Kick off the holiday season and get an early start on your holiday shopping with 180 handcraft vendors, a silent auction, and fun and games for the kids! Santa arrives on a fire truck to South County High School's football stadium at 8:20am. The 6th annual Candy Cane Kids' Fun Run benefiting SoCo Swim & Dive kicks off at 8:30a. Other kids' activities include a Sing-Along with Santa followed by book readings and signings by local children's authors! Kids can do their own holiday shopping at the Jingle Bell Holiday Kids' Shoppe where EVERY item is only $8! Photos with Santa are from 10:30a-12 noon. Kids’ games, face painting and Greetings for the Troops run 9a-3p. Santa's Book Emporium features unique gift basket for the book lover on your gift list! FREE Child ID and Fingerprinting courtesy of the Fairfax Co Sheriff. General admission is only $3. Kids under 12, Military & Veteran families, and FCPS Staff & Teachers are FREE! Proceeds benefit South County PTSO.