Check out things you should do in October on Animal Crossing New Horizons Switch (ACNH). Includes events in October, fish, sea creatures, and bugs to get in October!!!
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Ver 1.5.0 Live!
| Release Date | September 30th |
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As of September 30th, version 1.5.0 of the game is now live. With it come several major updates, most of which revolve around the Halloween holiday event.
Check Out More Info On The Fall Update HereHalloween Coming October 31st
| Preparation Time | 10/1〜10/30 |
|---|---|
| Halloween Event | 10/31 |
Although the actual Halloween event will take place on October 31st, it will possible to prepare for it over the entire month of October by gathering Halloween Candy every day.
Guides On Halloween Events
Dream Suite Update
You will now be able to see a list of islands you've visited while Dreaming. You can mark an island as your favorite and create a list of your absolute favorite dream islands.
Ring Fit Controller Giveaway
All players will be getting Ring Fit Controller furniture as a reward of updating to version 1.5.0. Check your mail for this present!
NookLink Update
| Release Date | Early October |
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NookLink, the official ACNH smartphone app, is expected to update in early October as well. With this new update, you'll be able to perform reactions with ease via your phone.
Learn More On Nook Link App From HereThings To Do In October
To Do List For October
- Catch all fish leaving next month
- Celebrate birthdays of villagers
- Participate in the Fishing Tourney
- Take part in Halloween
- Get Cherry Blossom Petals (South Only)
Prepare For Halloween
- Buy Halloween Candy every day at Nook's Cranny
- Grow and stock up on Pumpkins
- Prepare your costume
You still have a whole month until Halloween actually happens - use that time wisely to prepare. Make sure you play every day to buy one Candy from the shop, as this will make your Halloween experience a lot smoother!
Read More About Halloween HereGather Cherry Blossoms (Southern Hemisphere)
Spring is coming to the Southern Hemisphere, and with it beautiful pink cherry blossoms. Bring your Net with you and capture all of these - they'll be used for DIY Recipes!
Learn More About Cherry Blossoms HereMajor Events in October
Main Events
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Halloween | ・Buy candies at Nook's Cranny in advance ・Grow Pumpkins to use in DIY recipes ・Actual event is Oct 31st |
| Fishing Tourney | ・Fishing Tourney on October 10th ・Get points for catching fish ・Win trophy furniture |
| Southern Hem Only | Details |
| Cherry Blossoms | ・Catch Cherry Blossom petals with a net ・Get Cherry Blossom recipes from Balloons |
Northern Hemisphere: Fish, Bugs, and Sea Creatures in October
The following fish and bugs will be unavailable to catch at the start of next month (November). Make sure to catch them all before October ends!
Fish Leaving Next Month
| Name | Sell Price | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snapping turtle | 5000 | 9pm ~ 4am | River |
| Catfish | 800 | 4pm ~ 9am | Pond |
| Tilapia | 800 | All Day | River |
| Angelfish | 3000 | 4pm ~ 9am | River |
| Betta | 2500 | 9am ~ 4pm | River |
| Rainbowfish | 800 | 9am ~ 4pm | River |
| Moray eel | 2000 | All Day | Sea |
| Ribbon eel | 600 | All Day | Sea |
| Giant trevally | 4500 | All Day | Pier |
| Mahi-mahi | 6000 | All Day | Pier |
Bugs (Insects) Leaving Next Month
| Name | Sell Price | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow butterfly | 160 | 4am ~ 7pm (Except on rainy days) | - |
| Bell cricket | 430 | 5pm ~ 8am (Except on rainy days) | - |
| Red dragonfly | 180 | 8am ~ 7pm (Except on rainy days) | - |
| Darner dragonfly | 230 | 8am ~ 5pm (Except on rainy days) | - |
| Banded dragonfly | 4500 | 8am ~ 5pm (Except on rainy days) | - |
| Stinkbug | 120 | All Day (Except on rainy days) | - |
| Man-faced stink bug | 1000 | 7pm ~ 8am (Except on rainy days) | - |
| Ladybug | 200 | 8am ~ 5pm (Except on rainy days) | - |
| Tiger beetle | 1500 | All Day (Except on rainy days) | - |
| Scorpion | 8000 | 7pm ~ 4am | - |
Sea Creatures Leaving Next Month
| Name | Shadow | Speed | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Isopod | Large | Fast | 12000 | 9pm - 4am, 9am - 4pm |
| Spotted garden eel | Medium | Slow | 1100 | 4AM - 9PM |
Southern Hemisphere: Fish, Bugs, and Sea Creatures in October
The following fish and bugs will be unavailable to catch at the start of next month (November). Make sure to catch them all before October ends!
Fish Leaving Next Month
| Name | Sell Price | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dab | 300 | All Day | Sea |
| Tuna | 7000 | All Day | Pier |
| Blue marlin | 10000 | All Day | Pier |
Bugs (Insects) Leaving Next Month
| Name | Sell Price | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarantula | 8000 | 7pm ~ 4am | - |
Sea Creatures Leaving Next Month
| Name | Shadow | Speed | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Cucumber | Large | Slow | 500 | All Day |
| Snow Crab | Large | Fast | 6000 | All Day |
| Spider Crab | Large | Fast | 12000 | All Day |
Villager Birthdays in October
| Villager | Species | Personality | Birthday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd | Gorilla | Cranky (Kowai) | 35110/1 |
| Raymond | Cat | Smug (Kiza) | 10/1 |
| Diva | Frog | Sisterly (Aneki) | 35210/2 |
| Big Top | Elephant | Lazy (Bonyari) | 35210/3 |
| Goose | Chicken | Jock (Hakihaki) | 35510/4 |
| Elmer | Horse | Lazy (Bonyari) | 35610/5 |
| Bitty | Hippo | Snooty (Otona) | 35710/6 |
| Tex | Penguin | Smug (Kiza) | 35910/6 |
| Cobb | Pig | Jock (Hakihaki) | 36010/7 |
| Kiki | Cat | Normal (Futsuu) | 36110/8 |
| Drift | Frog | Jock (Hakihaki) | 36110/9 |
| Franklin | - | - | 34310/10 |
| Benedict | Chicken | Lazy (Bonyari) | 36310/10 |
| Kitt | Kangaroo | Normal (Futsuu) | 36510/11 |
| Plucky | Chicken | Sisterly (Aneki) | 36610/12 |
| Lyman | Koala | Jock (Hakihaki) | 36610/12 |
| Gonzo | Koala | Cranky (Kowai) | 36810/13 |
| Chops | Pig | Smug (Kiza) | 36910/13 |
| Egbert | Chicken | Lazy (Bonyari) | 37010/14 |
| Brewster | - | - | 34410/15 |
| Bea | Dog | Normal (Futsuu) | 37110/15 |
| Hippeux | Hippo | Smug (Kiza) | 37310/15 |
| Friga | Penguin | Snooty (Otona) | 37410/16 |
| Limberg | Mouse | Cranky (Kowai) | 38610/17 |
| Redd | - | - | 34610/18 |
| Al | Gorilla | Lazy (Bonyari) | 39110/18 |
| Clay | Hamster | Lazy (Bonyari) | 39910/19 |
| Antonio | Anteater | Jock (Hakihaki) | 40110/20 |
| Sandy | Ostrich | Normal (Futsuu) | 41010/21 |
| Timbra | Sheep | Snooty (Otona) | 37710/21 |
| Katie | - | - | 34710/22 |
| Sylvana | Squirrel | Normal (Futsuu) | 37810/22 |
| Groucho | Bear | Cranky (Kowai) | 37910/23 |
| Snooty | Anteater | Snooty (Otona) | 38010/24 |
| Broffina | Chicken | Snooty (Otona) | 38110/24 |
| Portia | Dog | Snooty (Otona) | 38210/25 |
| Eugene | Koala | Smug (Kiza) | 38310/26 |
| Jambette | Frog | Normal (Futsuu) | 38410/27 |
| Katrina | - | - | 34710/28 |
| Gaston | Rabbit | Cranky (Kowai) | 38510/28 |
| Rodeo | Bull | Lazy (Bonyari) | 38610/29 |
| Wade | Penguin | Lazy (Bonyari) | 38810/30 |
| Labelle | - | - | 34910/31 |
| Jack | - | - | 34910/31 |
Animal Crossing New Horizons Switch - Recommended Articles
April Updates
| April Update Related Articles | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1.10 Update | ||
| May Day | Museum Day | Wedding Season |
Essential Guides
| All Fish List | All Bug List |
| Sea Creatures List | Villager Tier List |
| All Villagers List | Mystery Island List |
| DIY Recipes List | DIY Materials List |
Must Reads For Beginners
| Beginner Guide & Tips | |
| Points of No Return | Beginning Questions |
| Best Island Layout | Best Tent Location |
