Northampton Parents Center

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

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This Sunday, September 20 – FREE Family Event hosted by Northampton Parks & Recs

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Join Northampton Parks & Recreation for a FREE family event this Sunday! Big Trucks equals Big Fun on Touch-A-Truck Day: get up close and personal with cool vehicles, heavy machinery, and emergency equipment! Kids can climb inside vehicles, honk horns, and meet the community members who drive these amazing vehicles.

Hosted by Northampton Parks & Recreation. Please go here for full event details including expected lineup of vehicles and representatives. Plentiful parking at JFK Middle School. For questions, please call (413) 587-1040, or email recreation@northamptonma.gov.

Sunday, September 26, 2026
12:00 pm Noon to 2:00 pm
JFK Middle School
100 Bridge Road, Florence

Have a vehicle to share and interested in participating? Volunteers still welcome!


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.