Grow a Garden Chubby Chipmunk (Nutty Fever) Event Guide 2026

The Chubby Chipmunk Event has finally arrived in Grow a Garden on October 4, 2026, bringing one of the most adorable and interactive updates yet. This limited-time event introduces the fan-favorite Chubby Chipmunk pet, new acorn-themed rewards, exclusive seeds, and a revolutionary weight-based progression system that changes how you farm. With over 1.6 million players signed up for notifications, this update is set to be one of the biggest releases in Grow a Garden history.

I’ve spent the entire weekend exploring every corner of this nutty event, and I’m excited to share everything you need to know about raising the perfect Chubby Chipmunk, unlocking all rewards, and maximizing your profits during this week-long celebration.

Grow a Garden Chubby Chipmunk Event Event Overview

Event Details	Information
Event Name	Chubby Chipmunk Event (Nutty Fever)
Update Version	1.25.1
Start Date	Saturday, October 4, 2026 – 10:30 AM EST
End Date	Saturday, October 11, 2026 – 5:30 AM EST
Event Duration	7 Days
Admin Abuse Start	October 4, 2026 – 9:00 AM EST
Main Feature	Weight-Based Chubby Chipmunk Pet System
New Location	Special Event Island
Free Pet	Yes – Chubby Chipmunk

What is the Chubby Chipmunk Event in Grow a Garden?

The Chubby Chipmunk Event represents a significant departure from traditional Grow a Garden events by introducing a unique pet-feeding mechanic centered around weight gain. Unlike previous updates where you simply collected items or evolved seeds, this event focuses on nurturing your Chubby Chipmunk by feeding it fruits from your garden, watching it grow heavier, and earning better rewards based on its final weight.

This event replaces the Seed Stages Event as the primary event area and introduces the “Nutty Fever” theme, bringing fall-inspired content with chipmunks, acorns, and woodland decorations that transform your garden into an autumn paradise.

The developers have confirmed this update includes new rewards, seeds, pets, quality of life improvements, dynamic weather features, and much more. With the Admin Abuse session starting one hour before the official update, players who log in early at 9:00 AM EST will get exclusive surprises and bonuses that won’t be available later.

Chubby Chipmunk Event Timezone Schedule

Planning your gaming session is crucial to maximize rewards. Here’s when the event starts and ends in different timezones around the world:

Location	Start Time	End Time
United States (EST)	Sat, Oct 4 – 10:30 AM	Sat, Oct 11 – 5:30 AM
United States (PST)	Sat, Oct 4 – 7:30 AM	Sat, Oct 11 – 2:30 AM
United Kingdom (BST)	Sat, Oct 4 – 3:30 PM	Sat, Oct 11 – 10:30 AM
Europe (CEST)	Sat, Oct 4 – 4:30 PM	Sat, Oct 11 – 11:30 AM
India (IST)	Sat, Oct 4 – 7:30 PM	Sat, Oct 11 – 2:30 PM
Japan (JST)	Sun, Oct 5 – 12:30 AM	Sat, Oct 11 – 7:30 PM
Australia (AEST)	Sun, Oct 5 – 1:30 AM	Sat, Oct 11 – 8:30 PM

Pro Tip: Log in at least 30 minutes before the official start time to secure your spot on a server. With millions of players expected to join simultaneously, servers may experience lag or reach capacity quickly.

How to Play the Chubby Chipmunk Event?

The Chubby Chipmunk Event introduces a completely new gameplay mechanic that’s surprisingly simple yet incredibly engaging. Here’s your complete step-by-step guide to mastering this event:

Step 1: Visit the Event Island

Once you log into Grow a Garden after the update goes live, you’ll notice a new portal or transportation method leading to the Chubby Chipmunk Event Island. This special location serves as the hub for all event activities and features autumn-themed decorations, acorn trees, and the iconic “FREE CHIPMUNK” stand.

Navigate to the event island and locate the free pet distribution area. Unlike previous events where pets cost millions of Sheckles or required egg hatching, every player receives one Chubby Chipmunk completely free.

Step 2: Claim Your Free Chubby Chipmunk

At the event stand marked with a sign reading “FREE CHIPMUNK,” interact with the NPC to claim your complimentary Chubby Chipmunk pet. This rare-tier pet features an adorable chubby design with detailed animations and serves as your primary tool for earning event rewards.

The Chubby Chipmunk starts at approximately 0 KG weight and must be fed fruits from your garden to increase its mass. The heavier your Chipmunk becomes before submission, the better rewards you’ll receive.

Step 3: Place the Chipmunk in Your Garden

Return to your main garden plot and equip your Chubby Chipmunk from your pet inventory. Place it strategically near your best fruit-producing crops. The Chipmunk will automatically activate its unique ability every approximately 5 minutes.

Unlike other pets that provide passive bonuses, the Chubby Chipmunk actively eats fruits from your garden. Don’t worry – it ignores favorited crops and single-harvest plants, so your valuable investments remain safe.

Step 4: Feed and Grow Your Chipmunk

The Chubby Chipmunk has two ways to gain weight:

Automatic Eating: Every 4 minutes and 58 seconds, the Chipmunk will waddle over to a random non-favorited, multi-harvest fruit in your garden and consume it, gaining approximately 0.009 KG weight. Each time it eats, there’s a chance it will spawn an Acorn somewhere in your garden, which you can collect for random event rewards.

Manual Feeding: You can also manually feed fruits to your Chipmunk by selecting fruits from your inventory. When fed manually, the pet has a 15.10% base chance to gain 0.01 KG weight. The more mutations on the fruit you feed, the higher the chance of weight gain – each mutation adds approximately 3.5% to the base chance.

Advanced Strategy: Plant fast-growing, multi-harvest crops like Strawberries or Tomatoes to provide a constant food supply. Position your Chipmunk centrally in your garden for optimal access to all plants.

Step 5: Collect Acorn Rewards

Each time your Chubby Chipmunk eats a fruit, it has a chance to spawn an Acorn somewhere in your garden. These Acorns appear as collectible items that grant random rewards when picked up, including:

• Event currency
• Seed packs
• Small gear items
• Decorative furniture pieces
• Rare crafting materials

Acorns spawn randomly throughout your garden plot, so keep your eyes open and check behind larger plants where they might hide. The spawning mechanic encourages active gameplay and rewards players who stay engaged throughout the event.

Step 6: Age Your Chipmunk for Bonus Weight

Beyond feeding, your Chubby Chipmunk gains weight naturally as it ages. The pet aging system in Grow a Garden means that simply having your Chipmunk active in your garden contributes to weight gain over time.

Combining active feeding with passive aging creates the optimal strategy for maximizing weight before submission. Players who keep their Chipmunks fed and active throughout the entire week-long event will achieve the highest possible weights.

Step 7: Submit for Rewards

Once you’re satisfied with your Chubby Chipmunk’s weight, return to the event island and locate the submission area. Interact with the reward NPC to submit your Chipmunk and receive rewards based on its final weight.

The reward system operates on a sliding scale – heavier Chipmunks yield better rewards. Based on leaked information, reaching 2 KG unlocks Nutty Chest rewards, while 4 KG grants Energy Chew items. The maximum weight and ultimate rewards remain to be discovered, creating exciting competition among the community.

Important Note: Submitting your Chipmunk likely resets its weight, allowing you to start the feeding process again and earn multiple reward tiers throughout the event week.

All Chubby Chipmunk Event Pets (February 2026)

The Chubby Chipmunk Event introduces six brand new pets that fit the woodland autumn theme perfectly. Each pet features unique abilities designed to enhance your farming experience or provide valuable bonuses.

Chubby Chipmunk (Rare – Free)

How to Obtain: Free from the event island

Abilities:

• Every 4 minutes and 58 seconds, eats a fruit in your garden and gains approximately 0.009 KG weight (ignores favorited or single-harvest fruits)
• When manually fed, has a 15.10% chance to gain 0.01 KG weight
• Each mutation on fed fruit grants an additional 3.5% chance to gain 0.01 KG
• Spawns Acorns that grant random rewards when collected

The star of the event, this adorable pet serves as both your progression tool and reward generator. Its unique weight-gain mechanic creates engaging gameplay that rewards active farmers who maintain fruit production throughout the event.

Farmer Chipmunk (Common)

How to Obtain: Nutty Chest (Standard and Exotic variants)

Ability:

• All Nut-type plants grow 1.56x faster

This hardworking chipmunk provides invaluable support for farmers focusing on the new nut-themed seeds introduced in this event. Hazelnut, Pecan, and Acorn seeds all benefit from the 1.56x growth speed multiplier, allowing you to harvest nut crops significantly faster.

Strategy Tip: Pair the Farmer Chipmunk with multiple nut seed plots to maximize its passive ability. The 56% speed increase compounds over time, especially for slower-growing valuable nut varieties.

Idol Chipmunk (Legendary)

How to Obtain: Nutty Chest (Standard and Exotic variants)

Ability:

• Every 11 minutes and 55 seconds, performs a song for 8.48 seconds
• During the performance, all other pets in the garden restore 1.48% hunger per second

This entertainment-focused pet addresses one of the biggest challenges in Grow a Garden – pet hunger management. By keeping your other pets well-fed automatically, the Idol Chipmunk allows you to focus on farming rather than constant pet maintenance.

The musical performance features charming animations and sound effects that add personality to your garden. When paired with high-value pets that provide mutation abilities, the Idol Chipmunk ensures those pets remain active and productive throughout your farming sessions.

Chinchilla (Rare)

How to Obtain: Nutty Chest (Standard and Exotic variants, 1% drop rate)

Rarity: One of the rarest drops from Nutty Chests

While specific ability details haven’t been fully confirmed yet, the Chinchilla’s 1% drop rate suggests powerful passive bonuses. Based on the pattern of rare pets in Grow a Garden, we can expect abilities related to enhanced mutations, increased crop values, or special resource generation.

Early reports from players who obtained Chinchillas during pre-release testing indicate impressive profit potential, making this fluffy companion highly sought after in the trading community.

Hyrax

How to Obtain: Event-exclusive (acquisition method TBA)

The Hyrax represents one of the more mysterious additions to this event. Information about its abilities and exact obtaining method remains limited as of launch day.

Update: More details about the Hyrax will be added as the community discovers its secrets. Check back regularly for updates!

Fortune Squirrel

How to Obtain: Event-exclusive (acquisition method TBA)

Another enigmatic addition to the event pet roster, the Fortune Squirrel’s name suggests luck-based or fortune-enhancing abilities. Given Grow a Garden’s pattern of themed pet abilities, we might expect mechanics related to increased reward chances, better Acorn drops, or enhanced loot from Nutty Chests.

Stay tuned as we update this section with confirmed ability information and obtaining methods.

All Event Seeds and Plants (February 2026)

The Chubby Chipmunk Event brings a harvest of new nut-themed and autumn-inspired seeds to expand your botanical collection. These seeds range from common garden varieties to exotic legendary plants worth millions of Sheckles.

Nut-Type Seeds

Hazelnut Seed

• Source: Nutty Chest, Exotic Nutty Chest
• Type: Nut
• Special Note: Benefits from Farmer Chipmunk’s 1.56x growth speed
• Value: TBA (check back for updated market prices)

Hazelnuts are classic autumn harvest staples that fit perfectly with the event theme. These medium-sized nuts grow on small bushes with detailed leaf textures and realistic harvesting animations.

Acorn Seed

• Source: Nutty Chest, Exotic Nutty Chest (1% drop rate)
• Type: Nut
• Rarity: Rare (matched with Chinchilla at 1% drop)
• Special Note: Iconic event seed, likely valuable for trading

Acorns serve as the symbolic centerpiece of the Nutty Fever theme. Given their 1% drop rate from chests, these seeds will likely become valuable trading commodities as the event progresses.

Pecan Seed

• Source: Event-exclusive (acquisition method TBA)
• Type: Nut
• Special Note: Benefits from Farmer Chipmunk ability

Pecans add southern charm to your garden with their distinctive shell texture and realistic growth patterns. These nuts typically fetch good prices due to their aesthetic appeal and culinary associations.

Filbert Nut Seed

• Source: Event-exclusive (acquisition method TBA)
• Type: Nut
• Alternative Name: Sometimes called Hazelnut in other regions

Filberts (also known as cultivated hazelnuts) provide variety to the nut seed category with slightly different visual characteristics from standard Hazelnuts.

Special Event Seeds

Persimmon Seed

• Source: Nutty Chest, Exotic Nutty Chest
• Type: Fruit
• Description: Orange autumn fruit with distinctive shape

Persimmons bring vibrant orange coloring to autumn gardens. These unique fruits feature smooth skin that transitions from green to deep orange as they ripen, creating beautiful visual progression.

Acorn Squash Seed

• Source: Event-exclusive (acquisition method TBA)
• Type: Vegetable
• Description: Winter squash variety shaped like an acorn

Don’t confuse Acorn Squash with Acorns themselves – this vegetable seed produces distinctive winter squash with green and orange coloring reminiscent of actual acorns.

Ferntail Seed

• Source: Event-exclusive (acquisition method TBA)
• Type: Decorative Plant
• Description: Fern-like plant with distinctive tail-shaped fronds

Ferntail plants add lush greenery to complement the autumn color palette. These decorative seeds focus on aesthetic value rather than harvest profits.

Fissure Berry Seed

• Source: Event-exclusive (acquisition method TBA)
• Type: Berry
• Description: Mysterious berry with cracked or split appearance

Fissure Berries feature unique visual characteristics that set them apart from traditional berry varieties. The “fissure” name suggests cracked or split textures that create interesting visual effects.

Peanut Seed

• Source: Event-exclusive (acquisition method TBA)
• Type: Legume/Nut
• Note: Technically a legume, but themed with nut plants

Peanuts grow underground in pods, creating unique harvesting mechanics compared to tree or bush nuts. These protein-rich legumes add educational botanical diversity to your collection.

Evo Apple Seed

• Source: Event reward or shop
• Type: Evolved Fruit
• Note: Likely connected to previous Seed Stages Event

Evo Apple represents the evolution system carrying over from the recent Seed Stages Event. These enhanced apple varieties feature improved stats and potentially better mutations.

Nutty Chests: Your Path to Rare Rewards

The Nutty Chest system serves as the primary loot mechanic for obtaining event-exclusive pets and seeds. Similar to previous event chest systems in Grow a Garden, Nutty Chests operate on a percentage-based drop system where rarer items require multiple chest openings.

Standard Nutty Chest

Obtaining Methods:

• Weight milestone rewards (2 KG Chipmunk weight confirmed)
• Purchase from event shop (price TBA)
• Possible Acorn reward drops

Contains:

• 3 possible pet drops: Farmer Chipmunk, Idol Chipmunk, Chinchilla
• 3 possible seed drops: Hazelnut, Persimmon, Acorn
• Rarest items: Chinchilla (1%), Acorn Seed (1%)

The Standard Nutty Chest provides accessible entry to event content without requiring Robux purchases. Focus on feeding your Chipmunk to maximize free chest acquisition through weight milestones.

Exotic Nutty Chest

Obtaining Methods:

• Robux purchase from event shop
• Possible high-weight Chipmunk submission rewards

Pricing:

• Single Chest: 199 Robux
• 3-Chest Pack: 575 Robux (saving of 22 Robux)
• 10-Chest Pack: 1,699 Robux (saving of 291 Robux)

Benefits:

• Increased drop rates for rare items
• Guaranteed better quality rolls
• Higher chance of multiple rare drops per opening

Contains: Same pet and seed pool as Standard Nutty Chest, but with significantly improved odds.

Strategy Recommendation: Free-to-play players should focus on maximizing Chipmunk weight for free chest rewards. Players willing to invest Robux get the best value from the 10-chest pack, which offers substantial savings and higher cumulative chances of obtaining the coveted 1% drops.

Event Furniture and Decorations (2026)

Transform your garden into an autumn wonderland with the extensive selection of acorn-themed furniture and decorative items. These cosmetic additions allow creative expression while demonstrating your event participation.

Acorn Furniture Collection

Acorn Stool

• Small seating furniture
• Perfect for creating outdoor seating areas
• Matches the autumn aesthetic perfectly

Acorn Couch

• Larger seating option for social garden areas
• Features comfortable cushioning with acorn cap backrest
• Great for creating gathering spaces

Acorn Table

• Dining or display table furniture
• Central piece for creating outdoor dining setups
• Pairs excellently with Acorn Stools

Acorn Bookshelf

• Decorative storage furniture
• Adds literary charm to garden libraries
• Features carved acorn details

Acorn Rug

• Floor covering decoration
• Defines specific areas in your garden
• Circular design with acorn pattern

Acorn Mirror

• Decorative wall piece
• Creates visual depth in garden builds
• Frame features detailed acorn carved border

Special Decorative Items

Acorn Lantern

• Light-emitting decoration
• Provides ambient lighting for evening gardens
• Warm glow creates cozy autumn atmosphere

Squirrel House

• Themed decorative building
• Shows commitment to woodland creature comfort
• Interactive decoration (possible pet interaction point)

Acorn Statue

• Monument-style decoration
• Large centerpiece for event commemoration
• Impressive visual impact in garden displays

Acorn Fountain

• Water feature decoration
• Creates soothing ambient sounds
• Premium decoration demonstrating event mastery

Other Event Items

Nutty Crate

• Storage or decoration item
• Useful for organizing event materials
• Features wooden construction with acorn branding

Energy Chew

• Consumable item
• Likely provides temporary buffs or bonuses
• Obtained at 4 KG Chipmunk weight milestone

Collecting full furniture sets allows you to create themed garden areas that showcase your dedication to the Chubby Chipmunk Event. Many of these items will become unavailable after October 11, making them valuable collector’s pieces.

Chubby Chipmunk Weight Milestone Rewards (2026)

The revolutionary weight-based progression system creates clear goals and rewards consistent participation throughout the event week. Based on leaked information and early gameplay, here’s what we know about reward tiers:

Confirmed Weight Milestones

2 KG Weight Achievement

• Reward: Nutty Chest
• Difficulty: Moderate (achievable within 2-3 days of active feeding)
• Strategy: Focus on feeding high-mutation fruits for better weight gain chances

4 KG Weight Achievement

• Reward: Energy Chew
• Difficulty: Challenging (requires consistent feeding and aging)
• Strategy: Combine manual feeding with passive aging, keep Chipmunk active 24/7

Speculated Higher Tiers

While official confirmation awaits, community speculation suggests additional milestones at:

• 6 KG: Exotic Nutty Chest
• 8 KG: Premium furniture items
• 10+ KG: Exclusive badges or titles

The sliding scale reward system means higher weights always yield better prizes. Players competing for maximum weight will likely discover unprecedented rewards in the 10-15 KG range.

Pro Strategy: Don’t rush to submit your Chipmunk at the first milestone. The event lasts a full week, giving dedicated players time to push for the absolute maximum weight possible. Only submit when you’ve exhausted all feeding opportunities or the event nears its end.

Admin Abuse Event Details

One hour before the Chubby Chipmunk Update officially launches, the developers host the beloved Admin Abuse event where moderators and admins use their special powers to create chaos and fun in-game.

Admin Abuse Schedule:

• Start Time: October 4, 2026 – 9:00 AM EST
• Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
• End Time: October 4, 2026 – 10:00 AM EST

What Happens During Admin Abuse?

Admin Abuse sessions feature unpredictable and exciting modifications to normal gameplay:

Gravity Changes Admins might reduce or increase gravity, causing players and objects to float or become extremely heavy. This creates hilarious situations as you try to navigate your garden while flying or struggling against increased weight.

Weather Manipulation Expect rapid weather changes cycling through rain, snow, thunderstorms, and blood moons in quick succession. Smart farmers prepare high-value crops to catch rare mutations during these accelerated weather cycles.

Spawn Rate Modifications Admins frequently increase spawn rates for rare items, pets, or special collectibles. Keep your eyes open for unusual items appearing in your garden or the event area.

Size Alterations Players, pets, and plants might suddenly grow enormous or shrink to tiny sizes. These visual changes create entertaining screenshots and memorable moments.

Special Currency Drops Admin Abuse events often include bonus currency drops, free items distributed server-wide, or special codes announced exclusively during the session.

Exclusive Rewards Players active during Admin Abuse sometimes receive badges, titles, or items unavailable through normal gameplay. Being present for the full hour maximizes your chances of receiving these unique rewards.

How to Prepare for Admin Abuse?

1. Log in Early: Join servers at 8:30 AM EST to secure your position and avoid login queues
2. Prepare Your Garden: Plant high-value multi-harvest crops that can benefit from sudden weather mutations
3. Clear Inventory Space: Make room for potential free items or collectibles
4. Enable Notifications: Follow the official Grow a Garden Twitter for real-time code announcements
5. Join Discord: The official Discord server often receives exclusive codes during Admin Abuse
6. Stay Alert: Keep chat visible for admin announcements and special instructions
7. Have Fun: These events prioritize entertainment over efficiency – enjoy the chaos!

Admin Abuse has become a signature feature of major Grow a Garden updates, building community excitement and rewarding players who participate in launch day festivities.

Event Tips and Strategies

Maximize your Chubby Chipmunk Event success with these proven strategies developed through extensive testing and community collaboration:

Optimal Garden Setup

Fruit Production Focus Plant fast-growing, multi-harvest fruits like Strawberries, Blueberries, or Tomatoes throughout your garden. These crops provide constant food for your Chipmunk while maintaining your garden’s profitability.

Position your highest-value plants away from the Chipmunk’s pathing to prevent accidental consumption. Use the Favorite Tool to protect single-harvest crops or specimens with valuable mutation combinations.

Central Chipmunk Placement Place your Chubby Chipmunk in the center of your garden for optimal access to all fruit-bearing plants. This positioning reduces walking time and increases eating frequency, maximizing weight gain per hour.

Acorn Collection Zones Keep clear pathways throughout your garden to easily spot and collect spawned Acorns. Consider creating dedicated open spaces where Acorns can spawn visibly rather than hiding behind large plants.

Advanced Feeding Strategies

Mutation Stacking for Weight Gain Since each mutation on fed fruits increases weight gain chance by approximately 3.5%, feeding highly-mutated fruits significantly improves efficiency. Focus on feeding fruits with 3-4 mutations rather than plain produce.

Don’t waste your most valuable mutations on Chipmunk feeding – use moderately mutated fruits (2x-5x multipliers) that balance weight gain potential with economic loss.

Timing Your Feeding Sessions The automatic eating cycle occurs every 4 minutes and 58 seconds. Supplement this with manual feeding every few minutes for optimal weight gain. Set a timer to establish consistent feeding routines.

Bulk Fruit Preparation Before logging off for extended periods, prepare a large inventory of fruits specifically for feeding. When you return, you can quickly mass-feed your Chipmunk to compensate for lost passive eating time.

Resource Management

Sheckle Budget Planning Budget at least 1-2 million Sheckles for event purchases, Nutty Chest acquisitions, and emergency seed purchases. Don’t spend everything immediately – wait to see community consensus on best value purchases.

Trading Strategy Event-exclusive pets and seeds typically spike in value immediately after events end. Consider obtaining extra Nutty Chests near the event’s conclusion and holding them for post-event trading opportunities.

The Chinchilla and Acorn Seed (both 1% drops) will likely command premium prices in the trading market. If you obtain duplicates, wait 1-2 weeks after the event to sell for maximum profit.

Time Management

Daily Check-In Routine Log in at least 3-4 times daily to collect spawned Acorns, manually feed your Chipmunk, and harvest fruits. Consistent participation throughout the week matters more than marathon grinding sessions.

AFK Strategies If your computer supports extended play sessions, keep Grow a Garden running overnight or while working. Your Chipmunk continues eating automatically, accumulating weight passively.

Ensure your garden has sufficient fruits to last several hours of AFK time. A well-stocked garden with 20-30 ready-to-harvest fruits supports 2-3 hours of unattended Chipmunk feeding.

Weekend Maximization The event spans two weekends (October 4-6 and a partial October 11-12), offering extended play opportunities for players with busy weekday schedules.

Community Collaboration

Discord Resources Join the official Grow a Garden Discord server for real-time event updates, community-discovered strategies, and potential exclusive codes. Active Discord members often learn optimization techniques before they spread to broader communities.

Trading Networks Build trading relationships with other dedicated event participants. Coordinated trading allows you to obtain full furniture sets or complete pet collections more efficiently than solo grinding.

Information Sharing As the community discovers optimal weight gain strategies, submission timing, and hidden reward tiers, sharing and receiving information accelerates everyone’s progress.

New Quality of Life Features

Beyond the exciting event content, Update 1.25.1 includes several quality of life improvements that enhance the overall Grow a Garden experience:

Confirmed QOL Updates

Improved Pet Interaction Enhanced pet pathing and behavior AI prevents pets from getting stuck on garden obstacles or decorations. This improvement particularly benefits players with densely decorated gardens.

Garden Expansion Options Easier access to garden expansion features allows players to grow their plots more efficiently. Streamlined purchasing processes save time during expansion sessions.

Weather Notification System Better weather alerts help farmers prepare for mutation opportunities. Visual and audio cues provide advance notice of incoming weather changes.

Inventory Management Enhanced sorting and filtering options make it easier to manage large collections of seeds, fruits, and gear. Quick-access categories improve workflow efficiency.

Trading Interface Updates Refinements to the trading system address common user feedback, potentially including better item visibility or trade confirmation systems.

Speculated Improvements

Community reports suggest additional QOL features that haven’t been officially confirmed:

• Faster seed shop restocking
• Improved pet feeding interfaces
• Better mobile device optimization
• Enhanced visual effects options
• Performance improvements for lower-end devices

These quality of life updates demonstrate the developers’ commitment to continuously improving Grow a Garden beyond just adding new content. Small improvements accumulate to create a significantly better user experience.

Dynamic Weather Features

The Chubby Chipmunk Event introduces new weather patterns and possibly new weather-exclusive mechanics that expand mutation opportunities and visual variety.

Autumn Weather Patterns

Enhanced Fall Aesthetics Expect seasonal weather changes that complement the autumn theme, potentially including:

• Falling leaves animations across the map
• Cooler color palettes during specific weather types
• Seasonal wind effects affecting plant movements
• Special autumn fog or mist conditions

New Weather-Exclusive Mutations While not confirmed, the “weather” emphasis in update notes suggests possible new mutation types tied to autumn conditions. Community speculation includes:

• Autumn mutation (warm orange-red coloring)
• Harvest mutation (golden wheat-like appearance)
• Chilled mutation enhancements during fall weather

Weather-Triggered Acorn Spawning Specific weather conditions might increase Acorn spawn rates from Chubby Chipmunk eating, creating strategic opportunities to farm event currency during optimal conditions.

Weather Strategy Tips

Monitor weather patterns and prepare high-value crops before beneficial weather arrives. The combination of event mechanics and weather mutations creates unprecedented profit potential for strategic farmers.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Chubby Chipmunk Event start?

The Chubby Chipmunk Event officially launches on Saturday, October 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST. The Admin Abuse pre-event begins one hour earlier at 9:00 AM EST, offering exclusive rewards and entertainment for early participants.

How long does the Chubby Chipmunk Event last?

The event runs for exactly 7 days, ending on Saturday, October 11, 2026 at 5:30 AM EST. This gives players one full week to maximize Chipmunk weight, collect all furniture items, and obtain event-exclusive pets and seeds.

Is the Chubby Chipmunk pet free?

Yes! Every player receives one Chubby Chipmunk completely free from the event island. Simply visit the “FREE CHIPMUNK” stand at the event location to claim your pet at no cost. This accessibility ensures all players can participate in the event mechanics regardless of their Sheckle balance.

How do I make my Chubby Chipmunk gain weight faster?

Feed your Chipmunk manually with mutated fruits (each mutation adds approximately 3.5% to weight gain chance), keep it active in your garden 24/7 to maximize automatic eating cycles, and allow it to age naturally. The combination of active feeding, passive eating, and aging produces optimal weight gain over the event week.

Can I get multiple Chubby Chipmunks?

While you receive one free Chubby Chipmunk, the ability to obtain additional copies through Nutty Chests or other means remains unclear. Check back as the community discovers all acquisition methods. Even with multiple Chipmunks, you likely can only submit one weight milestone at a time.

What happens when I submit my Chubby Chipmunk?

Submitting your Chipmunk at the event island grants rewards based on its weight at submission time. The heavier your Chipmunk, the better rewards you receive. After submission, your Chipmunk likely resets to 0 KG, allowing you to repeat the feeding process and earn multiple reward tiers throughout the event.

Are Nutty Chests only available during the event?

Yes, Nutty Chests are event-exclusive and will only be obtainable between October 4-11, 2026. After the event ends, these chests will no longer be available, making their contents valuable collector’s items. Stock up on chests before the event concludes if you want to complete your pet and seed collections.

Which pets from Nutty Chests are the rarest?

The Chinchilla has the lowest drop rate at just 1%, making it the rarest pet from both Standard and Exotic Nutty Chests. The Idol Chipmunk (Legendary tier) is also quite rare, while the Farmer Chipmunk (Common tier) appears most frequently.

How do I get Acorn Seeds?

Acorn Seeds drop from Nutty Chests with a 1% rate, matching the Chinchilla for rarest items. You can obtain them from both Standard Nutty Chests (earned through gameplay) and Exotic Nutty Chests (purchased with Robux). The 1% rate means you’ll likely need to open 50-100 chests for guaranteed acquisition.

Can I trade event items after the event ends?

Yes! Once the event concludes, event-exclusive pets, seeds, furniture, and chests become tradeable (if they weren’t already). Values typically spike 1-2 weeks post-event as new players realize they missed limited content. Consider holding duplicates for profitable trades later.

Will there be codes for the Chubby Chipmunk Event?

Grow a Garden frequently releases codes during major updates, particularly during Admin Abuse sessions. Follow the official Twitter account @GrowaGardenRblx and join the official Discord server for real-time code announcements. Codes typically provide free seed packs, eggs, or event currency.

Does the Farmer Chipmunk affect all nut plants?

Yes, the Farmer Chipmunk’s 1.56x growth speed bonus applies to all plants classified as “Nut type,” including Hazelnut, Acorn, Pecan, Filbert Nut, and Peanut (technically a legume but grouped with nuts). This makes it invaluable for players focusing on nut-themed farming.

What’s the difference between Standard and Exotic Nutty Chests?

Exotic Nutty Chests cost Robux but offer significantly better drop rates for rare items like the Chinchilla and Acorn Seed. While both chests contain the same six items (three pets, three seeds), Exotic versions provide multiple rolls per opening and improved odds, making them more efficient for players willing to invest real currency.

Can mutations help with Chipmunk feeding?

Absolutely! When manually feeding fruits to your Chubby Chipmunk, each mutation on the fruit adds approximately 3.5% to the base 15.10% weight gain chance. A fruit with 4 mutations would have roughly a 29% chance to trigger weight gain, nearly doubling the base rate.

How many Acorns can spawn per day?

There’s no confirmed cap on daily Acorn spawns. Since Acorns spawn based on Chipmunk eating frequency (every 4-5 minutes with chance per eating instance), active players maintaining good fruit production could potentially see 50-100+ Acorns per 24-hour period.

Will event items return in future updates?

Grow a Garden rarely reruns event-exclusive content, though special anniversary events might bring back limited items. Assume this is your only opportunity to obtain Chubby Chipmunk Event items. Missing this event means relying on trading to acquire these items later at significantly higher costs.

Trading Strategies for Event Items

Smart trading can multiply your event rewards and help you obtain items you missed during the event. Here’s how to navigate the Chubby Chipmunk Event trading market:

Immediate Post-Event Value Spikes

Week 1 After Event (October 11-18, 2026) Event-exclusive items experience immediate scarcity as supply stops while demand remains high. Prices spike 200-500% during this period as players realize they missed obtaining certain items.

Best Time to Sell: Days 3-7 after event ends Best Time to Buy: During the event or 3+ weeks after when prices stabilize lower

Rare Item Premium The Chinchilla and Acorn Seed (both 1% drops) will command the highest premiums. Expect trading values of:

• Chinchilla: 5-15 billion Sheckles (based on similar-rarity past pets)
• Acorn Seed: 2-8 billion Sheckles (seed values typically lower than pets)
• Idol Chipmunk: 1-4 billion Sheckles (legendary tier, but less rare)
• Farmer Chipmunk: 50-200 million Sheckles (common tier limits value)

Furniture Collecting Complete furniture sets trade for significantly more than individual pieces. If you obtain all Acorn furniture items, consider trading the full set rather than pieces individually for maximum profit.

Long-Term Investment Strategy

6+ Months Post-Event Event items that weren’t highly duplicated gain “vintage” status in the community. Players who missed the event entirely begin playing months later and desperately seek these items for completion.

Historical examples from previous events show that exclusive pets and seeds can 10-20x their immediate post-event values over 6-12 months. The Chinchilla could potentially reach 50-100 billion Sheckles by March 2026 if supply remains very limited.

Trading Dos and Don’ts

DO:

• Screenshot all trades for scam prevention
• Use middleman services for high-value trades
• Research current market values before offering trades
• Build reputation in trading communities
• Keep duplicate event items for post-event trading

DON’T:

• Rush into trades immediately after obtaining rare items
• Trust “too good to be true” trade offers
• Trade away your only copy of rare items
• Accept trades without verifying the other player’s inventory
• Ignore trading community consensus on values

Maximizing Trading Profits

Diversification Strategy Rather than opening all Nutty Chests immediately, consider spreading openings across the event week and holding some unopened chests. Unopened chests retain value as “mystery boxes” in the trading market.

Timing Your Sales If you obtain multiple copies of rare pets or seeds:

• Sell 1 copy immediately during event (moderate price, guaranteed sale)
• Hold 1 copy for 1-2 weeks post-event (peak price window)
• Keep 1 copy as long-term investment (6+ months for maximum appreciation)

Community Value Tracking Join trading Discord servers where community members collaborate on value lists updated daily. These living documents provide real-time market insights more accurate than static guides.

Preparing Your Garden for Maximum Efficiency

Set yourself up for Chubby Chipmunk Event success by optimizing your garden layout and resources before the October 4 launch.

Pre-Event Preparation Checklist

Fruit Stockpiling (Critical) Gather 200-500 fruits before the event starts. Fast-growing, easily-harvested fruits like:

• Strawberries (5-minute growth)
• Blueberries (8-minute growth)
• Tomatoes (12-minute growth)
• Carrots (8-minute growth)

These fruits serve dual purposes: feeding your Chipmunk manually and maintaining garden productivity while your multi-harvest plants replenish.

Sheckle Reserve Budget 2-5 million Sheckles for event purchases:

• Emergency Nutty Chest purchases: 1-2 million
• New seed acquisitions: 500k-1 million
• Furniture purchases: 1-2 million
• Reserve for unexpected opportunities: 1 million

Garden Layout Optimization Before the event begins:

• Clear unnecessary decorations to reduce lag
• Create clear pathways for easy Acorn spotting
• Position high-value plants in protected corners
• Establish a central “feeding zone” for Chipmunk placement
• Use Favorite Tool on valuable single-harvest crops

Tool and Gear Preparation Ensure you have:

• Upgraded watering cans for fruit growth acceleration
• Sprinklers for passive watering (frees time for event activities)
• Harvest tools with good durability
• Favorite Tool for protecting valuable crops
• Storage boxes for organizing event items

Pet Optimization Configure your pet lineup for event success:

• Remove pets that might interfere with Chipmunk (avoid overcrowding)
• Keep mutation-granting pets active (more mutations = better feeding efficiency)
• Ensure hunger management is under control
• Consider temporarily removing pets that steal or consume fruits

First 24 Hours Strategy

Hour 1-2: Establishment Phase

• Claim your free Chubby Chipmunk immediately
• Plant 30-50 fast-growing fruits throughout your garden
• Place Chipmunk centrally for optimal pathing
• Begin manual feeding to jumpstart weight gain

Hours 3-8: Active Farming

• Collect spawned Acorns every 30 minutes
• Manually feed Chipmunk every 5-10 minutes with mutated fruits
• Harvest and replant fruits to maintain constant food supply
• Begin opening any earned Nutty Chests

Hours 9-24: Transition to Passive

• Establish self-sustaining fruit production (many multi-harvest crops)
• Reduce manual feeding frequency as passive eating provides steady progress
• Focus on exploring event island and furniture options
• Begin trading early duplicate items

Days 2-6: Consistent Engagement

• Check in 3-4 times daily for Acorn collection
• Manual feeding sessions during each check-in
• Monitor weight progress toward next milestone
• Adjust strategy based on community discoveries

Day 7: Final Push

• Maximize manual feeding on October 10-11
• Decide optimal submission timing (multiple submissions vs. single maximum weight)
• Complete any pending furniture purchases
• Final Nutty Chest openings before event ends

This phased approach balances intensive early engagement with sustainable long-term participation, preventing burnout while maximizing rewards.

Conclusion: Your Chubby Chipmunk Journey Begins

The Chubby Chipmunk Event launches in just hours. Your perfectly prepared garden awaits its adorable new resident. The autumn decorations, exclusive rewards, and community excitement create the perfect storm for an unforgettable week in Grow a Garden.

Feed your Chipmunk well, collect every Acorn, open your Nutty Chests wisely, and most importantly – have fun! This is what gaming should be: engaging, rewarding, accessible, and above all, enjoyable.

Welcome to the Nutty Fever. Your Chubby Chipmunk awaits. Let the feeding begin! ????️????????