Local Guide · 7 min read · September 28, 2026
Things to Do in Corona, CA With Kids (That Aren't Another Park)
Indoor and outdoor family activities around Corona and Dos Lagos — rainy days, 100° days, and birthdays included.
Corona sits right where the Inland Empire meets Orange County, which means families here have more options than they think. Here's our local shortlist — with a bias toward places that work when it's raining, when it's 105°, and when a birthday is coming up.
The Shops at Dos Lagos
An outdoor center with a lake, fountains, AMC theater, restaurants, and — yes — Odyssey VR Arena. Make an afternoon of it: lunch, a 1-hour VR pass, then ice cream by the water.
Skull Canyon Zipline & Tom's Farms
Two Temescal Valley classics for outdoor days. Tom's Farms has a train, mining for gems, and a candy store the kids will remember.
Rainy-day and heat-wave picks
- Odyssey VR Arena — 100+ VR rides, café, air conditioning, and weekday passes 20% off.
- AMC Dos Lagos — matinees are quiet on weekdays.
- Corona Public Library — storytimes and a surprisingly great kids' section.
- Movie Nights at Odyssey — free family movies every Monday & Thursday at 6 PM.
Birthday ideas in Corona
For ages 6–14, a private VR party is the one that makes the group chat light up. Packages run 90 minutes to 3 hours with a host, sodas, pizza, and a big-screen shout-out — and weekday dates are 15% off.