
I’ve been completely hooked on Grow a Garden since it exploded onto the Roblox scene, and honestly, this upcoming Grow a Garden next update might be the most exciting one yet. The developers just announced the Chubby Chipmunk event (also called Nutty Fever), and after diving deep into all the leaked details and official announcements, I’m absolutely buzzing to share everything you need to know.
This isn’t just another weekly refresh – we’re talking about brand-new pets, exclusive seeds, dynamic weather mechanics, and quality-of-life improvements that’ll transform how you farm. If you’ve been grinding through the Seed Stages event and wondering what comes next, buckle up because this update drops this weekend!
The Chubby Chipmunk event represents a massive shift in Grow a Garden’s seasonal content strategy. Unlike previous updates that focused purely on farming mechanics, this event introduces a complete ecosystem centered around autumn wildlife, specifically our adorable nutty friends – chipmunks!
The event officially launches Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST and runs for a full week until Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 5:30 AM EST. That’s seven full days of exclusive content, limited-time rewards, and special farming opportunities you absolutely cannot miss.
What makes this update particularly special is the thematic cohesion. Everything revolves around nuts, acorns, and fall harvest vibes. The developers have created an immersive autumn experience that feels like a natural progression from the previous Fall Market events, but with significantly more depth and engaging mechanics.
The event introduces several key features:
I’ll be completely honest – when Grow a Garden first launched, I thought it would be just another farming simulator lost in Roblox’s endless sea of tycoon games. Boy, was I wrong. This game has somehow managed to capture over two million active players, and after spending countless hours tending my virtual garden, I completely understand why.
The magic of Grow a Garden lies in its perfect balance between relaxing gameplay and satisfying progression. Unlike competitive shooters or intense PvP games, this is a title I can play while unwinding after a stressful day. There’s something incredibly therapeutic about watching your crops grow, discovering rare mutations, and slowly building your farming empire.
What keeps me coming back week after week is the consistent content updates. The developers (shoutout to Garden Game studio) release new content every single Saturday. That level of commitment is rare in Roblox games, and it shows they’re passionate about keeping the community engaged.
This Chubby Chipmunk update particularly excites me because it addresses something the community has been requesting – more seasonal variety and pet diversity. The current pet roster, while solid, could use some fresh faces, and adorable chipmunks collecting nuts? That’s exactly the wholesome content we need.
Plus, the timing couldn’t be better. The Seed Stages event, while innovative with its evolution mechanic, received mixed feedback from players who found it too grindy. The developers clearly listened and decided not to extend it into a Part 2, instead pivoting to this fresh event. That responsiveness to player feedback makes me genuinely excited for what’s coming.
Preparation is everything if you want to maximize your rewards during limited-time events. I’ve learned this lesson the hard way through previous updates, so let me share my proven strategy for getting the most out of the Chubby Chipmunk event.
Before the update drops, harvest everything currently growing. You’ll want maximum plot space available for the new autumn seeds. I recommend keeping at least 50-60% of your garden empty to plant the exclusive event crops immediately.
The new seeds will likely have special growth requirements or synergies with certain weather conditions. Having space ready means you can start grinding those unique mutations right away instead of scrambling to clear plots while other players get ahead.
Sheckles are the primary currency in Grow a Garden, and you’ll need plenty for the event shops. Based on previous events like Fairy World and Fall Market, expect prices ranging from 10,000 to 500,000+ sheckles for premium items.
My farming strategy: Focus on high-value crops like Maple Resin, Crimson Thorn, or any plants with good mutations. If you’ve been sleeping on mutations, now’s the time to learn about them. Celestial mutation (120x sale value), Twisted mutation (30x value), and Moonlit mutation (2x value) can dramatically boost your income.
Here’s a pro tip that casual players often miss: Admin Abuse events happen roughly one hour before major updates. For this Chubby Chipmunk event, that means logging in around 9:00 AM EST on Saturday, October 4th.
During Admin Abuse, the developers often hand out free items, spawn rare weather events, or give exclusive rewards to players who are online. I’ve personally received limited-edition cosmetics and premium pets from these events, so set your alarm and don’t sleep through it!
The Seed Stages event ends when Nutty Fever begins. Any incomplete evolution chains, season pass levels, or limited achievements from that event will become unavailable. Make sure you’ve submitted all your Evo seeds (Beetroot, Blueberries, Pumpkin, Mushroom) to Samuel the event NPC before Saturday.
I’d especially focus on unlocking pets from the Jungle Egg if you haven’t already. While those won’t disappear, your attention will shift entirely to chipmunk-themed content once the new event launches.
This is crucial – make sure you know exactly when the update drops in your local timezone. Here’s the complete schedule:
Location | Start Time | End Time |
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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 |
Missing the first few hours of a limited event can put you behind on leaderboards and achievement progress, so mark your calendar!
Based on official teasers and data from previous seasonal events, I can make educated predictions about what the Chubby Chipmunk update will include. The developers follow consistent patterns with their content releases, which makes speculation fairly reliable.
The Nutty Fever theme strongly suggests we’ll see:
I’m particularly excited about potential nut-based mutation combinations. Imagine a Golden Acorn with Celestial mutation – that could sell for millions of sheckles!
The star of the show is obviously the Chubby Chipmunk itself, but based on event structure patterns, expect at least 4-6 new pets total:
Each pet will likely have unique idle animations and collection bonuses. Previous event pets provided buffs like increased growth speed or higher mutation chances, so these chipmunk buddies should offer similar advantages.
The mention of “weather features” in official announcements is particularly intriguing. Grow a Garden already has an impressive array of weather events – Moon phases, Meteor Showers, Tornado events, and even admin-exclusive phenomena like the Volcano Event.
For the autumn theme, I’m predicting:
New mutations are practically guaranteed. Recent updates introduced Plagued, Astral, and Sizzled mutation combos. For this event, watch for mutations like:
The developers specifically mentioned QOL updates, and based on community feedback, these improvements are likely:
These might seem minor, but trust me – small improvements make a huge difference when you’re spending hours farming. The recent addition of the “Grow All” gear demonstrated the developers understand quality-of-life matters just as much as flashy new content.
To understand where Grow a Garden is heading with this Chubby Chipmunk update, it helps to look at the game’s recent update trajectory. The developers have established a clear pattern of weekly content drops that build upon each other.
Seed Stages Event (September 27, 2025) This introduced the revolutionary evolution mechanic where crops grow through multiple tiers. Players had mixed reactions – while the concept was innovative, the execution felt grindy. Four Evo plants (Beetroot, Blueberries, Pumpkin, Mushroom) each evolved through four stages, requiring constant attention and submissions to Samuel, the buff event NPC.
The event also brought twelve new plants including exotic varieties like Crimson Thorn, Corpse Flower, and Mandrone Berry. Seven new pets joined the roster, and the Season Pass system expanded with 50 progression levels.
Community sentiment was divided. Hardcore players loved the depth, while casual farmers found it overwhelming. The decision not to extend this event into a Part 2 shows the developers value player feedback over stubbornly sticking to planned content.
Fall Market Events (September 6-20, 2025) The autumn season kicked off with Fall Market introducing NPC shops where players contributed crops to stock communal stores. This cooperative gameplay element was refreshing and encouraged community interaction.
Fall Market Part 2 brought the crop mastery system – planting, harvesting, and selling specific crops builds mastery points, which permanently boost that crop’s weight and growth multipliers. This meta-progression system added meaningful long-term goals beyond just collecting every seed.
The event also introduced Maple Resin, currently the most expensive transcendent crop in the game. Getting one with a decent mutation could set you up financially for months.
Fairy World Event (Late August 2025) Before the autumn content, we had the magical Fairy World expansion. Every 30 minutes, Fairy Rings spawned to transport players to a whimsical alternate dimension. The Fairy Obby was challenging but rewarding, and catching fairies to save them in jars became strangely addictive.
This event introduced:
The Fairy event’s success proved players wanted more than just farming – they craved exploration and social mechanics too.
Looking at this timeline, several patterns emerge:
The Chubby Chipmunk update fits perfectly into this established rhythm, replacing the less-popular Seed Stages event with fresh autumn content while maintaining the weekly cadence players expect.
After experiencing multiple Grow a Garden events, I’ve developed a systematic approach to maximizing rewards and progression. These strategies work regardless of whether you’re a free-to-play player or someone willing to spend Robux.
This seems obvious, but I see players making this mistake constantly. When the Chubby Chipmunk event launches, immediately focus on:
Permanent content can wait. That Maple Resin you’ve been wanting? It’ll still be there next week. The Chubby Chipmunk pet will not. I learned this lesson during the Fairy World event when I procrastinated on catching fairies and barely finished the Luminous Sprite challenges before the event ended.
Weather events are Grow a Garden’s secret sauce for getting rich quick. Understanding when specific weather occurs and how to maximize its benefits separates average farmers from wealthy tycoons.
For the Nutty Fever event, watch for new autumn weather patterns. When special weather activates:
The Night event happens every four hours and provides Moonlit mutation chances (2x sale value). Combined with other mutations, this can create incredible multipliers. I once got a Celestial + Moonlit + Golden combination that sold for over 5 million sheckles from a single pumpkin!
The Garden Guide isn’t just a reference tool – it’s a strategic planning resource. The mutation index shows which mutations you’ve discovered and which remain undiscovered. Target specific mutation combinations by:
Similarly, check the Limited Achievements section daily during events. These achievements often reward exclusive cosmetics, pets, or currency that won’t be available once the event ends.
Physical garden organization matters more than you’d think. Here’s my proven layout strategy:
Event Crop Section (60% of garden) Dedicate the majority of your plots to new event seeds. These generate event currency and have the best mutation chances during active events.
High-Value Permanent Crops (30% of garden) Keep a section for reliable money-makers like Maple Resin, Dragon Fruit, or Crimson Thorn. These fund your daily operations and event shop purchases.
Experimental/Mutation Hunting (10% of garden) Reserve a small section for trying new crop combinations, testing mutation theories, or growing crops specifically for NPC birthdays and daily quests.
This 60/30/10 split has consistently given me the best results across multiple events. It balances event progression with stable income generation.
Daily quests were overhauled during the Fairy World update, and they’re now genuinely worth doing. Rewards include:
Set aside 15-20 minutes each day to knock out these quests before focusing on event content. The cumulative rewards over a week-long event add up significantly.
Grow a Garden has an active Discord server and Roblox group where players share:
I’ve learned more from community veterans than from any guide. Plus, during Admin Abuse events, Discord members often coordinate to maximize everyone’s rewards.
While working on maximizing your Chubby Chipmunk event progress, don’t forget to redeem active codes! The developers occasionally release codes that provide free seeds, sheckles, pets, and cosmetics.
How to Redeem Codes:
Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any confirmed active codes for October 2025 at the time of writing this guide. The developers haven’t released new codes since the Seed Stages update, but historically, major event launches often come with promotional codes.
Where to Find New Codes:
Bookmark this article and check back after the Chubby Chipmunk event launches – I’ll update it immediately when new codes drop. Following the official social media accounts is your best bet for getting codes as soon as they’re released.
Code Strategy Tip: When new codes release during events, they often contain event-specific currency or items. Redeem them immediately, as many codes are limited-time and expire after a set period or usage limit.
The Grow a Garden next update represents a strategic pivot from recent content directions. Let me break down how it compares to previous major updates:
vs. Seed Stages Event: The Seed Stages event was ambitious but divisive. Evolution mechanics added depth but felt tedious for casual players. The Chubby Chipmunk event returns to Grow a Garden’s roots – accessible, fun, and rewarding without excessive grind. This is the right move for player retention.
vs. Fall Market Events: Fall Market introduced the crop mastery system and communal NPC shops, which were brilliant additions. Nutty Fever builds on that autumn foundation while adding more personality through the chipmunk theme. Where Fall Market felt somewhat generic (just “autumn market”), Chubby Chipmunk has a clear identity and charm factor.
vs. Fairy World Event: Fairy World was magical (literally) and introduced exploration elements that broke up the farming monotony. If Chubby Chipmunk can capture even half of Fairy World’s whimsical energy while maintaining farming focus, it’ll be phenomenal. The key difference is accessibility – Fairy World’s obby challenged some players, while chipmunk collection should be universally enjoyable.
Overall Trajectory: The developers are learning from each event. They’re listening to feedback (canceling Seed Stages Part 2), iterating on successful systems (crop mastery, daily quests), and creating more thematically cohesive content. This evolution shows maturity and respect for the player base.
What excites me most is the potential for chipmunk collection mechanics similar to fairy catching. That gameplay loop was incredibly satisfying, and adapting it to an autumn/nut theme could be even better. Plus, chipmunks are objectively cuter than fairies. Fight me on this.
The event launches Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST and runs until Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 5:30 AM EST. That’s a full week of exclusive content. Admin Abuse starts approximately one hour before at 9:00 AM EST, so log in early for bonus rewards!
The Seed Stages event ends when Nutty Fever begins. However, the Evo seeds (Beetroot, Blueberries, Pumpkin, Mushroom) and Season Pass system will likely remain as permanent content. Event-specific NPCs like Samuel might leave or transition to new roles.
Based on previous legendary event pets, expect anywhere from 350,000 to 800,000 sheckles or 1,200–2,500 Robux for direct purchase. Event-exclusive pets are always premium-priced, so start saving now!
Absolutely! Grow a Garden is remarkably generous to F2P players. You can grind sheckles through farming and access all event content without spending real money. Robux purchases simply speed up progression – they don’t lock you out of content.
Limited-time event items, pets, and seeds become unavailable once the event ends. However, developers occasionally bring back popular items in future updates or special shops. Don’t stress if you miss something – there’s always another cool event around the corner.
Almost certainly! Major events always introduce new mutations. Watch for autumn-themed mutations that complement nut crops and fall weather. The mutation system is a core progression mechanic, so expect at least 2–3 new mutation types.
Event-specific weather will occur randomly or on fixed schedules throughout the week. These weather patterns increase chances of getting event-specific mutations on your crops. Stay in-game during peak hours (evenings EST) when player population is highest – that’s often when rare weather spawns.
The trading system was teased months ago but isn’t fully implemented yet. Once trading launches, you’ll likely be able to trade with other players for missed event items, though prices will be significantly higher than original event shop costs.
Focus on high-value crops with good mutations. Maple Resin is currently the most expensive crop. If you can get mutations like Celestial (120x), Twisted (30x), or Dawnbound (150x), you can generate millions per harvest. Also complete daily quests and participate in Admin Abuse events for free currency.
Yes! Major events always include limited-time achievements visible in the Garden Guide under the Mini Achievements section. These often reward exclusive cosmetics, seeds, or currency. Make sure to check them on day one so you can plan your farming strategy accordingly.
The Chubby Chipmunk event is shaping up to be one of the best updates Grow a Garden has released in months. After the mixed reception of Seed Stages, the developers clearly listened to community feedback and pivoted toward something more accessible, charming, and fun. The autumn theme, adorable pets, and promised QOL improvements check all the boxes for what makes Grow a Garden special.
What really impresses me is how Garden Game studio has maintained consistent weekly updates while actually improving quality and responding to player concerns. That level of dedication is rare in Roblox game development, and it’s why Grow a Garden has sustained such massive player numbers.
Whether you’re a veteran farmer with a garden full of Celestial mutations or a newcomer just discovering the joy of virtual farming, this event offers something for everyone. Set those alarms for Saturday morning, clear some garden space, and get ready to collect the most adorable chipmunks Roblox has ever seen. I’ll be there at 9 AM for Admin Abuse, and I hope to see you all in-game!
Happy farming, and may your crops always roll legendary mutations!