Light the Mic: Poetry Edition | Friday, April 3 from 6:45PM - 9:30PM 

celebrates creativity, community, and self-expression during the Downtown Fullerton Artwalk. Stop by to see our chosen performers take the stage to showcase poetry and the arts with our specialty cocktails and assorted drinks.

Come enjoy an inspiring night of live performances in a supportive environment and cheer on local talent!

Light the Mic: Poetry Edition

A four-part lecture series led by art historian Dr Megan Lorraine Debin at the Fullerton Museum Center. This series explores the power, creativity, and resilience of women artists and thinkers in Mexico—from ancient civilizations to modern art. Through engaging storytelling, rich visuals, and thoughtful discussion, each session brings history to life. Wine, beer, cocktails, and mocktails will be available for purchase. Food trucks will also be located outside of the museum. Price includes admission to all four lectures.

Women, goddesses, and authority in ancient Indigenous Mexico

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and the fight for women’s intellect, voice, and education in colonial Mexico

Identity, pain, politics, and self-fashioning

Women artists shaping modern & contemporary Mexican art

Doors open at 6pm. Lectures begin at 7pm. Approximate end time 8:30pm.

4/9 Sips & Stories with Art Trippin'

4/16 Sips & Stories with Art Trippin'

April 18th, 2:00PM - 6:00PM at the Downtown Fullerton Plaza

 for an afternoon celebrating the incredible talent, creativity, and achievements of women in our community. 

women-owned and women-led vendors, live performances, art, and activities, to our signature Beer Garden and FREE Photo Booth by Savvy Booth.

We are re-opening our call for vendors with a new form: 

Vendors accepted to the prior 3/8 festival date do not need to reapply

Women's Fest - New Date!

4/23 Sips & Stories

4/30 Sips & Stories with Art Trippin'

“Love Blocks Out Hate” features one of a kind 6"x6" art blocks donated by local artists. The money raised will be used to help fund our Pride Fest Fullerton on June 6th.

Each block will be auctioned starting at $100

If you are interested in creating a block make your way to the Fullerton Museum Center to pick one up!

Paint, carve, or draw on a 6x6 x1-1/2” thick birch plywood block. You can create any type of art you wish.

Clearly label the back of your work with your contact

Return to the museum before April 18th, 2026. 

Love Blocks Out Hate 

Fullerton Museum Center is hosting Orange County's largest Pride Month Celebration with its 

BE YOU PRIDE FEST Fullerton on Saturday, June 6th, 2026

! The fifth annual celebration will be bigger than ever this year, covering Wilshire Avenue with vendors and art activities AND a second stage. This empowering event will showcase the local community and the pride Fullerton has for LGBTQIA+ folk, offering a platform for inspiration, education, and celebration.  “Fullerton Loves a Parade '' will be kicking off the festival with a community bike parade at 1:00pm.

The BE YOU Pride Fest is FREE, and open to people of all ages and genders.