Become a Real Barbie Girl at the Dreamhouse Living Tour Stop in Cincinnati

The Barbie Truck Tour is bringing merch in all shades of pink to Greater Cincinnati this weekend.

By Katherine Barrier on Wed, Aug 16, 2023 at 12:50 pm

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Photo: facebook.com/BarbieTruckTour

Barbie Dreamhouse Truck

You can shop and accessorize just like Barbie as her truck tour makes a stop in Greater Cincinnati this weekend.

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the world’s favorite doll moving into her Dreamhouse, the Barbie Dreamhouse Living Tour is making its way across the United States with exclusive merch in all shades of pink. On Saturday, Aug. 19, the newly redesigned Barbie Dreamhouse Truck will cruise to Kenwood Towne Centre from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This merchandise, which was inspired by a day in the life in Barbie’s Dreamhouse, can only be bought at the event. It includes:

Graphic t-shirts
Hoodies
Denim jackets
Baseball caps
Throw blankets
Corduroy totes
Embroidered patch sets
Necklaces
Keychains
Pouch sets
Coasters
Glass tumblers
Glass mugs
Accessories cups
Thermal bottles

Event organizers say you’ll be able to find the Dreamhouse Truck parked near the Cheesecake Factory.

The truck tour also comes on the (slightly elevated) heels of the summer blockbuster movie Barbie, inspired by the Mattel doll. As of this week, Barbie has grossed over $1.18 billion worldwide.

‘Barbie’ is Existential Brilliance — and Also a Lot of Fun: Come on Barbie, let's go party (talk about consumerism and conservative gender roles).

If you can’t make it to the event, you can still shop a selection of featured items online.

Kenwood Towne Centre, 7875 Montgomery Road, Sycamore Township. More info on the tour: facebook.com/BarbieTruckTour.

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Here's How Barbie Would Live if Her Dreamhouse Were in Cincinnati

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Sugar n’ Spice Diner4381 Reading Road, Paddock Hills (temporarily closed); 1203 Sycamore St., Pendleton; 10275 Summit Parkway, Blue AshIf you had to pick one Barbie business in all of Cincinnati, it might have to be Sugar n’ Spice. The chrome diner exterior makes you wish you were a giant so you could pick it up with one hand, holding your always-shoeless Barbie in the other. In Cincinnati’s Barbieland, you float inside the dreamy, pastel-pink interior and float up to the bar for a mimosa and coffee. Barbie knows the “Whispy Thin” banana pancakes at Sugar n’ Spice are to die for. She orders two with a side of sunnyside eggs and bacon. The result is a classic picture-perfect breakfast fit for Barbieland.

Hi-Bred4041 Hamilton Ave., NorthsideWhile we’re gobbling up modern Barbie’s fashion in Greta Gerwig’s new movie, there’s just something so Barbie about the iconic doll’s vintage style. Hi-Bred Vintage in Northside can outfit you and your crew for a retro-themed screening of Barbie.

Good Judy’s4169 Hamilton Ave., NorthsideCome on, Barbie, let’s go party…at Good Judy’s. The boutique dive drag bar radiates an all-Barbies-welcome energy. Kitchy frames upon floral wallpaper are lit with moody pink lights and the twinkle of floating chandeliers. Wear your tallest heels and prepare to be transported to a magical land of queer positivity and beauty.

Ziegler Park Pool216 Woodward St., PendletonBarbie wouldn’t be Barbie without a pool, and we know just the one for her in Cincinnati. Those who have stopped by Ziegler Park Pool recently know the area has Barbie written all over it. The newly expanded Ziegler Park has given the pool area a cozy extension with turf grass and a soon-to-open taco spot. The bright green faux grass and multi-color murals lining the pool feel straight out of the Barbieland set.

Manicures at Spruce Nail Shop1818 Race St., Suite 101, Over-the-RhineI mean, duh. Spruce has long reigned supreme for their adorable setting and impressive nail techs. Often holding themed events with custom nail art and boppy music, Spruce has captured a communal experience in the self-care splurge. If long, pink, impossibly shiny nails are the Barbie look you’re going for, book with Spruce.

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