Your Guide to Things to Do in La Habra This Summer

The most useful way to plan the rest of summer in La Habra is not to make one long event list. Start with location.

As of July 11, four Thursday concerts remain, and the venues alternate between Portola Park and Vin Scully Centennial Park. Portola Park also hosts two special evening openings at the Children’s Museum and a separate Pacific Symphony performance. That concentration turns one familiar part of town into the practical center of the remaining summer calendar.

For residents looking for things to do in La Habra this summer, the key is knowing which dates can support a full evening and which are better suited to a straightforward concert, movie, or meal.

The Remaining Thursday Concert Calendar

La Habra’s free Concerts in the Park series runs from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Food, funnel cakes, concessions, and activities are part of the city’s schedule.

The remaining performances are:

The venue change matters. Residents accustomed to attending the series at one park should check the address before leaving. It also changes how much can fit into the evening.

The July 23 and August 6 dates offer a direct plan: head to Vin Scully Centennial Park for the show. The July 16 and July 30 dates can include an hour at the Children’s Museum before the music starts.

Two Portola Park Evenings That Are Easy To Build Around

The Children’s Museum at La Habra will open from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the two Portola Park concert dates. Regular Thursday museum hours end at 4:00 p.m., so these are special evening openings tied to the concert schedule.

That creates two ready-made plans.

July 16: Museum Access And Mariachi Divas

The museum opens at 6:00 p.m., followed by Mariachi Divas at 7:00 p.m. in Portola Park. Since both activities use the same 301 S. Euclid Street address, there is no second drive or venue change between them.

July 30: Museum Access And Classic Rock

The same arrangement returns on July 30. The museum is open from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., and Electric Vinyl begins its classic-rock performance at 7:00 p.m.

There is one detail to confirm before building either evening around the museum. The city says the museum will be open to the public, but its 2026 concert information does not state whether admission during that hour is free. Check the city or museum page on the day of the event rather than assuming the concert’s free admission also applies inside the museum.

That small verification step keeps a simple evening from producing an avoidable surprise.

The Concert That Does Not Fall On A Thursday

The city series is only part of the local music calendar. On Tuesday, July 28, Pacific Symphony’s Symphony on the Go will bring a free outdoor chamber performance to Portola Park at 6:30 p.m.

This is the date most likely to be missed by anyone checking only the city’s Thursday lineup.

The scheduled quartet includes violinists Julie Ahn and Yutong Sharp, violist Hanbyul Jang, and cellist Ben Lash. The announced program reaches from Beethoven, Grieg, Shostakovich, Rodgers, and Copland to “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters.

The performance uses Pacific Symphony’s mobile stage and is weather permitting. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Taken together, the Portola Park schedule creates a concentrated run of evening options:

• July 16: Children’s Museum and Mariachi Divas
• July 28: Pacific Symphony’s Symphony on the Go
• July 30: Children’s Museum and Electric Vinyl

That is the practical pattern behind the calendar. Portola Park is doing more than hosting isolated events. It gives residents several different ways to use the same familiar location, from interactive museum time to mariachi, chamber music, and classic rock.

Museum Options Beyond The Concert Nights

The evening openings are useful, but they are not the only special museum dates left this summer.

The Children’s Museum has scheduled $5 Sunday Play Days for July 12 and August 9 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The listed price is $5 per person age two and older. Visitors receive access to the interactive exhibits, including the Dino Dig Site and vintage carousel.

A Sensory-Friendly Sunday is scheduled for August 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The program provides a setting with reduced crowds, noise, and bright lights for visitors with autism, sensory-processing differences, and other special needs. Admission is listed at $7 per person age two and older, and one licensed aide is admitted free.

The museum currently plans to close for renovation during September 2026. That is a temporary renovation closure, not a permanent shutdown, but it makes the remaining July and August dates more useful for anyone who has been postponing a visit.

When A Movie Works Better Than A Concert

Not every summer evening needs a live performance. La Habra has two remaining Movies in the Park dates that offer a different pace.

• July 24: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at Portola Park
• August 4: Hoppers at Brio Park as part of National Night Out

Free pre-movie activities start at 6:00 p.m. Concessions are available, and each movie begins at sundown. The city recommends bringing a blanket or lawn chair.

These dates also help spread plans across the week. The July 24 movie falls one day after No Duh performs at Vin Scully Centennial Park. The August 4 movie comes two days before the final Concerts in the Park performance on August 6.

Residents can choose one event or use the schedule to shape a fuller week without leaving La Habra for every outing.

New Food Options Require A Status Check

The local dining update has two distinct categories: a verifiable place that is operating now and several concepts still preparing to open. Keeping those categories separate matters because announced openings often move.

Open Now: Bamboo And Bean 2

Bamboo and Bean 2 is operating at 330 N. Harbor Boulevard and lists daily hours from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The restaurant combines Asian dishes with a coffeehouse menu. Its site features Szechuan-influenced food, noodle and rice bowls, banh mi-style sandwiches, coffee, fruit drinks, Nutella matcha, and mango-yuzu matcha.

The 8:00 p.m. closing time means it is better suited to an early meal or drink than a post-concert stop. For a 7:00 p.m. performance, plan to visit first rather than counting on time afterward.

Opening Watchlist: ROL Hand Roll Bar

ROL Hand Roll Bar is preparing a location at 1202 S. Idaho Street in Imperial Promenade, in the former Round Table Pizza space. The concept focuses on made-to-order Japanese hand rolls, set menus, raw-bar choices, and donburi bowls.

Current information supports calling it forthcoming, not open. A public opening date for the La Habra location had not been confirmed as of July 11. Check the ROL Hand Roll Bar website for a location update before making plans.

Opening Watchlist: La Guapa Taqueria Bar

La Guapa Taqueria Bar is preparing to replace Ricardo’s El Ranchito at 1351 S. Beach Boulevard, Suite H, in Beach Commerce Center. The concept has been described as a Mexican-inspired restaurant and bar.

The owner was targeting July 2026, but an exact opening date, menu, and operating hours were not available in the research. Treat it as a place to watch rather than a confirmed stop for a specific concert night.

Planned For Later This Summer: Dreamland Maid Café

Dreamland Maid Café is planning a permanent storefront at 1281 E. La Habra Boulevard, Unit 6. The themed concept grew from traveling and pop-up events inspired by Japanese maid cafés, with dining, performances, and interactive entertainment.

Its published timing is inconsistent. The site references July 2026 near the top, while its project timeline shows July hiring and an August grand opening. “Later this summer” is the safest planning window until the business announces a firm public date.

August Ends With A Long-Running La Habra Tradition

The summer event schedule continues after the final Thursday concert.

The 77th Annual Corn Festival and Parade is scheduled for August 21 through August 23 at El Centro-Lions Park. Festival hours are:

• Friday, August 21, from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Sunday, August 23, from noon to 8:00 p.m.

The parade begins Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on La Habra Boulevard between Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Cypress Street. The festival includes food, rides, live entertainment, and shopping.

This gives the local calendar a clear progression. July and early August center on park evenings, museum access, concerts, and movies. Late August shifts to a three-day festival and parade.

A Practical Way To Plan The Rest Of Summer

Start with the experience you want rather than trying to cover every event.

Choose July 16 or July 30 if the museum and concert combination is the priority. Pick July 28 for a free chamber-music program that is separate from the Thursday series. Use July 24 or August 4 for a movie night. Save August 21 through 23 for the Corn Festival.

For dining, distinguish between open now and announced. Bamboo and Bean 2 has published operating hours. ROL Hand Roll Bar, La Guapa Taqueria Bar, and Dreamland Maid Café still require a same-day status check.

That approach makes the schedule easier to use and reduces unnecessary driving, uncertain opening plans, and last-minute changes.

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