It's time to CELEBRATE! Brighten Up is turning 13 years old on January 17th.

For such a BIG birthday, we need more than one day - we are going to celebrate for 13 days by giving you a GREAT deal... STOREWIDE!

SAVE 13% OFF STOREWIDE, FOR 13 DAYS... TO CELEBRATE 13 YEARS!
Only until end of day on Wednesday January 29^th.

*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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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 10-29th ONLY!

We will also have a Ravensburger community puzzle table out in both store locations for customers to enjoy.

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

#RavensburgerPuzzleMonth

#CelebratewithRavensburger

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Happy New Year! We are so excited to announce a collaborative event series with our friends at Cox Creek Cellars!

Current confirmed dates: Jan 17, Feb 7 and Mar 7

Grab your friends, grab a drink, and grab a seat at the table. Let the games begin!

Join Chris from 'Brighten Up Games' as he walks you through an assortment of fun, interesting board games. He'll have a diverse arsenal of games available all night and you'll be sure to find something new and interesting to play. Chris will be hands on all evening teaching, guiding and assisting in games.

All tickets include:
- 1 glass of wine, cider, beer, or a non alcoholic beverage (additional drinks can be purchased while at the winery)
- A snacking board of Charcuterie featuring locals meats, cheeses, seasonal vegetables and artisanal crackers
- Access to LOTS of games supplied by Brighten Up Games.
- Comfortable indoor seating overlooking the orchard and vineyard.

Details:
- Kids are welcome! Recommended for kids ages 10 and up. Tickets will need to purchased for kids, Cox Creek has plenty of non alcoholic beverages available.
- Come alone or with friends. We'll help you find a game to enjoy.
- Games night runs from 6:30-10pm on select Friday nights. There is no strict arrival time, join us when you can and we'll get you in a game right away.

Link to register:
https://www.exploretock.com/cox-creek-cellars-guelph/event/522983/games-night-at-cox-creek-cellars

Location:
Cox Creek Cellars
7687 Wellington 22
Guelph, ON N1H 6J2

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We are so excited to formally announce that our enhancements in the Erin store location are well underway! The past few years have been challenging for the downtown Erin business area, and we deeply appreciate the support of our loyal customers to help us - and our neighbouring businesses - to continue to do what we love - bringing you unplugged fun with our toys, games, puzzles, books and more! 

Following the pandemic shutdowns, our Erin business community has been disrupted by ongoing construction related to preparing for the wastewater treatment facility. Despite this disruption, our customers continue to actively engage with our business and support us with their energy, enthusiasm and purchasing choices. We are committed to continuing to support our long-time customers while embracing the new residents who are choosing to make Erin their home. 

As we approach our 13th birthday, it is evident that our store is becoming dated. Investment in updating, modernizing and enhancing our customer experience will allow us to better engage with both our current and new customers.

We are currently upgrading our store fixtures and interior design to better feature our changing product mix.

These physical upgrades and enhancements are just a part of our ongoing changes to better serve you, including:

• Lighting enhancements and upgrades, providing a positive environmental impact and a more effective customer experience
• Upgrades to our website and technology, providing a more responsive experience for you
• Upgrades to our point of sale system, to unify our in-store and digital experience
• Collaboration with our suppliers on sustainable, responsible packaging and production
• Continued investment in our local community with our time, energy and funds. We know that Erin is a great place to live and work, and will always do our part to support this through staffing, purchasing and community support decisions. 

As with any major investment, it takes resources to get the job done well! This project is supported by the My Main Street program, the Canadian Urban Institute, and the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).  

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Thank you for participating in our pictures with Santa this year, and for your support of our Toy Drives this holiday season! CLICK HERE to learn more about our Toy Drives!

Erin link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/SCSUmenv18ZfFYRZ6

Fergus link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QnzhvQi2PrNer9oG9

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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! 

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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 14 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 24th 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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Join Us This Thanksgiving Weekend at the Erin Fall Fair!

We will be hosting our annual Kid's Zone on October 11-14 inside the big white vendor's tent.

- FREE make and take crafts
- Game and toy demos
- Special promotions at the fair only!
- Face painting by Makin' Faces (pay per face)
- Launch of our new holiday flyer

Don't miss out on the fun!

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Who's excited to get dressed up for Halloween??!! We sure are!

Announcing our:

Annual Happy Halloween Sale!

20% OFF ALL IN-STOCK DRESS-UP SETS, PRINCESS DRESSES, CAPES & ACCESSORIES

Sale ends October 31st

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