Brighten Up Toys & Games Blog
Brighten Up is Out in Our Communities for FUN This Weekend!
Your friends at Brighten Up are ready for a fun summer weekend! On Saturday (July 23) don't miss the Fergus Medieval Faire! Let's get medieval! July 23, 11:00 to 5:00 in downtown Fergus, Ontario Join us for a free, family-oriented day of medieval fun & merriment. Featuring knights and ladies, vikings, battles, magicians and wizards, monks, birds of prey, musicians, archery practice, fight the knight (for kids) and more! Brighten Up will be sponsoring the kid's area behind the Library with castle building challenges, BUBBLES, and more! Come and say hi! Then, on Sunday (July 24) the fun comes to...
FREE Face Painting Returns to Brighten Up!
Our friends from Makin' Faces are BACK! Tania and the crew are ready to wow you with their incredible free-hand face painting. If you can imagine it, they can (almost certainly) paint it! Off-the-face painting is still a great option, too! Many kids - and adults - prefer a fun arm or leg 'tattoo'. Visit Brighten Up in July & August for FREE FACE PAINTINGby Makin’ FacesThursdays in Erin& Fridays in Fergus3pm to 6pm It’s our way of saying THANK YOU! for supporting your Local Toy Store! https://www.instagram.com/makinfacesinc/ https://www.facebook.com/makinfacesfacepainting
NOW HIRING: Full-Time/Part-Time Position Available at Fergus Location
Our fun and educational toy and game store is looking for a Retail Sales Associate who enjoys working with the public and is interested in an engaging customer service position. Our family owned and operated stores have a long track record in the community, and many of our customers are repeats who return for their next favourite toy, game, puzzle, or book. The Retail Sales Associate will assist customers by providing product recommendations, answering questions, and alerting customers to product options. The ideal candidate for this position has experience working in retail and a strong dedication to providing exceptional service...
The CFIB Big Thank You Contest is back!
Thank you for supporting our business! You can continue sharing your small business love by taking a moment to say thank you to your favourite Canadian small businesses with the #SmallBusinessEveryDay Big Thank You Contest. We hope we are one of your favourites! You could win $1000 plus a Big Thank You Box filled with small business products from each province and territory. Enter the weekly draws at SmallBusinessEveryDay.ca The contest runs for four weeks, from June 27 to July 24. #SmallBusinessEveryDay P.S. don't forget your Google reviews are a HUGE help for spreading the word about small businesses like...
Demo Car Visits Erin Location!
Exciting news! Erin alum Jake Middlebrook (a.k.a. #536 with Fordge Motorsports) will be visiting the Brighten Up Erin location! His latest car is painted up Sesame Street style, and he can't wait to share it with Erin kids (and big kids, too!). You will be able to have pictures with the car and Jake. Saturday June 4th EVEN MORE FUN! Our friends at AAA Events will also be joining in with Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Elmo. 11am-3pm. You don't want to miss this! P.S. we hear Jake will be at the Caledon Derby on June 11th. Check out Fordge...