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It's Our 14th Birthday... but, YOU Get the Gifts!

It's Our 14th Birthday... but, YOU Get the Gifts!

It's time to CELEBRATE! Brighten Up is turning 14 years old on January 17th.

For such a BIG birthday, we need more than one day - we are going to celebrate for 14 days by giving you a GREAT deal... STOREWIDE!

SAVE 14% OFF STOREWIDE, FOR 14 DAYS... TO CELEBRATE 14 YEARS!
Only until end of day on Sunday January 25th.

*In store only, not applicable to online orders. Cannot be combined with any other offer and promotion is not transferable to previous purchases.*

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Celebrate Puzzle Month with 25% OFF Ravensburger Puzzles, Jan 12-29

Celebrate Puzzle Month with 25% OFF Ravensburger Puzzles, Jan 12-29

Are you a puzzle lover? So are we!

World Puzzle Day is coming up on January 29th, and we are celebrating with a special promotion of 25% off on all in-stock Ravensburger Puzzles in all piece counts. Jan 12-29th ONLY!

Let's be social about puzzles! Remember to tag us @brightenuptoysandgames and Ravensburger @ravensburgerna

#RavensburgerPuzzleMonth

#CelebratewithRavensburger

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EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS!

EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS!

Our busiest month of the year is here, and we are once again offering extended holiday hours to provide you with greater shopping flexibility!

December 1st - December 23rd
- Weekdays: 9:00am-8:00pm
- Weekends: 9:00am-6:00pm

Christmas Eve: 8:00am-4:00pm

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Local Toy Drives Kick-Off in Both Erin & Fergus November 15th

Local Toy Drives Kick-Off in Both Erin & Fergus November 15th

Hello Followers!

Just in! You can help a deserving child have a wonderful Christmas through our Angel Tree Toy Drives in both Erin and Fergus. Both Toy Drives will kick off on November 15th!

- In Erin our partner organization for this initiative is East Wellington Community Services

- In Fergus our partner organization for this initiative is Big Brothers Big Sisters Centre Wellington

Supporting these wonderful organizations and their toy drives is something that has been very meaningful for our business for the past 15 years and we love hearing about the impact donations have on families in need.

To participate, visit one of our stores to purchase or drop off a new, unwrapped toy donation or make a gift card or financial donation.

Brighten Up will be donating 10% of all gift cards purchased to help meet the increased need in our community!

EXCITING NEWS — we are running Pictures with Santa this year on November 30th to support our Toy Drives. Keep watching our website and social media for more info. Don’t forget to subscribe to our e-mail list to keep up to date on all we are doing!

 

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FREE, FREE, FREE During Our Customer Appreciation Weekend - November 28th-30th

FREE, FREE, FREE During Our Customer Appreciation Weekend - November 28th-30th
As we kick off our busiest month of the year this weekend, we want to say thanks for choosing your local toy and game store this holiday season for your gift-giving needs! It means so much to us!

Did you know? We typically do more than a quarter of our business for the entire year in the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas. It's such an exciting time and we are lucky to be a part of your holiday plans.

All weekend (plus a bit) we will be showing our appreciation with FREE stocking stuffers* AND the chance to win back your entire purchase value in FREE gift cards**.

Here's the scoop....

*FREE Stocking Stuffers: with every purchase receive a FREE stocking stuffer from our grab bin. One eligible transaction per customer, per day. Gift card purchases excluded.
**FREE gift card draw - every purchase Nov 28-30 will be entered into a draw! There will be 3 lucky winners who will win back the ENTIRE value of their purchase in gift cards to be spent in January. Gift card purchases excluded.
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Save 30% OFF During Our GraviTrax Promo!

Save 30% OFF During Our GraviTrax Promo!

GREAT NEWS! We are having a HUGE sale on our GRAVITRAX brand products! From November 15th-30th, all GraviTrax products, including regular, stunts, vertical and junior, are 30% OFF! CLICK HERE to see what's in stock.

Experience the power of gravity! GraviTrax is the STEM track system from Ravensburger! Use your imagination to build superb tracks and set the gravity spheres rolling! This STEM system [Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths] is an ideal one to teach kids about gravity, magnetism, kinetic energy and fun. Hit a snag? Freestyle with your own track design or use the tasks and blueprints included to help you to get started in the world of GraviTrax! Are the gravity spheres stopping or flying off before reaching the end target? Time for some problem solving. Rebuild and try something different!

To help celebrate this special promotion, we will be hosting PLAY DAYS in both store locations during regular store hours on Friday November 21st, Saturday November 22nd and Sunday November 23rd.

Promotion applies to in stock, regularly-priced GraviTrax brand merchandise only. 

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Pictures with Santa on November 30th Supports Local Toy Drives!

Pictures with Santa on November 30th Supports Local Toy Drives!

As our regulars know, toy drives are very close to our hearts at Brighten Up. We are so pleased to be able to continue with, and expand upon, this important giving program in our communities this year.

One of our favourite parts of our toy drives are our annual Pictures with Santa! 

Pictures with Santa are:
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30 (Erin Location) 9:30am-Noon
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30 (Fergus Location) 3:00-6:30pm

Why wait in line to see Santa when you can pre-book your very own time spot! 

Erin Location (519.833.9258) 
Fergus Location (519.843.8887)

Call the store to arrange your time!


Pictures are FREE but we are collecting gift cards and new, unwrapped toys & games for the East Wellington Community Services Toy Drive for local families this Christmas in Erin and the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Angel Tree in Fergus.

If you are able to do so, we appreciate your support with the purchase of a gift or gift card in store; help a family in need and teach the kids the value of helping others all at the same time.

Spaces fill quickly so book your time now!
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Games Night at Cox Creek Cellars - Nov 28

Gather your friends, choose your drink, and settle in for an evening of laughter, strategy, and friendly competition.

Join Chris from Brighten Up Games, your Games Master for the night, as he introduces you to a world of fun, clever, and delightfully unique board games. From quick, quirky favourites to epic adventures, Chris will have an impressive library of games ready for you to explore. He’ll be there every step of the way — teaching, guiding, and keeping the fun rolling.

Your free ticket includes:

  • Unlimited access to an exciting selection of games supplied by Brighten Up Games
  • Hands-on instruction and assistance from Chris, the Games Master
  • Cozy indoor seating with beautiful views of the orchard and vineyard

The Extras:

  • Alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase
  • Wood-fired pizza available (until 8 pm)
  • Delicious Charcuterie Boards available
  • Family-friendly — recommended for ages 10+

Link to register:
https://www.exploretock.com/cox-creek-cellars-guelph/event/539646

Location:
Cox Creek Cellars
7687 Wellington 22
Guelph, ON N1H 6J2
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CreArt Paint Party - REGISTER NOW!

CreArt Paint Party - REGISTER NOW!

Brighten Up presents our CreArt Paint Party, just in time for Christmas!

Join us to paint the CreArt 'Christmas Deer' (https://brightenuptoysandgames.ca/products/christmas-deer-creart-painting-by-number)

Thursday November 13, 2025
6:30-8:00pm at 735 Tower Street South, Fergus

Spaces Limited – Registration Required!

Your $30 per person Registration Fee includes your 'Christmas Deer' CreArt for painting at the Party PLUS a $30 credit towards another CreArt to take home!

You are welcome to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage and snacks.

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