Pediatric Ward Christmas Reading (1982)
Pediatric Ward Christmas Reading (2000)
There are a variety of holidays and other special events that are celebrated on General Hospital.
Holidays[]
Valentine's Day[]
On Valentine's Day 2021, Ava Jerome was sent a cockroach by a stalker later revealed to be Spencer Cassadine and his villainous ex-girlfriend, Esme Prince, who manipulated the scheme.
On Valentine's Day 2022, Port Charles ran on an unofficial theme of "love stinks", due to all the losses in the last year.
Fourth of July[]
Citizens enjoy watching the fireworks in Rice Park.
Halloween[]
During a Halloween party in 2015 on The Haunted Star, Dillon Quartermaine's intern Andy Plummer accidentally aired footage of Dante Falconeri and Valerie Spencer admitting to an affair.
On Halloween 2018, Ryan Chamberlain killed Mary Pat Ingles by stabbing her to death and then decapitated her before placing her head in a barrel of apples for Carly Spencer to find. The rest of the corpse was placed in Ava Jerome's gallery.
In 2022, a Halloween Festival with a Haunted House takes place in Rice Plaza and is sponsored by the Metro Court Hotel.
Thanksgiving[]
The Quartermaine family has been ordering pizza since 1994 after disasters prevent them from eating turkey.
See: Quartermaine Thanksgiving Disasters
Christmas[]
Christmas miracles occasionally happen at this time. Alan Quartermaine read the Christmas Story for pediatric patients at General Hospital until his death in 2007.
- "A 'Finn' Christmas Carol - In December 2019, a GH version of A Christmas Carol with Hamilton Finn as Ebenezer Scrooge was shown.
- In December 2022, the Community Decoration Project helps decorate Rice Plaza for Christmas.
- The same month, the Gingerbread Jam concert takes place at Rice Plaza where "Chase and Blaze" sing and an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest is judged.
New Year's Eve[]
- On New Year's Eve 2015, Leo Falconeri was conceived just after midnight at the Metro Court Hotel. Julian Jerome and Olivia Falconeri kissed at midnight because they were alone and ended up in bed together.
- On New Years' Eve 2022, knowing she has a fatal illness and her NYE birthday has never been celebrated, Britt Westbourne throws "Britch Fest" on The Haunted Star to say goodbye before she leaves town.
- At "Britch Fest", Spencer Cassadine and Trina Robinson start "dating," growing closer and more romantic. On her way to the party, Josslyn Jacks is attacked by The Hook serial killer.
- At Wyndemere Castle, Esme Prince, having been held captive by her unborn baby's father, Nikolas Cassadine, manages to escape by setting a fire. Nikolas chases after her to the parapet, and taking the chance she'll survive a second time, Esme jumps.
Special Events[]
Anniversaries[]
- On April 17, 2002, Audrey Hardy's 10,000th day working at GH is celebrated to mark the 10,000th episode of the show. Many flashbacks were featured as well as the hospitals first patient Angie Costello returned.
- For the 50th anniversary in April 2013, the ghosts of Emily Quartermaine, Alan, and Rick Webber appeared.
- "Sonny with 3 Carlys" - For the 51st anniversary in April 1, 2014, Sonny Corinthos talked to three actresses who portrayed Carly Spencer (three versions of Carly) in the General Hospital Chapel.
- "The Spencer Family Truth" - For the 52nd anniversary in April 2015, Luke Spencer flashed back to his childhood on April 1, 1963 when he accidentally killed his parents.
- On June 17, 2022, the 15,000th episode aired, focusing on Laura Collins and featuring the majority of GH's current characters.
- On April 1, 2023, the show will celebrate its 60th anniversary. ABC has been releasing promotional photos and People Magazine released both a "Collector's Edition" issue and an anniversary cast photo.
Birthdays[]
- In July 2021 during Wiley Corinthos' third birthday, Harrison Chase finds out his wife Willow Tait is cheating on him with Michael Corinthos.
- Britt Westbourne throws "Britch Fest" for her NYE birthday on The Haunted Star to say goodbye before she leaves town.
In-Universe Events[]
- The Floating Rib occasionally had karaoke nights. In September 2019, they had a Drag Bingo night.
- In December 2015, GH had a Nutcracker Gala as a fundraiser for Toys for Tots.
- In 2021, Charlie's Pub has Trivia Nights; and karaoke nights in 2024.
- On May 13, 2022, Port Charles Elementary has a fair at Rice Plaza.
- On June 22, 2022, General Hospital the soap opera aired it's 15,000th episode.
- Nearly every springtime, the citizens of Port Charles put on an annual Nurses' Ball charity and talent show. Founded in 1994, it raises awareness and funds for HIV and AIDS research.
- In August 2022, Port Charles had the First Annual Quartermaine Picnic to support the GH Children's Wing. At the time, Ava is stabbed in the stomach with a hook that someone took from the boathouse - starting the serial killers reign of terror.
- In July 2023, it is mentioned the Second Annual Quartermaine Picnic is coming soon. It happens offscreen.
- In 2024, it is mentioned that Port Charles University has a Summer Festival which Giovanni Palmieri plans to play his violin in.
The Nurses' Ball[]
A major annual fundraising event showcasing the talents of the citizens of Port Charles.
See: The Nurses' Ball
Standalones[]
- "Twist of Fate" (12/14/1996): Luke Spencer faked Lesley Webber and Laura Spencer's death so Stefan Cassadine wouldn't look for them.
- "Catherine Flynn's Memories" (12/31/2002): After finding a walled-off nightclub under Kelly's, Carly Spencer visits the elderly Catherine Flynn who remembers the one disastrous night - New Year's Eve 1926 - that her speakeasy was open and the crimes that caused its closure.
- "What If..." webisodes (2010): 10 short online episodes that explored what it might be like if various characters from General Hospital, One Life to Live, and All My Children met one another. These were set on either an elevator or plane, and are outside the in-verse continuity.
- "Who Will Jason Be?" (8/26 & 29/11): The women in Jason Morgan's life (Monica, Elizabeth, Carly, and Sam) fantasize what-if Jason was who they wanted him to be, while he's in surgery from a car accident.
- "Life VS Tracy" (04/08/2017): Tracy Quartermaine is put on trial for all her past misdeeds.
- "All About Ava" (01/17/2018): Ava Jerome has a nightmare as she is about to have her face repaired.
- "Vote" (11/02/2020): Josslyn Jacks and Trina Robinson go back 100 years and learn about Port Charles' voting history.
- "What If Sonny..." (11/12/2018): Sonny Corinthos imagines what his life would be like if he hadn't gone into a life of crime.
- "Fighter, Idealist, Advocate" (04/08/2021): The day before checking into Pentonville Penitentiary, Alexis Davis explores how her past has affected her psyche, and spends time with family.
Behind the Scenes[]
- "Facebook Live Holiday Concert" (12/04/2019): Select cast members participate in holiday concert - a one of a kind experience that streamed on Facebook, live from the set of #GH.
- "60 Years of Stars & Storytelling" (1/4/2024): Primetime special about the ABC soap opera General Hospital.
