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 2026 begins on Tuesday, June 30 and goes until Tuesday, August 11. Summer playgroups are once a week on Tuesdays and indoors at the Edwards Church location in Northampton.

*Please note location change from previous years, we are no longer at Bridge Street School or Jackson Street School*

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NPC Summer Playgroup

Weekly on Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 11:30 am.
Runs from Tuesday, June 30 to Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Edwards Church, 297 Main Street, Northampton.
Metered parking along State Street and in downtown Northampton. Parking also available at Forbes Public Library. NPC is wheelchair-accessible.

Join us for indoor play and community at Edwards Church! Look for the NPC sandwich board 🙂

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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.