Stardew Valley Spring NPC Schedules: Where Every Marriage Candidate Is, Hour by Hour

Spring rolls into Pelican Town and the dating pool suddenly comes with a calendar. If you keep wandering over to someone's door at 2 PM only to find an empty room, the problem is not the villager. They simply moved on hours ago, and nobody handed you the schedule. This guide walks through every marriage candidate's daily routine across spring, with conditional schedules clearly flagged.

One note before the timetables. After unlocking Ginger Island, any of these villagers may swap their usual path for a day at the Beach Resort. If a candidate is nowhere in town on a given day, that island shoreline is the first place worth checking.

Bachelors

Alex

Regular routine

• 08:00 AM Steps out of his room and loiters under a tree out front.
• 01:00 PM Heads back inside to lift weights.
• 04:00 PM Outside again, posted by the dog pen.
• 06:30 PM Back in the house, standing in the entryway.
• 08:00 PM Moves to his bedroom and stands by his dresser.
• 10:00 PM Bed.

Spring 15 (Desert Festival)

• 07:50 AM Out front, under the tree.
• 10:20 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
• 10:30 AM Posted near the chef's stand.
• 12:50 AM Boards the bus back to the valley.

Rainy days

• 08:00 AM In the entryway.
• 01:00 PM Bedroom, lifting weights.
• 04:00 PM By the dog pen.
• 06:30 PM Back in the entryway.
• 08:00 PM By his dresser.
• 10:00 PM Bed.

Wednesdays (only if you have less than 6 hearts with Alex or Haley)

• 08:00 AM Under the tree outside.
• 12:00 PM Walks over to Haley and Emily's place.
• 04:30 PM Back to the dog pen.
• 06:40 PM Inside, in the entryway.
• 08:00 PM Bedroom dresser.
• 10:00 PM Bed.

Sundays *(after you have seen Alex's 14-heart event)*

• 08:00 AM Under the tree out front.
• 11:00 AM Back room of the Stardrop Saloon.
• 03:00 PM Out by the dog kennel.
• 06:30 PM Indoors at the entryway.
• 08:00 PM Posted in his room.
• 10:00 PM Bed.

Desert Festival vendor shift

• 11:10 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:30 AM At his booth.
• 12:00 AM Closes up and takes the bus home.

Elliott

Regular routine

• 08:00 AM Home.
• 12:00 PM Out on the beach south of his cabin.
• 01:30 PM Back inside the cabin.
• 03:00 PM Stands on the bridge just north of the beach.
• 06:00 PM Returns home for the night.

Spring 15 (Desert Festival) (bus must be operational)

• 11:00 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:40 AM At the cliffside south of the racing line.
• 01:40 AM Boards the bus back.

Rainy day

• All day indoors at his cabin.

Thursdays and Fridays (requires 6+ hearts with Elliott)

• 08:00 AM Home.
• 11:30 AM Walks over to Pierre's General Store.
• 05:30 PM Returns home for the night.

Fridays and Sundays (requires 6+ hearts with Leah)

• 08:00 AM Home.
• 11:00 AM Out on the docks next to Willy's place.
• 05:00 PM Off to the Stardrop Saloon.
• 11:40 PM Walks home for the night.

Desert Festival vendor shift

• 11:10 AM Bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:30 AM At his booth.
• 12:00 AM Closes up and rides the bus back.

Harvey

Regular routine

• 07:00 AM Standing by the fridge in his bedroom.
• 08:30 AM Working the clinic front desk.
• 12:00 PM Strolls the park west of the town square.
• 05:30 PM Returns to the right side of the front desk.
• 06:40 PM Heads upstairs to read in front of the bookshelf.
• 10:00 PM Bed.

Spring 15 to 17 (Desert Festival) (bus must be operational)

• 07:20 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
• 08:40 AM Stationed at the medical tent.

Rainy days

• 08:00 AM In his bedroom.
• 08:40 AM Clinic front desk.
• 12:00 PM Upstairs, seated by the radio.
• 04:00 PM Reading by the bookshelf.
• 05:30 PM Heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
• 10:00 PM Back home and to bed.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

• 07:30 AM Exam room of the clinic.
• 12:50 PM Moves to the waiting room.
• 01:30 PM Returns to the exam room.
• 04:30 PM Working the front desk.
• 06:00 PM Upstairs by the bookshelf.
• 11:00 PM Bed.

Fridays

• 07:00 AM By the fridge in his bedroom.
• 08:30 AM Clinic front desk.
• 12:00 PM Pierre's General Store.
• 03:00 PM Back to his room above the clinic.
• 10:00 PM Bed.

Saturdays

• 08:30 AM Heads to the Museum.
• 03:00 PM Returns to his room above the clinic.

Desert Festival vendor shift

• 11:10 AM Bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:30 AM At his booth.
• 12:00 AM Wraps up and rides the bus back.

Sam

Regular routine

• 10:00 AM Wakes up and moves around his bedroom.
• 10:40 AM Playing guitar in the bedroom.
• 01:40 PM Walks into town and stands near Lewis' house by the river.
• 06:30 PM Heads home.
• 09:00 PM Bed.

Spring 15 (Desert Festival) (bus must be operational)

• 09:50 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
• 10:40 AM West of the pond, near the cactus stand.
• 12:50 AM Boards the bus back.

Spring 9 and 23 (Schedule 1) (only if you have less than 6 hearts with Penny or Sam)

• 06:00 AM Asleep at home.
• 09:00 AM Up and standing in his bedroom.
• 11:00 AM Walks into town and stands on the bridge near the Ice Cream Stand.
• 04:00 PM Walks to the pink tree in front of 2 Willow Lane, playing his handheld video game.
• 07:00 PM Heads home.
• 09:30 PM Bed.

Spring 9 and 23 (Schedule 2)

• 10:00 AM Wakes up and moves around his bedroom.
• 10:40 AM Playing guitar.
• 01:40 PM Walks into town and stands near Lewis' house by the river.
• 06:30 PM Heads home.
• 09:00 PM Bed.

Rainy days (Schedule 1)

• 10:00 AM Up, standing in front of the dresser.
• 11:00 AM Plays guitar in his room.
• 03:00 PM Plays his handheld in the kitchen.
• 05:00 PM Back to his bedroom, in front of the dresser.
• 06:30 PM Working at his desk.
• 08:00 PM Bed.

Rainy days (Schedule 2)

• 10:00 AM Up, moving around his bedroom.
• 11:00 AM Wandering inside his house.
• 02:00 PM Walks to the Stardrop Saloon.
• 07:40 PM Returns home and to bed.

Mondays and Wednesdays

• 10:00 AM Up, standing in the middle of his bedroom.
• 11:00 AM Walks to JojaMart (or the Museum if the Community Center is restored).
• 12:50 PM Clocks in.
• 04:00 PM Off shift, walks home.
• 06:00 PM Back in his bedroom, by the bookshelf.
• 09:30 PM Bed.

Fridays

• 10:00 AM Up, playing guitar.
• 11:00 AM Skateboards outside the house.
• 03:00 PM Walks to the Stardrop Saloon.
• 04:00 PM Playing pool near the arcade.
• 09:20 PM Walks home.
• 10:20 PM Home.

Saturdays

• 08:00 AM Up and outside by the river in front of Haley and Emily's house.
• 11:00 AM Plays his handheld at a nearby bush in town.
• 12:30 PM Leaves town and brings Sebastian back to his bedroom to practice guitar.
• 03:00 PM Hanging out in his room with Sebastian.
• 06:00 PM Out to the river in front of his house with Sebastian.
• 07:40 PM Returns to his bedroom for bed.

Desert Festival vendor shift

• 11:10 AM Bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:30 AM At his booth.
• 12:00 AM Closes up and rides the bus back.

Sebastian

Regular routine

• 09:00 AM In bed.
• 10:30 AM Up, at his computer.
• 03:00 PM Walks to the kitchen.
• 03:30 PM Back to his room.
• 04:10 PM On his computer again.
• 06:30 PM Walks to the lake next to the house to smoke.
• 07:30 PM Smoking lakeside.
• 09:30 PM Back inside.

Spring 15 (Schedule 1) (bus must be operational)

• 11:10 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
• 12:00 PM Hangs out near the flamingo.
• 01:40 AM Boards the bus back.

Spring 15 (Schedule 2)

• 09:00 AM In bed.
• 10:00 AM Up, at his computer.
• 12:00 PM In his room, by the couch. Abigail arrives.
• 05:00 PM Abigail leaves.
• 05:10 PM Heads to the kitchen.
• 06:00 PM Back toward his room.
• 06:20 PM Back in the room.
• 09:30 PM Bed.

Spring 11 and 15 (only if you have less than 6 hearts with Sebastian)

• 09:00 AM In bed.
• 10:00 AM Up, at his computer.
• 12:00 PM In his room, by the couch. Abigail arrives.
• 05:00 PM Abigail leaves.
• 05:10 PM Heads to the kitchen.
• 06:00 PM Back toward his room.
• 06:20 PM In the room.
• 09:30 PM Bed.

Spring 11 and 25 (requires 6+ hearts with Sebastian)

• 09:00 AM In bed.
• 10:30 AM Up, at his computer.
• 03:00 PM Walks to the kitchen.
• 03:30 PM Back to his room.
• 04:10 PM On his computer.
• 06:30 PM Lake next to the house, smoking.
• 07:30 PM Still smoking lakeside.
• 09:30 PM Back home.

Rainy days (Schedule 1)

• 09:00 AM In bed.
• 10:30 AM Up and out the door to the beach.
• 01:30 PM At the end of the long pier furthest west of the fish shop.
• 05:00 PM Walks home.
• 07:40 PM Home and to bed.

Rainy days (Schedule 2)

• 09:00 AM In bed.
• 10:30 AM Up, at his computer.
• 03:00 PM Heads to the Saloon.
• 05:20 PM Standing by the red sofa in the arcade.
• 09:10 PM Walks home.
• 11:10 PM Home.

Thursdays (railroad must be accessible)

• 09:00 AM In bed.
• 10:30 AM Up, at his computer.
• 02:00 PM Walks out to smoke by the train station.
• 03:00 PM Smoking station-side.
• 06:20 PM East of the station, by the tunnel.
• 08:10 PM West of the station, by the tunnel.
• 09:30 PM Heads home.
• 10:20 PM Home.

Fridays

• 09:00 AM In bed.
• 10:30 AM Up, at his computer.
• 03:00 PM Off to play pool with Sam at the Saloon.
• 05:20 PM In the Saloon, pool with Sam.
• 09:10 PM Walks home.
• 11:10 PM Home.

Saturdays

• 09:00 AM Walks to Sam's house.
• 11:30 AM In front of Haley and Emily's house with Sam.
• 12:30 PM Follows Sam back inside.
• 01:00 PM In Sam's room.
• 06:00 PM Out to the river with Sam.
• 06:20 PM Smoking by the river outside Sam's house.
• 07:30 PM Heads home.
• 09:40 PM Home.

Desert Festival vendor shift

• 11:10 AM Bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:30 AM At his booth.
• 12:00 AM Closes up and rides the bus back.

Shane

Spring 15 (Desert Festival) (bus must be operational)

• 11:00 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:10 AM Posted near the chef's stand.
• 12:30 AM Boards the bus back.

Mondays to Fridays or rainy days (before the Community Center is restored)

• 07:10 AM Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to JojaMart.
• 05:00 PM Off shift, heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
• 11:10 PM Walks back to Marnie's Ranch.

Mondays to Fridays or rainy days (after the Community Center is restored)

• 09:00 AM In the kitchen at Marnie's Ranch.
• 11:00 AM Back in his room.
• 12:00 PM Standing by the fireplace.
• 02:00 PM Walks to the Stardrop Saloon.
• 11:00 PM Back to Marnie's Ranch.

Saturdays

• 09:00 AM Kitchen at Marnie's Ranch.
• 12:00 PM Walks to Pierre's General Store.
• 05:00 PM Off to the Stardrop Saloon.
• 11:00 PM Back to Marnie's Ranch.

Sundays (if you have seen Alex's 14-heart event)

• 07:00 AM Kitchen at Marnie's Ranch.
• 10:00 AM Back room of the Stardrop Saloon.
• 03:00 PM Moves to his spot by the fireplace.
• 12:00 AM Back to Marnie's Ranch.

Sundays (default)

• 12:30 PM Kitchen at Marnie's Ranch.
• 06:00 PM Walks to the Stardrop Saloon.
• 12:00 AM Back to Marnie's Ranch.

Desert Festival vendor shift

• 11:10 AM Bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:30 AM At his booth.
• 12:00 AM Closes up and rides the bus back.

Bachelorettes

Abigail

Regular routine

• 09:00 AM Out of her room and into the kitchen.
• 10:30 AM Hangs around Pierre's store.
• 01:00 PM Walks to the bridge near JojaMart.
• 01:30 PM Standing on the bridge.
• 04:30 PM Heads home.
• 05:20 PM In her room, playing video games.
• 07:30 PM Bed.

Spring 4

• 09:00 AM In her room.
• 12:30 PM Walks to the clinic for her annual check-up.
• 01:30 PM Moves from the waiting room into the exam room.
• 04:00 PM Back home, in her room.
• 08:00 PM Bed.

Spring 15 (Desert Festival) (bus must be operational)

• 10:10 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:00 AM Cliffside west of the cactus stand.
• 01:30 AM Starts walking back to the bus.

Spring 6 and 16

• 09:00 AM Out of her room, into the kitchen.
• 10:30 AM Pierre's General Store.
• 03:00 PM Mountain, southwest corner of the lake, playing the flute.
• 08:00 PM Heading home.
• 09:40 PM Home.

Spring 11 and 25 (Schedule 1) (requires 6+ hearts with Sebastian or Abigail)

• 09:00 AM In bed.
• 10:30 AM Leaves Pierre's store.
• 12:00 PM Arrives in Sebastian's room.
• 05:00 PM Leaves Sebastian's room.
• 06:30 PM Heading home.
• 06:50 PM Back in her room.

Spring 11 and 25 (Schedule 2)

• 09:00 AM Out of her room, into the kitchen.
• 10:30 AM Pierre's store.
• 01:00 PM Bridge near JojaMart.
• 01:30 PM Standing on the bridge.
• 04:30 PM Heads home.
• 05:20 PM Video games in her room.
• 07:30 PM Bed.

Rainy days (Schedule 1)

• 09:00 AM In her room.
• 11:00 AM Pierre's General Store.
• 01:00 PM Kitchen.
• 03:00 PM Back in her room.
• 10:00 PM Bed.

Rainy days (Schedule 2)

• 09:00 AM Out of her room, into the kitchen.
• 11:00 AM Pierre's General Store.
• 02:00 PM Off to the Stardrop Saloon.
• 02:50 PM On a sofa in the arcade.
• 09:00 PM Walks home.
• 10:00 PM Bed.

Wednesdays

• 10:00 AM Heads to the Museum.
• 12:00 PM In the Museum library, browsing books.
• 06:00 PM Walks to the Graveyard.
• 07:00 PM Standing in front of Mona's grave.
• 10:00 PM Walks home.
• 10:40 PM Home.

Fridays

• 09:00 AM Out of her room, into the kitchen.
• 11:00 AM Pierre's General Store.
• 03:00 PM Off to the Stardrop Saloon.
• 03:50 PM On a sofa in the arcade.
• 09:00 PM Walks home.
• 09:40 PM Home.

Sundays

• 09:00 AM In her room.
• 10:30 AM Walks into Caroline and Pierre's room.
• 01:00 PM Off to the Wizard's Tower.
• 04:00 PM Near the Wizard's Tower in Cindersap Forest.
• 08:00 PM Heading home.
• 10:30 PM Home.

Desert Festival vendor shift

• 11:10 AM Bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:30 AM At her booth.
• 12:00 AM Closes up and rides the bus back.

Emily

Regular routine

• 09:00 AM In her bedroom.
• 12:00 PM Living room.
• 03:30 PM Walks to work at the Stardrop Saloon.
• 12:30 AM Home for the night.

Spring 15 to 17 (Desert Festival) (bus must be operational)

• 09:30 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
• 10:00 AM At her outfit services booth.
• 12:30 AM Boards the bus back.

Green Rain events (Year 1 only)

• All day at the Stardrop Saloon.

Rainy days

• 09:00 AM Bedroom.
• 12:00 PM Living room.
• 03:30 PM Working at the Stardrop Saloon.
• 12:30 AM Home for the night.

Tuesdays

• 09:00 AM Bedroom.
• 10:00 AM Walks to aerobics class at Pierre's General Store.
• 01:00 PM Class starts.
• 04:00 PM Heads to the Stardrop Saloon for her shift.
• 12:30 AM Home for the night.

Fridays (after the Community Center is restored)

• 09:00 AM Bedroom.
• 10:00 AM Walks to the Crafts Room at the Community Center.
• 03:30 PM Heads to the Stardrop Saloon for her shift.
• 12:30 AM Home for the night.

Desert Festival vendor shift

• 11:10 AM Bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:30 AM At her booth.
• 12:00 AM Closes up and rides the bus back.

Haley

Regular routine

• 09:00 AM In her room.
• 11:00 AM Walks out toward the fountain.
• 12:20 PM By the fountain, west of the Community Center.
• 04:30 PM Heads home.
• 05:50 PM Cooking dinner.
• 08:20 PM Back in her room.
• 10:30 PM Bed.

Spring 15 (Desert Festival) (bus must be operational)

• 10:20 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
• 10:50 AM Wanders the area west of Emily's outfit services.
• 01:30 AM Boards the bus back.

Spring 16 (Desert Festival) (bus must be operational)

• 10:20 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:00 AM Sunbathing on the cliff south of the Oasis.
• 09:00 PM Gets up and walks back toward the bus.
• 09:30 PM Boards the bus back to the valley.

Rainy days

• 10:30 AM Up, by her dresser.
• 11:30 AM Moves to the vanity mirror.
• 12:00 PM Heads to the kitchen.
• 04:00 PM Back in her room.
• 07:00 PM Standing in the living room.
• 10:00 PM Bed.

Mondays

• 09:00 AM In her room.
• 10:00 AM Kitchen.
• 11:00 AM Walks out to the river south of Marnie's Ranch.
• 12:20 PM Taking pictures by the river.
• 04:30 PM Heads home.
• 05:50 PM Cooking dinner.
• 08:20 PM In her room.
• 11:00 PM Bed.

Wednesdays (requires 6+ hearts with Haley or Alex)

• 09:00 AM In her room.
• 12:10 PM Living room.
• 04:30 PM Kitchen.
• 08:00 PM Back in her room.
• 10:30 PM Bed.

Desert Festival vendor shift

• 11:10 AM Bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:30 AM At her booth.
• 12:00 AM Closes up and rides the bus back.

Leah

Regular routine

• 09:00 AM Sculpting in her cottage.
• 12:00 PM Edge of the river near the island southwest of the cottage.
• 03:00 PM End of the pier over the forest pond, drawing.
• 06:30 PM West side of the forest pond.
• 07:30 PM Back at the cottage, in front of the bookcase.
• 10:00 PM At her table.
• 12:00 AM Bed.

Spring 15 (Desert Festival) (bus must be operational)

• 10:40 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:20 AM By the sand sculpture south of the racing line.

Spring 16

• 09:00 AM Sculpting in her cottage.
• 10:30 AM Waiting room at Harvey's Clinic.
• 01:30 PM Moves to the left exam room.
• 04:00 PM Walks to the Stardrop Saloon.
• 11:40 PM Heads home for bed.

Fridays, Saturdays, and rainy days

• 09:00 AM Sculpting in her cottage.
• 12:00 PM Moves to her easel to paint.
• 02:00 PM In front of the bookcase.
• 04:00 PM Walks to the Stardrop Saloon.
• 11:40 PM Heads home for bed.

Mondays

• 09:00 AM Sculpting in her cottage.
• 11:00 AM Shopping at Pierre's General Store.
• 05:00 PM Back home, in front of the bookcase.
• 10:00 PM At her table.
• 12:00 AM Bed.

Desert Festival vendor shift

• 11:10 AM Bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:30 AM At her booth.
• 12:00 AM Closes up and rides the bus back.

Maru

Regular routine

• 09:00 AM In her room.
• 10:20 AM In the lab.
• 02:00 PM Walks toward the bench east of the Community Center.
• 03:00 PM Sitting on the bench.
• 06:00 PM Heads home.
• 07:00 PM Back in her room.
• 10:00 PM Bed.

Spring 16 (Desert Festival) (bus must be operational)

• 09:20 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
• 09:50 AM Watches the races near the finish line.
• 12:20 AM Boards the bus back.

Rainy days

• 09:00 AM In her room.
• 12:50 PM Entryway/Store area at home.
• 02:40 PM In the lab.
• 04:40 PM Back in her room.
• 11:00 PM Bed.

Mondays and Sundays

• 09:00 AM In her room.
• 10:20 AM In the lab.
• 01:30 PM Walks toward the bench south of the Saloon.
• 03:20 PM Sitting on the bench.
• 06:30 PM Heading home.
• 08:30 PM In her room.
• 11:00 PM Bed.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

• 08:00 AM Walks to Harvey's clinic.
• 09:20 AM Working as a nurse.
• 04:45 PM Off shift, walks home.
• 06:30 PM In the kitchen at home.
• 10:20 PM Back in her room.
• 12:00 AM Bed.

Desert Festival vendor shift

• 11:10 AM Bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:30 AM At her booth.
• 12:00 AM Closes up and rides the bus back.

Penny

Spring 16 (Desert Festival) (bus must be operational)

• 09:30 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
• 10:00 AM Near the Calico warp statue.
• 01:00 AM Boards the bus back.

Spring 9 and 23 (Schedule 1) (only if you have less than 6 hearts with Penny or Sam)

• 06:00 AM Asleep in the trailer.
• 09:00 AM Wakes up in her bedroom.
• 11:00 AM Walks into town and sits on the bridge near the Ice Cream Stand.
• 04:00 PM Back at the trailer, doing dishes.
• 06:40 PM Bed.

Spring 9 and 23 (Schedule 2)

• 06:00 AM Asleep in the trailer.
• 08:00 AM Outside near the town graveyard, reading.
• 12:30 PM Back at the trailer, washing dishes.
• 04:00 PM Outside the saloon, on a bench with Maru.
• 06:40 PM Back at the trailer for the evening.

Rainy days (Schedule 1)

• 09:00 AM In her trailer bedroom.
• 11:00 AM Kitchen.
• 01:00 PM Washing dishes.
• 03:00 PM On the couch, probably watching TV.
• 06:00 PM Reading by the bookshelf in her room.
• 09:00 PM Bed.

Rainy days (Schedule 2)

• 08:10 AM Walks out to sit outside the Museum.
• 12:00 PM Inside the Museum, browsing the bookshelves.
• 04:00 PM Back at the trailer, watching some TV.
• 07:00 PM Over at the sink, doing dishes.
• 09:00 PM Bed.

Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays

• 08:00 AM Outside near the Graveyard, reading.
• 12:30 PM Trailer, washing dishes.
• 04:00 PM Outside the saloon on a bench with Maru.
• 06:40 PM Back at the trailer for the evening.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

• 09:00 AM Museum/library, tutoring Jas and Vincent.
• 02:00 PM Outside near the Ice Cream Stand, watching the kids play.
• 04:20 PM Walks Vincent home to 1 Willow Lane.
• 05:50 PM Walks Jas back to Marnie's Ranch.
• 06:30 PM Back at the trailer for the evening.

Saturdays

• 09:00 AM In her room.
• 10:00 AM Meets up with Jas and Vincent near the town graveyard.
• 12:00 PM Walks them to the playground north of the town square and watches them play.
• 05:00 PM Drops them off in front of Emily and Haley's house.
• 06:30 PM Back at the trailer for the evening.

Desert Festival vendor shift

• 11:10 AM Bus to Calico Desert.
• 11:30 AM At her booth.
• 12:00 AM Closes up and rides the bus back.

A Few Practical Notes

With schedules this layered, three habits help:

1. Check the day and the weather first. Rain reroutes almost every candidate, and the Community Center status flips Shane and Sam to different paths entirely.
2. Mind the heart thresholds. Several Wednesday and Sunday routes activate or disappear once you cross 6 hearts, and Alex unlocks a different Sunday loop after his 14-heart cutscene.
3. Festival days override everything. Spring 15 to 17 are the Desert Festival window. If a villager is missing from town, the answer is almost always the bus to Calico Desert.

Keep this guide open on a second screen during your first spring in the valley. After a few weeks the routes start sticking, and the only mystery left will be whether the gift you wrapped is actually their favorite.