Northampton Parents Center

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

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Welcome Back Picnic! Thursday, October 8

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Save the date! NPC’s Welcome Back Picnic will be Thursday, October 8, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. We’ll be on the lawn at Forbes Library – bring your own picnic and NPC will provide pizza. Families (and siblings!), caregivers, friends, alumni, and community members all welcome to join. FREE and all welcome. Come check out Forbes Library’s beautiful outdoor space and celebrate the fall season with NPC! Please note there is no rain date for this event.


Thursday, October 8, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Forbes Library, 20 West Street, Northampton 01060

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.