Fullerton Hills Weekend Brief: October 3-4, 2026
October 3 – 4, 2026
Good morning, Fullerton Hills. October has arrived, and the first full weekend of the month brings a classic North Orange County mix: the Saturday farmers market right up the street on Brea Blvd, the Fullerton Train Museum's free first-Saturday open house, a swap-meet-style afternoon at the Fullerton Museum Center, and the 68th annual Tustin Tiller Days just down the road. Here's your guide to the best of it, plus the latest pulse on the market.
1. This Weekend's Must-Attend Events
Fullerton Free Certified Farmers' Market
The year-round Saturday market in North Fullerton, run by Greener Pastures, sets up in the Fullerton Free Church Commons at 2801 N Brea Blvd from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It is the closest farm-fresh stop to the hills, with fall produce, artisan goods, and breakfast before an afternoon of open houses. Market details at gpfm.net.
Fullerton Train Museum Open House
The Fullerton Train Museum opens its vintage railcar collection for its free first-Saturday open house at the Fullerton Transportation Center, 200 E Santa Fe Ave, from 9:00 AM to noon. A favorite with kids and rail enthusiasts alike, it is a relaxed, family-friendly start to the day before the afternoon round of showings. Details at fullertontrainmuseum.org.
68th Annual Tustin Tiller Days
Just down the road, the 68th annual Tustin Tiller Days fills Columbus Tustin Park Friday through Sunday with carnival rides, midway games, live entertainment, food, and wine tasting, with the Tiller Days Parade stepping off in Old Town Tustin on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM. Free admission, and one of the warmest family traditions in North Orange County. Details at tustinca.org.
SWAPTOBER at the Fullerton Museum Center
The Fullerton Museum Center hosts SWAPTOBER, a swap-meet-style community event, on Sunday from noon to 3:00 PM at 301 N Pomona Ave. Bring items to trade, browse the tables, and spend a relaxed afternoon at one of the city's favorite cultural landmarks. Details at fullertonmuseum.com.
Women's Club of Fullerton “Quarter Mania”
The Women's Club of Fullerton hosts its “Quarter Mania” fundraiser Sunday from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Sizzler on Harbor Blvd, a fun quarter-bid auction where every item goes for pocket change, with proceeds supporting the club's community grants and scholarships. A cheerful way to support local causes over a weekend lunch. Details at fullertonobserver.com.
2. Community News & Civic Updates
A few things for North Fullerton residents to know heading into this weekend:
City Council Returns Tuesday, October 6
The City Council's next regular meeting is Tuesday, October 6 at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing on designating five properties as Local Historic Landmarks, and city staff have tentatively placed the final solid-waste contract agreement on the same agenda, the decision the council postponed at its September 15 meeting. For North Fullerton homeowners, the outcome will shape trash service and rates for years, so it is worth watching closely. Agendas post the week before at cityoffullerton.com.
Sunny Hills High Hill Entrance Closed Through October 23
Sunny Hills High School families should plan their drop-offs accordingly: the hill entrance is closed Monday, September 28 through Friday, October 23 for campus improvements, with families directed to enter via Lancer Way. It is a short-term inconvenience for a campus that keeps investing in itself, and worth knowing before the morning rush. Details at sunnyhills.net.
Fullerton Union High School Wall of Fame Welcomes Two
Fullerton Union High School inducted two honorees into its Wall of Fame on Friday, October 2: Dr. Karl Zener, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, and Dr. Vicki Calhoun, a Class of 1982 graduate, FJUHSD board trustee, and the first African American elected to public office in Fullerton. A proud moment for the district that serves our hillside communities. More at fullertonobserver.com.
3. Real Estate Watch: Market Pulse
Here is the quick pulse on the Fullerton market heading into the weekend of October 3-4:
Data sourced from regional public records and syndicated MLS data as of October 2026, reflecting the most recent published monthly and rolling readings for Fullerton. All data is subject to independent verification.
Fullerton homes are selling in roughly 28 to 35 days on the market, with a 101.3% sale-to-list ratio and about half of homes selling above list price. The citywide median sold price sits around $1.07 million, while year-over-year median movement is roughly flat, with the most recent monthly and three-month reads pulling from mixed directions. That split is exactly why property-level comps matter more than headline averages, especially across the distinct submarkets of Raymond Hills, Sunny Hills, and Golden Hills.
This Weekend's Open Houses: Oct 3-4
Strong open house activity is expected across all three Fullerton Hills neighborhoods this weekend. Tap your neighborhood below to browse live open house listings with full details, photos, pricing, and property features, updated directly from the MLS.
Open Houses by City
Plan a wider open house route across North Orange County? Tap a city below to browse its open houses this weekend, with full details, photos, pricing, and property features updated directly from the MLS.
Disclosure Notice: Open houses are subject to sudden changes, cancellations, or pre-emptive sales. For real-time text alerts when new North Fullerton inventory matching your parameters hits the market, or to preview off-market opportunities, contact Rob Cole's advisory desk directly.
4. Trail & Outdoor Update
Early October in Fullerton Hills is trail season at its best: comfortably cool mornings, dry ground, and long, soft light before the clocks change. It is an ideal window for the Fullerton Loop or the shaded connections out of Hiltscher Park, with the trail system in fine shape for hikers and riders alike. Get out early for the best conditions, then let the weekend's festival energy take over once the sun climbs.
The Loop and its trailheads across Raymond Hills, Sunny Hills, and Golden Hills remain dry and well maintained, with the equestrian connections from Hiltscher Park to the Loop open and in good shape. A weekend plan of morning trails and open-house afternoons is the very best of Fullerton in early fall.
5. Dining Spotlight: Brunch Pick
A North Fullerton brunch favorite right at the base of the hills, Early Bird on Bastanchury Road serves creative breakfast and brunch classics with a loyal local following. Think churro waffles, a pork belly benedict, and nitro iced coffee, served in a casual, kid-friendly room that is an easy stop before a morning of open houses or after an early ride on the Fullerton Loop.
Curator's Weekend Note
"This first weekend of October is Fullerton at its most neighborly: a farmers market up the street, a train museum open house, a swap meet at the museum, and a festival just down the road. Enjoy it all, and if you want to talk about what this market means for your next move, I'm a text away."
– Rob Cole, Senior Broker Associate, CA License: 1265803Your Next Step
Whether you want a private guided tour of this weekend's open houses, a school-boundary-specific home search, or a precise, hyper-local equity valuation for your Fullerton Hills property, Rob Cole is ready to help, with 26 years of experience and 40+ years of Orange County roots behind every recommendation.
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