Have you met the boy from Ginger Island in Stardew Valley? He’s Leo, a nice kid who’s close to nature. If you want to learn more about his story, check out this character guide!
If you thought completing the introduction quest sums up all the characters in Stardew Valley, then you’re wrong. After unlocking Ginger Island, you won’t just meet non-giftable NPCs but also a non-marriageable villager. He’s Leo, a kid with a family filled with parrots!
Do you want to learn more about him? Read further to know his best-loved gifts, schedule, and Heart Events!
Who is Leo in Stardew Valley?
He’s a local from Ginger Island who moves to Pelican Town once you earn enough friendship with him. Unfortunately, his parents died in a shipwreck leaving him alone on the island. But he’ll find a loving family of parrots who’ll take good care of him.
Friendships and Relationships
Initially, establishing a good bond with him can be tricky, but you may easily befriend him by offering ten Golden Walnuts to his parrot friends. Additionally, he will be companions with Jas, Vincent, and Linus once he lives in Pelican Town. Leo alongside these kids will be studying with Penny in the Museum.
Where to Find Leo in Stardew Valley?
Locating Leo isn’t difficult if you have less than six hearts with him. His schedule isn’t very complex when he’s staying on Ginger Island. Below are his agenda depending on his whims:
Rainy Day
| Time | Location |
| 9:00 AM | Stays in his hut. |
| 11: 00 AM | Spends time at the entrance of his place. |
| 2:00 PM | Goes inside his hut. |
| 9:00 PM | Heads to sleep, |
Tuesdays
| Time | Location |
| 9:00 AM | In his hut |
| 10:30 AM | Takes a walk to the dock located on Island South and stands close to the entrance of the southeastern part of the place. |
| 1:30 PM | Strolls around the jungle in the Island East and spends time standing close to the bushes on the southwest side of the area. |
| 5:00 PM | Takes a walk to the northern part of the island and stands by the Island Trader. |
| 8:00 PM | Goes home and sleeps. |
Sundays
| Time | Location |
| 9:00 AM | Spends time in his home. |
| 9:30 AM | Takes a stroll to the Gem Bird Shrine located at the hidden entrance in the eastern part of the jungle. |
| 2:00 PM | Kills time outside his hut. |
| 5:00 PM | Goes into his hut. |
| 9:00 PM | Retires for the night. |
Regular Schedule
| Time | Location |
| 9:00 AM | In his hut. |
| 10:30 AM | At the entrance of his hut. |
| 12:00 PM | Takes a walk to the docks in Island South and stands close to the parrot perch. |
| 3:00 PM | Goes to Island North and stands at the northwestern corner of the area located west of the volcano’s entrance. |
| 8:00 PM | Goes home and sleeps. |
6+ Hearts
Once you’ve made him come to Pelican Town, Leo will have a more complex schedule. Below is his regular schedule per season, alongside some deviations.
Spring
Mondays
| Time | Location |
| 6:00 AM | Stays in his hat on Ginger Island. |
| 9:30 AM | Spends time next to the parrot perch located in Island South. |
| 2:00 PM | Stands outside his hut |
| 5:00 PM | Gets in his hut. |
| 9:00 PM | Goes to sleep. |
Tuesday and Wednesday
| Time | Location |
| 6:00 AM | Kills time in his treehouse |
| 9:00 AM | Visits the museum /library. |
| 2:00 PM | Stands in the southern area of the museum. |
| 4:20 PM | Stands at the eastern part of his tree house. |
| 8:00 PM | Goes inside his tree house. |
| 10:00 PM | Heads to bed. |
Thursday and Friday
| Time | Location |
| 6:30 AM | Inside his home. |
| 7:00 AM | Stands near his treehouse |
| 9:30 AM | Stands by the western area of the mountain lake |
| 2:00 PM | Spends time standing at the eastern part of his treehouse. |
| 7:00 PM | Enters his residence. |
| 10:00 PM | Goes to sleep. |
Saturday
| Time | Location |
| 9:40 AM | Stands near Emily and Haley’s place. |
| 12:00 PM | Having fun in the playground. |
| 5:00 PM | Stands close to his treehouse. |
| 7:00 PM | Heads inside his home. |
| 10:00 PM | Goes to bed |
Sunday
| Time | Location |
| 6:10 AM | Visits his hut on Ginger Island. |
| 10:30 AM | Stays in the island south located near the entry of Island Southeast. |
| 1:30 PM | Spends time outside his hut. |
| 5:00 PM | Close to the parrot vendor. |
| 8:00 PM | Goes to bed in his home on Ginger Island. |
Summer
Monday
| Time | Location |
| 6:00 AM | Starts the day in his hut on Ginger Island. |
| 9:30 AM | Stands in Island South near the parrot perch. |
| 2:00 PM | Spends time outside his hut. |
| 5:00 PM | Gets in his hut. |
| 9:00 PM | Retires for the night. |
Tuesday and Wednesday
| Time | Location |
| 6:00 AM | Wakes up in his treehouse in Pelican Town. |
| 9:00 AM | Visits the museum/library. |
| 2:00 PM | Walks to the southern side of the museum. |
| 4:20 PM | Stands to the east of his treehouse |
| 8:00 PM | Goes into his treehouse |
| 10:00 PM | Goes to his mattress. |
Thursday and Friday
| Time | Location |
| 6:30 AM | Goes outside of his home. |
| 9:40 AM | Goes to the western part of the mountain lake. |
| 1:00 PM | Takes a stroll around the tree going to the southwest area of the mountain lake. |
| 4:00 PM | Stands by the eastern side of his house. |
| 8:00 PM | Goes into his residence. |
| 10:00 PM | Goes to sleep. |
Saturday
| Time | Location |
| 9:40 AM | Starts the day standing close to Emily and Haley’s home. |
| 12:00 PM | Plays in the playground close to the community center. |
| 5:00 PM | Stays outside standing next to his home’s eastern part. |
| 7:00 PM | Goes into his residence. |
| 10:00 PM | Goes to sleep. |
Sunday
| Time | Location |
| 6:10 AM | Spends the day in his old home on Ginger Island. |
| 10:30 AM | Visits Island South close to the entry point of Island Southeast. |
| 1:30 PM | Outside his hut |
| 5:00 PM | Kills time by going to the east of the Island Trader. |
| 8:00 PM | Heads to sleep. |
Fall
Monday
| Time | Location |
| 6:00 AM | In his hut on Ginger Island Starts the morning in his home on the island. |
| 9:30 AM | Stands by the parrot perch in Island South. |
| 2:00 PM | Stands outside his hut |
| 5:00 PM | Comes inside his hut. |
| 9:00 PM | Goes to his mattress to sleep. |
Tuesday and Wednesday
| Time | Location |
| 6:00 AM | Wakes up in his treehouse in Pelican Town. |
| 9:00 AM | Hangs out in the Museum/Library. |
| 2:00 PM | Stands at the southern portion of the museum. |
| 4:20 PM | Stands at the eastern part of his treehouse. |
| 8:00 PM | Walks into his house. |
| 10:00 PM | Goes to his bed. |
Thursday and Friday
| Time | Location |
| 7:00 AM | In his treehouse |
| 7:40 AM | At the eastern side of his treehouse. |
| 9:00 AM | At the southern part of the community center. |
| 2:00 PM | Spends time at the western portion of the mountain lake. |
| 8:00 PM | Enters his treehouse |
| 10:00 PM | Goes to bed |
Saturday
| Time | Location |
| 9:40 AM | Stands close to Haley and Emily’s home. |
| 12:00 PM | Having fun on the playground. |
| 5:00 PM | To the east of his residence. |
| 7:00 PM | Enters his home. |
| 10:00 PM | Takes a rest, |
Sunday
| Time | Location |
| 6:10 AM | Begins the morning on his hut at Ginger Island. |
| 10:30 AM | In Island South, close to Island Southeast’s entrance |
| 1:30 PM | Outside his hut |
| 5:00 PM | Easternmost side from the Island Trader. |
| 8:00 PM | Sleeps in his hut. |
Winter
Winter 15
| Time | Location |
| 11:00 AM | Goes to Linus’ tent to wait for him outside the entrance. |
| 4:00 PM | Takes a stroll to the night market. |
| 11:30 PM | Goes home to bed |
Monday
| Time | Location |
| 6:00 AM | On Ginger Island, inside his hut |
| 9:30 AM | By the parrot perch located in Island South. |
| 2:00 PM | Spends time outside his hut |
| 5:00 PM | Departs from outside and goes in his hut. |
| 9:00 PM | Sleeps for the night. |
Tuesday and Wednesday
| Time | Location |
| 6:00 AM | Inside his home in Pelican Town. |
| 9:00 AM | Goes to the museum to study with Jas and Vincent. |
| 2:00 PM | In the southern part of the museum. |
| 4:20 PM | Approaches from the east of his home. |
| 8:00 PM | Gets into his house. |
| 10:00 PM | Goes sleep. |
Thursday and Friday
| Time | Location |
| 11:00 AM | Goes to the east of his treehouse. |
| 2:00 PM | Reads some books in the library. |
| 8:00 PM | Goes in his home. |
| 10:00 PM | Goes to sleep. |
Saturday
| Time | Location |
| 9:40 AM | Stands outside Haley and Emily’s place |
| 12:00 PM | Spends time having fun in the playground close to the community center. |
| 5:00 PM | At the east of his treehouse |
| 7:00 PM | Goes inside his residence. |
| 10:00 PM | Takes a rest. |
Sunday
| Time | Location |
| 6:10 AM | On Ginger Island, inside his hut |
| 10:30 AM | Near the entrance of Island Southeast in Island South |
| 1:30 PM | Outside his place in Ginger Island. |
| 5:00 PM | To the east of the Island Trader. |
| 8:00 PM | Sleeps in his home on the island. |
Deviations
Rain
| Time | Location |
| 7:00 AM | In his treehouse |
| 10:00 AM | Goes to Linus’ tent for a visit. |
| 3:00 PM | At the east of his treehouse, standing. |
| 7:00 PM | Enters his home in town. |
| 10:00 PM | Goes to his bed and takes a rest. |
9th & 23rd of any season (Only if you have less than six hearts with Sam)
| Time | Location |
| 6:30 AM | In his house. |
| 7:00 AM | Spends time outside in the eastern part of his house. |
| 9:30 AM | At the west of Mountain Lake. |
| 2:00 PM | Kills time again by standing at the east of his treehouse |
| 7:00 PM | Goes inside his house. |
| 10:00 PM | Goes to his mattress. |
What Does Leo Like in Stardew Valley?
Like most villagers, you can give Leo various things to enhance your bond with him. Pro-Tip: give him the items he loves the most to gain more points, and don’t forget Leo’s birthday on Summer 26! Below are some kinds of stuff you can offer in Stardew Valley.
| Loves | Likes | Neutrals | Dislikes | Hates |
| All Universal Loves | All Universal Likes aside from: • Beer • Coffee • Life Elixir • Mead • Pale Ale • Pickles • Pina Colada • Wine • Cooking (except Bread, Fried Egg, Poi, Mango Sticky Rice, and Triple Shot Espresso) | All Universal Neutrals except: • Duck Feather • Hops • Nautilus Shell Rainbow Shell • All Eggs (aside from Ostrich Egg and Void Egg) • All Fish (except Snails and Carp) • All Fruits with the exemption of Fruit Tree Fruit, Mango, Salmon Berry, and Spice Berry. • All Milk | All Universal Dislikes except: • Oil • Unmilled Rice • Fish • All Cooked Dishes (apart from Bread, Fried Egg, Poi, Mango Sticky Rice, and Triple Shot Espresso) | All Universal Hates except: • Dragon Tooth • Sea Urchin |
| Duck Feather | Dragon Tooth | Coffee | Chanterelle | Beer |
| Mango | Mango Sticky Rice | Common Mushroom | Holly | |
| Ostrich Egg | Nautilus Shell | Daffodil | Hops | |
| Poi | Quartz | Dandelion | Mead | |
| Rainbow Shell | Ginger | Morel | ||
| Sea Urchin | Hazelnut | Oil | ||
| Spice Berry | Leek | Pale Ale | ||
| Life Elixir | Piña Colada | |||
| Magma Cap | Triple Shot Espresso | |||
| Pickles | Unmilled Rice | |||
| Purple Mushroom | Wine | |||
| Salmonberry | ||||
| Snow Yam | ||||
| Wild Horseradish | ||||
| Winter Root |
What Movies and Concessions Does Leo Like?
Most take a liking to movies in Stardew Valley. It’s also one of the best ways to obtain friendship hearts with villagers. We’ve listed Leo’s most preferred movies that are available in the theater.
Loves
- Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World
Likes
- It Howls in The Rain
- Journey Of The Prairie King: Motion Picture
- Mysterium
- The Brave Little Sapling
- The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch
- The Zuzu City Express
- Wumbus
Dislikes
- N/A
If you’re looking for a concession that Leo would love, here’s a list of snacks that you should and shouldn’t offer him in-game.
Loves
- None
Dislikes
- Black Licorice
- JojaCola
- JojaCorn
Likes
- Everything else
Heart Events
If you’ve accumulated more than zero points with Leo, congratulations! In return for your efforts, you’ll get to learn more about his story in Stardew Valley. Unlike most kids in-game, Leo has more heart events like a regular adult villager. Below are his special cutscenes!
| No. Of Hearts | Events |
| 2 | On a bright day, you’ll meet him in Island West from around 6 AM to 6 PM. He’ll ask you what you were doing, and you may give him the following replies: • You were thinking of someone special. • Enjoying the waves. • Trying to catch some fish. • Thinking about something theoretical. Regardless of your answers, it won’t affect your friendship with him. He then asks again what your home is like in Pelican Town. • Tell him it’s a place filled with people. • Your home is surrounded by forests, mountains, and beaches. • Say that it’s similar to Ginger Island, but a little colder. • Simply reply that you live on a farm. Again, your answer won’t affect your friendship with him. But he would inquire if there are kids in the place you live in. You have two choices to respond to him: • Yes. • Ask why would it matter to a bird such as himself. Whichever your response is, it won’t have a negative or positive effect on your bond. However, he would explain that he knew that he wasn’t a bird, he just tries to fit in. He runs off before Willy comes in, but it then leaves you pondering what you can do to help him. |
| 3 | After reaching this bond level, you’ll receive Poi’s recipe. He says that it’s a food that he and his family enjoys. |
| 4 | If you enter Island North on a sunny day around 6 AM to 6 PM, He’ll get startled and you’ll also be surprised by his reaction after you approach him. Nonetheless, he brings up a conversation about his questions if he’ll ever become a regular kid too. He ponders over the idea of what other kids would think of him. Regardless of these inquiries, he ends the conversation by telling you that he’s glad that he met you and his parrot family. He also teaches you how to say “Let’s play,” in parrot language. |
| 6 | If you meet him from 6 AM to 6 PM, you’ll trigger a cutscene wherein you’re with Linus and Willy while talking to Leo. Linus invites the younger one to live with him in the mountains. While Willy also tells him that he can visit the island anytime he wants. In the end, Leo decides to move in tow. He’ll live in a treehouse made by his parrot family. |
| 7 | He’ll send you another recipe that they really like and that’s the Mango Sticky Rice recipe, |
| 9 | In his final heart event, you’ll see how well he adjusts in town as he spends time with Linus and the other villagers. He studies with Jas and Vincent in the local library, fishes with Willy, and cooks good meals with Linus. |
The Saturday schedule for Leo, more than 6 hearts, Spring Sat 6, is not correct; he was not in the playground with Jas, Vincent and Penny, nor did he return to his treehouse. My character waited until 1:00 am and periodically checked to see whether he had slipped past and was in bed asleep – but he was not.