http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:46:01 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/18/photo-gallery-fleitz-pumpkin-farm/stories/20261018136 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/18/photo-gallery-fleitz-pumpkin-farm/stories/20261018136#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:05:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/18/photo-gallery-fleitz-pumpkin-farm/stories/20261018136 Fall fun was found at the Fleitz Pumpkin Farm in Oregon on Sunday. Kira Wieczorek, 6, runs through a mini corn maze at Fleitz Pumpkin Farm in Oregon on Oct. 18. Christina Carmony stands with her children Sofia, 1, Madeline, 6, Cora, 5, and Isabelle, 3, in front of a pumpkin backdrop to get their photo taken together at Fleitz Pumpkin Farm in Oregon on Oct. 18. Penelope Martir, 9, feeds a goat at Fleitz Pumpkin Farm in Oregon on Oct. 18. Madison Bagner, 8, carries Jamiyah Walker, 2, from out of the corn pit at Fleitz Pumpkin Farm in Oregon on Oct. 18. Amara Botello, 6, covers her nephew, Dondr’e Williams, 8, with corn at Fleitz Pumpkin Farm in Oregon on Oct. 18. Nathan Ball and Madison Cutshall walk through the corn maze at Fleitz Pumpkin Farm in Oregon on Oct. 18. Families take off on the hay ride at Fleitz Pumpkin Farm in Oregon on Oct. 18. Families take off on the hay ride at Fleitz Pumpkin Farm in Oregon on Oct. 18. Tiffane Huntley, 6, and her brother, Tristan, 10, each pick out a pumpkin at Fleitz Pumpkin Farm in Oregon on Oct. 18. Dondr’e Williams, 8, plays in the corn pit at Fleitz Pumpkin Farm in Oregon on Oct. 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/18/photo-gallery-sylvania-fall-festival-1/stories/20261018131 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/18/photo-gallery-sylvania-fall-festival-1/stories/20261018131#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:42:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/18/photo-gallery-sylvania-fall-festival-1/stories/20261018131 From a parade to crafts booths, the Sylvania Fall Festival was celebrated at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Sunday. The Northview High School band goes by dressed in Star Wars costumes during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Mayor Mark Frye, left, Craig Stough, a former mayor, wave from cars in the parade during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. A police honor guard marches by with the Ohio and American flag during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Craig Stough, a former mayor, waves during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. The Northview High School band goes by dressed in Star Wars costumes during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. The Northview band marches by in the parade during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Cub Scouts Troop 154 members go by in a cart in the parade during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Members of the Daryl Jervis Dance Studio dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in the parade during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. A tooth mascot with Dental Excellence of Sylvania interacts with attendees at the parade during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Mayor Mark Frye waves while in the parade during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. People check out the various vendor booths during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Shannon Jones, front center, packages one of her glass pieces for customer Gary Lee Langenderfer, back center, during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Somme of Shannon Jones’ glass work during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Candiss Jaques and 3-year-old Graham Jaques work on a heart pattern at the Copper Moon Studio booth during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Cathy Ptaszynski holds her 2-year-old miniature pinscher, Bug a boo, dressed as a spider, as they wait for the parade to begin during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Cathy Ptaszynski holds her 2-year-old miniature pinscher, Bug a boo, dressed as a spider, as they wait for the parade to begin during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Families watch the parade go by during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. The Southview High School band marches during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. The parade moves along during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. The Northview High School band goes by dressed in Star Wars costumes during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. People check out the various vendor booths during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Shannon Jones, front center, packages one of her glass pieces for customer Gary Lee Langenderfer, back center, during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Somme of Shannon Jones’ glass work during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Candiss Jaques and 3-year-old Graham Jaques work on a heart pattern at the Copper Moon Studio booth during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Cathy Ptaszynski holds her 2-year-old miniature pinscher, Bug a boo, dressed as a spider, as they wait for the parade to begin during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Cathy Ptaszynski holds her 2-year-old miniature pinscher, Bug a boo, dressed as a spider, as they wait for the parade to begin during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. Families watch the parade go by during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. The Southview High School band marches during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. The parade moves along during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. The Northview High School band goes by dressed in Star Wars costumes during Sylvania Fall Festival at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania on Oct. 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/18/halloween-parade-events-downtown-tiffin/stories/20261009073 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/18/halloween-parade-events-downtown-tiffin/stories/20261009073#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:03:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/18/halloween-parade-events-downtown-tiffin/stories/20261009073 TIFFIN — Simply Shop Local will host a Halloween Parade and Spooky Around Downtown event in downtown Tiffin on Saturday. Scary masks are displayed at the Spirit of Halloween store on Oct. 13 in Hallandale Beach, Fla. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/14/plan-it-calendar-10-15-10-21/stories/20261001115 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/14/plan-it-calendar-10-15-10-21/stories/20261001115#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/14/plan-it-calendar-10-15-10-21/stories/20261001115 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Jim Conrad, left corner, tells a story to guests about the history of the city during the first day of Haunted Waterville Tours in Waterville, Ohio on July 21, 2022. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/08/commitment-applebutter-fest-rises-country-250th-anniversary/stories/20261002108 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/08/commitment-applebutter-fest-rises-country-250th-anniversary/stories/20261002108#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:36:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/08/commitment-applebutter-fest-rises-country-250th-anniversary/stories/20261002108 GRAND RAPIDS, Ohio - Abraham Lincoln has been in demand during the country’s 250th anniversary, and his commitment to the Applebutter Fest in Grand Rapids remains as strong as ever. Abe Lincoln talks with a family during the Applebutter Fest in Grand Rapids in 2022. Raiana Rucker, 8, of Toledo, gets help from Jane Spoerl, of Weston, stirring a pot of apple butter during the Applebutter Fest in Grand Rapids in 2021. People plug their ears before a canon fires during the Applebutter Fest in Grand Rapids in 2021. John Keaton, of Cleveland, fires a gun as he portrays a World War II Italian soldier during battle reenactment during the Applebutter Fest in Grand Rapids in 2021. Michael Bailey, of Grand Rapids, right, fills up jars of apple butter as Brian Geoffrion, of Providence Township, stirs a pot of apple butter during the Applebutter Fest in Grand Rapids in 2021. People stir pots of apple butter during the Applebutter Fest in Grand Rapids in 2022. Steam rises off a pot of apple butter during the Applebutter Fest in Grand Rapids in 2022. Harper Wegrzyn, 3, of Toledo, and her mom Sara, make candles during the Applebutter Fest in Grand Rapids in 2022. Kids make candles during the Applebutter Fest in Grand Rapids on Sunday October 9, 2022. THE BLADE/REBECCA BENSON Bob Bailey stirs a pot of apple butter during the Applebutter Fest in Grand Rapids in 2022. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/07/plan-it-calendar-10-8-10-14/stories/20260924102 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/07/plan-it-calendar-10-8-10-14/stories/20260924102#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/07/plan-it-calendar-10-8-10-14/stories/20260924102 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Weird Al Yankovic poses by the Maumee River in 2008. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/04/photo-gallery-octobernight/stories/20261004104 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/04/photo-gallery-octobernight/stories/20261004104#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:36:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/04/photo-gallery-octobernight/stories/20261004104 Spooks and ghosts and storytellers gathered to entertain guests during Octobernight at Territorial Park on the River Raisin in Monroe on Saturday. Caleb Gilbert tells the story of Sleepy Hollow to guests during Octobernight at Territorial Park on the River Raisin in Monroe on Oct. 3. A ghost dances during Octobernight at Territorial Park on the River Raisin in Monroe on Oct. 3. A ghost dances during Octobernight at Territorial Park on the River Raisin in Monroe on Oct. 3. Guests listen to a story during Octobernight at Territorial Park on the River Raisin in Monroe on Oct. 3. The grim reaper stands in a field during Octobernight at Territorial Park on the River Raisin in Monroe on Oct. 3. Guests listen to story tellers during Octobernight at Territorial Park on the River Raisin in Monroe on Oct. 3. People walk through the fog during Octobernight at Territorial Park on the River Raisin in Monroe on Oct. 3. Historical reenactors ride horses during Octobernight at Territorial Park on the River Raisin in Monroe on Oct. 3. Ghosts dance in the fog during Octobernight at Territorial Park on the River Raisin in Monroe on Oct. 3. Grave diggers wait for guests during Octobernight at Territorial Park on the River Raisin in Monroe on Oct. 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/03/photo-gallery-56-28/stories/20261003084 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/03/photo-gallery-56-28/stories/20261003084#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:42:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/03/photo-gallery-56-28/stories/20261003084 More than a coven of witches turned out for the Witches Paddle: A Spooktacular, Halloween SUP Paddle at International Cove in Toledo on Saturday. Mel Hopfer, left, Holly Cipriani, center, and Leah Thompson get ready to paddle board during Witches Paddle: A Spooktacular, Halloween SUP Paddle at International Cove in Toledo on Oct. 3. Witches put on their life vests during Witches Paddle: A Spooktacular, Halloween SUP Paddle at International Cove in Toledo on Oct. 3. A witch paddles around the Maumee River during Witches Paddle: A Spooktacular, Halloween SUP Paddle at International Cove in Toledo on Oct. 3. Witches paddle board around the Maumee River during Witches Paddle: A Spooktacular, Halloween SUP Paddle at International Cove in Toledo on Oct. 3. Holly Cipriani kneels on her paddle board during Witches Paddle: A Spooktacular, Halloween SUP Paddle at International Cove in Toledo on Oct. 3. Holly Cipriani, left, Leah Thompson, center, and Mel Hopfer paddle board around the Maumee River during Witches Paddle: A Spooktacular, Halloween SUP Paddle at International Cove in Toledo on Oct. 3. Witches paddle board around the Maumee River during Witches Paddle: A Spooktacular, Halloween SUP Paddle at International Cove in Toledo on Oct. 3. Witches take a selfie during Witches Paddle: A Spooktacular, Halloween SUP Paddle at International Cove in Toledo on Oct. 3. Jaime Laraby and Barbie Clifton carry their paddle boards to the water during Witches Paddle: A Spooktacular, Halloween SUP Paddle at International Cove in Toledo on Oct. 3. Holly Cipriani, right, helps Leah Thompson with her life vest during Witches Paddle: A Spooktacular, Halloween SUP Paddle at International Cove in Toledo on Oct. 3. Witches paddle around the Maumee River during Witches Paddle: A Spooktacular, Halloween SUP Paddle at International Cove in Toledo on Oct. 3. Witches paddle around the Maumee River during Witches Paddle: A Spooktacular, Halloween SUP Paddle at International Cove in Toledo on Oct. 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/01/family-fun-metroparks-toledo-to-host-new-event-fall-festival/stories/20261001004 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/01/family-fun-metroparks-toledo-to-host-new-event-fall-festival/stories/20261001004#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/10/01/family-fun-metroparks-toledo-to-host-new-event-fall-festival/stories/20261001004 Metroparks Toledo hasn’t hosted a fall festival before — until now. The fall festival will have two paddleboard sessions, coined Watch the Witches Paddle, encouraging guests to dress in their Halloween best. The Glass City Fall Festival will be held at the International Cove at Glass City Metropark. People get a close look at the Starburst sculpture in the International Cove area during the Watershed Weekend in Toledo on June 13 The festival will be held in this area of Glass City Metropark. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/30/plan-it-calendar-10-1-10-7/stories/20260917091 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/30/plan-it-calendar-10-1-10-7/stories/20260917091#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/30/plan-it-calendar-10-1-10-7/stories/20260917091 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Jim Conrad, left corner, tells a story to guests about the history of the city during the first day of Haunted Waterville Tours in Waterville on July 21, 2022. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/23/plan-it-calendar-9-24-9-30/stories/20260910099 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/23/plan-it-calendar-9-24-9-30/stories/20260910099#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:48:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/23/plan-it-calendar-9-24-9-30/stories/20260910099 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Cariana Carillo does live painting at the Toledo Museum of Art Block Party on Sept. 13, 2025 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/16/plan-it-calendar-3-12/stories/20260902099 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/16/plan-it-calendar-3-12/stories/20260902099#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/16/plan-it-calendar-3-12/stories/20260902099 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Guests wait for the tour to start during the first day of Haunted Waterville Tours in Waterville, Ohio on July 21, 2022. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/13/photo-gallery-card-show/stories/20260913101 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/13/photo-gallery-card-show/stories/20260913101#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:07:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/13/photo-gallery-card-show/stories/20260913101 Sports and Pokemon cards were displayed at the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sunday. Adam Daniel, right, checks out sports cards at Tom Meikle's booth during the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. Some of Tom Meikle’s sports cards were displayed during the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. Some of Tom Meikle’s sports memorabilia were displayed during the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. Some of Tom Meikle’s sports memorabilia were displayed during the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. Kody Dreps talks about his Pokémon cards during the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. Kody Dreps’ Pokémon cards were displayed during the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. People check out vendor booths during the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. A sign sits outside the Toledo Card Show in Sylvania on Sept. 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/09/plan-it-calendar-9-10-9-16/stories/20260821100 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/09/plan-it-calendar-9-10-9-16/stories/20260821100#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:43:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/09/plan-it-calendar-9-10-9-16/stories/20260821100 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Kids wave Greek flags as they practice traditional dances for the upcoming Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Aug. 31 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/03/before-kickoff-food-and-entertaining-ahead-of-college-football-games/stories/20260903002 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/03/before-kickoff-food-and-entertaining-ahead-of-college-football-games/stories/20260903002#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:03:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/03/before-kickoff-food-and-entertaining-ahead-of-college-football-games/stories/20260903002 Fall means football — and the season kicks off this weekend. Toledo players get ready for the snap during a MAC football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Nov. 22, 2025. Toledo celebrates a touchdown during a MAC football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew D’Appolonia throws a bag during a game of corn hole at the tailgate before University of Toledo’s home opener college football game against Western Kentucky at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on Sept. 6, 2025. University of Toledo players walk thought the tailgate before their home opener college football game against Western Kentucky at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on Sept. 6, 2025. University of Toledo’s marching band makes their way into the tailgate before their home opener college football game against Western Kentucky at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on Sept. 6, 2025. The exterior of Ryan's Rocket Bus, where where family, friends, and fans tailgate for University of Toledo football games, in Holland Aug. 25. Pat Jilek, Scott and Sherri Koback, and Zachary Powhida sit inside the Ryan's Rocket Bus, where they tailgate for University of Toledo football games each season, in Holland Aug. 25. Custom seats, tables, and other Rocket paraphernalia sit inside the interior of Ryan's Rocket Bus, where family, friends, and fans tailgate for University of Toledo football games each season, in Holland Aug. 25. Photos of Aaron Opelt, who was a standout star quarterback for the University of Toledo Rockets football team from 2006 to 2009, are displayed inside of Ryan's Rocket Bus, where family, friends, and, fans tailgate for University of Toledo football games each season since 2020, in Holland Aug. 25. Pat Jilek, Scott and Sherri Koback, and Zachary Powhida stand with Ryan's Rocket Bus, where they tailgate for University of Toledo football games each season, in Holland Aug. 25. A University of Toledo football game ticket displayed inside of Ryan's Rocket Bus, where family and friends tailgate for University of Toledo football games each season, in Holland Aug. 25. Football trinkets sit next to a hula dancer on the dashboard inside the interior of Ryan's Rocket Bus, where family, friends, and fans tailgate for University of Toledo football games each season, in Holland Aug. 25. Pat Jilek stands inside Ryan's Rocket Bus, where they tailgate for University of Toledo football games each season since 2020, in Holland Aug. 25. The exterior of Ryan's Rocket Bus in Holland Aug. 25. Pat Jilek stands inside Ryan's Rocket Bus in Holland Aug. 25. Custom seats and tables inside the interior of Ryan's Rocket Bus, where family, friends, and fans tailgate for University of Toledo football games each season, in Holland Aug. 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/02/plan-it-calendar-9-3-9-9/stories/20260814083 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/02/plan-it-calendar-9-3-9-9/stories/20260814083#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/09/02/plan-it-calendar-9-3-9-9/stories/20260814083 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Kirk Knopp holds the flag and marches in the annual Toledo Labor Day Parade in downtown Toledo on Sept. 7, 2015. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/08/26/plan-it-calendar-8-27-9-2/stories/20260807095 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/08/26/plan-it-calendar-8-27-9-2/stories/20260807095#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:25:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/08/26/plan-it-calendar-8-27-9-2/stories/20260807095 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Zachary McMahon, of Toledo, takes a drink from his boot during the German-American Festival in Oregon. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/08/20/angling-advice-during-perch-fishing-season-anglers-say-keep-it-simple/stories/20260814091 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/08/20/angling-advice-during-perch-fishing-season-anglers-say-keep-it-simple/stories/20260814091#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:59:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/08/20/angling-advice-during-perch-fishing-season-anglers-say-keep-it-simple/stories/20260814091 Captain Don McGee has a simple word of advice for anyone looking to start fishing on Lake Erie: come dressed for the water and bring your own snacks. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/08/19/plan-it-calendar-8-20-8-26/stories/20260731086 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/08/19/plan-it-calendar-8-20-8-26/stories/20260731086#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:16:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/08/19/plan-it-calendar-8-20-8-26/stories/20260731086 Except where indicated, all area codes are 419. Delaney Dearth, 9, of Clyde prepares to show her neighbor’s dairy calf, Zara, during the Sandusky County Fair, Aug. 20, 2025 in Fremont. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/08/16/people-do-care-share-joy-trinket-trading/stories/20260810011 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/08/16/people-do-care-share-joy-trinket-trading/stories/20260810011#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:14:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/08/16/people-do-care-share-joy-trinket-trading/stories/20260810011 Though times are tough for Courtney Adamczyk, she still wants to spread joy in her neighborhood of North Toledo. Mrs. Adamczyk decided to do that through a trend known as trinket trading, where people fill boxes with toys, card games, stickers, jewelry, seashells, and even personal hygiene Michaela Snyder with one of the three trinket trading boxes in the Point Place neighborhood of Toledo on Aug. 7. This particular one is at Fritzie Freeze. One of the three trinket trading boxes in the Point Place neighborhood of Toledo on Aug. 7. This particular one is at Fritzie Freeze. Sara Rhodes adds items to one of the three trinket trading boxes in the Point Place neighborhood of Toledo on Aug. 7. This particular one is at Fritzie Freeze. One of the three trinket trading boxes located in the Point Place neighborhood of Toledo on Aug. 7. This particular one is at Fritzie Freeze. Sara Rhodes adds items to one of the three trinket trading boxes in the Point Place neighborhood of Toledo on Aug. 7. This particular one is at Fritzie Freeze. One of the three trinket trading boxes is showcased in the Point Place neighborhood of Toledo on Aug. 7. This particular one is at Collectique Unique Gifts. One of the three trinket trading boxes is showcased in the Point Place neighborhood of Toledo on Aug. 7. This particular one is at Collectique Unique Gifts. Michaela Snyder, left, and Michelle Fleming, owner of Collectique Unique Gifts, stand with one of the three trinket trading boxes in the Point Place neighborhood of Toledo on Aug. 7. This particular one is at Collectique Unique Gifts. One of the three trinket trading boxes is showcased in the Point Place neighborhood of Toledo on Aug. 7. This particular one is at Kleis Park. One of the three trinket trading boxes is showcased in the Point Place neighborhood of Toledo on Aug. 7. This particular one is at Kleis Park. One of the three trinket trading boxes is showcased in the Point Place neighborhood of Toledo on Aug. 7. This particular one is at Kleis Park. Michaela Snyder with one of the three trinket trading boxes in the Point Place neighborhood of Toledo on Aug. 7. This particular one is at Kleis Park. Brie Hamilton showcases her trinket box on Aug. 7 in Toledo. Brie Hamilton stands with her trinket box on Aug. 7 in Toledo. Brie Hamilton’s trinket box is showcased on Aug. 7 in Toledo. April Hamilton's trinket locker awaits traders on Aug. 6 in West Toledo. Hamilton said people find her through Facebook or their own trading groups, and they usually both take and leave items. All sorts of handheld goodies wait for traders in April Hamilton's trinket locker on Aug. 6 in West Toledo. Hamilton said people find her through Facebook or their own trading groups, and they usually both take and leave items. April Hamilton says this item, "the squish," is currently the most popular in her trinket locker on Aug. 6 in West Toledo. Hamilton said people find her through Facebook or their own trading groups, and they usually both take and leave items. All sorts of handheld goodies wait for traders in April Hamilton's trinket locker on Aug. 6 in Wdest Toledo. Hamilton said people find her through Facebook or their own trading groups, and they usually both take and leave items. All sorts of handheld goodies wait for traders in April Hamilton's trinket locker on Aug. 6 in Wdest Toledo. Hamilton said people find her through Facebook or their own trading groups, and they usually both take and leave items. April Hamilton's trinket locker, which is known for having salt-and-pepper shakers, awaits traders on Aug. 6 in West Toledo. Hamilton said people find her through Facebook or their own trading groups, and they usually both take and leave items. April Hamilton's trinket locker, which is known for having salt-and-pepper shakers, awaits traders on Aug. 6 in West Toledo. Hamilton said people find her through Facebook or their own trading groups, and they usually both take and leave items. April Hamilton's trinket locker, which is known for having salt-and-pepper shakers, awaits traders on Aug. 6 in West Toledo. Hamilton said people find her through Facebook or their own trading groups, and they usually both take and leave items.