Northampton Parents Center

A Community Drop-in Center for Children, Caregivers, and Families

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Save the Date! 2026 Puttin’ Pumpkins and Fall Festival at Look Park, Saturday, October 24!
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Save the Date! 2026 Puttin’ Pumpkins and Fall Festival at Look Park, Saturday, October 24!

By NPC Admin / September 27, 2026
NPC's 2026 Puttin' Pumpkins Fundraiser will be Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Look Park. Come play a round of mini-golf, try some kids crafts & activities, and support NPC! Costumes welcome (we will have extra!). All welcome, and no one turned away for lack of...
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Revive Outside with Kestrel Land Trust this Sunday, September 27! CANCELED
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Revive Outside with Kestrel Land Trust this Sunday, September 27! CANCELED

By NPC Admin / September 24, 2026
UPDATE: The Sunday, September 27 hike with Kestrel Land Trust has been CANCELED due to weather. Sign up for the next Revive Outside hike on Sunday, October 25, at Mount Warner! Join Kestrel Land Trust for a guided family hike - we'll take it slow and the whole family is...
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Music Thursday with Mr. Liam!
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Music Thursday with Mr. Liam!

By NPC Admin / September 23, 2026
Thursday at playgroup means Infant Group and Music Thursday! This week's Music Thursday guest is Mr. Liam. At the Edwards Church playspace on Thursday, September 24. Join us for music, laughter, and the crowd favorite 10 Second Dance Party! Liam Hurley has been a performer and educator for more than 25...
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Rice Donations Needed for the Rainbow Rice Table!
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Rice Donations Needed for the Rainbow Rice Table!

By NPC Admin / September 22, 2026
NPC's beloved rainbow rice table is running low on rice! We're looking for donations of rice (undyed or dyed) to replenish the rice table for the upcoming playgroup season. 20-25 lb bags are the most helpful - it takes about 40 lbs of rice to fill the rice table! Want...
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Fall Playgroup Schedule is Here!
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Fall Playgroup Schedule is Here!

By NPC Admin / September 22, 2026
The 2026 Fall playgroup schedule is here! Weekly Monday through Thursday starting September 8, 2026, and going until December 17, 2026. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are indoors at the Edwards Church playspace. Tuesdays are outdoors at the Hampshire YMCA. For more information and the daily schedule including NPC's weather policy,...
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About

Northampton Parents Center (NPC) is a drop-in center for children and their caregivers. … Continue Reading

Playgroups

Playgroup runs Monday through Thursday, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The 2026-2027 playgroup … Continue Reading

Northampton Parents Center

Northampton Parents Center is a drop-in center for families and caregivers of young children, birth to kindergarten. Since 1986, Northampton Parents Center (NPC) has provided a nurturing environment for families with young children to socialize, find resources, and build connections. Free daily drop-in playgroups are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 11:30 am. More information here.

We are located in the lower level of Edwards Church, at the corner of State and Main Streets in downtown Northampton.

Mission

Since 1986, the mission of Northampton Parents Center has been to provide a nurturing and friendly space for young children and their caregivers to meet and play; to find support and resources; and to create connections and friendships.

LOCATION

297 Main Street
Lower Level, Edwards Church
Northampton, MA 01060

NPC is located in the lower level of Edwards Church at the corner of State and Main Streets, in downtown Northampton. We are wheelchair accessible.

Support

Generously supported by your donations and through grant funding. All donations to NPC are tax deductible. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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