This is a list of Side Quests in Ocarina of Time. Please use this as a helpful resource when tackling the Events in The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time.
Side Quests List
| Event | Details |
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| ▼Epona (Horse) | You can obtain Epona (Horse) |
| ▼Great Fairy's Fountain | Visit all 6 Great Fairy's Fountains to obtain various rewards |
| ▼Trading Item Event | Receive an Item from an NPC and trade it with other NPCs to get great rewards |
| ▼Big Poe | Defeat a Big Poe while riding Epona to obtain a "Big Poe Soul" |
| ▼Magic Beans | Purchase bean seeds and plant them in "Soft Soil" spots around the world |
| ▼Scarecrow | Becomes a target for the Hookshot, allowing you to reach places you normally cannot |
| ▼Happy Mask Shop | Borrow Masks from the shop and sell them to specific characters |
| ▼Forest Stage | Deku Scrubs in a pit in the Lost Woods will evaluate your Masks |
| ▼Dog Search | Return a white dog to its owner to receive a Heart Piece |
Epona (Horse)

| Occurrence Period 1. | Child After clearing Hyrule Castle Market |
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| Occurrence Period 2. | Adult After leaving the Temple of Time |
The Epona sub-event involves a series of steps: learning Epona's Song during childhood, then obtaining Epona during adulthood. It is recommended to obtain Epona as she will come in handy in various situations.
Great Fairy's Fountain

| Occurrence Period | Varies by location |
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In the Great Fairy's Fountain sub-event, you can obtain various rewards by visiting all 6 fountains. Each fountain entrance has a puzzle element, so be careful when heading there.
Trading Item Event

| Occurrence Period 1. | Child After arriving at Kakariko Village |
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| Occurrence Period 2. | Adult After leaving the Temple of Time |
The Trading Item Event involves receiving an Item from an NPC and trading it with other NPCs. The rewards are generous, including powerful Weapons and large amounts of Rupees, so give it a try if you're interested.
Big Poe

| Occurrence Period | Adult After obtaining Epona (Horse) and clearing the Forest Temple |
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In the Big Poe sub-event, you can . The souls you collect can also be sold at the Ghost Shop in Hyrule Castle Market, so try it out if you're interested.
Big Poe Spawn LocationsMagic Beans

| Occurrence Period | Child After arriving at Zora's River |
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The Magic Beans event involves purchasing Magic Beans from a merchant at the entrance of Zora's River during childhood and planting them in "Soft Soil" spots around the world. If you plant Magic Beans, they will grow into giant plants during adulthood, allowing you to reach places that are normally inaccessible.
Magic Beans: How to Get & UsesScarecrow

| Occurrence Period 1. | Child After arriving at Lake Hylia |
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| Occurrence Period 2. | Adult After leaving the Temple of Time |
In the Scarecrow sub-event, you can teach an Original song to a Scarecrow and play that song at specific locations. When played, the Scarecrow that appears becomes a target for the Hookshot, allowing you to reach places you normally cannot. There are Items that can only be obtained this way, so keep this in mind.
List of Scarecrow LocationsHappy Mask Shop

| Occurrence Period | Child After showing the letter to the guard in Kakariko Village |
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In the Happy Mask Shop sub-event, you can borrow Masks from the shop and sell them to specific characters. By repeating this process several times, you will be able to obtain Masks needed for the sub-event called Forest Stage.
Happy Mask Shop GuideForest Stage

| Occurrence Period | Child After arriving at the Lost Woods |
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In the Forest Stage sub-event, Deku Scrubs in a pit in the Lost Woods will evaluate your Masks. It is recommended to progress through the Happy Mask Shop event above and obtain the Mask of Truth and Skull Mask, as doing so allows you to obtain Items that increase the amount of Deku Seeds and Deku Sticks you can carry.
Forest Stage Location and RewardsDog Search

| Occurrence Period | Child Upon arriving at Hyrule Castle Market |
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Dog Search is a sub-event where you return a white dog to its owner. You can obtain a Heart Piece as a reward, so it is recommended to complete it.
Ocarina of Time Related Articles

Recommended Guides
Story Walkthrough | Boss Guide | Side Quests | Minigames |
Equipment | Items | Ocarina Songs | Piece of Heart |
Gold Skulltulas | Magic Beans | Scarecrow's Song | Post-Game Content |
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