Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

Rep. Dan B. Frankel June 4, 2026 | 1:31 PM

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Friday, June 5, 2026

Please note that PA’s new distracted driving law takes effect tomorrow. Learn more here and stay safe!

My office, above the Starbucks at Forbes and Murray Avenues, is open every weekday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Stop by to learn more about the state services we provide.

Harrisburg Happenings

This week, my bill to allow terminally ill patients to access medical cannabis while receiving care in hospitals passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. House Bill 2254, known as Ryan’s Law, is named in honor of Ryan Bartell, a Coast Guard veteran, father, athlete and educator who died of pancreatic cancer at age 41.

Ryan was prescribed opioids to manage his pain as he was dying, but the medications left him heavily sedated and unable to communicate with his family.

Although Ryan’s doctors believed medical cannabis could help manage his symptoms, the hospital where he was receiving treatment would not allow it. His family eventually transferred him to another facility where he was permitted to receive a prescribed cannabis spray in place of morphine or fentanyl.

The change allowed Ryan to remain awake, communicate with loved ones and spend meaningful time with family during the final weeks of his life.

Once the Senate takes up and passes Ryan’s Law, patients like him in Pennsylvania will not have their pain management options limited by the facility where they are receiving treatment.

Ryan’s Law is the third bill that I have introduced during this legislative session to update Pennsylvania’s cannabis laws. Learn more about my adult-use cannabis legislation with Rep. Rick Krajewski here, and learn about this bill to improve oversight of cannabis labs here.

Community Events and Resources

Summer Fridays at the Frick

Friday, June 5, Activities begin at 5 p.m., Music at 6:30 p.m. | Frick Pittsburgh Lawns

Enjoy the first of three Summer Fridays at the Frick events with an evening of live music by The Stemtecs Band, food trucks, artmaking, and family fun on the Frick lawns.

The Museum Store will remain open until 8 p.m., and the Grable Visitor Center will be open for restroom access. The Frick Art Museum and the Car and Carriage Museum will not be open during Summer Fridays.

New for 2026, all adult visitors will be charged a $5 entry fee.

Buy tickets in advance and learn more here.

Movie Night on the Lawn: Encanto Sing Along
Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Hazelwood Green

Bring a blanket, grab some popcorn, and get ready to sing along under the stars at a free community screening of Disney’s “Encanto”! Hosted by Hazelwood Local and Row House Cinema, this family-friendly movie night will feature complimentary popcorn while supplies last, free face painting, and plenty of opportunities to join in on your favorite songs from the film. The plaza opens at 6:30 PM, and the movie begins at 7:30 PM. Limited lawn chairs will be available, and guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets.

Learn more here.

Pittsburgh Pride Festival, Parade and More: Existence is Resistance

Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 | Locations throughout the city

The Pittsburgh Pride Festival, march and more will fill this weekend with celebrations and activities for all, planned by local LGBTQ+ organizers.

Learn more and register for ticketed events here.

The Sunday morning march will follow the route below.

The Swissvale Farmers Market begins at a New Location

Saturdays, June 6, through October 25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy, 7301 Schoyer Ave.

Stop by this community-run market for local produce, plants, vendors, artists, and nonprofits. Free parking. Bus lines 71, P71, 61B.

Learn more, including information for venders, here.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Grow with Pollinators and Community Art

Saturday, June 6, 1-3 p.m. | Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main Branch

Families are invited to celebrate the start of CLP summer reading by participating in hands-on “grow”-themed activities. From 1:15 to 2 p.m., Phipps Conservatory will present "The Buzz About Pollinators," where children in grades K-5 can learn about the creatures that help plants thrive and discover the adaptations of some of nature’s busiest workers. Throughout the event, kids can also help create a collaborative community mural with The Frick Pittsburgh, adding their own artistic touch to a shared work of art.

Learn more here.

Greenfield Glide

Sunday, June 7, 8:30 a.m. | Schenley Park Oval

It’s not too late to sign up for this year’s 5K race! The race begins and ends at the turn-around on Overlook Drive by the Oval Park Shelter, after taking a running tour of the trails of Schenley Park through the majority of the course. Learn more and register here, or register starting at 7 a.m. on race day for a $30 fee.

First Sundays

Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Schenley Plaza

It’s Neighborhood Flea season in Schenley Plaza! Held on the first Sunday of each month from June through October, the event features vintage goods, handmade items, food vendors, and more. This open-air market is free to attend, takes place rain or shine, and offers free parking in Oakland on Sundays.

Learn more here.