Hard hats in Westfield, printing presses in Deerfield

Guides demonstrate the printing process at one of the few surviving 19th-century printing offices in the United States. From 1816 to 1820 two brothers-in-law printed almanacs and other “improving” books and literature in the shop, which brought new ideas and information to rural New England. Included with general admission.

After an opening night win, UMass men's basketball plays intrastate rival Boston College as part of the TNT Sports Hall of Fame Series Boston.

The Belchertown Historical Association holds its annual Yuletide event, a fundraiser for the museum, with the house decorated for the season. There will be a wide variety of raffle baskets, baked goods, and old bags to help complete holiday gift lists. All ages.

Emily Stringham demonstrates millinery, the fashion and dressmaking of the Revolutionary War era, on Saturday and Sunday. Included in general admission.

The library holds its first local author book fair, with 18 local authors meeting the public, discussing their books, and selling and signing copies. Participants include Suzanne Strempek Shea, Katherine Brady, Fred Ferraro and Joy Mastroianni. Genres vary, with the focus on books for adults and teens.

Scott Connors of Stephentown Typewriter Co., a collector, preservationist, and seller of typewriters, covers the history of the typewriter and why the machines are popular again. He also explains what prospective buyers should know before purchasing one. He brings several machines from his personal collection for attendees to examine up close, including one signed by Tom Hanks.

Kids Night Out at the YMCA of Greater Westfield runs three hours of swimming, crafts, games and a movie, with pizza included. Drop-off format, so the parents get the evening back.

Wacky Wild Turkeys at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary is a 90-minute family program on the birds. Dress for the outdoors; Arcadia programs head outside.

Meekins Library's Astronomy Festival at the Hawks-Hayden Community Room is part of the Stars Above Williamsburg celebration, with space-themed crafts and a safe solar telescope for looking at the sun.

Sugar Skull: A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure plays Bowker Auditorium as a bilingual, bicultural matinee for young audiences and families, keeping the spooky-season stretch going one more weekend.

Nutcracker Storytime with Pioneer Valley Ballet at the Bazan Community Room in Chicopee pairs a story with an introductory dance class and a Nutcracker-themed craft. A ballet character shows up in costume to meet the kids.

Salt Art at Storrs Library's Betty Ann Low Meeting Room puts kids in front of 3D salt creations with paint and lets them watch the paint blend into the salt.

The Carle After Dark: Moo'ment at the Eric Carle Museum is a family session to experiment with movement in art, part of the museum's after-dark series.

Saturday Morning Stories at the East Longmeadow Public Library runs seasonal stories and a craft in the Children's Activity Room for kids who miss the weekday story times. Sponsored by the Friends of the ELPL.