Start a festive, family tradition at El Paso County’s nature centers: Bear Creek by Candlelight set for 5 p.m. Friday, with a luminary-lit stroll, live music, chili and Santa. At Fountain Creek, Solstice Night Hike at 4:30 p.m. Dec 21, including a candle-lit walk to a campfire and crafts. Pre-register: tinyurl.com/2ctanawr. — Seth Boster