Northampton Parents Center

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

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Storytime with Lexi from High-Five Books – Wednesday, March 18
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Storytime with Lexi from High-Five Books – Wednesday, March 18

By NPC Admin  / March 15, 2026
Lexi from local bookstore High-Five Books will be joining Circle Time to read a children's book or two. Join NPC and Lexi for the first storytime THIS Wednesday, March 18! Once a month during Wednesday playgroup - March 18, April 15, and May 2. Northampton Parents Center297 Main StreetLower Level,...
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Stroller Tour at Smith College Museum of Art – Thursday, March 19
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Stroller Tour at Smith College Museum of Art – Thursday, March 19

By NPC Admin  / March 15, 2026
Smith College Museum of Art will open early especially for parents, caregivers, and kids, on Thursday, March 19, 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Strollers welcome - tour the galleries without crowds. Treats for parents and caregivers! Through ECC Presents - please RSVP here. Event is FREE.
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Save the Date! Saturday Pop-up Pajama Playgroup –  March 28 with Mr. Liam!
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Save the Date! Saturday Pop-up Pajama Playgroup – March 28 with Mr. Liam!

By NPC Admin  / March 13, 2026
Pop-up playgroup on Saturday, March 28, 9:30 am - 11:30 am! Can't make it to playgroup on weekdays or curious about Music Thursdays? Come play, meet other families and caregivers (pajamas welcome!), and do a 10-second dance party with Mr. Liam at 11:00 am! Saturday, March 28, 20269:30 am -...
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ECC Presents – Simple Kitchen Science – Naptime Zoom! on Tuesday, March 31
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ECC Presents – Simple Kitchen Science – Naptime Zoom! on Tuesday, March 31

By NPC Admin  / March 13, 2026
NEW! Northampton Public School Early Childhood Center (ECC) is running a new Naptime Zoom! series. Join Kathleen Mahoney, Northampton Public Schools Instructional Coach, for "Simple Kitchen Science" on Tuesday, March 31, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, through Zoom. Ideas for science experiments using kitchen staples. Learn about the cognitive and...
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First Aid for Parents and Caregivers – Wednesday, April 15
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First Aid for Parents and Caregivers – Wednesday, April 15

By NPC Admin  / March 13, 2026
The last First Aid for Parents and Caregivers workshop for this playgroup season will be Wednesday, April 15, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. April's workshop will be in person, and childcare is available if needed! Registration is required. Please indicate whether you need childcare when you register. The 1.5 hour...
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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 schedule begins … 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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