Northampton Parents Center

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

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Kestrel Walk at Sweet Alice Conservation Area next Saturday, May 17, 2026 – FREE!
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Kestrel Walk at Sweet Alice Conservation Area next Saturday, May 17, 2026 – FREE!

By NPC Admin / May 5, 2026
Last Kestrel Walk of the playgroup season! Guided family nature walks to explore, relax, and reconnect with each other. Older kids welcome! This month's walk will be at Sweet Alice Conservation Area in Amherst. Hosted by NPS Early Childhood Center - all ECC Presents events are FREE.Go to ECC Presents...
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Queer & Trans New Parents Support Group
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Queer & Trans New Parents Support Group

By NPC Admin / May 5, 2026
NEW local parent support group! Queer and Trans New Parents Support Group is FREE and open to all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who are expecting, adopting, fostering, and/or parenting from pregnancy through postpartum. This group is a monthly space for deep listening, meaningful connection, and community care. Facilitated by...
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Spring Cleaning? NPC is Collecting for Our June Tag Sale!
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Spring Cleaning? NPC is Collecting for Our June Tag Sale!

By NPC Admin / May 4, 2026
Northampton Parents Center's Annual Tag Sale (and one of our biggest fundraiser events of the year) is coming up! This year's Tag Sale will be on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Gently used items are pay-what-you-want and 100% of funds go to support NPC's free...
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Save the Date! Community Baby Shower – Saturday, May 30, 2026
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Save the Date! Community Baby Shower – Saturday, May 30, 2026

By NPC Admin / May 4, 2026
FREE Community Baby Shower for new and expectant parents! Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Jackson Street Elementary School Cafeteria, 120 Jackson Street, Northampton 01060. Stop in for resources, free baby clothes and gear, and free raffle prizes! Baby carrier demos and car seat safety info...
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THIS Saturday! March with NPC at Hampshire Pride’s 4th Annual Pride Parade!
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THIS Saturday! March with NPC at Hampshire Pride’s 4th Annual Pride Parade!

By NPC Admin / April 27, 2026
Hampshire Pride’s 4th Annual Pride Parade is this Saturday, May 2 - NPC will be marching in the parade once again this year! Please email Lindsey at northamptonparentscenter@gmail.com if you are interested in marching with NPC. Strollers and wagons welcome and encouraged. Parade begins at 11:00 am and will assemble...
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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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