August is either a peak heat or chilly season in Animal Crossing: New Horizons depending on which hemisphere your island is in. Take advantage of the heat (or snow) with this monthly guide on what your villager can do.
September Events
Harvest Moon Festival
When: September 20
What is it: A event that is celebrated on the 15th day of the eight lunar month, representing traditional Asian culture. It is not a standard event in New Horizons but it does come with a plethora of seasonal Nook Shopping items.
Bug-Off
When: Third Saturday in September
What is it: This monthly event hosted by Flick encourages players to compete to catch as many bugs as possible for prizes.
September Items
Dango
When: Moon-Viewing Day
What is it: “Admiring the moon is a long-held tradition, but our celestial neighbor is especially beautiful as it hangs in the sky at this time of year. Please consider these commemorative dango an event souvenir.”
Where to get: Nook Shopping – 1,100 Bells
Moon Cakes
When: Moon-Viewing Day
What is it: “Celebrated in parts of Asia, the 15th night on the 8th month—according to the lunisolar calendar—has a harvest moon. This is when the full moon is perfectly situated for observation. How about some moon cakes?”
Where to get: Nook Shopping – 1,100 Bells
Moon Rug
When: Moon-Viewing Day
What is it: “Admiring the moon is a long-held tradition, but our celestial neighbor is especially beautiful as it hangs in the sky at this time of year. Please accept this commemorative moon rug as an event souvenir.“
Where to get: Nook Shopping – 2,000 Bells
Click below to see what bugs, fish and deep sea creatures are available throughout August!
September Bugs
September Fish
September Creatures
Daily To-Do List
September is one of the less busy months in terms of events, so it’s the perfect time to take on some other daily activities. Below are a list of daily activities to check off when you’re doing!
1. Nook Stop for Bonus Nook Miles
2. Nook Mileage+ Tasks (2x to 5x bonus)
3. Find message bottles
4. Visiting a crafting villager
5. Dig up bells from shiny ground (and plant 10k for a money tree)
6. Hit rocks
7. pull weeds
8. Dig up fossils
9. Check the special visiting character of the day
10. Pick fruit
11. Buy furniture or clothes
12. Water flowers/plants
First & Jenn 
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