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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...

- KEVA Blocks building
- Q-Ba and Gravitraxx Marble Maze creations
- Toddler Construction
- Make & Take Craft Activity
- Community Puzzles
- Family Games demo tables
- 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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Giant Puzzle Construction Returns to Brighten Up Fergus!

Giant Puzzle Construction Returns to Brighten Up Fergus!

Regulars of Brighten Up Toys & Games may already know that 735 Tower Street, Fergus is home to two giant puzzles constructed on site, one the 'Around the World' puzzle at 42,000 pieces and the other the 'Wildlife' puzzle at 33,600 pieces. Both puzzles were constructed by customers with the former owners and their team. 

With the impacts of the pandemic on social gatherings and other activities, plans to construct another giant puzzle had to be put on hold in 2021 and 2022. We are so pleased that this winter puzzling a giant puzzle will return!

The 2023 giant puzzle to be constructed is...

'Memorable Disney Moments' by Ravensburger, which includes 40,320 pieces!

This giant puzzle features 10 hand-drawn scenes from iconic Disney films including, Snow White, Fantasia, Dumbo, Bambi, Cinderella, Peter Pan, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King. Each scene is framed by a film strip indicating the film's year of release and depicting additional scenes from each movie. Bonus! A Mickey Mouse symbol is hidden in each of the 10 scenes.

How can you participate?

Come visit us! Construction of this puzzle will begin on Sunday January 29th (International Puzzle Day) at the 735 Tower Street South, Fergus location of Brighten Up Toys & Games. The puzzle will be completed in sections and will typically be available for customers to puzzle during regular business hours. 

Mon-Wed; 9:30am-7:00pm
Thu-Fri; 9:30am-8:00pm
Sat; 9:00am-5:00pm
Sun; 11:00am-4:30pm

We know puzzling can be very addictive, but appreciate your understanding of our business hours and that, on occasion, puzzling may be unavailable as we switch from section to section. 

Details of the final assembly of the puzzle will be released nearer to completion!

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It's Our 11th Birthday... but, YOU Get the Gifts!

It's time to CELEBRATE! Brighten Up is turning 11 years old on January 17th.

For such a BIG birthday, we need more than one day - we are going to celebrate for 11 days, by giving you deals and promotions on some of our favourite products and brands! Watch our social media each day (or check out in store) for the daily celebration deal.

For a taste, here's deal #1 (valid only on Tuesday January 17th):

FREE GIFT FOR YOU! Get a free Kid's Snow Shovel (approx. $10 value) with the purchase of any sled.

 

*Birthday deals are valid only on the day they are promoted. Instore only, not applicable to online orders. Cannot be combined with any other offer and deals are not transferable to previous purchases.*

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Celebrate Puzzle Month with 25% OFF Ravensburger Puzzles, Jan 14-29

Celebrate Puzzle Month with 25% OFF Ravensburger Puzzles, Jan 14-29

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 14-29th ONLY!

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

#RavensburgerPuzzleMonth
#CelebratewithRavensburger

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8 More Sleeps Until Christmas! We Have Great Gifts IN STOCK!

Hello readers!

With only a week to go until the big day, I wanted to drop in and say THANK YOU for all your support this holiday season. My team and I know this season is a tough one for so many, and your choice to support us means so much to us.

Everyone on the Brighten Up team has been working very hard to keep our stores stocked and tidy, and to provide you with assistance and recommendations. I am so lucky to have such a committed group of passionate individuals working with us and we really appreciate all of your feedback and appreciation throughout the season, and all year long. 

The good news is that we still have GREAT GIFTS IN STOCK! No need to worry about the rest of your gift giving list, we have made sure to hold strong inventory levels so that you can count on us all the way up until Christmas (and beyond) for fun, engaging and thoughtful items. Stop by and we will be happy to assist you.

Don't forget that our extended hours continue this week:
All Weekend 9am-6pm
Monday-Friday this Coming Week 9am-8pm
Christmas Eve (next Saturday) 8am-4pm

Are you still looking for some inspiration? Be sure to take a flip through our 2022-23 Holiday Favourites Flyer. This year has an excellent line up for all ages. We hope you will check it out and be as excited as we are by the fun toys, games and more!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

All the very best for a happy and 'bright' holiday season from your Brighten Up Friends - Chris, Stephanie, Cassandra, Anastasia, Luke, Natalie, Eleanor, Jordan, Sam, Adam, Theo, Kirsten, Lisa, Milica, Lily and Mark

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FREE, FREE, FREE During Our Customer Appreciation Weekend - December 2nd-5th

FREE, FREE, FREE During Our Customer Appreciation Weekend - December 2nd-5th
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 about a quarter of our business 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 Dec 2-5 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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Pictures with Santa Supports Local Toy Drives!

Pictures with Santa 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 20 (Erin Location) 9:30am-Noon
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20 (Fergus Location) 3:30-7:00pm
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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Brighten Up's Holiday Favourites Flyer is HERE!

Brighten Up's Holiday Favourites Flyer is HERE!

Hello readers!

We are so excited to reveal this year's 2022-23 Holiday Favourites Flyer. This year has an excellent line up for all ages. We hope you will check it out and be as excited as we are by thee fun toys, games and more! 

We will also be doing a flyer launch event this coming weekend, stay tuned to our social media channels and email blast for more details. 

In the meantime, check it out...

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

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Trick or Treat at Brighten Up on Halloween Weekend!

Trick or Treat at Brighten Up on Halloween Weekend!
Calling littles of all ages, we want to see your costumes! Get dressed up and come by either Erin or Fergus. No tricks please... but there will be treats!
Stop by in costume on Halloween weekend (October 29, 30 & 31), and you'll be in for a treat!
This is also a great time to put together a wish list... with budgets tight this year, Santa will be shopping early for those perfect gifts!
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