- You might also be looking for "event-type group missions" accessed via the PvE queue.
Calendar events can be accessed from the Mission Journal.
Calendar events are windows of opportunity during which you either gain discounts or bonuses when completing specific tasks or gain access to certain content (also called "gated content").
Recurring events
Recurring events are announced by Cryptic Studios several days in advance and usually span 4 days every other weekend or so. Although they are recurring, there is no pre-defined order.
| Event | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| During the Shuttle Weekend Event, three starship queued events are also available as 20 players-shuttle events:
While the original missions will still be available this weekend, the shuttle queued events will feature twice as many Marks for completion! The Marks-reward for “Rhi Atmosphere Event” and “Vault Shuttle Event” are also increased. |
4 days | |
Earn bonus Dilithium Ore by playing content throughout the game:
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4 days | |
| During the event, content that provides Marks (Fleet or Reputation) rewards a 50% (1.5x) bonus above normal amounts – this bonus is available for all content that rewards Marks. | 4 days | |
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4 days | |
During the event, content that provides skill points  and expertise  will reward a 100% (2x) Bonus above normal amounts – this bonus will be available for all content that rewards skill points and expertise. |
~1 week | |
Players can contribute to Global objectives to earn server-wide bonuses the following week:
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3-4 weeks | |
| While this event is active, players can earn a bonus [Crystal Shard] per day when defeating the Crystalline Entity. Submit these shards to your Event reputation to earn great rewards! | Varies (ca. 3 weeks) [1] | |
| During this event, the mission “Elachi Alert” is available. | 4 days [1] | |
| While this event is active, “Mirror Invasion” is available. Players are rewarded Reputation marks of their choice and also can earn one [Multidimensional Transporter Device] per day. Submit 14 of these to your Event reputation to earn great rewards! | Varies (ca. 3 weeks) [1] | |
| While this event is active, “The Breach” is available. Players are rewarded Reputation marks of their choice and also can earn one [Voth Operative Transmission] per day. Submit 14 of these to your Event reputation to earn great rewards! | Varies (ca. 3 weeks) [1] | |
| Earn special rewards for replaying certain missions from the Featured episode series. | Ca. 1 week | |
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4 days | |
| Earn 100% additional Technology Points when applying Upgrade Tech to all items this weekend. | 4 days | |
| All qualifying Foundry missions will reward a choice of Reputation Marks as an additional reward during the Bonus Foundry weekend event. | 4 days | |
During the event, Captains will earn an extra 15% bonus on purchased ZEN  when you charge through Direct Credit Card, PayPal, Skrill, BoaCompra, Xsolla, or Steam. |
4 days | |
| Take 20% off all C-Store Purchases. | Several days | |
| While this event is active, participation in the arena will earn one Merit of Sompek every 20 hours. Submit these shards to your Event reputation to earn great rewards! | Varies (ca. 3 weeks) [1] |
Holiday events
Holiday events may span several days to weeks, temporarily making available special content and associated reward bonuses.
| Event | Description | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrate the continuing growth of Star Trek Online. Anniversary events take place early February each year: One year (February 2-9, 2011): “It's Q's Party”, “Benevolent BeQuest (Daily)” Two years (February 2-6, 2012): “The Odyssey Class”/ “The Bortas Class”, “Party Crashers” Three years (January 31-February 14, 2013): “Temporal Ambassador”, “Present Patrol” Four years (January 30-February 27, 2014): “A Step Between Stars”, “Party Patrol” Five years (January 30-February 27, 2015): “Dust to Dust”, “Party Patrol”, “Omega Molecule Stabilization” Six years (January 28 - February 25, 2016): “Time and Tide”, “Party Patrol”, “Omega Molecule Stabilization” Seven years (January 26 - February 23, 2017): “Of Signs and Portents”, “Party Patrol”, “Omega Molecule Stabilization” |
~1 month | ||
"Summer Event" |
Each summer, during the special Lohlunat festival event, captains of all kinds can visit Risa – to celebrate their culture’s welcoming diversity, the Risians have even granted special access to members and allies of the Klingon Defense Force. On Risa, players can also earn [Lohlunat Prize Vouchers] to be submitted to the Event reputation on order to gain special rewards. | 27 June - 19 August 2013 5 June - 17 July 2014 4 June - 16 July 2015 9 June - 21 July 2016 8 June - 20 July 2017 |
50 days |
"Winter Event" |
Around December each year, Q grants access to a Winter Wonderland of snow and ice, with a game to play every day and with such wonderful packages… So put on your party shoes and get ready to celebrate! In the Winter Wonderland, players can also earn [Winter Prize Voucher] to be submitted to the Event reputation on order to gain special rewards. | 5 December 2013 - 11 January 2014 4 December 2014 - 15 January 2015 3 December 2015 - 15 January 2016 1 December 2016 - 12 January 2017 |
~6 weeks |
| Every Friday 13 and during Halloween, get a free duty officer by completing this short horror-style mission. | 2 Days | ||
| Each year, around April 5th, players celebrate the First Contact between Vulcans and Humans. | Event varies each year | ||