Northampton Parents Center

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

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Playgroup


Playgroup runs Monday through Thursday, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The 2026 schedule begins Monday, January 5, 2026 and continues through June 11, 2026. NPC generally follows the Northampton Public Schools calendar for holiday closures. Please note that NPC also follows Northampton Public Schools for snow days: NPC Winter Weather Policy.

Mondays: Indoors at NPC. Art with Ashley from Northampton Public Schools Early Childhood Center!

Tuesdays: Outdoors at Hampshire Regional YMCA playground. Indoors if inclement weather: rain/snow/too cold (35 degrees or below with wind chill). Check our website, Facebook, or Instagram to see if playgroup will be inside or outside that week. Updates are posted by 8:00 am on Tuesdays.

Wednesdays: Indoors at NPC.

Thursdays: Indoors at NPC. Infant Group at 8:30 am and Music Thursday with Weekly Special Guest from 11:00 am – 11:30 am.

General Daily Schedule (subject to change):

9:30 am – Playgroup Start
10:15 am – Snack Time: nut-free and usually some kind of fruit. Donations of healthy, nut-free snacks and fruit are always welcome!
11:00 am – Clean-up Time
11:15 am – Circle Time! (kids’ songs and movement)

Northampton Parents Center is located in the lower level of Edwards Church, at the corner of State and Main Streets in downtown Northampton. Our address is 297 Main Street, Northampton 01060. We are wheelchair accessible! Please use public parking (do not park in the church lot) and enter through the side entrance on State Street.

The Hampshire Regional YMCA is at 286 Prospect St, Northampton, 01060.

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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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