SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ~~ (Last update 04/23/25)
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Copies of the Pennsylvania Certifications pertaining to the Child Protective Services Law are available upon request, as well as Criminal Background Check verification, w-9 form, and certificate of insurance.
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To help with planning your event...
--Face painting takes 3-5 minutes each
---Glitter Tattoos take 3 minutes each
----Balloon creations take 2-3 minutes each.
-----Games take 30-45 minutes (maximum 24 children)
-------Bubbles take 20-30 minutes (weather permitting)
No travel charge within two hours of Cresson, PA.
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Simplicity will be at each of these events. Come out and have some fun!
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Friday April 4, 2025 ~~ 5:00-8:00
... Seneca Valley HS, Harmony
Saturday April 5, 2025 ~~ 2:00-4:00
... Private Party, Mechanicsburg
Sunday April 6, 2025 ~~ 1:30-3:30
... Williamsport, PA
Saturday April 12, 2025 ~~ 11:00-2:00
... Oakmont Country Club
Sunday April 13, 2025 ~~ 1-3
... VFW Sankertown Kids Easter Party
Saturday April 19, 2025 ~~ 10:00-1:00
... Healthy Kids Day Event, YMCA Camp Curtin
Thursday April 24, 2025 ~~ 1:00-3:00
... American Water - Take Your Child To Work Day, McMurray, PA
Saturday April 26, 2025 ~~ 10:00-4:00
... University of Maryland
Sunday April 27, 2025 ~~ 3:30-5:30
... Private Party Canoe Creek Park
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May 5, 2025 ~ Cinco De Mayo
...Annual celebration held on May 5th to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebia in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, Wikipedia
Monday May 5, 2025 ~~ 9:00-6:00 (awaiting deposit)
... Uniontown Elementary School
Friday, May 9, 2025 -- 3:00-6:00 (awaiting deposit)
... Mack Memorial Park, Indiana, PA
Saturday May 10, 2025 ~~ 11:00-3:00
... Lancaster, PA
Sunday May 11, 2025 ~~ Mothers Day
...Be Good to Mommy day! When I was in high school, my mother always told me
... Don't apply too much makeup or you will look like a clown! LOL!
Wednesday May 14, 2025 ~~ 5:30-7:30
... Private Party at Meyers Dairy
May 17, 2025 ~~ Noon-4:00
May 18, 2025 ~~ Noon-4:00
... Tanger Outlet, Pittsburgh
Thursday May 22, 2025 ~~ 5:00-7:00
... Community Event. Kittanning, PA
Saturday May 24, 2025 ~~ 1:00-4:00
... Wisp Resort, McHenry, MD
May 26, 2025 Memorial Day
...This day honors the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country. These courageous individuals have given everything they had to defend our freedoms and way of life. Memorial Day reminds us of the high price of freedom and the debt of gratitude we owe to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It is a day to reflect on their sacrifice and to honor their memory with gratitude.
Saturday May 31, 2025 ~~ 1:00-5:00 (awaiting confirmation)
... South Fork Youth Athletics
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June 7, 2025 ~~ 10:30-3:30
...Soccerfest, Cranberry, PA
Sunday June 8, 2025 ~~ 12:00-3:00 (awaiting confirmation)
... Private Party, Wexford
June 19, 2025 ...Juneteenth
...officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. Wikipedia
Sunday June 15, 2025 ~~ Father's Day
...Be good to daddy day!
Saturday June 21, 2025 ~~ 11:00-3:00
... Bethel Holiness Church, Lonaconing, MD
Sunday June 22, 2025 ~~ 5:00-8:00
... WV Black Bear Stadium, Granville, WV
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Friday July 4, 2025 ~~ Independence Day
...Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the Unite
d States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. Wikipedia
Saturday July 5, 2025 ~~ 3:00-5:00
... Private party at Settlers Cabin Park, Carnegie
Saturday July 12, 2025 ~~ Noon - 3:00 (pending confirmation)
... Pittsburgh, PA
Wednesday July 16, 2025 ~~ 4:00-6:00
... Ebensburgh Library "Color Our World" reading program
Sunday, July 20, 2025 ~~ 2:00-4:00
.... Church Picnic, Cresson, PA
Sunday July 27, 2025 ~~ 5:00-8:00
... WV Black Bear Stadium, Granville, WV
Wednesday July 30, 2025 ~~ 7:00-8:00
... Pike Run Country Club, Hones Mills, PA
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August 2, 2025 ~~ 4:00-9:00 PM
... North Strabane Park, Pittsburgh
Saturday August 9, 2025 ~~ Noon-4:00
... JWF Company picnic
August 16, 2025 ~~ 1:00-7:00
... Tionesta Indian Festival
Sunday August 17, 2025 ~~ 5:00-8:00
,,, WV Black Bear Stadium, Granville, WV
Saturday August 23, 2025 ~~ 10:00-5:00
... Kids Cookie Break, WJTL, Manheim, PA
Sunday August 24, 2025 ~~ 5:00-8:00
,,, WV Black Bear Stadium, Granville, WV
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Monday September 1, 2025 Labor Day
...Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. Wikipedia
Friday September 5, 2025 ~~ 4:00-8:00
Saturday September 6, 2025 ~~ 11:00-8:00
.....Public Event, Pittsburgh Irish Festival
..... Balloon twisting in kids area
Saturday September 13, 2025 ~~9:00-1:00
... Pittsburgh
Saturday Sept 20, 2025 -- 10-5 ? (awaiting confirmation)
... Festival of Books, Ebensburgh
Mon, Sep 22, 2025 – Wed, Sep 24, 2025
...Rosh Hashanah is the New Year in Judaism. The biblical name for this holiday is Yom Teruah. It is the first of the High Holy Days, as specified by Leviticus 23:23–25, that occur in the late summer/early autumn of the Northern Hemisphere.
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Monday October 13, 2025 ~~ Columbus Day
...Columbus Day is a national holiday in many countries of the Americas and elsewhere, and a federal holiday in the United States, which officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. Wikipedia
Saturday October 4, 2025 ~~ noon-4:00
... Wisp Resort, McHenry, MD
Saturday October 25, 2025 ~~ 1:00-5:00 (pending deposit)
... Festival at Assembly of God Church, Coalport
Sunday October 26, 2025 ~ 1:00-5:00
... Latrobe Country Club Family Fall Festival
Friday October 31, 2025 ~~ Halloween
...Halloween has been around for more than a thousand years. Originally a religious observance, it became increasingly secular over the centuries until its religious trappings all but disappeared. Today Halloween is considered a holiday for dress-up and fun, especially for children (Britannica)
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 2 a.m. Daylight savings
...Turn your clocks back one hour and change the batteries in your smoke alarms, etc.
Tuesday November 4, 2025 ~~ Election Day!
...Get out and vote!
(Majority rules... if you don't vote, don't complain)
November 11, 2025 ~~ Veteran's Day
... Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States that honors US military veterans. It originated from Armistice Day, which commemorates the end of World War I. On November 11, 1918, an armistice was signed at 11 AM, which effectively ended World War I. This is why Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th, or "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month".
Thursday November 27, 2025 ~~ Thanksgiving
...Celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year
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Saturday December 6, 2025 ~~ 6:00-8:00 (pending deposit)
... Community Light Up Night, The Meeting Place, New Salem, PA
Sunday December 21, 2025 ~~ 1:00-3:00
... VFW Sankertown Kids Holiday Party
Thursday December 25, 2025 ~~ Christmas Day
...An annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25th as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. wikipedia
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JANUARY 2026 Jan 19th - MLK Day
... Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday of January each year. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law and civil society. Wikipedia
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FEBRUARY Monday February 2, 2026 ~~ Groundhog's Day
...What does Punxsutawny Phil have to say?
Sunday February 8, 2026 ~~ Superbowl Sunday
Saturday February 14, 2026 ~~ Valentine's Day
Wednesday February 18, 2026 ~~ Ash Wednesday
... Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection for many Christians,
who observe Ash Wednesday with prayer, fasting, and receiving ashes as a symbol of repentance. The ashes are usually made from burning the palm leaves from the previous year's palm Sunday.
Feb 17 - Mar 18, 2026 ~~ Ramadan
... Ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a month of fasting. It is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion and worship. (wikipedia)
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MARCH
Sat March 7, 2026 ~~ 10:00-5:00
Sun March 8, 2026 ~~ 10:00-4:00
... Fire & EMS Show, Monroeville Convention Center
Sunday March 8, 2026 ~~ Daylight Savings
... Turn your clocks ahead one hour and change the batteries in your smoke alarms, etc.
March 17, 2026 ~~ St Patrick's Day
... March 17th everyone is irish! The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and, by extension, celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. wikipedia T
Sunday March 29, 2026 ~~ 1:00-3:00 (awaiting confirmation)
... Kids Easter Party, VFW Sankertown
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Sunday April 5, 2026 ~~ Easter ...Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus Christ, preceded by Lent (or Great Lent), a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. Wikipedia Wed, Apr 1, 2026 – Thu, Apr 9, 2026 Passover, also called Pesach, is a major Jewish holiday and one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. It celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Wikipedia =========
May 5, 2026 ~ Cinco De Mayo
...Annual celebration held on May 5th to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebia in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, Wikipedia
Sunday May 2026 ~~ Mothers Day
...Be Good to Mommy day! When I was in high school, my mother always told me
... Don't apply too much makeup or you will look like a clown! LOL!
May 2026 Memorial Day ...This day honors the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country. These courageous individuals have given everything they had to defend our freedoms and way of life. Memorial Day reminds us of the high price of freedom and the debt of gratitude we owe to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It is a day to reflect on their sacrifice and to honor their memory with gratitude.
Friday June 19, 2026 ~~ Juneteenth National Freedom Day
...Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. Wikipedia
Sunday June 21, 2026 ~~ Father's Day ... Be good to daddy day!
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JULY 2026
Saturday July 4, 2026 ~~ Independence Day ...Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. Wikipedia
Sunday, July 19, 2026 ~~ 2:00-4:00 .... Church Picnic, Cresson, PA?
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AUGUST 2026
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SEPTEMBER 2026
Monday September 7, 2026 ~~ Labor Day Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. Wikipedia
September 11-13, 2026 ~~ Rosh Hashana ...Rosh Hashanah is the New Year in Judaism. The biblical name for this holiday is Yom Teruah. It is the first of the High Holy Days, as specified by Leviticus 23:23–25, that occur in the late summer/early autumn of the Northern Hemisphere. Wikipedia
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OCTOBER 2026
Monday October 12, 2026 ~~ Columbus Day
...Columbus Day is a national holiday in many countries of the Americas and elsewhere, and a federal holiday in the United States, which officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. Wikipedia
Saturday October 25, 2025 ~~ 1:00-5:00 ?
... Festival at Assembly of God Church, Coalport
Saturday October 31, 2026 ~~ Halloween ...Halloween has been around for more than a thousand years. Originally a religious observance, it became increasingly secular over the centuries until its religious trappings all but disappeared. Today Halloween is considered a holiday for dress-up and fun, especially for children (Britannica)
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NOVEMBER 2026
Sunday November 1, 2026 ~~ Daylight Savings ends
...Turn your clocks back one hour and change the batteries in your smoke alarms, etc.
Tuesday November 3, 2025 ~~ Election Day!
...Get out and vote! (Majority rules... if you don't vote, don't complain)
Wednesday November 11, 2026 ~~ Veteran's Day
...Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States that honors US military veterans. It originated from Armistice Day, which commemorates the end of World War I. On November 11, 1918, an armistice was signed at 11 AM, which effectively ended World War I. This is why Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th, or "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month". Thursday November 26, 2026 ~~ Thanksgiving ...Celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year
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DECEMBER 2026
Sunday December 20, 2026 ~~ 1:00-3:00
... VFW Sankertown Kids Holiday Party
Friday December 25, 2026 ~~ Christmas Day
... An annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25th as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. wikipedia
Saturday December 26 2026 ~~ First Day of Kwanzaa
... Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West, East, as well as Southeast Africa. Wikipedia
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>> She was so perfect. So friendly with the kids and her work was AMAZING will definitely use her in the future for everything. Lacey H. >> Wow! Just Wow! Simplicity was by far the best part of my parents' 50th Anniversary Party! She was a huge hit with all of the grandkids and to say we were blown away but her skills and speed would be an understatement. Thank you, thank you, thank you! DO NOT HESITATE and hire her, you will be soooooo glad you did! :) Shannon S >> Amazing event Simplicity’s Wonderful World provided great quality service for my child’s birthday party! She was wonderful with the children of all ages and the kids had a blast with all the entertainment from face paint to bubbles and glitter tattoos! Highly recommend her for future event needs! Laura >> Very sweet lady with a passion for making kids smile. Going well out of her way just to work for tips at the pickle festival says a lot about her character. Very committed, talented and loves what she does 😊 Layne M. >> Simplicity is a real pro! She is GREAT with kiddos. She smiles both on the outside & in. Her cheerful spirit and ability to relate to children is real talent! Simplicity is a true artist at creating balloon sculptures She even has holiday themed balloons! Her Bubbles are so much that you can hear children laughing and playing. Simplicity has years of experience. She's always creating new types of entertainment. You will be 100% pleased with her!!!! Judy S >> Simplicity the Clown was super! Simplicity showed up on time, made beautiful balloon objects for kids (and adults) and engaged with the kids. Plus, the bubbles were an extra hit. She was pleasant and professional - thank you Simplicity! Joan T >> Patient + FUN! MaryAnne did my son’s first birthday party. She was on time and right into action! The face painting + balloon animals were a real hit (very impressed with her octopus balloon + tiger face paint :). I would definitely recommend her for keeping children busy and entertained! Ashley M >>Simplicity was great! Simplicity arrived, set up promptly and did a good job. She was patient and made the experience of getting a glitter tattoo and face painting very special. The kids love it! I would definitely schedule her again for our event next year. She did really good balloons, but we were not able to continue with the balloon making - a few kids used them inappropriately. Glad we were able to book her. Catherine F >> Great job All kids were happy and all activities were done very professionally. Carmine C >> Great job! We were very pleased with Simplicity! The children absolutely adored her! 😁👍🏻🤗 Jennifer F >> She's great! Simplicity was great! She strolled the grounds of our fall farm festival, interacting with the kids, blowing bubbles, & handing out stickers. She was in full costu me & our customers loved her! Cindy V >> Great Entertainment Wonderful entertainment for 2 hours for kids ages 2-9 years. She kept them all busy and engaged the whole time and was so professional! Dana M >> Awesome Very professional and talented! She arrived 15 minutes early and was well prepared for the “what if’s”, which is most moms thinking process lol. I was expecting basic balloon twisting but she created beyond my expectations. Her first balloon twist was an octopus which was given to the birthday boy! The kids couldn’t get enough of her! She made swords, octopus, flowers, and so much more out of balloons!!! I booked her for my baby’s first birthday party and her service was perfect! Thank you so much for being apart of our special day!!! Hawah A
