Explore 419

Explore 419 Your guide to exploring 🔍 all things local - food, art and music, businesses, free activities and more! 🧡 Plus, we give away free tickets and gift cards!

We represent Toledo and surrounding cities in the 419! Stop by here to check what local events are happening in the week and for contest giveaways! Share your photos using across all social media platforms! Contest Rules: explore419.org/win-tickets

06/17/2026

U-pick fruit season has come to the area, but it’s only here for a short while!

Here’s a few recommendations of spots to snag fresh summer fruit over the next couple of months 😍 Comment below with your favorite fruit farm in the 419!

🍓 T & M Houpt Farms for strawberries
🍑 Erie Orchards for blueberries and peaches
🫐 Hoen's Orchards for red raspberries, black raspberries, red currants, blackberries and blueberries
🫐 Johnston Fruit Farms for raspberries, strawberries and blueberries

P.S. make sure you check these farms’ social media accounts for regular updates on open hours and U-pick availability.

06/16/2026

Mocha House Toledo is known for their organic, high-quality Yemeni coffee, but as non-coffee drinkers we decided to explore the other delicious treats they offer!

Here’s what we tried👇
🍫 Dubai Chocolate Croissant, so flaky with crispy pistachio and smooth chocolate
🍰 Caramel Milk Cake, moist, light and topped with rich caramel
🤎 Biscoff Cheesecake, a completely addictive iteration of the famous cookie
🍉 Watermelon Fruit Cake, fresh and incredibly tastes exactly like the fruit
🥝 Kiwi Dragon Fruit Refresher, the perfect drink for a hot summer’s day

We really loved how many unique flavors Mocha House Café offers in both their drinks and desserts. It’s a place where you can try something new with the comfort of knowing that it’s pretty much guaranteed to be amazing 😉

Which dessert do you want to try? 👀

06/15/2026

Watershed Weekend may be over, but we’re planning on enjoying the brand new section of the Glass City Riverwalk all. summer. long. ☀️

International Cove has been transformed by Metroparks Toledo‘s efforts, with a new playground and seating, an extensive boardwalk, a gorgeous public art installation that represents the community, and incredible views of Downtown Toledo!

We hope you enjoyed this weekend’s festivities, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for the entire Glass City Riverwalk. Toledo is truly a place of growth, community and joy 🥰

What was your favorite activity this weekend? 👇

06/12/2026

🪶 NATURE AND BOARD GAMES 🃏

🗓️ Every third Monday of the month (next one is on July 15!)
⏰ 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
📍 Metroparks Hall in Wildwood Preserve Metropark
🎟️ FREE!

If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we love board games, so imagine our excitement when we found a gaming group at Metroparks Toledo 🤯

This group gets together once a month to laugh, have fun and play nature-themed board games. They have games available for all skill levels, and it’s such an enjoyable way to get out of the house and make some new friends! Finding welcoming places to gather with the Toledo community truly never gets old.

Comment below if you know the game we played… If you can name it, let’s be best friends 😉

06/12/2026

What will the American economy look like in the years ahead?

Join us on June 24 at 6 p.m. at the University of Toledo's Doermann Theatre for an engaging discussion on the trends, technologies, and ideas shaping the future of our economy.

June 24, 2026 | 6 p.m.
Doermann Theatre, University of Toledo
Free Admission
Free Parking

Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, student, or community member, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Register for free at theblade.com/perspectives

06/11/2026

Coffee Quest 419 is coming to a close, so we wanted to make one last stop at Rustbelt Coffee ☕️

Located in the heart of downtown, Rustbelt Coffee is clearly centered around community, with plenty of spots to gather with friends or coworkers.

While they don’t have many caffeine-free options, their hot chocolate gets five stars ⭐️ from us. Plus, there was just something special about soaking up the atmosphere of this coffee shop during our last excursion on Coffee Quest 419, with the coffee.

If you haven’t finished up questing, don’t worry! You have until June 14 to check in to all of the participating locations 👀

Thanks for following along on our caffeine-free adventures 🙌 Keep checking in for more features on local shops and foodie must-tries in the Toledo area.

06/10/2026

Want to try ice cream that’s unlike anything you’ve had before? Check out Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard🍦

Jamie Neroni (eatwithneroni) joined us to experience Rita’s, one of 17 stops on Ice Cream Passport, and it was DELICIOUS. They have so many yummy options, and we couldn’t choose just one! Here’s what we tried 👇

🍧 Cotton Candy Gelati, a yummy multi-layered treat of Italian ice and frozen custard
🍧 Italian ice, in the dairy-free cotton candy and mango flavors as well as the creamy cookies n’ cream flavor
🍧 Caramel Frozen Coffee, perfect when you want ice cream for breakfast
🍧 Frozen Custard Sundae, a lighter-than-air vanilla custard garnished with a topping of your choice (we got peanut butter bits!)

If you have an Ice Cream Passport, make sure you get out there and start enjoying your scoops of ice cream, starting with Rita’s! Tag us at to share your adventure 🧡

Now, what do you think Jamie’s scam was? 💪🧑‍🍳🥑

06/09/2026

We love everything about The Flying Joe 😍

The drinks? ☕️ Unforgettable.
The theming? ✨ Detailed.
The people? 🧡 So, so kind.

And without Coffee Quest 419, we might not have made it out to Perrysburg for this daytime retreat. So don’t take the last week of Coffee Quest 419 for granted! Get out there and discover a new coffee shop or appreciate an old favorite.

P.S. The Flying Joe is in the process of switching their seasonal menu, so they may not have their blackcurrant refresher anymore 😭 But we guarantee that they will have a new line-up of expertly crafted (and completely addicting) drinks, whether you’re a caffeine lover or going caffeine-free!

06/05/2026

Think we found our new favorite hobby… 👀

Peace Love and Pottery Studio is THE place for the ultimate crafting experience, painting your own pottery!

They cater to all skill levels, which means it is so easy to have an artistic night out. All you have to do is bring your imagination!

Want to try it for yourself? Just…
🚶‍♀️ walk in during their open hours on Wednesday through Sunday or make an online appointment, which is recommended on the weekends
🏺 choose a piece from their huge selection of pre-fired bisqueware (seriously, they have everything from piggy banks to mugs to trinkets)
🎨 pick out your glaze colors with the help of the incredible employees
🖌️ paint three coats of each color while you chat with family, friends, or the new people you meet while there
⏰ leave your masterpiece to be fired and pick it up ready to use a couple of days later!

While we are far from master painters, we had a blast letting our creativity run wild as we learned to work with glaze and different paint brushes. We absolutely have to shout out the staff at Peace, Love & Pottery Studio, because they are so kind and seriously can help you with anything you might need 💕

You can also create an experience for any budget, with pieces starting at $10 and the average project costing about $25-35. For a three to four-hour activity, a useable craft and memories that will last you for years to come, that’s a pretty incredible deal!

Have you guys ever painted your own pottery? 🤔

Support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio by tasting Toledo's best at Cork and Pork! For just $50, you'l...
06/03/2026

Support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio by tasting Toledo's best at Cork and Pork!

For just $50, you'll donate to an important community charity and have an amazing evening with 👇

🍖 food and drinks from The V.I . Sylvania - Serving Cameo Pizza, Riverside Barbeque Company, Smokey's BBQ, The Standard Restaurant, Texas Roadhouse, Cocina de Carlos, Balance Pan-Asian Grille and Shorty's Bar-B-Que
🎸 live entertainment from The Skittle Bots and awards presented by celebrity judges
🎟️ the Weller Millennium Bourbon Raffle

Join family and friends on June 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Centennial Terrace for Cork and Pork, with every ticket helping to provide families with a comfortable place to stay, meals and support while their child receives medical care nearby.

We'll see you there!

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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