Stardew Valley's Caroline is the much-loved wife of the not-so-loved local shop owner, Pierre, and together they run the grocery store where you can find all of your seeds and supplies for the year. As much as we'd like to whisk Caroline away from her life spent with Pierre of all people, she's unfortunately not a romanceable option; however, that doesn't mean you shouldn't become firm friends with her. To help you become besties, let's take a look at her favorite gifts, movies, and all of her heart events.
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Here's everything you need to know about Stardew Valley's Caroline:
What are the best gifts for Caroline?
Like any other resident, Caroline has gifts she hates, loves, and everything in between. Considering how rubbish her husband is, it would be lovely of you to give her something nice every now and then, especially as gift-giving is one of the best ways to boost your relationships. If you're planning to marry her daughter, Abigail, it's a nice way to keep in the in-laws' good books.
The best gifts to give Caroline are:
- Fish taco, green tea, tea leaves, summer spangle, tropical curry, and all universal loves
The worst gifts to give Caroline are:
- Forageables, quartz, all universal dislikes, and all universal hates
What are Caroline's favorite movies and concessions?
Caroline dislikes just one movie, so she's great to go and watch a film with, so long as you don't care about how picky she is when it comes to snacks. Don't worry queen, I hate licorice too.
| Movie | Concession | |
| Love | Journey of the Prairie King: The Motion Picture, The Brave Little Sapling | Jasmine tea, stardrop sorbet, truffle popcorn |
| Like | It Howls In The Rain, Mysterium, Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World, The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch, The Zuzu City Express | Everything else |
| Dislike | Wumbus | Black licorice, cotton candy, fries, jawbreaker, joja cola, jojacorn, nachos, personal pizza, rock candy, sour slimes |
How do I unlock Caroline's heart events?
Caroline has a few heart events for you to experience, and the two-heart event is particularly valuable because she teaches you how to grow Green Tea, which is a great early-game money maker. But other heart events offer you an insight into her personal life and marriage - for example, Stardew Valley's Pierre isn't being entirely truthful with his wife. Will you tell her?
- Any more than zero hearts
- Caroline will send you gifts in the mail
- Two hearts
- Enter the sun room in Caroline's house between 9am and 5pm, on a day when it isn't raining
- Three hearts
- Caroline sends you a recipe in the mail
- Six hearts
- Enter Pierre's General Store when both Caroline and Abigail are there
- Seven hearts
- Caroline sends you a recipe in the mail
What is Caroline's schedule?
Regular schedule
| 8 am | In the kitchen of the General Store |
| 10 am | In her sunroom |
| 12 pm | Stands in the General Store |
| 1:30 pm | Stands in the town square with Jodi |
| 4 pm | Returns home |
| 9 pm | Goes to bed |
Rain
| 8 am | In the kitchen of the General Store |
| 12 pm | Stands in the General Store |
| 1:30 pm | Goes to her bedroom and reads |
| 4 pm | Stands in the living room |
| 9 pm | Goes to bed |
Tuesdays
| 8 am | In her living room |
| 1 pm | Attends the aerobics class in the General Store |
| 4 pm | Stands in the living room |
| 6:10 pm | Walks to the kitchen |
| 9 pm | Goes to bed |
Wednesdays
| 8 am | In the kitchen of the General Store |
| 10 am | In her sunroom |
| 12 pm | Walks to the fountain near the Community Center |
| 5 pm | Returns home |
| 9 pm | Goes to bed |
Fridays
| 8 am | In the kitchen of the General Store |
| 10 am | In her sunroom |
| 12 pm | Goes to the library |
| 5 pm | Returns home |
| 9 pm | Goes to bed |
Saturdays when the Community Center is restored
| 8 am | In the kitchen of the General Store |
| 11 am | Goes to the Community Center |
| 5 pm | Returns home |
| 9 pm | Goes to bed |
Sundays
| 9 am | In the kitchen of the General Store |
| 1:30 pm | Heads into the General Store |
| 2 pm | Leaves home and heads near the Community Center |
| 6:30 pm | Returns home |
| 9 pm | Goes to bed |
Desert festival
| 10:40 am | Boards the bus to the Desert festival |
| 11 am | Stands to the right of the stalls |
| 12:50 am | Boards the bus back to the Valley |
Desert festival as a vendor
| 11:10 am | Boards the bus to the Desert festival |
| 11:30 am | Attends her booth |
| 12 am | Boards the bus back to the Pelican Town |
Green rain
- Spends all day in her home
Fall 25
| 8 am | In the kitchen of the General Store |
| 12 pm | Walks to the Clinic |
| 1:30 pm | Goes into the examination room in the Clinic |
| 4 pm | Returns home |
| 9 pm | Goes to bed |
Winter 16
| 8 am | In the kitchen of the General Store |
| 12 pm | Walks to an aisle of the General Store |
| 1:30 pm | Goes to stand in the town square |
| 4 pm | Heads to the Night Market |
| 11:30 pm | Leaves the Night Market and returns home |
You're ready to become besties with Caroline, so what are you still doing here? Go befriend!