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*Users who walked 10,000 steps or more earned a special Community Day Participant [[Badge_(Pikmin_Bloom)#Community_Day_Badges|badge]].

*Players achieving the 10,000 step goal on this day were awarded a special poinsettia flower [[Badge_(Pikmin_Bloom)#Community_Day_Badges|badge]].

*[[Postcard#Gallery|Postcard]]s featured a limited-time Mother's Day design.

*[[Postcard#Gallery|Postcard]]s featured a limited-time Father's Day design.

There was in-person Community Day Booths sets up in the United States. These in-person events went for 11am to 2pm and players needed to achieve a minimum of 5,000 steps to receive a pikmin themed sunvisor, a postcard and, a replica of the “Flower Print” T-shirt (White), due to the shirt being available as one of the rewards for the Flower Planting Weekly Challenge for that week.

*When walking in the event area, users were guaranteed to find a “Four Leaf Clover” Decor Pikmin [[Huge Seedling]]. After growing and plucking this Pikmin, users were able to find another “Four Leaf Clover” Decor Pikmin seedling in the same area.

There was in-person Community Day Booths sets up in the United States. These in-person events went for 11am to 2pm and players needed to achieve a minimum of 5,000 steps to receive pikmin themed Sun Visors and a Pikmin Bloom Community Day Pin.

From 10am to 5pm, around a half-mile radius around the venue, there were additional bonuses. In-Game bonuses were:

*When walking in the event area, users were guaranteed to find a “Four Leaf Clover” Decor Pikmin [[Huge Seedling]]. After growing and plucking this Pikmin, users were able to find another “Four Leaf Clover” Decor Pikmin seedling in the same area.

*Pikmin with these costumes were grown from [[Gold Seedling|Gold Seedlings]].

A special event themed around {{w|Halloween}} was held from {{date|14|October}} to {{date|31|October|2022}}. This event added the "Jack-o'-Lantern" type of [[Decor Pikmin#Jack-o'-Lantern|Decor Pikmin]], which has 7 varieties, one for each type of Pikmin. Pikmin with these costumes were grown from [[Gold Seedling|Gold Seedling]].{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/news/october22-halloween/|News post|the Pikmin Bloom website|published={{date|13|October|2022}}|retrieved={{date|14|October|2022}}}}

*All [[Postcard#Gallery|postcard]]s obtained during the event featured one of 3 special background designs.

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This event was announced on {{date|31|October|2022}}.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1587210315225243649|Tweet by Pikmin Bloom|Twitter|published={{date|31|October|2022}}|retrieved={{date|1|November|2022}}}}

*This community day took place over 2 days. Players achieving the 10,000 step goal on the two days combined (the counter does not reset between the days, so walking 5,000 steps on each day would still reach the goal) were awarded a special 1st Anniversary [[Badge_(Pikmin_Bloom)#Special_Badges|badge]].

*From {{date|15|November}}, three new [[Badge_(Pikmin_Bloom)#Special_Badges|special badges]] were available, each featuring one of the [[leader]]s in ''Pikmin 3''. These were obtainable by completing special missions focused on the total number of steps taken, and were available until {{date|9|December|2022}}.

*All [[Postcard#Gallery|postcard]]s obtained during the event featured a special winter background design.

**Clearing the bonus mission would award the player with a Gold Seedling for 2023 Glasses Decor Pikmin, whose color corresponded to the Pikmin wearing the glasses that match.

*All [[Postcard#Gallery|postcard]]s obtained during the event featured a special 2023 New Years background design.

*There were 20 missions, each requiring a basic task to complete, and they were unlocked in consecutive order after completing the previous one.  

*Players could also obtain a Gold Seedling by inviting a new player to start playing with a personal referral code during the event period. These Gold Seedlings grew into any color of Pikmin with "Present Sticker" Decor.

*All [[Postcard#Gallery|postcard]]s obtained during the event featured a special Valentine's Day background and stamp design.

*A set of limited-time missions were available. Clearing each one rewarded the player with a [[Gold Seedling]] with "Clover" or "Four-Leaf Clover" Decor. These Gold Seedlings could grow into any color of Pikmin.

*Gold Seedlings could also be unlocked by clearing a [[weekly challenge]] between {{date|6|March}} and {{date|2|April}}, and could grow into any color of Pikmin with "Clover" or "Four-Leaf Clover" Decor.

*All [[Postcard#Gallery|postcard]]s obtained during the event featured a special St. Patrick's Day background and stamp design.

*A new set of limited-time missions were introduced with a focus on destroying green mushrooms. Completing each mission gives a Gold Seedling for any color of Pikmin with "Clover" or "Four-Leaf Clover" Decor.

*Completing all 25 missions would guarantee at least one "Easter Egg" Decor Pikmin of the four available colors.

*All [[Postcard#Gallery|postcard]]s obtained during the event featured a special Easter themed background and stamp design.

*Completing all 7 missions would guarantee at least one "Easter Egg" Decor Pikmin of the three available colors.

*Players could also obtain a Gold Seedling by inviting a new player to start playing with a personal referral code between {{date|17|April}} and {{date|30|April}}. These Gold Seedlings grew into any color of Pikmin with "Easter Egg" Decor.

*It was possible to obtain [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)#Community_Day_Badges|badges]] from Community Days between [[Event#December 2022 Community Day|December 2022]] and [[Event#April 2023 Community Day|April 2023]] that the player did not previously obtain. To do this, 3,000 flowers of the featured Community Day must be planted.

**The Gold Seedlings rewarded from the [[Weekly_challenge#Step_challenges|step challenge]] grew into a Pikmin of any color with "2023 Glasses" Decor, and Gold Seedlings from the [[Weekly_challenge#Flower_planting_challenges|flower planting challenge]] grew into a Pikmin of any color with "First Anniversary Snack" Decor.

**Clearing the bonus mission awarded the player with a Gold Seedling for "2023 Glasses" Decor Pikmin, whose color corresponded to the Pikmin wearing the glasses that matched.

**Clearing the bonus mission awarded the player with a Gold Seedling of a predetermined color for "First Anniversary Snack" Decor Pikmin.

From {{date|1|June|2023}} through to {{date|21|June|2023}}, the previously released Fingerboard Decor Pikmin returned, along with the remaining colours for the set. The event uses the same system as the Sneaker Keychain decor Pikmin. A pity system was added to the roulette where if you have yet to receive a seedling for 11 consecutive spins, your 12th spin will have a guaranteed chance of a Gold Seedling.

This event also introduced the Premium Event Pass, where Players at lv50 and over could purchase it for 999 coins. It would give addition seasonal nectar after the completion of each stage, and at every 4 stages, you would be able to choose an additional colored [[Gold Seedling]] which rewarded the Fingerboard Decor Pikmin of your choice.

From {{date|22|June|2023}} through to {{date|20|July|2023}}, the previously released Chess Decor Pikmin returned, along with the remaining colors for the set. There was a total of 14 Decor to get, 7 white chess pieces and 7 black chess pieces. There were clothing items released that were either loosely chess themed or just black and white, and there were Chess Piece Hats which would also give a mission that rewarded a Gold Seedling that contained a Chess Piece Decor Pikmin that wore the same hat. These hats were available until {{date|21|July|2023}}.

The color of the chess piece available in the roulette changed every Thursday, which was also reflected in the shop via the color of Chess Piece Hats.  

From {{date|29|June|2023}} through to {{date|20|July|2023}}, the previously released Koppaite Helmet Decor Pikmin returned, along with the three ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)#Special_Badges|badges]].  

During the event period, you were rewarded a bonus giftbox for every mushroom destroyed.  

*There were yellow boxes which had the chance to reward the player; small amounts of nectar, either 5 or 50 nectar of a regular type (white, red, yellow, or blue), or nectar of a rare type (white, yellow, or red lily, or yellow sunflower). These rewards still applied when the player had the maximum amount of nectar of that type.  

From {{date|21|July|2023}} through to {{date|13|August|2023}}, a set of Spaceship Decors were released to celebrate the launch of Pikmin 4. There was a total of 7 Decor to get, Red, Yellow, Blue, White and Winged had a ship based on the [[S.S. Beagle]], whilst Purple and Rock had ships based on the [[S.S. Shepherd]].

The event featured:  

*The Premium Event Pass, which only Players at lv50 and over could purchase it for 999 coins. It would give addition seasonal nectar after the completion of each stage, and at every 4 stages, you would be able to choose an additional Colored [[Gold Seedling]] which rewarded the Pikmin 4 Spaceship Decor Pikmin of your choice.

*Limited Time Event Packs which changed based on the month.  

*From {{date|7|August}} to {{date|15|August|2023}}, you could purchase a Special mission ticket, which would need to be completed by {{date|30|September|2023}}.

From {{date|21|July|2023}} through until after {{date|14|August|2023}}, Gold Seedlings from referral codes reward players with Pikmin 4 Spaceship Decor Pikmin.  

In the first part:  

*The Premium Event Pass, which only Players at lv50 and over could purchase it for 999 coins. It would give addition seasonal nectar after the completion of each stage, and at every 4 stages, you would be able to choose an additional Colored Gold Seedling which rewarded the Mahjong Decor Pikmin of your choice.

*Limited  Time Event Packs which changed based on the month.  

*[[Mushroom battle#Mysterious mushrooms|Mysterious mushrooms]] were added. These had green and yellow gradients with no spots and only appeared normal-sized. Mahjong Decor Pikmin had a higher attack power than standard Decor Pikmin. All mushrooms were converted to these mushrooms at the start of the event, and throughout the event, after a mushroom respawned it would usually become a green mushroom, with a small chance of becoming another type of mushroom. At the end of the event, all green mushrooms were converted back to other types of mushrooms.

*From {{date|4|September}} to {{date|12|September|2023}}, you could purchase a Special mission ticket, which would need to be completed by {{date|31|October|2023}}.

From {{date|14|August|2023}} through until after {{date|10|September|2023}}, Gold Seedlings from referral codes reward players with Mahjong Decor Pikmin.  

The event featured:  

*The Premium Event Pass, which only Players at lv50 and over could purchase it for 999 coins. It would give additional seasonal nectar after the completion of each stage, and at every 4 stages, you would be able to choose an additional colored Gold Seedling which rewarded the Ice Cream Decor Pikmin of your choice.

*All [[Postcard#Gallery|postcard]]s obtained during the event featured a special Ice Cream themed background and stamp design.

*From {{date|25|September}} to {{date|2|October|2023}}, you could purchase a Special mission ticket, which would need to be completed by {{date|30|November|2023}}.

From {{date|11|September|2023}} through until after {{date|30|September|2023}}, Gold Seedlings from referral codes reward players with Ice Cream Decor Pikmin.  

During this period these decor Pikmin were stronger when battling mushrooms, gaining an additional 25 points of strength.  

[[File:Flower_card_event_2023.png|thumb|right|300px|Promotional art for the event.]]

[[File:PB_Halloween_event_2023.png|thumb|right|300px|Promotional art for the event.]]

[[File:PB_Halloween_2023_event_missions.png|thumb|right|300px|List of missions in the event challenge.]]

** Gold Seedlings can be grown into newly-introduced [[Decor Pikmin#Halloween_Treat|Halloween Treat Decor Pikmin]].

** Unlike previous passes, the Event Premium Pass was available for users from [[Level#Pikmin_Bloom|Lv20]] onward (previously Lv50).

** For every stage cleared, holders of the Premium Event Pass obtained extra seasonal nectar. Moreover, clearing every 4th stage granted an additional Gold Seedling for a color-specific Halloween Treat Decor Pikmin.

* [[Mushroom_battle#Halloween_mushrooms|Normal-sized Halloween Mushrooms]] were introduced.

** Destroying these mushrooms awarded players with a Mystery Box which contained items either seedlings for the previously-introduced [[Decor_Pikmin#Jack-o.27-Lantern|Jack-o'-Lantern Decor Pikmin]] or Halloween Candy.

* On weekends during the event, Giant Halloween Mushrooms appeared. These mushrooms drop Mystery Boxes that contain more Halloween Candy than normal-sized Halloween Mushrooms. Additionally, players could get [[Postcard#Gallery|postcards]] with a Halloween design from these mushrooms.

** Jack-O'-Lantern Decor Pikmin Complete Ticket offering missions to meet all 7 colors of Jack-o'-Lantern Decor Pikmin.

** Jack-O'-Lantern Decor Pikmin Special Mission Ticket offering missions to obtain a seedling in a specific color for Jack-o'-Lantern Decor Pikmin.

** From {{date|23|October}} to {{date|2|November|2023}}, Halloween Treat Decor Pikmin Special Mission Ticket with missions to obtain a seedling in a specific color for Halloween Treat Decor Pikmin.

[[File:Event_point_candy_icon.png|thumb|right|Halloween Candy event currency.]]

[[File:PB_2nd_Anniversary_event_2023.png|thumb|right|300px|Promotional art for the event.]]

[[File:PB_2nd Anniversary_Puzzle_2023_event_missions.png|thumb|right|300px|List of missions in the event challenge.]]

[[File:Event_point_memfragment_icon.png|thumb|right|Memory Fragment event currency.]]

[[File:PB_2nd_Anniv_Throwback_Decor_Pikmin.png|thumb|right|400px|Promotional visual for the challenge.]]

** All 7 types of [[Decor_Pikmin#Sneaker_Keychain|Sneaker Keychain Decor Pikmin]] were obtainable as [[Gold Seedling|Gold Seedlings]] rewarded by completing the [[Weekly challenge]] or as a possible reward from Mystery Boxes obtained from destroying mushrooms.

** All 6 [[Decor_Pikmin#Flower_Card|Flower Card Decor]] designs for Blue and Yellow Pikmin (6 variations each) were obtainable as [[Gold Seedling|Gold Seedlings]] rewarded by completing the [[Weekly challenge]] or as a possible reward from Mystery Boxes obtained from destroying mushrooms.

** All 7 types of [[Decor_Pikmin#Fingerboard|Fingerboard Decor Pikmin]] were obtainable as [[Gold Seedling|Gold Seedlings]] rewarded by completing the [[Weekly challenge]] or as a possible reward from Mystery Boxes obtained from destroying mushrooms.

[[File:PB_2nd_Anniv_Community_Week_2023.png|thumb|300px|Promotional image for the event.]]

*It was possible to obtain [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)#Community_Day_Badges|Flower Badges]] that were originally available during previous Community Days. To obtain these badges, 3,000 flowers of the corresponding type had to be planted. The obtainable badges from this event were: Carnation, Calla Lily, Frangipani, Hibiscus, Dianthus, and Gentian.

[[File:PB_Holiday_2023_event_missions.png|thumb|right|300px|List of missions in the event challenge.]]

** The Event Premium Pass was available for users from [[Level#Pikmin_Bloom|Lv20]] onward.

[[File:Event_point_ginger_cookie_icon.png|thumb|right|Gingerbread Cookie event currency.]]

[[File:PB_New_Years_2024_event_missions.png|thumb|right|300px|List of missions in the event challenge.]]

This event resembled the 2023 New Years Event, with a new decor category of "2024 Glasses Decor Pikmin" released. It followed the already established roulette rounds model, with rewards varying between the usual petals, gold or huge event seedlings, freemium items, and the event currency "Party Poppers". Party Poppers were also rewarded for planting flowers (at a rate of 1 poppers per 100 flowers planted) and for clearing mushrooms. Giant Mysterious mushrooms were  guaranteed to drop 150 Party Poppers, while all other mushrooms dropped 60, 70, 80, 150, or something else, like [[mushroom recharge ticket]]s. All mushrooms destroyed would drop some kind of mystery box rewards. Giant Mysterious mushrooms appeared on three weekends during the event (Jan 13/14, Jan 20/21 and Jan 27/28). As usual, the 2024 Glasses Decor Pikmin would be much more effective against all Mysterious mushrooms than any other pikmin.

[[File:Party_Popper_icon.png|thumb|right|Party Popper event currency.]]

[[File:PB_LNY_2024_event_missions.png|thumb|right|300px|List of missions in the event challenge.]]

The 2024 Lunar New Year Event took place from {{date|1|February|2024}} to {{date|25|February|2024}} local time.  

The event currency for this event was 'Red Envelopes'. Gold seedlings from regular missions hatched into "Lunar New Year Ornament: Red" Decor Pikmin, some of which were also available in 2022 and 2023. Gold seedlings from event missions (see table below) grew into "Lunar New Year Ornament: Gold" Decor Pikmin, some of which were also available in 2023. Special Lunar New Year Mushrooms in red and gold colors granted Mystery Boxes when destroyed. Both types of Lunar New Year Ornament Decor Pikmin were particularly powerful against them, as well as being slightly stronger against all mushrooms.  

Mii outfits sold in the shop boosted the number of Red Envelopes obtained from flower planting when worn by 30%, and Head items (either Plum blossom hairpins or Small perching pandas) sold in the shop or earned from the event missions granted an additional 20% boost.

[[File:Red_Envelope_icon.png|thumb|right|Red Envelope event currency.]]

** The gold seedling reward applied to both step and flower [[weekly challenge]]s. If you left a weekly challenge before it had been completed, you would receive no rewards, including the gold seedling.

* Special mission tickets were available to buy in the [[Shop]], which rewarded a gold seedling of a specific color Pikmin depending which color you choose upon completing the mission.

** When players cleared the 4th stage, they received an additional Gold Seedling of their desired color (red, yellow, blue, purple, white, pink, or gray) and Flower Card design of Flower Card 2024 Decor Pikmin. This applies to the 4th stage and any subsequent stages that are a multiple of 4 (8th, 12th, 16th, etc).

* An Event Challenge Special Pack was available in the shop for {{icon|Coin}} 1,080 coins between {{date|1|March}} at 00:00 to {{date|31|March|2024}} at 23:59 local time. The contents of this pack were as follows:

** 500 {{icon|Poetry Slips}} Poetry Slips, 100 {{icon|Red hyacinth petals|y}}, 100 {{icon|Yellow hyacinth petals|y}}, 100 {{icon|White hyacinth petals|y}}, 100 {{icon|Blue hyacinth petals|y}}, 3 {{icon|Mushroom recharge ticket|y}}, and 2 {{icon|Flower planting accelerator|y}}.

* A Special Mission Ticket: Flower Card 2024 Decor Pikmin was also available in the shop between {{date|20|March}} at 00:00 to {{date|2|April|2024}} at 23:59 local time.

** When the dedicated mission was completed, players obtained a Gold Seedling of their desired color for their selection of Flower Decor Pikmin.

* Gold Seedlings obtained by inviting people to play Pikmin Bloom between {{date|1|March}} and {{date|31|March|2024}} grew into Red, Yellow, Blue, Purple, White, Winged or Rock Flower Card 2024 Decor Pikmin.

[[File:Poetry_Slips_icon.png|thumb|right|Poetry Slip event currency.]]

** The Gold Seedling rewards applied to both step and flower [[weekly challenge]]s. If you left a weekly challenge before it had been completed, you received no rewards, including the Gold Seedling.

* Special mission tickets were available to buy in the [[Shop]], which rewarded a gold seedling of a specific color Pikmin depending which color you choose upon completing the mission.

* The event introduced two new [[Decor Pikmin]] sets, for each of the seven Pikmin types, totaling 14 new decor types. One was a new type of Easter Egg, referred to in-game as [[Decor Pikmin#Bunny Egg|Bunny Eggs]], earned by completing event challenge missions.  

** The other was a new type of seasonal sticker for Spring, similar to the Winter Stickers previously released. They were able to be earned from [[Gold Seedling]]s obtained from Spring Festival Eggs earned by destroying [[Mushroom battle#Spring Festival mushrooms|Spring Festival mushrooms]], or from completing [[weekly challenge]]s after {{date|13|April|2024}}.

** As the rewards are random, it was not guaranteed that players would complete the whole set of Decor Pikmin.

* An Event Challenge Special Pack was available in the shop.

[[File:Chocolate_Bunny_icon.png|thumb|right|Chocolate Bunny event currency.]]

| 5 || ??? || {{icon|Gold Seedling|y}} (Easter Egg)

| 7 || ??? || {{icon|Gold Seedling|y}} (Easter Egg)

| 8 || ??? || {{icon|Gold Seedling|y}} (Easter Egg)

| 10 || ??? || {{icon|Gold Seedling|y}} (Easter Egg)

| 11 || ??? || {{icon|Gold Seedling|y}} (Easter Egg)

| 13 || ??? || {{icon|Gold Seedling|y}} (Easter Egg)

| 14 || ??? || {{icon|Gold Seedling|y}} (Easter Egg)

| 16 || ??? || {{icon|Gold Seedling|y}} (Easter Egg)

| 17 || ??? || {{icon|Gold Seedling|y}} (Easter Egg)

| 19 || ??? || {{icon|Gold Seedling|y}} (Easter Egg)

| 20 - ? || ??? || {{icon|Gold Seedling|y}} (Easter Egg)

Upon arriving at the event's starting location, ticket holders received a Pikmin-themed paper sun visor, and a map. From there, they could walk around to various locations in central Sapporo. Each designated location had a [[Special Spot]], and swiping down while viewing that Special Spot from nearby would give the participant a [[Gold Seedling]] of a specific location type, and 40 cherry blossom [[nectar]]. (The nectar was still given if the nectar storage limit had been reached.) There were also 3 special missions in the Challenge List, which could be attempted simultaneously. One was to walk 7000 steps, and completing it gave a Gold Seedling that would grow into a Red Pikmin with [[Decor_Pikmin#Present_Sticker_.28Gold.29|Present Sticker (Gold)]] decor. One was to plant 3000 cherry blossom flowers, and completing it gave a Gold Seedling that would grow into a Yellow Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) decor. One was to visit 7 Special Spots, and completing it gave a special [[Badge_(Pikmin_Bloom)#Special_Badges|badge]] representing the event.{{cite web|https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/23-pikmin-bloom/faq/3957-pikmin-bloom-tour-2023-sapporo-faq/|Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023: Sapporo FAQ|Pikmin Bloom Help Center|retrieved={{date|24|April|2023}}}}{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom_jp/status/1649974864453963776|Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour|Twitter|retrieved={{date|24|April|2023}}}}{{cite web|https://twitter.com/bokuryuuri/status/1650068654879563776|Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour|Twitter|retrieved={{date|24|April|2023}}}}{{cite web|https://twitter.com/kouchan735/status/1649997453134032898|Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour|Twitter|retrieved={{date|24|April|2023}}}}{{cite web|https://twitter.com/aoi_iwa_pikmin/status/1649938294015397889|Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour|Twitter|retrieved={{date|24|April|2023}}}}{{cite web|https://twitter.com/aaayah333/status/1649978321449648135|Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour|Twitter|retrieved={{date|24|April|2023}}}}{{cite web|https://twitter.com/HASE221/status/1649954798488399873|Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour|Twitter|retrieved={{date|24|April|2023}}}}{{cite web|https://twitter.com/premyth1/status/1650015082368344065|Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour|Twitter|retrieved={{date|24|April|2023}}}}{{cite web|https://twitter.com/Mpikupikuninjin/status/1649929603362992130|Tweet about the Sapporo Pikmin Bloom Tour|Twitter|retrieved={{date|24|April|2023}}}}{{Cite youtube|https://youtu.be/yNxKX3P74gA|Detailed Video on the Sapporo Event by Bloom Buds|YouTube|retrieved={{date|4|August|2023}}}}

Upon arriving at the event's starting location, ticket holders received a Pikmin-themed paper sun visor, a map, a sticker, and a paper wristband. From there, they could walk around to various locations in Yokosuka. Each designated location had a [[Special Spot]], and swiping down while viewing that Special Spot from nearby would give the participant a [[Gold Seedling]] of a specific location type, and 40 sunflower [[nectar]]. There were also 3 special missions in the Challenge List, which could be attempted simultaneously. One was to walk 7000 steps, and completing it gave a Gold Seedling that would grow into a Red Pikmin with [[Decor_Pikmin#Present_Sticker_.28Gold.29|Present Sticker (Gold)]] decor. One was to plant 3000 sunflowers, and completing it gave a Gold Seedling that would grow into a Yellow Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) decor. One was to visit 7 Special Spots, and completing it gave a special [[Badge_(Pikmin_Bloom)#Special_Badges|badge]] representing the event.

During the event, there were 7 [[Special Spot]]s located at various locations on the event's official map.{{Cite web|https://enuchi.com/13907/mino-washi-akari-art-exhibition-collaborates-with-pikmin|Pikmin Bloom Mino Washi Akari Walk 2023|Enuchi website|retrieved={{date|25|March|2024}}}} Along with unique paper artwork and a Pikmin themed lantern in-person at each of these locations, swiping down while viewing each Special Spot from nearby would give the player a [[Gold Seedling]] of a specific type. Although the event lasted more than one day, players were only able to receive one Gold Seedling from the Special Spots for the duration of the event. At one specific location on the map, the ''Udatsu-lined Streets'', the Special Spot gave the player a Gold Seedling that grew into a Red Pikmin with [[Decor_Pikmin#Present_Sticker_.28Gold.29|Present Sticker (Gold)]] decor. In-person at the same location, players were able to receive an event themed sticker by posting an AR image on either {{w|Twitter}} or {{w|Instagram}} with the hashtags #あかりアート and #ピクミンブルーム and showing the information desk at the ''Mino City Tourist Information Center''.{{Cite youtube|https://youtu.be/WqHLkd8wSy4?si=fTb2_CZxAp_m85ZB|Detailed Video on the Mino Washi Akari Walk Event by Bloom Buds|YouTube|retrieved={{date|25|March|2024}}}}

After arriving at the event's gift distribution location, ticket holders received a Pikmin-themed paper sun visor of choice, a paper wristband, a pamphlet and a card both promoting Pikmin 4, and a map. Each designated location on the map had a [[Special Spot]], and swiping down while viewing that Special Spot from nearby would give the participant a [[Gold Seedling]] of a specific location type, and 40 red dianthus [[nectar]]. There were also 3 special missions in the Challenge List, which could be attempted simultaneously. One was to walk 7000 steps, and completing it gave a Gold Seedling that would grow into a Red Pikmin with [[Decor_Pikmin#Present_Sticker_.28Gold.29|Present Sticker (Gold)]] decor. One was to plant 3000 dianthuses, and completing it gave a Gold Seedling that would grow into a Yellow Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) decor. The final one was to visit 7 Special Spots, and completing it gave a special [[Badge_(Pikmin_Bloom)#Special_Badges|badge]] representing the event.

====''Pikmin Bloom'' MINI WALK: Nagano Tokyo Festival====

A new type of in-person event, similar to the [[Event#Pikmin Bloom Mino Washi Akari Walk 2023|''Pikmin Bloom'' Mino Washi Akari Walk event]], took place around {{w|Nagano_Prefecture|Nagano}}, Japan, from {{date|9|February}} to {{date|12|February|2024}}.{{Cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/feb24-nagano/|Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK: Nagano Tokyo Festival|Pikmin Bloom website|published={{date|30|January|2024}}|retrieved={{date|25|March|2024}}}} Unlike the ''Pikmin Bloom'' tours, the event was free to attend and did not require any registration. Any players who opened the app around where the event was taking place were able to participate.

During the event, there were 9 [[Special Spot]]s located at various locations on the event's official map.{{Cite web|https://nagano-tomyo.com/pikmin-bloommini-walk/|Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK: Nagano Tokyo Festival|Nagano-tokyo Website|retrieved={{date|25|March|2024}}}} Along with a unique Pikmin themed lantern in-person at each of these locations, swiping down while viewing each Special Spot from nearby would give the player a [[Gold Seedling]] of a specific type. Although the event lasted more than one day, players were only able to receive one Gold Seedling from the Special Spots for the duration of the event. At one specific location on the map, the ''Zenkōji-Daihongan'' temple, the Special Spot gave the player a Gold Seedling that grew into a Red Pikmin with [[Decor_Pikmin#Present_Sticker_.28Gold.29|Present Sticker (Gold)]] decor.{{Cite youtube|https://youtu.be/la8FtReHzEw?si=Ug_a-BxgTZKXUWi5|Detailed Video on the MINI WALK: Nagano Tokyo Festival Event by Bloom Buds|YouTube|retrieved={{date|25|March|2024}}}}