Today’s Things 2 do

SATURDAY A Holiday Reading of “A Visit from St. Nicholas,”

Rensselaerville Library, 1459 County Route 351, Rensselaerville. 4 p.m. Free. Charles Dickens reads the holiday poem, also known as “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement C. Moore. Suitable for all ages.

American Girl Tea with Samantha Parkington,

Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Ave., Schenectady. 2 p.m. $8. An elegant holiday tea party with the Festival of Trees making a glittering holiday backdrop for the occasion. Baked goods, stories and a wintry craft to take home.

Candy Houses,

Clifton Park-halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. 1 p.m. Free. Families with children ages 4-9 and siblings can listen to “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement C. Moore and songs of the season. Then make a candy house to take home and help to create a candy library. Two sessions; morning or afternoon.

Exploring Books and their Writers through Film — Little Women,

Troy Public Library, 100 2nd St., Troy. 1 p.m. Free. This month’s book is “Little Women” (2018 BBC and Masterpiece theater production, 176 minutes). Retired Siena College professor Tom Bulger leads the discussion.

Festival of Trees,

Wood Park, Wood Park Lane, Hoosick Falls. 6 p.m. Free. Tree lighting and caroling, reception at Unihog on Center Street, refreshments and music with Santa.

Ten Broeck Mansion Holiday House — Children’s Story Hour,

Ten Broeck Mansion, 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany. 10:30 a.m. Free. Children ages 3 to 10 and their caregivers can hear holiday stories read by Sinterklaas. Holiday crafts available.