Stardew Valley's Harvey is a character you really ought to get to know. He's the medical professional in Pelican Town, so if you ever get a sniffle, he's your port of call. Of course, you can do more than just get along with your doctor; you can become friends with him, or even develop a romantic relationship with him. You do need to know what gifts he likes and how to handle his heart events to get him to fall in love with you, though, but we can talk you through all of that.
If you decide to put Harvey in the friend zone, there are plenty more Stardew Valley characters who are open to love, including Elliot and Leah.
Here's everything you need to know about Stardew Valley's Harvey:
What are the best gifts for Harvey?
Considering he's a doctor, it shouldn't surprise you to learn that Harvey loves to receive healthy gifts. The guy gets a huge kick out of super meals, wine, pickles, and coffee, so make those your go-to when trying to get him presents. On the flip side, this guy isn't really a fan of getting sugary sweet treats, and he especially hates rainbow shells, spice berry, coral, and salmonberry.
Like with other citizens, you can give Harvey two gifts a week, and a third if it happens to be his birthday. Gifts are one of the best ways to improve relationships, so make sure you give him all that you can.
The best gifts to give Harvey are:
- Wine, pickles, coffee, truffle oil, super meal, and all universal loves
The worst gifts to give Harvey are:
- Nautilus shell, rainbow shell, salmonberry, spice berry, coral, and all universal hates
When is Stardew Valley Harvey's birthday?
Harvey's birthday is on Winter 14, so make sure you go and give him a bottle of wine to celebrate. Don't forget, this man doesn't like cake, so as tempting as it is to bring him one to blow out the candles, just give him a super meal to accompany his wine.
What are Harvey's favorite movies and concessions?
While he's not as easygoing when it comes to movies as Stardew Valley's Marnie and Stardew Valley's Sandy, Harvey does still enjoy a few of the films on offer, but his taste in snacks is questionable. Still, he likes enough of them that you have options, so a movie date is an easy way to score some points with the doctor.
| Movie | Concession | |
| Love | The Zuzu City Express, The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch | Apple slices, stardrop sorbet, jasmine tea |
| Like | Wumbus, The Brave Little Sapling, Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World | Truffle popcorn, salmon burger, kale smoothie, sour slimes, panzanella salad, cappuccino mousse cake, hummus snack pack |
| Dislike | It Howls In The Rain, Mysterium, Journey Of The Prairie King: The Motion Picture | Everything else |
How do I unlock Harvey's heart events?
Harvey is one of the eligible bachelors in Stardew Valley, meaning he has a lot of heart events for you to experience. Some of them involve you making a choice, and this can both negatively and positively impact your relationship with him, whether you're in a romantic or platonic one. To help you out, the table below details the events, your choices, and the consequences.
- Two hearts
- Go inside George and Evelyn's house. You get a dialogue choice here that affects your friendship level with Harvey:
- "George should follow Dr Harvey's advice" - +40 friendship
- "George knows what's best for his own body" - -40 friendship
- Go inside George and Evelyn's house. You get a dialogue choice here that affects your friendship level with Harvey:
- Four hearts
- Go to the Clinic while Harvey is there. There is another dialogue choice here:
- "I'm a little nervous…" - +20 friendship
- "I'm out of breath from working on the farm." - +20 friendship
- "Are you really a doctor? My pulse is fine!" - -50 friendship
- Go to the Clinic while Harvey is there. There is another dialogue choice here:
- Six hearts
- Go to the General Store between 11 am and 3 pm. Another choice awaits you with different options:
- "I won't tell" - +20 friendship
- "I can't promise that" - -50 friendship
- Go to the General Store between 11 am and 3 pm. Another choice awaits you with different options:
- Eight hearts
- Go into the Clinic
- Ten hearts
- Harvey sends you a letter asking to meet up at the railway station. Head there any time between 9 am and 5 pm
- Group ten heart event
- If you are unmarried, but have given a bouquet to all available bachelors, you can unlock this scene when they're all at ten hearts by entering the Saloon
- If you have a Rabbit's Foot item, you get a friendlier scene
- If you are unmarried, but have given a bouquet to all available bachelors, you can unlock this scene when they're all at ten hearts by entering the Saloon
- Fourteen hearts
- Enter your twice-upgraded farmhouse between 8 pm and 12 am
Harvey's schedule
Spring
Regular schedule
| 7 am | In his room |
| 8:30 am | At the front desk of the Clinic |
| 12 pm | In the park west of the town square |
| 5:30 pm | Returns to work at the Clinic |
| 6:40 pm | Goes upstairs to his room |
| 10 pm | Goes to bed |
Tuesdays and Thursdays
| 7:30 am | In the Clinic's exam room |
| 12:50 pm | In the waiting room |
| 1:30 pm | Returns to exam room |
| 4:30 pm | At the front desk of the Clinic |
| 6 pm | Goes up to his room |
| 11 pm | Goes to bed |
Fridays
| 7 am | In his room |
| 8:30 am | At the Clinic |
| 12 pm | Goes to the General Store |
| 3 pm | Returns to his room |
| 10 pm | Goes to bed |
Saturdays
| 8:30 am | Heads to the museum |
| 3 pm | Leaves the museum and returns home |
Rainy days
| 8 am | In his room |
| 8:40 am | At the front desk of the Clinic |
| 12 pm | Goes upstairs to his room |
| 5:30 pm | Goes to the Stardrop Saloon |
| 10 pm | Returns home and goes to bed |
Desert festival as a vendor
| 11:10 am | Gets the bus to the Calico Desert |
| 11:30 am | Stands at his booth |
| 12 am | Heads home |
Desert festival
| 8:20 am | Gets the bus to the Calico Desert |
| 8:40 am | Stands at the medical tent |
| 12 am | Heads home |
Summer
Regular schedule
| 7 am | In his room |
| 8:30 am | At the front desk of the Clinic |
| 12 pm | In the park west of the town square |
| 5:30 pm | Returns to work at the Clinic |
| 6:40 pm | Goes upstairs to his room |
| 10 pm | Goes to bed |
Tuesdays and Thursdays
| 7:30 am | In the Clinic's exam room |
| 12:50 pm | In the waiting room |
| 1:30 pm | Returns to exam room |
| 4:30 pm | At the front desk of the Clinic |
| 6 pm | Goes up to his room |
| 11 pm | Goes to bed |
Fridays
| 7 am | In his room |
| 8:30 am | At the Clinic |
| 12 pm | Goes to the General Store |
| 3 pm | Returns to his room |
| 10 pm | Goes to bed |
Saturdays
| 8:30 am | Heads to the museum |
| 3 pm | Leaves the museum and returns home |
Green rain
- In the Stardrop Saloon all day
Rainy days
| 8 am | In his room |
| 8:40 am | At the front desk of the Clinic |
| 12 pm | Goes upstairs to his room |
| 5:30 pm | Goes to the Stardrop Saloon |
| 10 pm | Returns home and goes to bed |
Fall
Regular schedule
| 7 am | In his room |
| 8:30 am | At the front desk of the Clinic |
| 12 pm | Walks into town and stands near the path to the beach |
| 5 pm | Returns to his room |
| 10 pm | Goes to bed |
Tuesdays and Thursdays
| 7:30 am | In the Clinic's exam room |
| 12:50 pm | In the waiting room |
| 1:30 pm | Returns to exam room |
| 4:30 pm | At the front desk of the Clinic |
| 6 pm | Goes up to his room |
| 11 pm | Goes to bed |
Fridays
| 7 am | In his room |
| 8:30 am | At the Clinic |
| 12 pm | Goes to the General Store |
| 3 pm | Returns to his room |
| 10 pm | Goes to bed |
Saturdays
| 8:30 am | Heads to the museum |
| 3 pm | Leaves the museum and returns home |
Rainy days
| 8 am | In his room |
| 8:40 am | At the front desk of the Clinic |
| 12 pm | Goes upstairs to his room |
| 5:30 pm | Goes to the Stardrop Saloon |
| 10 pm | Returns home and goes to bed |
Winter
Regular schedule
Tuesdays and Thursdays
| 7:30 am | In the Clinic's exam room |
| 12:50 pm | In the waiting room |
| 1:30 pm | Returns to exam room |
| 4:30 pm | At the front desk of the Clinic |
| 6 pm | Goes up to his room |
| 11 pm | Goes to bed |
Fridays
| 7 am | In his room |
| 8:30 am | At the Clinic |
| 12 pm | Goes to the General Store |
| 3 pm | Returns to his room |
| 10 pm | Goes to bed |
Saturdays
| 8:30 am | Heads to the museum |
| 3 pm | Leaves the museum and returns home |
Rainy days
| 8 am | In his room |
| 8:40 am | At the front desk of the Clinic |
| 12 pm | Goes upstairs to his room |
| 5:30 pm | Goes to the Stardrop Saloon |
| 10 pm | Returns home and goes to bed |
Winter 15
| 8 am | In his room |
| 8:40 am | At the front desk of the Clinic |
| 12 pm | Goes upstairs to his room |
| 5 pm | Walks to the Night Market |
| 12 am | Goes home |
Marriage
Desert festival
| 9 am | Heads to the Desert festival |
| 9:40 am | Stands at the medical tent |
Mondays
| 8:30 am | Goes to the General Store |
| 12 pm | Walks to the fountain near the Community Center |
| 5 pm | Goes home to the farm |
Tuesdays and Thursdays
| 6:30 am | Leaves the farm to go to the Clinic |
| 6 pm | Heads home from the Clinic |
What does Stardew Valley Harvey's medical clinic sell?
Stardew Valley's Harvey is a doctor at the end of the day, and no matter what sort of relationship you have with him, you're going to need to see him for professional reasons at some point if you care about your health. At his shop, Harvey sells a couple of items to help your energy and health levels.
| Item | Effect | Cost |
| Energy tonic | Gives you 500 energy | 1k gold |
| Muscle remedy | Gets rid of your exhaustion, gives you 50 energy, and provides 22 health | 1k gold |
With that, you know everything you need to know about Stardew Valley's Harvey.