Fullerton Hills Weekend Brief: September 19-20, 2026
September 19 – 20, 2026
Good morning, Fullerton Hills. It's a big late-summer weekend on and around the hills: the Cruisin' to College car show at Fullerton College, the Saturday farmers market right up the street, CountryFest filling the Downtown Fullerton Plaza, the Dozynki Harvest Festival in Yorba Linda, and a record-release party at one of the city's beloved indie record shops. Here's your guide to the best of it, plus the latest pulse on the market.
1. This Weekend's Must-Attend Events
4th Annual Cruisin' to College Car Show
Fullerton College's popular Cruisin' to College Car Show returns Saturday morning in Lot 5 by the football field. All makes and models are welcome, with car show awards, raffles, food, family games, and live music from 9:00 AM to noon, and the check-in gate opens at 7:30 AM for early arrivals. It is free to attend, and proceeds support Friends of Fullerton College Foundation scholarships. A great start to the weekend. Details at fullcoll.edu.
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 local produce, artisan goods, and breakfast before an afternoon of open houses. Market details at gpfm.net.
BECK “Ride Lonesome” Release Party at White Rabbit Records
Fullerton's beloved independent record store hosts a free in-store party for BECK's new album “Ride Lonesome” at 11:00 AM at White Rabbit Records on State College Blvd. A fitting stop for music lovers exploring the city's indie scene before the afternoon round of showings.
CountryFest (The Good Vibe Market)
Saturday evening, the Downtown Fullerton Plaza hosts CountryFest, presented by The Good Vibe Market, with live music, food, and country-coded vendors from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. A warm way to close out a busy Saturday just minutes down the hill. More at thegoodvibemarkets.com.
Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival
Just up the road in Yorba Linda, the Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival runs both days at the St. John Paul II Polish Center, 3999 Rose Dr. Free admission, with pierogi and kielbasa, live folk music and dancing, cultural exhibits, and kids' games. One of the largest Polish festivals in California is a warm, family-friendly North Orange County tradition and a lovely Sunday option after morning trails. Details at polishcenter.org.
2. Community News & Civic Updates
A few things for North Fullerton residents to know heading into this weekend:
City Council Delays Solid-Waste Contract Decision
At its September 15 meeting, the City Council weighed the city's first competitive residential trash-hauling award in seven decades, then voted 3 to 2 to continue negotiations with CR&R rather than pick a final winner. A final contract decision is tentatively scheduled for the October 6 agenda. For North Fullerton homeowners the outcome will shape trash service and rates for years, so it is worth watching closely.
West Coyote Hills Open Space Campaign in the Final Stretch
The push to permanently protect the remaining West Coyote Hills open space north of Fullerton is entering its final stretch. The state has approved the purchase agreement with Chevron-Pacific Coast Homes, more than 75% of the funding is secured, and roughly $20 million more is needed to close the gap on the remaining 510-acre habitat. Community advocates have been rallying residents through early September to finish the campaign.
3. Real Estate Watch: Market Pulse
Here is the quick pulse on the Fullerton market heading into the weekend of September 19-20:
Data sourced from regional public records and syndicated MLS data as of September 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: Sept 19-20
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
Mid-September in Fullerton Hills still delivers warm afternoons, but the mornings are turning comfortably cool, an ideal window for the Fullerton Loop or the shaded connections out of Hiltscher Park before the day heats up. Get out early for the best conditions, then let the weekend's downtown energy take over once the sun climbs.
The Loop and its trailheads across Raymond Hills, Sunny Hills, and Golden Hills are in fine shape for hikers and riders alike, with the equestrian connections from Hiltscher Park to the Loop open and well maintained. A weekend plan of morning trails and open-house afternoons is the very best of Fullerton in late summer.
5. Dining Spotlight: Brunch Pick
A longtime downtown Fullerton favorite just minutes from the hills, Roscoe's serves hearty breakfast and brunch classics with generous portions and a friendly, local feel. It is an easy stop before a morning of open houses or after an early ride on the Fullerton Loop.
Curator's Weekend Note
"This weekend is everything North Fullerton does best: a car show on a college campus, a harvest festival just up the road, a downtown plaza full of music, and trails that stay quiet until you tell them otherwise. 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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