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Tree lightings

• Parryville will be holding its fourth annual tree lighting ceremony at the borough hall Dec. 14. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. with the tree lighting set for 6 p.m. Grab the family, an ornament you’d like to add to the tree and join us for some holiday festivities! Hot chocolate and coffee will be provided by the Parryville Fire Company, chili from Riverwalck Saloon, custom Christmas crafts from Knot Just Pallets, custom flannels by Emily at Livin Hella Good, Christmas caroling by members of the Lehighton Area High School and fresh cookies by members of our community.

Other events

• The Harry Packer Mansion, 19 Packer Ave. in Jim Thorpe, is again hosting its “Nutcracker Holiday Displays” self-guided tour on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the holiday season. The tours run through the end of December. Tours are open to the public and are available between 4 and 9 p.m. on Fridays, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. There is an admission fee for anyone 8 years old and older. Special fundraisers for area nonprofits are also available.

Dec. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m., annual Christmas house decorating contest judging will take place and gift certificates will be award.