Every year, somewhere between slaying eldritch horrors and debating whether the Light is secretly evil, World of Warcraft takes a breather for something a little more heartwarming: Children’s Week.
In the grand tradition of mixing wholesomeness with mild chaos, this event lets players guide young orphans through a field trip they’ll never forget (and neither will the dungeon bosses who get visited along the way).
What is Children’s Week Anyway?
Orphan Field Trips, But Make It Azerothian
Children’s Week is Blizzard’s annual in-game event where players temporarily adopt orphaned children from war-torn regions of Azeroth. It’s like those classic “escort missions” in games, except the kids are adorable, say funny things, and thankfully don’t aggro every mob within a mile.
The goal? Show these younglings the world outside the orphanage, complete some simple quests, and maybe give them the slightly sanitized version of what you usually do for a living. ("And here’s where we defeated a death god. No, sweetie, don't touch the bones.")
New Adventures and Old Favorites in 2025
A Whole Lot of Cute for a World Ravaged by War
From April 29 to May 6, 2025, players can:
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Pick up orphan quests in Orgrimmar, Stormwind, Shattrath, Dalaran (Northrend version), and even Boralus and Dazar’alor.
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Take orphans sightseeing across the continents, showing them everything from glittering cities to battle-scarred wastelands.
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Complete achievements tied to your good deeds, including activities like PvP battlegrounds (because nothing says child-friendly field trip like flag capture).
New this year: Updated dialogue and a few fresh jokes from the kids. Yes, even in Azeroth, the next generation is better at snark.
Rewards: Pets, Titles, and Bragging Rights
Because Nothing Says “Good Caregiver” Like Battle Pets
Completing Children’s Week quests rewards players with adorable battle pets — the digital equivalent of letting the kids pick out a toy at the gift shop, except these toys might breathe fire or shoot arcane missiles.
Available pets vary depending on which orphan you help, but some favorites include:
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Whiskers the Rat (perfect for sewer adventures)
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Speedy the Turtle (slow but stylish)
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Egbert the... whatever Egbert is doing at any given moment
Long-time players can also chase down the “For the Children” achievement, which is part of the larger What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been meta-achievement. Nothing like proving your dedication to Azeroth’s youth and your ability to stay subscribed for an entire year.
How to Start Your Children’s Week Adventure
Step One: Find a Matron or Patron. Step Two: Try Not to Panic.
Starting Children’s Week is simple:
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Visit your faction’s capital city:
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Horde: Orgrimmar (near the Orphan Matron)
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Alliance: Stormwind (near the Cathedral Square)
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Pick up a quest from the Orphan Matron or Patron.
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Summon your orphan companion and start the sightseeing tour.
Important tip: Don’t forget to summon the orphan before completing the quest objectives. It’s like going on a rollercoaster and realizing your camera isn’t recording — rookie mistake.
Children’s Week in Lore: A Rare Glimpse of Hope
In a world where giant swords pierce continents and cosmic forces wage endless wars, Children’s Week is a moment of peace. It reminds players that beyond the raids and battlegrounds, Azeroth is home to people — and young ones at that — who are just trying to survive.
These little field trips aren’t just fluff. They reinforce the emotional stakes of the larger Warcraft story. Every fallen hero, every ruined city, has a ripple effect — and sometimes, it’s felt most strongly by those too small to fight back.
Helping these kids might not grant epic loot, but it grants something even rarer in MMO culture: a feeling.
Conclusion: Big Hearts, Tiny Companions, and Lots of Screenshots
Children’s Week in 2025 proves that even in a world of sword-wielding maniacs, cosmic calamities, and time-warping dragons, there’s room for a little kindness.
It’s a break from the grind, a reminder that not every quest needs to end in explosions (although a few explosions along the sightseeing tour are entirely optional).
So take a young orphan by the hand—metaphorically speaking—and show them the wonders of Azeroth. And maybe, just maybe, grab an adorable new battle pet while you’re at it.
Because even heroes need to babysit sometimes.
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