A Season of Heart, Art and Community

Audiences will enjoy a visually stunning production of the fairytale The Sleeping Beauty this season at the Maxwell C. King Center. WE DANCE PRODUCTION, INC.

As the holidays approach, the Space Coast once again reveals its best qualities — compassion, creativity, and connection. This season, our community shines not just with twinkling lights and festive décor, but with the warmth of people coming together to lift one another, celebrate traditions and create lasting memories.

At the heart of this spirit is Gifts from the Heart Christmas Shops, an initiative that transforms the holiday experience for hundreds of families. For one week each December, these pop-up stores offer deeply discounted toys and gifts, allowing parents from under-resourced communities to shop with pride. It’s not charity — it’s empowerment. As Cindy McAlister of Neighbor Up Brevard explains, “Instead of someone else giving your children gifts, you are the one providing the gifts.” That simple act restores dignity and joy, reminding us that the greatest gift is the ability to give.