Brighten Up Toys & Games Blog

Playmobil 20% Off Early Buy Sale on NOW (only until Sept 1)

Playmobil 20% Off Early Buy Sale on NOW (only until Sept 1)

It's a GREAT time to start shopping for the holidays, with this amazing sale on one of our most popular toy lines!!! PLAYMOBIL EARLY BUY SALE 20% Off on All Regularly Priced* In-Stock Playmobil Toys LIMITED TIME ONLY Aug 9th – Sept 1st, 2024 *Clearance/reduced/discontinued items excluded

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Brighten Up Puzzle Competition 2024

Brighten Up Puzzle Competition 2024

Full details below, to purchase your team's ticket CLICK HERE. Piece your way to victory at the SECOND ANNUAL Brighten Up Puzzle Competition! Assemble your puzzle team, choose your challenge, register at Brighten Up Toys and Games in either Fergus or Erin, practice and PUZZLE! Sunday October 20, 2024 Registration Time: 12:30pmCompetition Start Time: 1:00pm Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex 550 Belsyde Ave E, Fergus Sponsored by: Cobble Hill Puzzles and Ravensburger Puzzles Your team registration fee includes:  Participation in this exciting competition as teams race to finish their puzzle first! Take home the puzzle your team completes (one per team) Light refreshments catered...

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AUGUST DATES ADDED! Join Us For FREE 4M STEAM Camp Make-and-Take Activities!

AUGUST DATES ADDED! Join Us For FREE 4M STEAM Camp Make-and-Take Activities!

🚀 Calling all young explorers! 🌠 4M STEAM Camp is officially open for registration at Brighten Up Toys & Games! 🎉 How to Register? 🌟 Sign up for FREE in-store and secure your child’s spot for these mind-blowing activities awaiting your curious kiddos!🌟 *Parent/guardian supervision and participation is required* Magnet Science: Explore magnetism and build cool projects. Fergus:  Aug 13 @ 4pm, Aug 22 @ 2pm Erin: Aug 29, drop-in 3-5pm Tin Can Robot: Transform a soft drink can into a walking robot. Fergus: Aug 9 @ 2pm, Aug 19 @ 4pm Buzz Wire: Learn about electric circuits with a twisty wire game. Fergus: Aug 13 @ 2pm, Aug 16 @ 4pm Erin: Aug...

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Join Us for Family Fun at Rotary Erin's Summerfest THIS SUNDAY!

Join Us for Family Fun at Rotary Erin's Summerfest THIS SUNDAY!

JOIN US FOR FAMILY FUN AND FUNDRAISING! The Rotary Club of Erin will be hosting their annual Summerfest event THIS SUNDAY July 14th.  Brighten Up will be there with FREE Face Painting by Makin' Faces, giant bubble fun, interactive kids' activities, and more! There will be live music and lots of other fun, so be sure to join us there. Sunday, July 14, 2024Noon to 5:00pmMcMillan Park, 109 Main St., ErinFREE ADMISSION Live Music by The Campfire Poets (1:00-4:00pm) Beer, Wine & Coolers Garden BBQ with the Optimist Club of Erin Fun Activities for Kids and Families (Noon-4pm) including face...

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FREE Face Painting Returns to Brighten Up!

Our friends from Makin' Faces are BACK!Tania and the crew are ready to wow you with their incredible free-hand face painting. If you can imagine it, they can (almost certainly) paint it!Off-the-face painting is still a great option, too! Many kids - and adults - prefer a fun arm or leg 'tattoo'. Visit Brighten Up in July & August for FREE FACE PAINTINGby Makin’ FacesThursdays in Erin& Fridays in Fergus3pm to 6pmIt’s our way of saying THANK YOU! for supporting your Local Toy Store!https://www.instagram.com/makinfacesinc/ https://www.facebook.com/makinfacesfacepainting

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