Northampton Parents Center

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

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Summer Playgroup

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Our summer schedule for 2025 begins on Tuesday, July 1. Summer playgroups are once a week on Tuesdays, at Jackson Street School in Northampton. *Please note location change, we are no longer at Bridge Street School*

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NPC Summer Playgroup

Weekly on Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 11:30 am.
Runs from Tuesday, July 1 to Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Come join us for indoor AND outdoor play at Jackson Street School!

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Jackson Street Elementary School, 120 Barrett St., Northampton. Free and ample parking at school parking lot.

To get into Room 102 playroom: Walk around the building to the small playground in the front of the school (on Barrett Street side) – entrance to Room 102 will be next to the small playground, across from the chickens. Look for the NPC sandwich board!

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.