Things To Do

Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (June 12 – June 18)

A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide, Friday, June 12 through Thursday, June 18.

Elected officials, community leaders, youth and drum and marching bands take part in the second annual Juneteenth Parade, in Philadelphia, PA on June 22, 2019 in the week that Juneteenth was declared an official state holiday by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. Juneteenth National Freedom Day commemorates the announcement of abolition of slavery on June 19, 1865. (Photo by Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Photo by Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images.

Want to get politically engaged this week? You can join a rally on Flag Day, have a happy hour in Lancaster, or celebrate Juneteenth with fellow progressives.

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

Friday (June 12)

Action Together NEPA: Williamsport Fight Back Fridays (3-4 p.m.)

A protest outside of Republican US Rep. Dan Meuser’s office.

Beaver County Democratic Committee: Friday Rush Hour Protest (4-5 p.m.)

A weekly pro-democracy protest during rush hour in Beaver County.

Saturday (June 13)

Indivisible: No Kings West Chester Weekly Protest (11 a.m.-12 p.m.)

A protest against the Trump administration’s foreign policies. 

Indivisible Lancaster Together: Signs of Fascism Silent Vigil (11 a.m.)

A silent vigil protesting the Trump Administration.

Sunday (June 14)

Indivisible: Community Over Chaos Picnic (Lock Haven, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.)

A family-friendly picnic and potluck event.

Mifflin County Democrats: No Kings Day ( 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)

A No Kings rally on the Square in downtown Lewistown. 

Sunrise Movement: General Body Meeting (Pittsburgh, 7-8:30 p.m.) 

A meeting covering climate justice in Pittsburgh.

Monday (June 15)

Indivisible Lancaster Together: Neighborhood Happy Hour (Lancaster, 4 6 p.m.)

A happy hour for progressives at Lombardo’s Deli and Bistro.

Indivisible: Democracy Mondays (Pittsburgh, 4:30-6 p.m.)

A weekly progressive protest at the Frick Park Playground.

Tuesday (June 16)

One Pennsylvania: Free Renters Rights Clinic (Philadelphia, 6-8 p.m.)

A free renters rights workshop with tenant advice from housing lawyers. 

Wednesday (June 17)

Pike County Democratic Party: Resistance Wednesdays (Milford, 12-2 p.m.)

A weekly demonstration protesting the Trump administration.

Thursday (June 18)

One Pennsylvania: Juneteenth Victory Cookout (4-7 p.m.)

A family-friendly cookout celebrating Juneteenth and One Pennsylvania’s wins in 2026. Please RSVP for this event’s address. 

Williamsport 50501: Juneteenth Event (6-7 p.m.)

A family-friendly event celebrating Juneteenth and African American History. 

Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator Ava Edwards at ava@couriernewsroom.com. Please send details at least one week before the event.

Related: Opinion: This month of Juneteenth, we must continue to protect our democracy

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