season.

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Additionally, you canbuy seeds all year long from the Oasis shopin the Desert.

Focus On Your Farm Animals

Winter is the perfect time to focus on yourfarm animals.

To boost this,process eggs and milk into mayonnaise and cheese.

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Be sure topet your animals every day, especially during the winter.

Petting an animal willstrengthen their relationship with you, allowing them to produce higher-quality ingredients.

Thesehigh-quality eggsand milkcan then be processed andsold for a lot of money.

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Head to Robin’s house andbuild a barn and a coop.

Below are the requirements for the basic-level buildings.

Below, you could check out all fish that can be found during the winter.

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There are120 floorsto themines north of Robin’s house.

When you reach the bottom, you will receive theSkull Key.

This allows you to enterSkull Cavern, which is located in theDesert.

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Many buildings and craftable objectsrequire a lot of stone, so use this time to stock up on it!

A lot of buildings requirewoodand stone.

Use the wood and stone you have gathered from mining toupgrade your house!

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Instead,your money can be put towards house expansions.

Winter Events In Stardew Valley

There arefour events and nine birthdaysthat take place during the winter.

During the festival, theTraveling Merchantwill be selling a variety of Winter themed decor and foods.

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Below, it’s possible for you to see a list of all items available for purchase.

Winning will reward you with thebarbed hook,dressed spinner, amagnet, and asailor’s cap.

If you win the contest again, you will receive2,000g.

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Night Market: Winter 15-17

The Night Markettakes place in the middle of winter.

Over the next week, you will need to find the perfect gift for them.

You will also begiven a gift by another resident as well.

An image from a new fishing event in Stardew Valley called Squidfest. This event takes place over two days and requires you to catch 8 and 10 squid per day for rewards.

The gifts given will be at random.

you’re free to also purchase themed decor at theFeast of the Winter Star.

Birthdays

There are nine birthdays throughout winter.

A player standing on initial landing beach in ginger island in Stardew Valley.

Be sure to prepare and give the villagers a gift that they will love.

If you have yet tounlock Ginger Island, be sure tohead to the back of Willy’s shop.

Complete Winter Quests

Finally, there are a variety of quests available during the winter.

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Below, you will see a list of all quests that you could complete during winter.

In total,there are ten possible quests that are spread throughout the season.

Date

Quest

How To Complete

Catch A Squid

Deliver one Squid to Willy.

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Winter 5

Staff Of Power

Deliver an Iridium Bar to the Wizard.

Winter 6

Clint’s Attempt

Give Emily an Amethyst.

Winter 12

A Dark Regeant

Deliver a Void Essence to the Wizard.

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Winter 13

Catch a Lingcod

Deliver a Lingcod to Willy.

A Favor For Clint

Bring Clint an Iron Bar.

Winter 19

Exotic Spirits

Bring Gus a Coconut.

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Winter 21

Robin’s Request

Deliver ten Hardwood to Robin.

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Fish Stew

Deliver an Albacore to Gus.

Additionally, you might also work tocomplete the Community Center bundles.