A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide–Friday, April 17 through Thursday, April 23.

Whether you want to get politically engaged or do your part for Earth Day,  there are plenty of ways to get involved across Pennsylvania over the next week. 

Here’s our weekly roundup of upcoming events and actions:

Friday (April 17)

Chester County Democratic Committee: Great Valley Dems Coffee & Conversation, (RSVP for address, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.)

A casual community meeting including coffee and discussion of progressive values

For Our Future Pennsylvania: For Our Future Volunteer Coffee and Chat, (Pocono Township, 3 – 5 p.m.)

A casual conversation over coffee about volunteer and organizing opportunities. 

Huntingdon County Democrats: Happy Hour, (Huntingdon, 6 – 8 p.m.)

A casual conversation with fellow Democrats and progressives. 

Saturday (April 18)

Tree Pittsburgh: Up-Potapalooza 2026: (Pittsburgh, multiple times) 

An event dedicated to up-potting seedlings at Heritage Nursery. 

Cumberland County Democratic Committee: Volunteering for Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival, (Mechanicsburg, multiple times)

An Earth Day festival, and a chance to volunteer for the event with Upper Allen Mechanicsburg Dems. 

Chester County Democratic Committee: Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup Event, (Willistown Township, 8 – 9:30 a.m.)

A community initiative to clean up local roads in honor of Earth Day. 

Beaver County Democratic Committee: Monaca Borough Earth Day Cleanup, (Monaca, 9 a.m. – noon)

An Earth Day cleanup event with Beaver County Democrats. 

Keystone Indivisible: Drop Prices NOT Bombs event, (RSVP for address, 11 a.m. – noon)

A demonstration protesting the war in Iran. 

Sunday (April 19)

Snyder County Democrats: Spring Gathering, (Selinsgrove, 2 – 5 p.m.) 

A fundraiser for progressive organizing and the 2026 elections. 

Indivisible Lehigh Valley Bethlehem: April Meeting, (Allentown, 2 – 3:30 p.m.)

A recap of No Kings 3 and a general meeting for local progressives.

Franklin County Democratic Committee: 2026 Signs of Fascism, (Chambersburg, 2 – 3 p.m.)

A vigil protesting the fascist Trump Administration. 

Tuesday (April 21)

Tree Pittsburgh: Tree Planting at Mechanics’ Retreat, (Pittsburgh, 9 a.m. – noon)

A tree planting event in collaboration with organizations Landforce and Davey Tree. 

Columbia County Democratic Party: Monthly Meeting, (Bloomsburg, 6 – 8 p.m.) 

A monthly meeting and community potluck. 

Wednesday (April 22)

Climate Action Campaign: Earth Day Party, (State College, 12:30 – 6:30 p.m.)

An Earth Day-themed party at the HUB-Robeson Center on the University Park campus. 

Affordable Pennsylvania: Cake, Candles, and Consequences, (Scranton, 2 – 3 p.m.)

A demonstration on US Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s birthday, protesting his cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other benefits. 

Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator, Ava Edwards, [email protected] with details (please send details at least one week before the event).

Related: Earth Day events across PA (+ how to step up your sustainability all year long?