Children's Party Entertainment & Education

Old Orchard Beach, ME

$150 and up.

Travels up to 90 miles

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Peter Simmons - Children's Events

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Children's Entertainment by The Magic Cowboy of the West ( And other characters.)

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Running a STEM party for 130 4th graders!

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Your STEM party includes activities and crafts!

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Peter's studio is in Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Overview

I am a professional teacher living in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. I have three daughters and six grand children! I was trained at Harvard University, worked at Tufts in the Child Study Department. I do events and parties for children: music, stories,puppets, art, STEM and more. Each event is custom. My events and classes are online and at private events and local schools.
It's been a hard few years for children, teachers, librarians and parents. Let's create a fun and magical event together. The children will learn and have fun while being inspired about their own talents.
My web site is at (link hidden)


Reviews

7 reviews

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Raquel W.

July 11, 2023
Verified review

Great Entertainer

Great entertainer that engaged kids of all ages. Highly recommend.

Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment


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Daniel M.

September 22, 2022
Verified review

Fantastic!

Peter was absolutely fantastic. We were having a vow renewal celebration with about 15 kids ranging in ages from about 2-6. The kids had a fantastic time, and even though we were outside and near a small playground, they were so enthralled they actually stayed in one place! I would highly recommend him for any events.

Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment


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Suzanne C.

January 3, 2022

Substitute Teacher in substantially separate classroom

Peter comes in with a smile and ready to be present, and with the children each and every time. He takes the time to make conversation, and to learn with, and about each child. He is patient, and he brings music and the arts and a wealth of knowledge to share with all.

Hired as: Educational Entertainment


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Jeanette W.

December 21, 2021

Talented and Engaging

Peter’s work was fantastic and really inspired our daughter Brooke!

Hired as: Educational Entertainment


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Kristen T.

September 18, 2020
Verified review

Pirate Pete was a hit!

Pete was amazing! He worked with me to create a very safe and custom event for my son‘s fifth birthday during Covid time. He played music read books and completely engage the children for at least an hour. He has a special gift for sure! The kids love doing the movement dances and hearing him play music as well. Pete was awesome to work with and very flexible and kind. We would hire him again in a heartbeat.

Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment

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Booking information

Price range: $150 and up.

What to expect

OK imagine this. Your host gets up and says" tonight we have something that you cannot afford, that cannot be arranged. I am a personal friend of Joan Baez and by special request we were able to create the IMPOSSIBLE!! Direct from the west coast... let me present Bob Dylan.

Bob comes out and in his gruff way discusses your party, guest, company.. whatever. He is his usually self and at one point your host says.

Bob.. I heard you have a new song you just released? Bob picks up his guitar and harmonica and plays your custom song!

The crowd cheers!

About

I am a parent, grandfather, teacher and children's entertainer. My training was at Harvard, Tufts and San Francisco University. I teach workshops and parties in art, writing, puppets, stamp collecting, music, STEM and more in New England and online. I taught at the Ashby, Ma. Elementary School, The Spaulding Elementary School, Concord Academy and North Andover High School. I am now now creating classes and events in the Old Orchard Beach region of Maine. Here is my commitment to parents and teachers..
" Your event or party presentation will be FUN and educational! It is critical at this time in history to help our children discover their talents and see a bright future and their role in it. My events will be full of magic, wonder and most importantly will honor and enrich all of your wonderful children. "
Peter Simmons

Additional booking notes

You get Bob, a guitar and harmonica.
You get the songs you have DISCUSSED in advance and an original song or two if you want.

At this point Bob does NOT bring sound equipment. You must provide that. If it is a small group of 15 people or less you will not need a sound system.

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