Explorer's Day

Explorer's Day is an event in the that occurs on the second Monday of October. It appears in international versions of and the North American versions of  and.

Explorers Day is based on, a holiday commemorating the landing of explorer Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 14, 1492.

In
On Explorer's Day, Tortimer can be found outside of the town hall. If the player speaks to him, they will receive a.

In
In North American towns in, Tortimer appears outside town hall and will give the player a Sailboat Model if spoken to. After the discontinuation of the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in 2014, the Sailboat Model can only be obtained in the North American version of the game.

In
In North American towns in, Isabelle can be found hosting the event at the plaza. Like previous games, the player will be given a Sailboat Model. A cutout is available for players to pose and take screenshots in.