PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Cultivating Culture
Sunday, June 2, 10am – 5pm
Free; capacity is limited, and registration is required.
About the Event
It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes! Visitors of all ages will enjoy storytime, art activities, and our popular scavenger hunt, plus performances of Cambodian dance from Khmer Performing Arts and Culture (KPAC). Learn more about how this group uses music and dance to uphold Cambodian traditions in Philadelphia. Includes access to the first-floor collection galleries.
Registration opens Thursday, May 30, at 10am.
What’s On
10am – 4pm
Art Activities
Join us for art activities and a scavenger hunt. Perfect for the whole family—ages 2 and up.
10:30 – 11am; 11:15 – 11:45am
Storytime
This month’s vibrant storytelling sessions teach about cultural traditions from around the world.
1 – 1:45pm & 2:30 – 3:15pm
Dance Performances: Philly KPAC
In the heart of Philadelphia’s Cambodia Town, Khmer Performing Arts and Culture (KPAC) emerged in 2019 with just five dedicated members. Today, the group empowers Khmer youth to reclaim their identity through performing arts. Don’t miss dance performances by Reaksmey Sareypheap Khmer Dance Troupe, Indra's Artistic Creations, and the Cambodian Fine Arts Council presented by Philly KPAC.
Free First Sunday Family Days at the Barnes
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day events offer no-cost admission to the collection galleries as well as an array of family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, musical performances, and interactive workshops.
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