Carrboro has a new and upgraded playground at the Town Commons, home of the farmers’ market, with a food market theme. Check it out.
Fool’s Faire Renaissance Festival at Pluck Farm (Steel String Brewery), NC54W, Mebane, Saturday, Nov. 14, 12-7, features food, beer, live music, sporting feats like sword fighting, exhibits, crafts. Free admission.
Arts on Market at the Southern Village Green, Chapel Hill, Sunday, Nov. 22, 12 noon- 4 p.m. for handcrafted art and gifts, live music.
“Nutcracker on Ice” will be presented Dec. 13-14 at Orange Co. Sportsplex, Hillsborough. Shows are 6 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Get tickets at the front desk (919-644-0339).
Orange County youth basketball leagues need volunteer coaches. If you’re interested, contact Kevin Bradsher (919-245-2672, kbradsher@orangecountync.gov). Criminal history checks are conducted.
Raleigh Red Sox edged Alamance Giants 4-3 for the 32+ division championship in Central Carolina Men’s Senior Baseball League. Oaks swept Cardinals in Durham for fifth straight 18+ title.
Chapel Hill celebrates Arbor Day Nov. 20 with an 11 a.m. program at Umstead Park when a River Birch tree will be planted to show the town’s commitment to trees.