Please note that seasonal edition items are released throughout the period of the Grand Gala, so some items might not be available at the start. Also, items that were released in previous Grand Galas are not guaranteed to return in the current or in a future Grand Gala.
Spring Fling is one of the four Grand Galas. Each year, the festivities begin around the spring equinox in March and last until the end of April (the 30th). It also includes April Fool's Day.
The start of the event is marked by changes in NPC outfits throughout Habitica, as well as the release of one new outfit for each class and the re-release of all previous Spring Fling outfits. Over the course of the celebration there are additional releases as well: a quest, a transformation item, some Magic Hatching Potions, and the spring skin and hair avatar customizations.
There is usually some sort of prank by the April Fool on April 1, followed by the temporary release of Wacky quests & potions.
Although the option to buy any of these items disappears at the end of the event, but any purchased items remain in the player's inventory and can be used at any point during the year.
Current Status[]
Announcement/Availability start dates for all past gala releases
| Gala Year | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
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| Announcement & Class Gear | Mar 21 | Mar 21 | Mar 22 | Mar 23 | Mar 19 | Mar 19 | Mar 20 | Mar 21 | Mar 18 | Mar 20 | Mar 22 |
| Egg Hunt Quest | Mar 26 | Mar 28 | Mar 22 | Mar 30 | Mar 24 | Mar 19 | Mar 20 | Apr 11 | Mar 18 | Mar 25 | -- |
| Wacky Quests & Potions | Apr 09 | Apr 06 | Apr 12 | Apr 01 | Apr 07 | Apr 09 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| April Fool's Prank | Apr 01 | Apr 01 | Apr 01 | Apr 01 | Apr 01 | Apr 01 | Apr 01 | Apr 01 | Apr 01 | Apr 01 | Apr 02 |
| Skins | Apr 16 | Apr 27 | Apr 14 | Apr 06 | Apr 14 | Apr 09 | Apr 05 | Mar 21 | Mar 24 h | Mar 29 h | Apr 03 |
| Hair | Apr 16 | Apr 27 | Apr 14 | Apr 06 | Apr 14 | Apr 09 | Apr 05 | Mar 21 | Mar 24 | Mar 29 | -- |
| Shiny Seeds | Apr 18 | Apr 14 | Apr 05 | Apr 07 | Apr 02 | Apr 03 | Apr 06 | Apr 05 | Apr 01 | -- |
Special Class Gear[]
As soon as the Gala starts, new limited edition gold-purchasable sets of class gear becomes available in the Seasonal Shop, with the total cost of each set usually being 310-320 gold. Pieces from previous years are also available for the duration of the Gala, but they cost gems instead of gold.
Because the current sets are linked to linked to classes, players can only purchase the set belonging to their current class. It is possible to get up to three sets of the current year's sets by going through the rebirth process, but to get all four players must spend three gems to change class.
The gear from previous years is not class-limited, and generally costs one gem per piece with the exception of items which fill two slots (e.g. mage weapons), which cost two gems per piece.
2024 Special Class Gear
- Warrior: Fluorite (Art by: Irena Urosevic & Berker Sönmezler)
- Mage: Hibiscus (Art by: Irena Urosevic & Berker Sönmezler)
- Healer: Bluebird (Art by: Irena Urosevic & Berker Sönmezler)
- Rogue: Melting Snow (Art by: Irena Urosevic & Berker Sönmezler)
Individual piece names & image are available on the Equipment Sets page.
- Warrior: Hummingird (Art by: beffymaroo & Piyo)
- Mage: Moonstone (Art by: beffymaroo & Piyo)
- Healer: Lily (Art by: beffymaroo & Piyo)
- Rogue: Caterpillar (Art by: beffymaroo & Piyo)
- Warrior: Rainstorm (Art by: jjgame83)
- Mage: Forsythia (Art by: Vikte)
- Healer: Peridot (Art by: jjgame83)
- Rogue: Magpie (Art by: Vikte)
- Warrior: Sunstone (Art by: jjgame83)
- Mage: Swan (Art by: gawrone)
- Healer: Willow (Art by: Vikte)
- Rogue: Twin Flower (Art by: jjgame83)
- Warrior: Rhinoceros Beetle (Art by: gawrone)
- Mage: Puddle (Art by: jjgame83)
- Healer: Iris (Art by: Vikte)
- Rogue: Lapis Lazuli (Art by: nirbhao)
- Warrior: Orchid (Art by: aspiring_advocate & beffymaroo)
- Mage: Amber (Art by: LtCabel)
- Healer: Robin (Art by: Eslyn)
- Rogue: Cloud (Art by: OuttaMyMind)
- Warrior: Sunrise (Art by: Vikte & GeraldThePixel)
- Mage: Tulip (Art by: Vikte)
- Healer: Garnet (Art by: DialFforFunky)
- Rogue: Duckling (Art by: Lalaitha)
- Warrior: Feline (Art by: scarvia & beffymaroo)
- Mage: Canine Conjuror (Art by: Awesome_kitty & beffymaroo)
- Healer: Floral Mouse (Art by: usnbfs & beffymaroo)
- Rogue: Sneaky Bunny (Art by: beffymaroo)
- Warrior: Brave Mouse (Art by: Balduranne)
- Mage: Grand Malkin (Art by: Balduranne)
- Healer: Springing Bunny (Art by: painterprophet)
- Rogue: Clever Dog (Art by: painterprophet)
- Warrior: Beware Dog (Art by: Lemoness)
- Mage: Magician's Bunny (Art by: Lemoness)
- Healer: Comforting Kitty (Art by: Lemoness)
- Rogue: Sneaky Squeaker (Art by: Lemoness)
Magic Hatching Potions (Standard)[]
Each year since 2016 there are been one or more Magic Hatching Potions released during Spring Fling to give your pets a bit of springtime cheer. Although there are currently five potions associated with Spring Fling, only three are released each year, so not every potion appears every year.
They are usually released in mid-to-late March, and remain available for purchase until the end of April 30th. Purchased Magic Hatching Potions always stay in your inventory until use.
| Gala Year | Release date |  Birch Bark |
 Celestial |
 Polka Dot |
 Rainbow |
 Shimmer |
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| 2024 | Mar 21 | x | x | x | ||
| 2023 | Mar 21 | x | x | x | ||
| 2022 | Mar 29 | x | x | x | ||
| 2021 | Mar 25 | x | x | x | ||
| 2020 | Mar 19 | x | x | x | ||
| 2019 | Mar 21 | x | x | |||
| 2018 | Mar 13 | x | x | |||
| 2017 | Mar 23 | x | ||||
| 2016 | Apr 25 | See "May Hatching Potions" below | ||||
Note: The 2017 release of the Shimmer hatching potion was only until April 19.
May Hatching Potions
There have also been two hatching potions which were originally released towards the end of Spring Fling, but which have not become part of the regular rotation. Both of them were available well into May on their first appearance, and have since only been released during May.
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The Floral hatching potion was originally released on April 25, 2016. |
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The Fairy hatching potion was originally released on April 20, 2017. |
Egg Hunt Quest[]
The Egg Hunt is a seasonal quest that is only available during Spring Fling. It was first introduced in 2015, and has since been re-released every year, usually in mid-March. Once released it remains available for purchase until the end of April. Once purchased the scroll stays in your inventory until used.
Like other collection quests, players find items by completing tasks, not by hunting around the website or app for hidden eggs.
The quest scroll can only be purchased in the Seasonal Shop, and is unique in that it only costs one gem. Another thing that makes this quest unique is that you get 10 "Plain Egg" rewards from it, not the usual 3. These eggs can only be combined with the ten standard hatching potions, so completing the quest once is enough to get all the possible pets and completing it a second time gives you enough eggs to get all the possible mounts as well. Also unlike most quests, completing it does not unlock "Plain Eggs" for purchase in the Market.
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April Fools' Event[]
Every year on April 1st, the April Fool plays a prank on Habitica! Each prank is different, although most of them involve changing the appearance of pets, NPCs, and/or avatars. Many of the Fool's pranks have later returned as things that players can buy.
These pranks are often accompanied by an Official Habitica Challenge to share pranked avatar images on social media, with the winning entries showcased on the Official Habitica blog.
| Year | April Fool's Prank | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "We've decided unanimously to take the app in a different, more nutritious direction."
(All NPC & player avatars became fruits & veggies)  Healers  Mages  Rogues  Warriors | |
| 2015 "Shiny Seeds" released April 2, 2015 |
HOSTILE FLOWER TAKEOVER OF JOY AND DOOM
(All players became flowers, NPC images also affected)  Healers  Mages  Rogues  Warriors | |
| 2016 | The BE-WILDER
(World Boss, see One-Time Event below) |
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| 2017 | DISTRACTION DISCOTHEQUE
(All pets, including "no pet", became the April Fool, and NPC images were also affected. Some player images are available in this blog post.)           | |
| 2018 | TINY PETS AND MOUNTS
(All pets and mounts shrank. See this blog post for some images of the results, and you can use citrusella's Time Machine to see what your own avatar, pets, and mounts would have looked like.) | |
| 2019 Garden Potions released April 9. |
Fruit & Veggie Pets & NPCs (All pets became fruits & Veggies; NPC images & hero titles were also affected. Some player images are available in this blog post.)          | |
| 2020 Quest for Confection potion released April 7. |
Dessert Pets (All pets became desserts; NPC images & hero titles were also affected. Some player images are available in this blog post.)          | |
| 2021 |  (All pets had their colors inverted. See this blog post for some images of the results, and you can use citrusella's Time Machine to see what your own avatar, pets, and mounts would have looked like.) | |
| 2022 Quest for Virtual Pet potion released April 12. |
Virtual Mayhem in Habitica! (All pets became virtual pets; hero titles were also affected. Some player images are available in this blog post.)          | |
| 2023 Tea Shop potion released April 6. |
A tea-riffic April Fool's Day in Habitica!
(All pets turned into different tea shop treats          | |
| 2024
Quest for Moody Mushroom potion released April 9. |
Mushroom Pets
(All pets turned in to different fungi.)          |
Shiny Seeds[]
Because they were originally an April Fools' prank, shiny seeds generally do not appear until the current year's prank is done. Once they do appear in the Seasonal Shop, players can purchase them for 15 GP and turn themselves or other players into cheerful flowers! Shiny seeds can only be purchased until the end of April 30, but after a shiny seed is purchased they automatically stay in the player's inventory until they are used.
Don't want to be a flower? Just buy some Petal-Free Potion from your Rewards for 5 gold to reverse it.
Wacky Potions & Quests[]
Some magic hatching potions and quests are directly related to April Fools' pranks from past years, and they are generally not released until after the current year's prank is done. Thus far every scroll and potion has been re-released every year, but that might change in the future. They produce Wacky Potion Pets, which can not be raised into mounts.
| Potion | Results | Source |
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Wolf Tiger Panda Lion Fox Flying Pig Dragon Cactus Bear |
Market |
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Wolf Tiger Panda Lion Fox Flying Pig Dragon Cactus Bear |
Quest: Disaster Breakfast |
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Wolf Tiger Panda Lion Fox Flying Pig Dragon Cactus Bear |
Quest: Virtual Mayhem |
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Wolf Tiger Panda Lion Fox Flying Pig Dragon Cactus Bear |
Market |
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Tiger Panda Wolf Lion Fox Flying Pig Dragon Bear Cactus |
Quest: Moody Mushroom |
Avatar Customizations[]
Each year seasonal-edition Hair and Skin colors become available through the Avatar Customizations menu, usually in the first two weeks of April. All colors cost 2 gems each, or 5 gems for the full set. The set price continues to be available even after you have purchased some of the set.
The six seasonal-edition Shimmer Hair Colors
Shimmer Blue, Shimmer Green, Shimmer Orange,
Shimmer Pink, Shimmer Purple, & Shimmer Yellow
The eight seasonal-edition Pastel Skin colors
Pastel Pink, Pastel Orange, Pastel Yellow, Pastel Green,
Pastel Blue, Pastel Purple, Pastel Rainbow Chevron, & Pastel Rainbow Diagonal
The current hair and skin colors have been re-released every year since the 2014-2015 Winter Wonderland Grand Gala.
2014 Limited Edition Pastel Hair Color Set
Head Flowers
Head flowers, the 1st first head accessory.
On March 22, 2014, a new kind of customization option, the head accessory, was added. The first head accessory was a collection of flowers for your character's head, which appeared in the User > Avatar section. Head flowers have been continuously available since then. These flowers are recolors of the original flower that denoted a female character in January 2013.
NPC Costume Changes[]
To celebrate the new season, NPCs and other characters were wearing their finest spring apparel (except the Mysterious Time Travelers, who seemed to have overshot the season/traveled to the Southern Hemisphere...).
Bailey the Town Crier |
Matt Boch the Beast Master |
Ian the Quest Master | |
Alexander the Merchant | |
Justin the Guide |
Mysterious Time Travelers |
Lemoness the Seasonal Sorceress | |
Daniel the Innkeeper | |
2014 Differences
For variants due to April Fools' events, see the individual pages linked in the April Fools' Event section above.
2016 One-Time Event[]
On March 18, 2016 a new character was introduced: the April Fool!
The Fool was responsible for the self-resolving April Fools' pranks in previous years, but in 2016 the prank got a little bit out of hand...
Mystery plot details
The 2016 Spring Plot-line began on the 9th of March:
- A large crowd has gathered in Productivity Plaza, just outside of the Tavern. Curious, you press forward and see people peering through a telescope, which is pointed at a strange, sparkling cloud on the horizon.
Unfortunately, it turns out that the line to look through the telescope is about an hour long! Who has that kind of time when there are tasks to conquer? Oh well. Whatever it is, you’ll probably hear all about it soon...
- A large crowd has gathered in Productivity Plaza, just outside of the Tavern. Curious, you press forward and see people peering through a telescope, which is pointed at a strange, sparkling cloud on the horizon.
On the 15th of March, Habiticans received this update:
- A huge, glittering cloud has been slowly drifting towards Habitica, and gossip in the streets is running wild.
- “I think I saw an explosion of colored lights, like fireworks!”
- “Do you hear that distant humming sound?”
- “There’s a sweet scent on the breeze, for sure.”
- As you stop in the Tavern on a work break, you overhear Lemoness, Redphoenix, and SabreCat murmuring to each other.
- “It’s definitely him,” Lemoness whispers. “I sent my dragon on a stealth flight to check.”
- Redphoenix taps a finger against her cup of tea. “Why is he so early? Even for him, this is... unexpected.”
- “You don’t think he’s planning to stay in Habit City, do you?” SabreCat asks as his tiger cowers under his chair. “My pets still haven’t recovered.”
- Lemoness mournfully flops forward onto the table. “I don’t know... but something tells me that we’re in for an unusual Spring Fling celebration.”
A few days later, Habiticans were introduced to a new city...
- As the Spring Fling celebrations begin, a sparkling cloud descends from the sky to reveal… the floating city of Mistiflying!
- Mistiflying is a flower-filled city that drifts in the clouds above Habitica, manufacturing custom rewards and raining them down on deserving Habiticans. It’s brimming with friendly, magical bees that work hard to keep the blossoms healthy and the city floating, and there’s a festive humming in the air. Looks like we’ll get a chance for plenty of parties this month! We’ve even received a visit from Mistiflying’s somewhat erratic ruler: the April Fool, a masterful rogue with a penchant for fun and an interest in illusions.
...And a new friend.
- The April Fool swishes his cape over his shoulders, striding through the mists into Habit City. “Lemoness! Redphoenix! SabreCat! My dearest and most delightful friends!” He sweeps out his arms in a striking pose, and several firework displays go off behind him. “Oho, look at your faces! It’s like you aren’t even happy to see me.”
- Lemoness does, in fact, seem less than thrilled. “It’s just… the last time you were here, I was kidnapped by a mutant flower uprising."
- “Really! Did I cause that?”
- Redphoenix smolders. “Two years ago, you turned me into an eggplant.”
- "An honest misunderstanding, I am sure. But it did only last a single day!”
- April Fool links his arm with SabreCat and gives the tracker a winning smile. “Which reminds me – Sabe, I can crash in your guest cottage again this month, right? No hard feelings about the Mammoth Ballet incident?”
- SabreCat lets out a strangled growl, and Lemoness hastily pulls the April Fool out of claw range.
- “You’re here for a whole month?” Redphoenix says. "What, did Lady Glaciate banish you from the Stoïkalm Steppes again?"
- The April Fool seems affronted at the suggestion. "Rumors, hearsay, and probably lies! Still, Habit City may temporarily be a more hospitable place to hover over. For entirely unrelated reasons, you understand."
- Lemoness rubs her temples.“Even so. It's not that we don’t... appreciate your yearly creativity, but we’re in the middle of the Spring Fling festivities. It’s a very busy time!!”
- He taps her affectionately on the nose. “Nothing to fear, my citrusy dear! Believe me, you won’t even notice I’m here.”
- Then he claps his hands, and a marching band starts up.
A week and two days after the start of the whole thing we heard...
- Since the April Fool came to town, there have been non-stop parties, pranks, and parades! The only problem is, with the constant celebrations, it’s getting a teensy bit difficult to, well… accomplish any work whatsoever.
- Some concerned citizens broach the issue with the April Fool, but he just chortles and raises his voice to be heard over the trombones. “Oho! Nothing to fear. I’ve discovered a trick that will keep us reaping our just rewards, even as we continue to celebrate! Just you wait and see. I’m saving it as my grand finale!”
- Well, it probably won’t hurt to keep celebrating until April First. It’s only one day, after all...
On April 1 dramatic developments occurred:
- The party begins like any other.
- The appetizers are excellent, the music is swinging, and even the dancing elephants have become routine. Habiticans laugh and frolic amid the overflowing floral centerpieces, happy to have a distraction from their least-favorite tasks, and the April Fool whirls among them, eagerly providing an amusing trick here and a witty twist there.
- As the Mistiflying clock tower strikes midnight, the April Fool leaps onto the stage to give a speech.
- “Friends! Enemies! Tolerant acquaintances! Lend me your ears.” The crowd chuckles as animal ears sprout from their heads, and they pose with their new accessories.
- “As you know,” the Fool continues, “my confusing illusions usually only last a single day. But I’m pleased to announce that I’ve discovered a shortcut that will guarantee us non-stop fun, without having to deal with the pesky weight of our responsibilities. Charming Habiticans, meet my magical new friend... the Be-Wilder!”
- Lemoness pales suddenly, dropping her hors d'oeuvres. “Wait! Don’t trust--”
- But suddenly mists are pouring into the room, glittering and thick, and they swirl around the April Fool, coalescing into cloudy feathers and a stretching neck. The crowd is speechless as an monstrous bird unfolds before them, its wings shimmering with illusions. It lets out a horrible screeching laugh.
- “Oh, it has been ages since a Habitican has been foolish enough to summon me! How wonderful it feels, to have a tangible form at last.”
- Buzzing in terror, the magic bees of Mistiflying flee the floating city, which sags from the sky. One by one, the brilliant spring flowers wither up and wisp away.
- “My dearest friends, why so alarmed?” crows the Be-Wilder, beating its wings. “There’s no need to toil for your rewards any more. I’ll just give you all the things that you desire!”
- A rain of coins pours from the sky, hammering into the ground with brutal force, and the crowd screams and flees for cover. “Is this a joke?” Baconsaur shouts, as the gold smashes through windows and shatters roof shingles.
- PainterProphet ducks as lightning bolt crackle overhead, and fog blots out the sun. “No! This time, I don’t think it is!”
- Quickly, Habiticans, don’t let this World Boss distract us from our goals! Stay focused on the tasks that you need to complete so we can rescue Mistiflying -- and hopefully, ourselves.
World Boss details
- Main article: The Be-Wilder
The Be-Wilder
The Be-Wilder, a new World Boss, appeared in the Tavern on April 1. All of the completed Dailies and To Do's of Habiticans damaged the World Boss. Incomplete Dailies filled the Beguilement Strike Bar. When the Beguilement Strike bar was filled, the World Boss attacked an NPC. Due to Habiticans not completing their Dailies, the Be-Wilder attacked Alex the Merchant, Matt the Beast Master, and Bailey the Town Crier. Each Beguilement Strike healed the boss for a notable portion of its health.
A World Boss will never damage individual players or accounts in any way. Only active accounts who are not resting in the inn will have their incomplete Dailies tallied.