Orange County family guide

Things to Do in La Habra with Kids

La Habra straddles the OC/LA line and centers family life on the Children's Museum at La Habra — a 1923 train depot where kids climb aboard a real caboose and ride a hand-carved Dentzel carousel. The wraparound Portola Park and big La Bonita Park give you free outdoor play on the same trip.

Curated by Punita Patel

Reviewed & updated June 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.

💡 Local tip: Weekday mornings are calmest at the museum, and its parking is shared with Portola Park and the Depot Theatre next door — pair all three in one easy visit.

Things to do in La Habra

Museums & Learning

The Children's Museum at La Habra

Housed in a 1923 Union Pacific train depot, this beloved museum lets kids climb aboard a real caboose and explore hands-on exhibits. The star is an authentic hand-carved Dentzel carousel, so save time (and check the height rules) for a ride. Weekday mornings are calmest for younger visitors.

$12/person ages 2+, $11 residents, $10 seniors/military

Parks & Hiking

Portola Park

This central 10-acre park wraps around the Children's Museum, so you can pair a museum visit with free outdoor play. Kids love hunting for the dinosaur garden and the selfie wall, and there are picnic tables and ball fields for a full afternoon. Parking is shared with the museum and Depot Theatre.

Free

Parks & Hiking

La Bonita Park

At 22 acres this is La Habra's big neighborhood park, with a playground on soft surfacing, a rock climbing wall and both baby-bucket and belt swings, plus a skate park and basketball courts for a range of ages. Pack a picnic and use the ball-field lot on the Whittier Blvd side.

Free

Parks & Hiking

Powder Canyon Trailhead (Puente Hills)

Just up in La Habra Heights, this Puente Hills trailhead opens onto oak-and-walnut woodland with panoramic hilltop views. The Fullerton Road trailhead has parking, restrooms and drinking fountains for an easy out-and-back with kids. Go early in summer for shade and bring water — little cover on the ridgelines.

Free

Arts & Culture

La Habra Depot Theatre

This restored historic train depot next to the Children's Museum runs as a 132-seat theater with family-friendly shows, including princess storytimes and youth productions. A lovely low-key outing to pair with a park or museum day on the same block. Parking is free; check the schedule since hours depend on what's staged.

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Parks & Hiking

Westridge Golf Club

This public 18-hole course in the hills has sweeping San Gabriel Mountain views and welcomes families teaching kids the game — a good spot for a first round or a twilight nine when rates are lower. Call ahead to book, and ask about junior rates and lessons.

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