It's official: Toys R Us will open at the Mall of America in time for the holiday season. The MOA said a ribbon-cutting event is planned for Friday, Nov. 17 at 9 a.m. The 11,000-square-foot space is located next to the Old Navy on Level 1, East at the Bloomington megamall. Grand opening celebrations are planned for Nov. 18 and 19, featuring character appearances, in-store events and giveaways, according to the MOA. Bring Me The News reported earlier this week that a return for the famed toy retailer was imminent at the MOA, with hoardings stating "Opening Soon" and featuring Geoffrey the Giraffe recently appearing at the mall. It will be the first operating Toys R Us in the state since 2018, when the business liquidated and shut down all of its remaining brick-and-mortar locations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.