$15 Per Ticket - Includes 1 Beverage

Upcoming Games Nights:
Sat July 11, Thu August 20
6:30-10:00pm

Register at: https://www.exploretock.com/cox-creek-cellars-guelph/event/539646

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 ticket includes:

• Choice of one alcoholic or non alcoholic beverage (wine, cider, beer, spirits, pop, juice)
• 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:

• Additional alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase
• Wood-fired pizza available (until 8 pm)
• Charcuterie boards (perfect for 2-4, pre-order recommended)

Family-friendly — recommended for ages 10+

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

Full details below, to purchase your team's ticket CLICK HERE.

Piece your way to victory at the FOURTH 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 18, 2026

Registration Time: 12:30pm
Competition 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 by Fergies Fine Foods, Fergus
• BONUS: There will be special “Some Assembly Required” Puzzle Deals on Select Images for Cash and Carry available at the Puzzle Challenge only!

Chose your challenge from four options:

1. Ravensburger 1000 piece puzzle (up to 4 team members, $30+HST per team)
2. Ravensburger standard 500 piece puzzle (2 team members, $25+HST per team)
3. Cobble Hill 1000 piece puzzle (up to 4 team members, $30+HST per team)
4. Cobble Hill Family pieces puzzles (1 Adult and up to 2 Children, $25+HST per team)

Prizes:

• The WINNER in each 500 piece and 1000 piece challenge category will receive a voucher for one free 1000 piece puzzle in their chosen brand for each team member
• The RUNNER UP in each 500 piece and 1000 piece challenge category will receive a voucher for one free 500 piece puzzle in their chosen brand for each team member
• The TOP THREE teams in the Family Pieces challenge category will receive a voucher for one free Cobble Hill Family Pieces puzzle for their team
• BONUS PRIZES for best dressed, team spirit and puzzle cheer!

Register Your Team:

• In store in Erin or Fergus
• By phone 519.843.8887 (Fergus) or 519.833.9258 (Erin)
• By e-mail ask@brightenuptoysandgames.ca
• Your registration fee must be paid in store, online or by e-transfer for your registration to be finalized. Your team’s spot will NOT be secured until payment is received.

Rules, Tips and More!

• Practice with your team! The images which you will compete with are a secret but you can practice on a variety of images to get your puzzling strategy pieced together.
• Plan to arrive 30 minutes early to register and get yourself settled.
• Brighten Up will provide the puzzle, tables and chairs, but anything else you want for your puzzling and comfort you must supply.
• You may use any puzzle sorting methods you would like but you MUST remain contained to your allocated table space (no putting extra sorters on the floor, chairs, etc.

FREE! Unplugged fun for families of all ages!

Saturday May 30

Brighten Up is excited for our NEW game night collaboration with the Town of Erin!

Join Chris from Brighten Up Toys & Games, your Games Master for the night, as he teams up with the Town of Erin recreation team to help you enjoy a selection of delightfully unique board games. They’ll be there every step of the way — teaching, guiding, and keeping the fun rolling. 

4:30-6:00pm - Games geared towards kids ages 8 and under
6:00-8:00pm - Games geared towards kids ages 8 and up

A few more details:

• Please bring your own nut-free snack and a reusable drinking bottle. Water refill available. 
• Adult supervision is required for all children.

• RSVP is appreciated but not required. recreation@erin.ca

Location:
Centre 2000
14 Boland Drive
Erin, ON N0B 1T0

Full details below, to purchase your team's ticket CLICK HERE.

NEW! Spring Edition of Brighten Up's popular annual puzzle competition. 
Our fall competition will return October 25th, details to be announced shortly.

Piece your way to victory at the 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 May 24, 2026

Registration Time: 30 minutes prior to each competition start time

Centre 2000 - Shamrock Room (upstairs)

14 Boland Dr, Erin

Sponsored by: Cobble Hill Puzzles, Enjoy 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)
• GIANT Community Puzzle tables provided by Ravensburger Puzzles
• Light refreshments
• BONUS: There will be special “Some Assembly Required” Puzzle Deals on Select Images for Cash and Carry available at the Puzzle Challenge only!

Chose your challenge from four options (you may register in more than one category):

1. 10:00-11:30am - Ravensburger 500 piece relay - team members complete TWO 500 piece puzzles simultaneously, switching with one another every 5 minutes
   (2 team members, $30+HST per team)
2. 10:00am-12:00pm - Cobble Hill Family pieces puzzles
   (1 Adult and up to 2 Children, $30+HST per team) NOTE: the adult participant may rotate throughout the event.
3. 12:00-1:30pm - Ravensburger 500 large piece puzzle
   (Solo category, $25+HST per person)
4. 2:00-5:00pm - Enjoy Puzzles 1000 piece puzzle
   (up to 4 team members, $30+HST per team)
   

Prizes:

• The WINNER in each 500 piece and 1000 piece challenge category will receive a voucher for one free 1000 piece puzzle in their chosen brand for each team member
• The RUNNER UP in each 500 piece and 1000 piece challenge category will receive a voucher for one free 500 piece puzzle in their chosen brand for each team member
• The TOP THREE teams in the Family Pieces challenge category will receive a voucher for one free Cobble Hill Family Pieces puzzle for their team
• BONUS PRIZES for best dressed, team spirit and puzzle cheer!

Register Your Team:

• In store in Erin or Fergus
• By phone 519.843.8887 (Fergus) or 519.833.9258 (Erin)
• By e-mail ask@brightenuptoysandgames.ca
• Your registration fee must be paid in store, online or by e-transfer for your registration to be finalized. Your team’s spot will NOT be secured until payment is received.

Rules, Tips and More!

• Practice with your team! The images which you will compete with are a secret but you can practice on a variety of images to get your puzzling strategy pieced together.
• Plan to arrive 30 minutes early to register and get yourself settled.
• Brighten Up will provide the puzzle, tables and chairs, but anything else you want for your puzzling and comfort you must supply.
• You may use any puzzle sorting methods you would like but you MUST remain contained to your allocated table space (no putting extra sorters on the floor, chairs, etc.

$15 Per Ticket - Includes 1 Beverage

Upcoming Games Nights:
March 20, April 17, May 15

Register at: https://www.exploretock.com/cox-creek-cellars-guelph/event/539646

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 ticket includes:

• Choice of one alcoholic or non alcoholic beverage (wine, cider, beer, spirits, pop, juice)
• 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:

• Additional alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase
• Wood-fired pizza available (until 8 pm)
• Charcuterie boards (perfect for 2-4, pre-order recommended)

Family-friendly — recommended for ages 10+

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

We are celebrating a special promotion on CreArt Paint by Numbers by Ravensburger! 

25% OFF ON ALL IN-STOCK CREART!

April 6th-20th only!

Unleash your inner artist with CreArt, our Painting by Numbers sets!

https://brightenuptoysandgames.ca/search?q=CreArt+by+Ravensburger

Sets include a high-quality fine-point paintbrush and thick acrylic paint to help budding artists create a fantastic result. There are three different levels of difficulty: from simple images with a few large areas to paint, up to images with lots of really small spaces for the more experienced.

Sets include everything needed:
• Painting board, pre printed with outlines
• Water based acrylic paints in individually numbered, resealable pots
• Cardboard palette for the paint pots
• Fine point high quality paintbrush for detail painting
• Easy to follow guide sheet

March Break is coming up quickly! 

Join us for fun and free activities throughout the week, including...

MONDAY - BRIO Railway & BRIO Builder play day
TUESDAY - GraviTrax Marble Maze creations including GraviTrax Junior
WEDNESDAY - Playmobil & Playmobil Junior play day
THURSDAY - Creative Fun colouring mural AND Pretendables Play day
FRIDAY - Kid's & Community Puzzling AND Crazy Motors play day
FRIDAY - Games Night at Cox Creek Cellars Ages 10+ CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

PLUS, 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 also have a GREAT PROMOTION in store for you! SAVE 20% ON ALL BOOKS!

We look forward to seeing you!

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 25^th.

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