National Eat Outside Day
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National Eat Outside Day

Eat outside. That's the whole rule.

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When is National Eat Outside Day?

Every year on August 31.

Worldwide

What is National Eat Outside Day?

National Eat Outside Day celebrates the oldest trick in the human playbook — taking the meal outdoors. The tradition stretches back centuries: medieval hunters packed provisions for the trail, Bavarian beer gardens opened in the 17th century, picnics caught on in 18th-century American 'pleasure gardens,' and Charles Feltman's Coney Island sausage sandwich birthed the hot dog in 1884. The day invites a picnic in the park, a few friends around a backyard grill, a patio table at a favourite restaurant — any excuse to skip the dining room while the weather still cooperates.

How to celebrate

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  • #OutdoorDining
  • #Picnic

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