A listing of all upcoming events at the Northampton Parents Center and of events hosted by the Northampton Public Schools Early Childhood Center (ECC). Full list and registration for ECC Presents Workshops, Playdates, and Caregiver CafĂ© here. All events are FREE and open to ALL – you do not need to live in Northampton.
For all ECC Presents events, please note that you need to register online to be notified of any changes in location or cancellations. Please go to www.bit.ly/ECCpresents.
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SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, September 2: ECC/NPC tabling at Grow Foods Mobile Market – childcare resources, program information, kids activities. More information here. At Hampshire Heights, 241 Jackson Street, Northampton.
Thursday, September 3, 9:30 am – 11:30 am: Soapy Cleanup & Stock-up Day! At Edwards Church playspace. More details here.
Friday, September 4, 9:30 am – 11:30 am: ECC Presents – Play Dates at Smith College. Playful adventures in and around Smith Museum of Art for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers. Sign up online. Smith College Museum of Art, 20 Elm St, Northampton, 01063.
Tuesday, September 8: First day of playgroup! Welcome back 🙂
Sunday, September 27, 9:00 am – 10:30 am: EEC Presents – Revive Outside with Kestrel Land Trust. Join Kestrel Land Trust for a guided family hike – we’ll take it slow and the whole family is welcome. Mineral Hills Conservation Area, Florence 01062. CANCELED!
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OCTOBER
Tuesday, October 6: Playgroup Visitor – Laura Ginsberg-Peltz from Respira Birth visits to share about her supportive family services and to lead a short family yoga class. Outdoors at the Hampshire YMCA. Indoors if raining (NPC weather policy).
Tuesday, October 6, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: ECC Presents – Monthly Caregiver CafĂ©. Looking to connect with other caregivers and parents? Join Ashley and Mandy from ECC for dinner, play for kids, and conversation and dessert for adults. First Tuesdays of the month. More information here. Jackson Street Elementary School, 120 Jackson St, Northampton, MA 01060.
Wednesday, October 7: ECC/NPC tabling at Grow Foods Mobile Market – childcare resources, program information, kids activities. More information here. At Hampshire Heights, 241 Jackson Street, Northampton.
Thursday, October 8, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Welcome Back Picnic on the Forbes Library lawn. Families (and siblings!), caregivers, friends, alumni, and community members all welcome to join. Bring your own picnic and NPC will provide pizza. Forbes Public Library, 20 West Street, Northampton 01060. Please note no rain date.
Monday, October 12: NPC CLOSED for Indigenous People’s Day.
Thursday, October 15, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: ECC Presents – Family Game Time at Forbes Library. Third Thursdays of the month. Drop by to play games and meet other families. For children 3-8 and their caregivers – siblings welcome. Sign up online. Children’s Department, Forbes Library, 20 West Street, Northampton.
Thursday, October 22, 10:00 am – 11:00 am: ECC Presents – Stroller Tour at Smith College Museum of Art. All caregivers of babies in strollers, arms, and carriers! Stroll though the galleries while the museum is closed to the public. Plus treats for caregivers 🙂 Register online. Smith College Museum of Art, 20 Elm St, Northampton, MA 01063.
Saturday, October 24: NPC’s Annual Puttin’ Pumpkins Fundraiser at Look Park’s Fall Festival! Look Park Mini-Golf Course, Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park, 300 N. Main St, Florence, 01062.
Sunday, October 25, 10:00 am – 11:30 am: EEC Presents – Revive Outside with Kestrel Land Trust. Join Kestrel Land Trust for a guided family hike – we’ll take it slow and the whole family is welcome. Mt. Warner, Hadley. Sign up online
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NOVEMBER
Tuesday, November 3: Yes, NPC is OPEN for Election Day! There will still be outdoor playgroup at the Hampshire YMCA, weather permitting. Indoors if raining or under 35 degrees (NPC weather policy).
Friday, November 6, 9:30 am – 11:30 am: ECC Presents – Play Dates at Smith College. Playful adventures in and around Smith Museum of Art for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers. Sign up online. Smith College Museum of Art, 20 Elm St, Northampton, 01063.
Saturday, November 7, 10:00 am – 11:30 am: EEC Presents – Revive Outside with Kestrel Land Trust. Join Kestrel Land Trust for a guided family hike – we’ll take it slow and the whole family is welcome. Greenberg Family Conservation Area, Westhampton. Sign up online
Tuesday, November 10, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: ECC Presents – Monthly Caregiver CafĂ©. Looking to connect with other caregivers and parents? Join Ashley and Mandy from ECC for dinner, play for kids, and conversation and dessert for adults. First Tuesdays of the month. Please note November’s is the second Tuesday due to Election Day. More information here. Jackson Street Elementary School, 120 Jackson St, Northampton, MA 01060.
Wednesday, November 11: NPC CLOSED for Veteran’s Day.
Thursday, November 19, 8:30 am – 9:30 am: Early Bird Infant Group Visitor – Laura Frogameni from the Northampton Public Schools’ Early Childhood Center visits to share local family resources including childcare options, screenings, and free workshops & events.
Thursday, November 19, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: ECC Presents – Family Game Time at Forbes Library. Third Thursdays of the month. Drop by to play games and meet other families. For children 3-8 and their caregivers – siblings welcome. Sign up online. Children’s Department, Forbes Library, 20 West Street, Northampton.
November 25 – November 27: NPC CLOSED for Thanksgiving holiday. Please note NO PLAYGROUP on Wednesday, November 25.
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DECEMBER
Tuesday, December 1, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: ECC Presents – Monthly Caregiver CafĂ©. Looking to connect with other caregivers and parents? Join Ashley and Mandy from ECC for dinner, play for kids, and conversation and dessert for adults. First Tuesdays of the month. More information here. Jackson Street Elementary School, 120 Jackson St, Northampton, MA 01060.
Thursday, December 17: Last playgroup before Winter Holiday Break.
Thursday, December 17, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: ECC Presents – Family Game Time at Forbes Library. Third Thursdays of the month. Drop by to play games and meet other families. For children 3-8 and their caregivers – siblings welcome. Sign up online. Children’s Department, Forbes Library, 20 West Street, Northampton.
December 21 – January 1: NPC CLOSED for Winter Holiday Break. We reopen Monday, January 4, and playgroups resume January 4.