For families around Lombard, a familiar name is preparing for a return to the local shopping routine.

Toys R Us plans to open a standalone store at Yorktown Center, with an early October opening anticipated.

The announcement puts the mall in the middle of a broader push to bring Toys R Us stores back into shoppers’ lives.

Unlike the brand’s smaller spaces inside Macy’s, the Lombard location is planned as a store of its own.

That distinction matters to anyone who remembers wandering toy aisles instead of picking up a gift between other errands.

For some parents, the name carries memories of childhood; for their children, it could become a new holiday tradition.

The retailer’s return follows its 2017 bankruptcy filing and the liquidation of its stores the following year.

It has since reappeared through a smaller store footprint and in-store locations, making this standalone opening a notable step for the brand.

The Lombard plan comes amid an effort to open 120 new stores by the holiday season.

For Yorktown Center, a dedicated toy shop could give families another reason to make the mall a destination.

Shoppers from nearby communities, including Glen Ellyn, may find the location especially convenient when birthday parties and holiday lists pile up.

There is also something appealing about letting children choose a present in person rather than from a screen.

That nostalgia alone will not guarantee success, but it gives the planned store a connection few newcomers can claim.

The real test will be whether the experience feels worth a trip after the excitement of opening fades.

For now, details about the Lombard store’s size, selection and exact opening day have not been confirmed.

That leaves families with a straightforward expectation: a standalone store is planned, and October is the anticipated arrival window.

If the opening stays on track, Toys R Us store openings will have a local address just as holiday shopping begins.

For Lombard, the bigger story is the return of a dedicated toy-shopping experience to a familiar mall.