Where to Find Emily in Stardew Valley: Locations, Schedule, and Tips

Emily is one of Stardew Valley's most beloved villagers — a free-spirited, creative soul who loves gemstones, sewing, and the occasional cosmic adventure. Whether you're trying to build friendship, complete a quest, or simply figure out where she wanders on a rainy Tuesday, tracking Emily down requires understanding her weekly routine. Here's a full breakdown of where to find her and what shapes her movements throughout the game.

Who Is Emily in Stardew Valley?

Emily is a marriageable villager who lives in Pelican Town. She works part-time at the Saloon and has a deep passion for crafting, gemstones, and self-expression. She's the sister of Haley, and the two share a house on the south end of town. Emily is particularly popular among players pursuing the social and romance systems because her gift preferences tie directly into the mining progression — she loves gemstones and minerals, which players naturally accumulate through the caves.

Emily's Home: Your Most Reliable Starting Point

Emily lives at 2 Willow Lane, a house located in the southern part of Pelican Town, east of the river and near the Museum. This is where you'll find her most mornings and evenings when she isn't out on her schedule.

If you're trying to give her a gift, catch her dialogue, or trigger a heart event, her home is often the easiest place to intercept her — particularly in the early morning before she heads out, or later in the evening when she returns.

Emily's Weekly Schedule at a Glance

Emily's routine varies by day of the week, season, and weather. Below is a general overview of her typical movements:

⚠️ These are general patterns — her exact positions shift by hour and can differ between seasons. Always check your in-game map if you can't locate her.

Where Emily Spends Most of Her Time

The Stardrop Saloon

Emily works at the Stardrop Saloon several evenings per week, typically from around 4:00 PM until closing. She can be found behind the bar or near the counter area. This is a reliable window to catch her if you've missed her at home during the day.

Her Home at 2 Willow Lane

During mornings and on her days off, Emily spends time inside her house. You can enter her home between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM without penalty. Her crafting area and personal space are inside — relevant if you're exploring her character depth or waiting for heart events.

The Spa (Bathhouse)

On certain days — typically Wednesday — Emily visits the Spa located northeast of the farm, past the tunnel. If you find her house and the Saloon both empty, the Spa is worth checking. 🧖

Town and Outdoor Areas

Emily occasionally walks through Pelican Town's central plaza and surrounding paths, especially during festivals or when her route takes her between locations. She doesn't have fixed outdoor stops the way some villagers do (like Linus on the mountain), but she does pass through common areas.

How Weather and Season Affect Her Location

Rain significantly alters villager schedules in Stardew Valley. On rainy days, Emily — like most residents — tends to stay indoors longer or shift to different indoor locations. If you're struggling to find her on a stormy day, check her home first, then the Saloon if applicable.

Seasonal events and festivals override normal schedules entirely. During events like the Flower Dance, Luau, or Festival of Ice, Emily will appear at the festival grounds rather than her usual spots. Festivals are also some of the easiest moments to interact with her, since all villagers congregate in one area.

Finding Emily Through the In-Game Map 🗺️

Once you unlock the Social tab and build some friendship, the easiest way to locate any villager is through the pause menu map. At higher friendship levels, villager icons can appear on the map, though this depends on your version and any mods you may be using. The base game's map gives general layout reference even without icons.

If you're playing on PC with mods, tools like NPC Map Locations (a popular Nexus mod) display real-time villager positions — useful if you're trying to optimize your day for multiple gift deliveries.

Gift Preferences: Why Finding Her Matters

Part of the reason players specifically hunt down Emily is her gift system. She has strong positive reactions to:

• Aquamarine, Amethyst, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Topaz (most gems)
• Cloth (which she also produces through her sewing machine)
• Wool
• Survival Burger

Gems are easy to collect during regular mining runs, making Emily one of the more naturally accessible villagers to befriend mid-game. Knowing her schedule means you can plan gift-giving around days you're already mining or visiting the Saloon.

Variables That Shape Your Experience Finding Emily

How easily you locate Emily depends on a few factors specific to your playthrough:

• What year and season you're in — schedules have minor variations
• Whether you're playing vanilla or modded — mods can alter NPC schedules
• Your friendship level — some heart events trigger only when you enter specific locations at specific times
• Platform — mobile and console versions are generally consistent with PC, but UI differences affect how you access the map

Emily's routine is consistent enough to learn quickly, but the exact timing of heart events and her specific hour-by-hour position depends on the day, your progress, and whether any seasonal overrides are active. Your own in-game calendar and current season are the variables that ultimately determine where she'll be when you go looking.