Pokémon Go events are a regular occurrence these days, with something new happening pretty much every week. If you're a big fan of the location-based monster collector, then there's very little reason to ever not be playing, whether it's participating in a raid hour, Community Day, Go Fest, or the smaller events that take place in between.
Now, while this is positive, as you've always got something to do to keep you busy, there's a downside to it as well, as it's really difficult to keep on top of everything that's happening to Pokémon Go at any given moment. But that's where we come in. Before we get into the nitty-gritty stuff, check out our Pokémon Go codes, Pokédex, and Pokémon Go Eevee Evolution guide.
This guide details each current and upcoming Pokémon Go event. We'll keep it regularly refreshed and remove events from the previous months that are no longer applicable.
Forever Forward research breakthrough
From June 2 to September 8, you can encounter Dragonite, Axew, Honedge, Jangmo-o, Indeedee, and Klawf in research breakthrough encounters.
July Community Day
June's Pokémon Go Community Day took place on July 4, 2026. The featured Pokémon was Sobble!
Forever Forward - season 23
Niantic has now launched season 23 of Pokémon Go, Forever Forward! This season is set to run from June 2 to September 8. We recommend you view the official Pokémon Go blog post to find full details for the season.
Choose Your Path Timed Research
June 17 - August 17
Choose Your Path Timed Research is a new way to play during non-event weeks, giving you the freedom to explore Pokémon Go your way! During each themed week, choose between Explore, Catch, and Battle-themed research tasks to unlock a ton of bonuses.
Here are all of the Choose Your Path events happening this summer:
- Fossil Fun - June 17 to June 21
- Charged Embers - June 30 to July 3
- Fairy Trail - July 28 to August 3
- Venom and Vines - August 11 to August 17
Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration
July 13 - July 20
A whole host of different costumed Pikachu are returning for a special celebration. Make sure your collection is complete across three different events, highlighting different costumes, including previous World Championships-exclusive Pikachu. Your chance to encounter costumed Pikachu in the wild is greatly increased, and you can find a bunch more in one-star raids.
Raichu Super Mega Raid Day
July 18, 2-5pm
Both Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y debut in Pokémon Go as part of the next Super Mega Raid Day! Take part in Timed Research to unlock encounters with Steelix and a Premium Battle Pass, or buy the event ticket to get more Raid Passes from spinning photo discs.
Willow's Birthday Research
July 21, 10am - 8pm
A new costumed Pokémon will appear in Field Research, Timed Research, snapshot surprises, and raids to celebrate Professor Willow's birthday! You might even encounter a shiny one, or one with a team leader-specific background, if you're lucky.
Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition
July 21 - July 27
There's tons going on in this special Ultra Unlock event:
- Boosted catch XP
- First partner Pokémon caught in the wild might have a team-specific background
- Grimer, Raitcate, Nidorino, Gengar, and Wobbuffet wearing party hats appear in one- and three-star raids
- Evolve first partner Pokémon to their final forms for them to know the Charged Attacks Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, and Hydro Cannon
- Grab Professor Willow-themed avatar items from the Avatar Shop
- Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude returns, giving you the chance to encounter Shiny Shaymin!
Ozone Ascent
July 25 - July 26
Grab a Meteorite and a chance to encounter Rayquaza for free and help it ascend to Mega Evolution. You need to teach Rayquaza Dragon Ascent before it can Mega Evolve, and for that, you need Meteorites.
Pokémon Fossil Museum - Chicago
May 22, 2026 - April 11, 2027
Calling all stateside trainers! Pokémon Go is teaming up with the Pokémon Fossil Museum in Chicago to give you exclusive rewards. Encounter the dapper Excavator Pikachu from collaboration-themed timed and field research, find fossil Pokémon in the wild, and team up with friends to raid for Mega Aerodactyl as you see Pokémon fossil recreations side-by-side with real dinosaur bones.
If you can't get enough of this location-based game, we recommend you also take a look at our Pokémon Go raids guide for more info on the biggest battles.