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Teddy Bear Picnic Day

Gather up your favorite teddy bears and get ready for the most fun picnic ever - it's Teddy Bear Picnic Day!

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Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEJuly 10

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYFun

SUBCATEGORYSilly

INTRO

Introduction

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It's time to gather your teddy bears and prepare for a picnic on Teddy Bear Picnic Day on July 10th! This holiday has been around since the early 1900s, when it was first created to celebrate the joy of spending quality time with friends and family. It's an opportunity for people of all ages to come together, share stories and enjoy a delicious meal outdoors. Whether you're having a big gathering or a small get-together, this day is sure to be full of fun activities and plenty of hugs from your favorite stuffed animals!

TIMELINE

Teddy Bear Picnic Day Timeline

Teddy Bear's Creation

Inspired by a bear hunting story involving President Theodore Roosevelt, the first Teddy bear is made by the Ideal Toy Company.

"Teddy Bears' Picnic" Song

John Walter Bratton composes "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" instrumental tune, becoming popularly associated with Teddy bear-themed parties and events.

Lyrics Addition to the Song

Lyricist Jimmy Kennedy adds words to "The Teddy Bears' Picnic", further popularizing the song and its association with outdoor gatherings of children and their Teddy bears.

Teddy Bear Picnic Day Proclaimed

Royal Selangor, a pewter company in Kuala Lumpur, proclaims Teddy Bear Picnic Day to be held annually on July 10, popularizing it as a themed event for the first time.

Global Celebration

Teddy Bear Picnic Day becomes increasingly recognized worldwide throughout the 2000s, with celebrations occurring on a local level in towns and cities across the globe.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Teddy Bear Picnic Day

Plan a picnic

Plan an outdoor picnic with your teddy bears and other stuffed animals. Make sure to include a variety of food and don't forget the picnic blanket!

ORGANIZE

Organize a teddy bear parade

Take your teddy bear for a walk around the neighborhood and invite your neighbors to join in the fun. Decorate your teddy bear in festive clothing and accessories and get ready to march!

HOST

Host a teddy bear tea party

Invite your stuffed animals to join you for an afternoon tea party. Serve up some delicious snacks and tea or lemonade, and don't forget to dress up!

Go on a teddy bear scavenger hunt

Hide some of your teddy bears around the house and have your family search for them. Make sure to give clues or riddles that will lead them to each bear.

HAVE

Have a teddy bear movie night

Pop some popcorn, gather up your teddy bears and settle in for a cozy movie night. Pick out a classic teddy bear movie like Winnie the Pooh or The Velveteen Rabbit.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love Teddy Bear Picnic Day

It creates lasting memories

By hosting a teddy bear picnic, you're creating memories that will last a lifetime. Whether it's you and your siblings, your children or even just yourself, there is something so comforting and warming about spending the day outdoors playing with teddies, among nature. Plus, if you bring along a camera, you'll be able to capture all the fun moments too!

It's a fun family activity

Teddy bear picnics are a great way to spend quality time together as a family. Whether it's in the park, in your backyard or even inside your own home, you can make it special by bringing along stuffed animals for each child and preparing a simple picnic lunch. It's an easy way to have fun and bond with the kids!

It's nostalgic

There's something so reassuringly nostalgic about teddy bear picnics. The idea of gathering together with your favorite stuffed animals, eating a delicious picnic lunch and enjoying each other's company brings to mind a simpler time - when life was less rushed and the days were filled with adventure!