Fall IN Fullerton

Just below Bloomfield Avenue on South Fullerton lies a powerhouse of local shopping. Dining, clothing, home goods, accessories, and more are tucked into a roughly two-block radius. 

To celebrate this little-but-big shopping strip, the storeowners have joined forces as the “Fine Establishments of South Fullerton” and created the first ever Fall IN Fullerton shopping and dining event.

Barbara Lemley, owner of the chicly fun ColorStoryHome at 30 S. Fullerton, helped bring the Fall IN Fullerton event to fruition, with help from her fellow storeowners. “There is such an assortment of shops on South Fullerton, such a menu of items for people to choose from, we decided to put our heads together and do something," she says.

That “something” will take place on Friday, Sept. 23, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fall IN Fullerton shoppers will have an opportunity to float in and out of the stores while enjoying gratis snacks, discounts, and promotions.

The event will also include live music courtesy of the guitar/vocal-harmony duo Carrie Cantor and Malcolm Marsden from Parents Who Rock. 

Lemley hopes to continue showcasing South Fullerton shops, with more events like Fall IN Fullerton. “We are in the preliminary stages of planning something for pre-Thanksgiving and the pre-Christmas, Chanukah holiday season," she says.

Listed below are the participating shops, with a peek into the various specials and promotions. In addition to all of the fine retail therapy on offer, shoppers can enter to win $1,000 worth of assorted gifts (gleaned from the Fine Establishments of South Fullerton, naturally).

Bangz Salon & Wellness Spa: Bangz will offer special services (some right on their front lawn!) plus 10% off select hair products.

Bistro 18: Indulge in samples of homemade cheesecake at Bistro 18.

ColorStoryHome: Tamiko Helen Hargrove, founder of Helen Julia New York, will present her Holiday Collection along with her array of scents. Shoppers can also take an additional 30% off other items and enjoy “special treats” throughout the evening.

Essex Fine Arts Gallery: Receive “Essex Fine Arts Bucks” valued at $10 with any purchase* of $25 or more.

Gleek & Howard Opticians: $50 off a complete pair of eyeglasses.*

Go Lightly: Get a dollar off any size vegan ice cream and learn about the new vegan/raw lunch offerings.

Nest & Company: Get 30% off your entire in-stock purchase while enjoying complimentary refreshments. In honor of Nest & Company's 7th anniversary, shoppers can also get a free embroidered Tote Bag
with a purchase of $75 or more, (one per customer, while supplies last).

Noteworthy: Receive 10% off imprinted holiday card orders plus free return addressing.*

Open Dorz Women’s Boutique: There will be a BeadForLife jewelry party plus special in-shop promotions.* (Bead For Life is a fair trade non-profit organiztion that empowers Ugandan women, who make beautiful handmade beaded jewlery.)

O’Soleil: 10% off select jewelry collections including Me&Ro and Pippa Small.

Palazzo Restaurant: Use the code word “IN” and enjoy a pre fixe menu.*

Rebecca Belle Photography: Get 15% off registration for the upcoming “Understanding Your Camera & Exposure” class.

*Must be present to partake in specials & promotions. Some restrictions do apply. Parking is available at The Crescent Deck, South Fullerton Lot and street meters.