National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbors’ Porch Day
August 8, 2025-August 8, 2025 -
Italy, Italy
The story of National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbors’ Porch Day is as rich and layered as a well-cultivated garden. Zucchini has a storied past, tracing its origins in Italy in the 1800s. It was not until the 1920s that this versatile vegetable came across the Atlantic, brought by Italian immigrants who grew this taste of home in the United States, particularly in California.
The day itself was the brainchild of Thomas Roy — an actor (and apparently also a genius prankster!) known for creating whimsical holidays — and his wife, Ruth. While the exact year of its inception remains mysterious, the day’s spirit reflects Roy’s penchant for humor and community spirit. It’s a day that acknowledges the sometimes overwhelming, easy-growing nature of zucchini that gardeners often face and turns it into an opportunity for a neighborhood-wide game of stealth and surprise.
08 Aug 25
00:00 - 23:59
National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbors’ Porch Day
