Barbie: The Exhibition

Dive into a Barbie world and explore the design evolution of worlds most famous doll, with over 250 dolls from 1959 to today. Highlights include the original 1959 Barbie, the best-selling 1992 Totally Hair Barbie, and dolls representing diverse ethnicities and abilities. The exhibit also showcases Barbie's Dreamhouses, cars, and her friends (even Ken made the cut!). It celebrates how Barbie reflects and influences design trends and societal changes.

Fashion City @ Museum Of London Docklands

This is your last chance to visit the "Fashion City" exhibition highlighting the significant contributions of Jewish designers to London’s fashion scene. Explore an East End tailor's workshop and a Carnaby Street boutique from the Swinging Sixties and enjoy the showcase of garments and stories from designers like Netty Spiegel, Otto Lucas, Mr Fish, and David Sassoon, who dressed icons like David Bowie and Princess Diana. It blends fashion with social history, featuring textiles, oral histories, and photography, each piece telling a unique story.

Festival of Stuff by the Institute of Making

The lively street festival is celebrating making and materials. Organised by the Institute of Making, it features hands-on activities like pottery, metal casting, blacksmithing, and exploring super absorbent polymers. Expect live music, free food, and even watch a steamroller on a crushing catwalk.

Joe Wicks Festival @ Kew

The Body Coach is hosting this family-friendly wellness festival featuring a variety of activities, including fitness sessions, workshops, inspiring talks, and great food. The event includes areas like ReEnergise for fitness activities, ReTreat for relaxation, and ReConnect for health topics, with special activities for kids in the RePlay area. It's a day designed for fun and wellness in the beautiful surroundings of Kew Gardens

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