Toys R Us is back in Fairfax County. A permanent standalone store opened September 23, 2026 at Springfield Town Center, and a second is coming soon to Fair Oaks Mall on Route 50, according to FFXnow. Both are part of a national expansion of 120 new standalone stores this holiday season.
Quick Summary
- Springfield Town Center (6677 Springfield Mall, Space 22049): open since September 23, 2026.
- Fair Oaks Mall (11750 Route 50, Space J226): opening “soon,” with no date given as of October 22.
- A spokesperson for the brand told FFXnow both Fairfax County stores are permanent, not pop-ups.
- Nationally, 160 Toys R Us stores, including 40 pop-ups inside Macy’s, will be open this holiday season.
In this post: A name a lot of Northern Virginia grew up with | Where the two stores are | Why the stores are smaller | What this means for Fairfax County homeowners | Sources and reporting limits | FAQ
A name a lot of Northern Virginia grew up with
Toys R Us filed for bankruptcy in 2017, and the old Fair Lakes store closed nearly a decade ago. For years, the closest thing to it around here was a memory. Now the brand is back in a smaller format, with two Fairfax County stores in its holiday rollout.
120 new standalone stores are opening across the U.S. this holiday season, for 160 total including 40 pop-ups inside Macy’s.
Where the two stores are
The Springfield Town Center store opened September 23. The Fair Oaks Mall store is taking over the Go! Calendars, Games and Toys space, which was still open but clearing inventory when FFXnow visited the week of October 20. No opening date has been given beyond “soon.”
Both stores take over spaces recently run by Go! Retail Group, which has partnered with Toys R Us on the expansion. A spokesperson for EJ Media Group, which represents the brand, confirmed to FFXnow that both locations are permanent.
Why the stores are smaller
Do not expect the giant boxes of the 1980s and 1990s. The new stores have a much smaller footprint, and no square footage has been published. Expect current toy brands and movie tie-ins, such as Pokemon, LEGO and K-Pop Demon Hunters, per FFXnow.
Mikia Ross Wilson, senior marketing director at Springfield Town Center, told FFXnow that “a whole generation grew up with Toys R Us,” and that the return gives those shoppers a place to bring their own kids.
What this means for Fairfax County homeowners
Retail like this is a small but real part of how a neighborhood feels day to day. Springfield Town Center is a short drive for Burke and Springfield, and Fair Oaks sits along the Route 50 corridor that Oakton and Fairfax neighbors know well. From Reston, the Fairfax County Parkway gets you to Fair Oaks without much trouble outside rush hour.
If you are weighing those parts of the county, the Burke neighborhood guide, Oakton neighborhood guide and Fairfax guide compare the areas, and the Fairfax home value tool gives current owners a quick estimate.
Sources and reporting limits
- FFXnow, “Toys R Us makes comeback with two Fairfax stores as part of national expansion,” Mary Stachyra Lopez, October 22, 2026
- Toys R Us, national expansion announcement, via PR Newswire, 2026
Figures are current as of October 22, 2026. Store size, hours and the Fair Oaks Mall opening date were not published. The permanent-store statement applies to the two Fairfax County locations. Check the mall websites before visiting.
FAQ
Is the Springfield Town Center Toys R Us open?
Yes. FFXnow reported it opened September 23, 2026. Check the mall for current hours.
When does the Fair Oaks Mall Toys R Us open?
FFXnow reported only that it is opening soon as of October 22, 2026. No date was given.
Are the Fairfax County Toys R Us stores pop-ups?
No. A spokesperson for the brand confirmed to FFXnow that both Fairfax County stores are permanent.
How many Toys R Us stores are opening nationally?
120 new standalone stores this holiday season, for 160 total including 40 pop-ups inside Macy’s.
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