TheSims 4community has been buzzing with frustration lately over the sheer number of festivals that have been added to the game in recent updates. Players have expressed their exhaustion with constant in-game events cluttering their Sims' schedules, leaving little room for the regular gameplay fans love. While some players enjoy the festivities, many feel like the developers have gone overboard—making it almost impossible to escape the chaos. But, there’s a workaround… sort of.
The issueisn’t just that festivals are everywhere, but that the game seems to pile them onwithout much regard for the player’s experience. Reddit userstitch2718summed it up perfectly, commenting that the game has"so much happening"that it feels overwhelming. From full moons to numerous festivals spread across multiple worlds, the overload has reached a point where even the most dedicated players are questioning if they’ve been added just for the sake of it.

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How to Tame Your Sims' Festival Overload
Fortunately, there’s a built-in solution that lets players regain control of their Sims' hectic social calendars, though it comes with some limitations.The Sims 4hasa handy calendar feature that allows you to filter events. By ticking on or off specific event types, you’re able to eliminate unwanted festivals from appearing on your schedule.This includes everything from world-specific celebrations to high school events and even birthdays. In theory, this should be enough to create a more streamlined, manageable schedule for your Sims.
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However, there’s a bit of a catch. While you can remove these events from your calendar, they don’t disappear completely.The notifications for these festivals will still appear, reminding you that your Sims could be celebrating something—whether you like it or not. It’s a small step towardcurbing the chaos, but it’s not the full escape that some players might hope for. It’s like closing the door, but still hearing the party going on in the next room.

The Festivals Still Keep Coming In The Sims 4
Do Players Want Festivals in the First Place?
Despite thefrustrations voicedby many players, someSims 4fans are still happy with the festivals being added to the game. For those who enjoy the bustling, vibrant atmosphere festivals bring to their Sims' lives, it’s easy to see why the devs continue to add them. However, players who prefer a quieter gameplay experience often feel that the frequency of festivals makes it hard to focus on their regular Sims' journey. Thesolution, then, isn’t necessarily to remove festivals, but to find a balance.
In the end, it might just be time for TheSims 4developers to take a step back and evaluatehow often they drop these events into the game. Perhaps a bit more spacing between festivals could ensure that they remain enjoyable, without becoming overwhelming. For now,players can at least make use of the calendar workaround to reduce some of the clutter—though the occasional festival notification might still sneak through.
