Alex is the town athlete who lives with his grandparents, Evelyn and George. Alex is one of twelve available marriage candidates in Stardew Valley. Befriend Alex by knowing which gifts he likes, his schedule, and how to respond during his heart events.
Table Of Contents
Gifts
Alex has interesting taste, so the things you gift him are different from others. As with other villagers, you can gift him twice per week, plus one gift on his birthday, Summer 13. Here’s what Alex loves, likes, dislikes, hates, and feels neutral about.
Love
Alex loves all of the universal loves, as well as these items:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Complete Breakfast | You'll feel ready to take on the world! |
| Salmon Dinner | The lemon spritz makes it special. |
Like
Alex likes all universal likes and all Eggs except Void Egg.
Neutral
Alex is neutral toward all universal neutrals, all Fruit except Fruit Tree Fruit and Salmonberry, and all Milk. Alex is neutral towards these items, as well:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chanterelle | A tasty mushroom with a fruity smell and slightly peppery flavor. |
| Common Mushroom | Slightly nutty, with good texture. |
| Daffodil | A traditional spring flower that makes a nice gift. |
| Dandelion | Not the prettiest flower, but the leaves make a good salad. |
| Ginger | This sharp, spicy root is said to increase vitality. |
| Hazelnut | That's one big hazelnut! |
| Leek | A tasty relative of the onion. |
| Magma Cap | A very rare mushroom that lives next to pools of lava. |
| Morel | Sought after for its unique nutty flavor. |
| Purple Mushroom | A rare mushroom found deep in caves. |
| Snow Yam | This little yam was hiding beneath the snow. |
| Winter Root | A starchy tuber. |
Dislike
Alex dislikes all universal dislikes. He also dislikes:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Salmonberry | A spring-time berry with the flavor of the forest. |
| Wild Horseradish | A spicy root found in the spring. |
Hate
Alex hates all universal hates, as well as these items:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Holly | The leaves and bright red berries make a popular winter decoration. |
| Quartz | A clear crystal commonly found in caves and mines. |
Schedule
Alex’s schedule differs from season to season and is also based on certain weather conditions and your relationship with Haley. He also has a unique schedule if you are married to him.
Spring
When raining:
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Exits his room and stands near the entrance. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Goes to his room to work out. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Leaves home and stands next to the dog pen. |
| 6:30 p.m. | Enters his house and stands in the entryway. |
| 8:00 p.m. | Enters his rooms and stands by the dresser. |
| 10:00 p.m. | Goes to bed. |
On Wednesday if you have less than 6 hearts with Haley:
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Leaves home and stands beneath the tree nearby. |
| 12:00 p.m. | Goes to Haley and Emily's house. |
| 4:30 p.m. | Leaves Haley and Emily's house and stands next to the dog pen. |
| 6:40 p.m. | Enters his house and stands in the entryway. |
| 8:00 p.m. | Enters his rooms and stands by the dresser. |
| 10:00 p.m. | Goes to bed. |
This is Alex’s regular schedule if none of the above conditions are met:
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Leaves home and stands beneath the tree nearby. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Goes back home and goes to his room to work out. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Leaves home and stands next to the dog pen. |
| 6:30 p.m. | Enters his house and stands in the entryway. |
| 8:00 p.m. | Enters his rooms and stands by the dresser. |
| 10:00 p.m. | Goes to bed |
Summer
Alex’s schedule is special on Tuesday the 16th:
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Leaves home and stands beneath the tree nearby. |
| 10:30 a.m. | Goes to the clinic. He waits in the waiting room. |
| 1:40 p.m. | Goes to the examination room inside the Clinic. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Goes back home for the rest of the night. |
When raining:
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Exits his room and stands near the entrance. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Goes to his room to work out. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Leaves home and stands next to the dog pen. |
| 6:30 p.m. | Enters his house and stands in the entryway. |
| 8:00 p.m. | Enters his rooms and stands by the dresser. |
| 10:00 p.m. | Goes to bed. |
On Wednesday if you have less than 6 hearts with Haley:
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Leaves home and stands beneath the tree nearby. |
| 12:00 p.m. | Goes to Haley and Emily's house. |
| 4:30 p.m. | Leaves Haley and Emily's house and stands next to the dog pen. |
| 6:40 p.m. | Enters his house and stands in the entryway. |
| 8:00 p.m. | Enters his rooms and stands by the dresser. |
| 10:00 p.m. | Goes to bed. |
Alex’s regular schedule is a bit different in the Summer, since this is the only season of the year he works. If none of the above conditions are met, Alex will either be hanging out at the Beach, or working at the Ice Cream Stand near the Library.
Fall
When raining:
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Exits his room and stands near the entrance. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Goes to his room to work out. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Leaves home and stands next to the dog pen. |
| 6:30 p.m. | Enters his house and stands in the entryway. |
| 8:00 p.m. | Enters his rooms and stands by the dresser. |
| 10:00 p.m. | Goes to bed. |
On Wednesday if you have less than 6 hearts with Haley:
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Leaves home and stands beneath the tree nearby. |
| 12:00 p.m. | Goes to Haley and Emily's house. |
| 4:30 p.m. | Leaves Haley and Emily's house and stands next to the dog pen. |
| 6:40 p.m. | Enters his house and stands in the entryway. |
| 8:00 p.m. | Enters his rooms and stands by the dresser. |
| 10:00 p.m. | Goes to bed. |
This is Alex’s regular schedule if none of the above conditions are met:
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Leaves home and stands beneath the tree nearby. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Goes back home and goes to his room to work out. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Leaves home and stands next to the dog pen. |
| 6:30 p.m. | Enters his house and stands in the entryway. |
| 8:00 p.m. | Enters his rooms and stands by the dresser. |
| 10:00 p.m. | Goes to bed |
Winter
Alex’s schedule is special on Wednesday the 17th:
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Leaves home and goes to the Spa. |
| 3:00 p.m. | Leaves the gym in the Spa and goes to the Night Market. |
| 12:00 a.m. | Goes home. |
On Wednesday if you have less than 6 hearts with Haley:
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Leaves home and stands beneath the tree nearby. |
| 12:00 p.m. | Goes to Haley and Emily's house. |
| 4:30 p.m. | Leaves Haley and Emily's house and stands next to the dog pen. |
| 6:40 p.m. | Enters his house and stands in the entryway. |
| 8:00 p.m. | Enters his rooms and stands by the dresser. |
| 10:00 p.m. | Goes to bed. |
This is Alex’s regular schedule if none of the above conditions are met:
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Leaves home and goes to the Spa. |
| 3:00 p.m. | Leaves the gym in the Spa and goes home to his room. |
| 6:00 p.m. | Leaves home and stand nearby the dog pen. |
| 7:30 p.m. | Enters his house and stands in the entryway. |
| 9:00 p.m. | Enters his rooms and stands by the dresser. |
| 10:40 p.m. | Goes to bed. |
Marriage
Alex will generally be hanging out at the Farmhouse or somewhere on the farm. There are certain conditions that trigger certain events in his schedule, though.
On Mondays:
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Leaves the Farmhouse and goes to visit his grandparents, Evelyn and George. |
| 6:00 p.m. | Goes back to the farm. |
| 10:00 p.m. | Goes to bed. |
On Sundays if you’ve seen Alex’s 14-heart event:
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Leaves the farm and goes to the tree nearby his grandparent's house. |
| 11:00 a.m. | Goes to the back room of the Stardrop Saloon. |
| 3:00 p.m. | Leaves the Saloon and stands nearby the dog pen. |
| 6:30 p.m. | Enters his grandparent's house and stands in the entryway. |
| 8:00 p.m. | Stands inside his old room. |
| 10:00 p.m. | Returns to the Farmhouse. |
Heart Events
Alex has 7 Heart Events, not including the Ten-Heart Group Event.
| Hearts | Location | Choices |
|---|---|---|
| Two Hearts | Visit the Beach when Alex is there on a sunny Summer day. |
|
| Four Hearts | Enter the town between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.. |
|
| Five Hearts | Enter Alex's house when he's at home. |
|
| Six Hearts | Enter Alex's house when he's at home. | - |
| Eight Hearts | Visit the Beach or the Ginger Island resort when Alex is there on a sunny Summer day. |
|
| Ten Hearts | You'll get a letter in the mail asking you to meet Alex at the Stardrop Saloon after dark. After you get this letter, go to the Saloon between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.. |
|
| Fourteen Hearts | In year 2 or after, exit your Farmhouse between 6:00 a.m. and 8:20 p.m. on any day except Sunday. You must also have at least 5,000g available. | - |
