Haley is one of the least popular NPCs in Stardew Valley due to the fact that she comes off as rude when first spoken to. But, she'll become much more endearing the more you get to know her, and she starts to reveal her softer side.
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Haley also isn't the easiest marriage candidate to romance, as her favorite gifts can be harder to find in the early game. But, like the rest, she's well worth the effort, because she's a kind and caring person once her icy exterior begins to thaw.
Updated on July 15, 2021 by Michael Christopher: We've gone through this post and updated it for clarity and readability.
Basic Info About Haley
Haley is a younger character who seems to have just gotten out of high school. She is a picky girl who loves attention, especially when it's on her birthday. She doesn't have a job like many of the other NPCs, and Emily is her sister.
Birthday: Spring 14
Home Location: 2 Willow Lane, in the southwest of Pelican Town
Clinic Visit: Winter 9
Night Market Visit: Winter 16
Haley's Schedule
Haley is moderately active and can be a bit hard to keep track of, especially since she goes for walks in the middle of the day.
Spring
| When | Where |
|---|---|
| MONDAY | |
| 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Home |
| 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | By Marnie's, near the river |
| 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. | Home (she goes to bed at 11 p.m.) |
| TUESDAY to SUNDAY | |
| 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Home |
| 11 a.m. to ~12:20 p.m. | Walking to the fountain by the Community Center |
| ~12:20 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | By the fountain |
| 4:30 p.m. to ~5:50 p.m. | Walking home |
| ~5:50 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Home (she goes to bed at 10:30 p.m.) |
| EXCEPTIONS | |
| If it's raining Tues-Sun | Haley will stay home (and will go to bed at 10 p.m.) |
| Wednesdays | Haley leaves for the fountain a bit later in the day, around 12:20 p.m. |
Summer
| When | Where |
|---|---|
| EVERY DAY BUT WEDNESDAYS | |
| 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | Home |
| 10:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. | Walking to the Beach |
| 11:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | At the Beach, northwest corner |
| 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Walking to the ice cream stand |
| 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | At the ice cream stand with Alex |
| 5 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. | Walking home |
| 6:20 p.m. to 11 p.m. | Home (she goes to bed at 11 p.m.) |
| WEDNESDAY | |
| All day | Home (she goes to bed 10:30 p.m.) |
| EXCEPTIONS | |
| If it's raining | Haley will stay home (and will go to bed at 10 p.m.) |
Fall
| When | Where |
|---|---|
| MONDAY | |
| 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Home |
| 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. | Walking to Cindersap Forest |
| 12:20 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | By Marnie's |
| 4:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. | Walking home |
| 5:50 p.m. to 11 p.m. | Home (she goes to bed at 11 p.m.) |
| TUESDAY & THURSDAY TO SUNDAY | |
| 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Home |
| 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. | Walking to the fountain |
| 12:20 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | By the fountain |
| 4:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. | Walking home |
| 5:50 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Home (she goes to bed at 10:30 p.m.) |
| WEDNESDAY | |
| All day | Home (she goes to bed at 10:30 p.m.) |
| EXCEPTIONS | |
| If it's raining | Haley will stay home (and will go to bed at 10 p.m.) |
Winter
| When | Where |
|---|---|
| EVERY DAY (EXCEPT WEDNESDAY) | |
| All day | Home |
| WEDNESDAY | |
| 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Home |
| 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. | Walking to the fountain |
| 12:20 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | By the fountain |
| 4:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. | Walking home |
| 5:50 p.m. | Home |
| EXCEPTIONS | |
| Winter 9 | At Harvey's Clinic from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Winter 16 | Haley arrives at the Night market at 4:30 p.m. and stays until midnight, before returning home |
Gifting to Haley
Haley is a character with expensive taste, which can be frustrating, especially in the early parts of the game when you are strapped for cash. Most of her loves won't be available for quite some time in-game. It also can be frustrating as she doesn't have many likes, but she has a long list of dislikes that include pretty much all the items you produce on your farm. Luckily, once you repair the bus, you can get a ton of Coconuts from the Desert, which she loves.
| Haley | |
|---|---|
| Loves (+80 points) |
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| Likes (+45 points) |
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| Neutral (+20 points) |
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| Dislikes (-20 points) |
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| Hates (-40 points) |
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Triggering Haley's Cutscenes
Haley will have most of her hearts events inside of her own home. They will revolve around the fact that she has a secret passion for photography. Be aware that Haley does ask for a lot of dialogue responses, so it's easy to mess up and lose points with her for those who aren't paying close attention to the choices.
Two Hearts
For this event, both Haley and Emily must currently be home. You will walk in on the two as they are arguing over cleaning the couch, and your input will be requested.
| "Stop whining and just clean it!" | -50 friendship points |
| "Haley, why not have this be your one weekly job?" | +50 friendship points |
| "Emily, take the high road and do it this time" | -30 friendship points |
Four Hearts
You can enter Haley's house and she'll ask for help opening a jar.
| Offer to help | +30 friendship points |
| Refuse to help | -30 friendship points |
Six Hearts
During this event, you'll find Haley at the Beach. You'll need to enter the area in Spring, Summer, or Fall between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. She will be upset over losing her grandma's bracelet and ask you to help.
| Offer to buy Haley a new one | -30 friendship points |
| Offer sympathy ("I'm really sorry…") | +50 friendship points |
Afterward, you will need to locate the lost bracelet near Elliot's cabin.
Eight Hearts
This is another event that can't occur during the winter season. Head to Cindersap Forest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on a sunny day. You will find Hailey near Marnie's Ranch trying to take pictures. She encourages you to join her and take photos with her.
Ten Hearts
For the ten heart event, you won't receive a letter like you normally would with many of the other marriage candidates. Instead, you just need to visit Hailey at her house. When you enter, Haley will take you to her darkroom to show off her photos.
| "It looks great!" | +10 friendship points |
| "What does it do?" | No effect |
| "I've seen better." | -50 friendship points |
Haley will then ask the player what you want to do, but no matter the choice her friendship points won't be affected. After this, the two of you will share a kiss, sealing your romantic partnership.
Fourteen Hearts
As with the other marriage candidates, Haley has a 14 heart event as well. You can only reach this friendship level if you're married to her, so it isn't part of the romancing that we've outlined here, and as a result, we won't spoil it for you!