Big Boy No. 4014 travels through northeastern Pennsylvania
Big Boy No. 4014 is on a coast-to-coast tour to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. It will be coming through southcentral Pennsylvania in July.
Whether you’re interested in where to celebrate Juneteenth, who gets crowned, how it gets made, or how the Irish did it, there are events that may interest you in York County for Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend June 19-21.
The weather is forecast to be clear and sunny throughout the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, on Friday for Juneteenth there is a slight chance of showers between 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Otherwise, it will be mostly sunny and clear with a high around 81 and a low around 60. On Saturday, it will be clear with a high around 81 and a low near 59. On Sunday for Father’s Day, it will be clear with a high near 83 and a low around 62.
Here’s a look at what’s happening in York County this weekend:
City of York Parks and Recreation Juneteenth Family Day Celebration – 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 19 – Voni Grimes Gym and Campus Park, 125 E College Ave., York City – The City of York Parks and Recreation Department will host a Juneteenth Family Day Celebration. At 5 p.m., there will be a Juneteenth Celebration march down Duke Street to WellSpan Park to continue the festivities with the York Revolution as they host their Juneteenth themed baseball game. Inside of Grimes Gym, Women United will be hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament with major prizes and opportunities on the line. Call 717-714-1490 to register for the basketball tournament. Go to Run The Court: York’s Juneteenth 3v3 Basketball Showdown Tickets, Friday, June 19 • 1 PM – 7 PM | Eventbrite for more information.
Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen Scholarship Competition – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18; 5 p.m. Friday, June 19; and, Saturday, June 20 – The Appell Center for the Performing Arts, 50 N. George St., York City – Delegates from all over Pennsylvania will be in York City for the 2026 Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen Scholarship Competitions. Tickets for the event or how to live stream are available at www.appellcenter.org.
Makers Spirit Event – Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 – Explore York invites residents and visitors to discover the creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit that make York County special during the 2026 Makers Spirit Event, taking place June 19-20.
Featuring 18 makers from across the county, this two-day celebration offers a chance to go beyond the finished product and meet the people who bring York County’s favorite foods, beverages, crafts, and specialty goods to life. Through behind-the-scenes tours, interactive experiences, and opportunities to connect directly with local makers, attendees can explore the stories, skills, and passion behind each business.
A schedule of events can be found by clicking HERE MSE PDF
24th Annual Penn-Mar Irish Festival – Gates open at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 20 – Pheasant Run Greenhouse & Garden Center, 10341 Brillhart Rd., Glen Rock – A regional favorite featuring Irish bands, dancers, food vendors and cultural demonstrations. A schedule of events can be found HERE.
Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Ages 15 and younger are free. Please, no pets. Tickets are also available at That Pig Place (at The Markets at Shrewsbury, open Thursday through Saturday) and at Pheasant Run Greenhouse and Garden Center (open seven days a week).
Discounted advance tickets are now available online: https://freshtix.com/events/24thpmif
Civil War Walking Tour – 6 to 7:30 p.m. – York County History Center Museum, 121 N. Pershing Ave., York – Guides lead visitors through downtown to explore York’s experience during the 1863 Confederate invasion.
Dancin’ the Night Away – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, June 19 – York Township Park, 25 Oak St., York – A casual outdoor concert series offering live music and dancing in a park setting. Free family-friendly night of line dancing at York Township Park on Soccer Field #2, enjoying music, movement, and community fun. Food trucks will be available at 5 p.m.
Butterfly Art Class: Painted Lady Butterfly – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20 – Steph Holmes Artist Studio, 256 W. Philadelphia St – A guided workshop teaches participants how to paint a colorful butterfly in a relaxed studio setting.
Annual St. Joseph Carnival – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 – St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 2935 Kingston Rd., York City – A traditional church carnival offering rides, games, food stands and nightly entertainment.
Make Music Day in York County – Sunday, June 21 (all day) – Multiple locations across York County – Musicians of all skill levels perform in parks, streets and venues as part of a global celebration of live music and community participation. Go to Homepage – Make Music York County find locations.
Weekend events list compiled with help of AI assistant.
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