Eat Outside Day
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Enjoy the great outdoors and make the most of Eat Outside Day - grab your picnic basket and get ready for a delicious meal with friends & family!
August 31st is Eat Outside Day, so break out the picnic blankets and get ready to enjoy the beautiful summer weather with a delicious outdoor meal! Eat Outside Day celebrates our ability to take advantage of nature’s finest offerings while enjoying a tasty feast. This special day has been around since at least 2007, and continues to be celebrated as an excellent way to bring people together.
Grab a basket and fill it with your favorite snacks and treats. Then head to your local park or beach for a picnic in the great outdoors.
Fire up the grill and invite some friends over for an outdoor feast. Don't forget the sides, like salads, chips, and desserts.
Head out into nature and spend the day — or even the weekend — camping. Make some delicious campfire meals, like smores and hot dogs.
Set up a projector in your backyard, grab some blankets and pillows, pop some popcorn, and watch your favorite film under the stars.
Gather your closest friends and family in your backyard for a fantastic garden party full of good food, drinks, games, music, and conversation.
Eating outside immensely benefits one's mental health. It can be really relaxing to sit outside and enjoy a meal surrounded by nature instead of being cooped up inside all day. Studies have also shown that spending time outdoors can reduce stress and improve mood.
When you eat outside, you get to experience the fresh air and sunshine. This is especially beneficial if you live in an area with pollution or poor air quality. Eating meals out in the open will help you take in deep breaths of clean air and enjoy some real sunshine!
When dining outside, it's easier to carry on meaningful conversations with friends or family because there are fewer distractions. You're able to focus exclusively on the people around you and interact with them without the interference of technology or other distractions from indoors.