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Meet the Easter Bunny! At Brighten Up Toys & Games

Meet the Easter Bunny! At Brighten Up Toys & Games

Hop by our stores on: Saturday March 30th Selfies with the Easter Bunny 9:00am-Noon @ 735 Tower Street South, Fergus and 1:00pm-3:00pm @ 67 Main Street, Erin Stop by to take your picture with the Easter Bunny! Specials and promotions all day long! We will also be celebrating Easter with a special celebration Easter Egg sale.  All day on Saturday March 30th - 9am-5pm! Easter Weekend Hours: Good Friday: Fergus Closed, Erin 11:00am-3:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday: Both Stores Closed Monday: 9:30am-7:00pm

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March Break Drop In FUN at Brighten Up!

March Break Drop In FUN at Brighten Up!

March Break is coming up quickly!  Join us for fun and free activities throughout the week, including... - BRIO Railway play days- GraviTrax Marble Maze creations including the NEW GraviTrax Junior!- Make & Take Craft Activity- CreART paint-by-number fun- Community Puzzle- Pop-Up Fun and Demos all week long All activities are free of charge and will occur in both store locations during open hours, unless otherwise noted. We look forward to seeing you!

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Playmobil 'Last Chance' BOGO!

Playmobil 'Last Chance' BOGO!

We are so excited to be receiving new products from one of our favourite pretend play brands, Playmobil!  With so much great Playmobil in stock we need to make room!!! We are having an amazing sale on discontinued products - we have DOZENS of 'last chance' items included in this promotion! BUY ONE, GET ONE 50% OFF! or, buy more to save more with... BUY TWO, GET ONE FREE! You choose! Sale starts TODAY and for a limited time, while supplies last. Shop soon for best selection! In-store only on regularly priced items that are specially marked as discontinued. 50%...

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NEW Giant Puzzle Underway in Fergus!

NEW Giant Puzzle Underway in Fergus!

Are you a puzzle lover? So are we! Work has begun on our latest giant puzzle at our Fergus store! Regulars of Brighten Up Toys & Games may already know that 735 Tower Street, Fergus is home to three giant puzzles constructed on site: 'Around the World' at 42,000 pieces, 'Wildlife' at 33,600 pieces and 'Memorable Disney Moments' at 40,320 pieces! All three puzzles were constructed by customers.  This year's giant puzzle is... Jan van Haasteren Comic XXXL at 30200 pieces! The Jan van Haasteren Studio celebrated its 10 year anniversary with this extra, extra large puzzle. The illustrators have...

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It's Our 12th Birthday... but, YOU Get the Gifts!

It's Our 12th Birthday... but, YOU Get the Gifts!

It's time to CELEBRATE! Brighten Up is turning 12 years old on January 17th. For such a BIG birthday, we need more than one day - we are going to celebrate for 12 days (+1 special BONUS day!), by giving you deals and promotions on some of our favourite brands! Watch our social media each day (or check out in store) for each new daily celebration deal to be revealed. Birthday deals are valid starting on the day they are revealed and then remain in effect until end of day on Monday January 29th. *In store only, not applicable to...

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