Northampton Parents Center

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

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Kestrel Walk at Sweet Alice Conservation Area THIS Sunday, May 17, 2026 – FREE!
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Kestrel Walk at Sweet Alice Conservation Area THIS Sunday, May 17, 2026 – FREE!

By NPC Admin / May 15, 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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Spring Cleaning? NPC is Now Collecting for Our June Tag Sale!
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Spring Cleaning? NPC is Now Collecting for Our June Tag Sale!

By NPC Admin / May 15, 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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LAST Wednesday Storytime with Lexi from High-Five Books
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LAST Wednesday Storytime with Lexi from High-Five Books

By NPC Admin / May 15, 2026
Lexi from local bookstore High-Five Books will be joining Circle Time to read a children's book or two. Once a month during Wednesday playgroup - March 18, April 15, and May 20. Join us for Lexi's next and last playgroup visit on Wednesday, May 20! Northampton Parents Center297 Main StreetLower...
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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 14, 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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Tom Knight for Music Thursday and Infant Group!
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Tom Knight for Music Thursday and Infant Group!

By NPC Admin / May 14, 2026
Thursday at playgroup means Infant Group and Music Thursday! Today’s Music Thursday guest is Tom Knight. Saliq Francis Savage, RMT (Registered Movement Therapist) and IDME (Infant Developmental Movement Education certified), will also be at Infant Group in the small playroom/rice table room. Saliq will provide gentle, hands-on support with babies...
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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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