PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Ants on a Log
Sunday, September 7, 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. Enjoy fun art activities, performances, and access to the Barnes collection.
Today, the award-winning duo Ants on a Log presents Rainbow Seekers, an interactive musical that helps children discover their superpowers through the magic of self-expression, social-emotional skills, and community building. Blending harmony, humor, and social justice, Ants on a Log has performed for audiences of all ages at venues including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Please Touch Museum, and the Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
Registration opens Thursday, September 4, at 10am.
What’s On
10am – 4pm
Art Activities
Enjoy art-making activities and explore the Barnes collection through an engaging and fun scavenger hunt to claim your prize! Perfect for the whole family—ages 2 and up.
10:30 – 11am & 11:15 – 11:45am
Storytime
Join us for an interactive storytime with Thembi Palmer of Imagine More Story Adventures—ages 2 and up.
1:30 pm
Performance: Rainbow Seekers by Ants on a Log
In the dynamic family musical Rainbow Seekers, the Philadelphia-based performers Ants on a Log use their expertise as music therapists, camp directors, and musicians to delight guests of all ages. After the show, kids will receive an official Rainbow Seekers badge, becoming a part of this empowering superhero adventure.
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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