Northampton Parents Center

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

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Summer Playgroup

Our summer schedule for 2025 begins on Tuesday, July 1. Summer playgroups are once a week on Tuesdays, at Bridge Street School in Northampton.

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

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

Bridge Street Elementary School, 2 Parsons St., Northampton. Free parking is available at Bridge Street School.

Northampton Parents Center

Northampton Parents Center is a nonprofit cooperative drop-in center for children, birth to kindergarten age, and their caregivers. Since 1986, Northampton Parents Center (NPC) has provided a safe, nurturing environment for families with young children to socialize. Free daily drop-in playgroups are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 11:30 am. More information here.

The Parents Center is located in the lower level of Edwards Church at the corner of State and Main Streets in downtown Northampton.

Mission Statement

Since 1986, the mission of Northampton Parents Center has been to provide a safe and friendly space for young children and their caregivers to meet and play; to find support and resources; and to create connections and friendships.

Donate

All donations to NPC are tax deductible. We are 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We welcome your donations.

For the last several years, 80% of our funding has come from individual, family, and business donations from folks like you!

Sponsors

Our program also receives funding from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and care through a grant administered by Northampton Public Schools

 

 

Donors

Northampton Area Pediatrics

IN KIND DONORS
Edwards Church
Woodstar Cafe