Toys R Us Opening Pop-Up Holiday Shop At The Mall In Columbia

COLUMBIA, MD — Seven years ago, Toys R Us closed all of its stores, leaving a void in the toy retail sector. But in time for the holiday season, Toys R Us has opened a holiday pop-up location in Howard County.

Toys R Us recently announced it would be opening new flagship stores and seasonal holiday shops across the country in time for the holidays.

"Following the tremendous success of our Toys 'R' Us flagship stores, we're thrilled to continue expanding through our partnership with Go! Retail Group," said Jamie Uitdenhowen, executive vice president of Toys 'R' Us at WHP Global. "This next phase of growth brings the magic of Toys 'R' Us to even more communities across the country — just in time for the holidays — and delivers the joyful shopping experience that has made us a trusted destination for generations."

According to The Mall in Columbia's map, the pop-up Toys R Us location is near Loft, Lolli & Pops and Aldo. The mall is located at 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia.

Additional store openings and pop-up locations will be announced by the company throughout the season.

The Toys R Us' 2025 Hot Toy List for the holidays can be viewed here.

Below are the national retailer's flagship stores:

• Chicago Premium Outlets – Aurora, IL
• Camarillo Premium Outlets – Camarillo, CA
• Arundel Mills – Hanover, MD
• Jordan Creek – West Des Moines, IA
• Westroads Mall – Omaha, NE
• Denver Premium Outlets – Thornton, CO
• Tanger Outlets Deer Park – Deer Park, New York
• Towne East Square – Wichita, KS

Here are Toys R Us' seasonal holiday shops:

• Great Lakes Crossing – Auburn Hills, MI - Now Open
• Grapevine Mills – Grapevine, TX - Now Open
• Lakeside Shopping Center – Metairie, LA - Now Open
• Tanger Outlets – Nashville, TN - Now Open
• Crabtree Valley Mall – Raleigh, NC - Now Open
• The Mall in Columbia – Columbia, MD - Now Open
• South Plains Mall – Lubbock, TX - Now Open
• Westfield Southcenter – Tukwila, WA - Now Open
• Station Park – Farmington, UT - Now Open
• Deptford Mall – Deptford, NJ
• Eastland Mall – Evansville, IN
• Mall of New Hampshire – Manchester, NH
• Bay Street – Emeryville, CA
• Twelve Oaks Mall – Novi, MI
• Park Meadows – Lone Tree, CO
• North Star Mall – San Antonio, TX
• Tanger Outlets – Sevierville, TN
• King of Prussia Mall – King of Prussia, PA
• Crocker Park – Westlake, OH
• Walden Galleria – Buffalo, NY