Interactive experiences make for entertaining gifts this holiday season.

There are fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year – making the prime holiday shopping season a bit of a crunch. Need some help? Every week through Dec. 19, the Weekly presents local gift ideas to spur your shopping inspiration. Here, we’ve got a gift guide centered around fun experiences for the entire family.

For the Cinephile

A Maya!Mas subscription ensures you’ll have plenty of tickets every month to catch the latest blockbuster; $9.99/month and up.

MAYA CINEMAS

153 Main St., Salinas | 757-6292, mayacinemas.com

For the Budding Cetologist

Spot a whale aboard a vessel in the Monterey Bay; prices vary.

MONTEREY BAY WHALE WATCH

84 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey | 375-4658, montereybaywhalewatch.com

For Those Who Want to Rock

From rock concerts to comedic acts and beyond, there’s always something entertaining at this historic venue; ticket prices vary.

GOLDEN STATE THEATRE

417 Alvarado St., Monterey | 649-1070, goldenstatetheatre.com

For the High-Score Junkie

Spend hours trying to beat the high scores among nearly 40 pinball machines from different eras; $10/hour; $100/monthly membership.

LYNN’S ARCADE: A PINBALL PARLOR AND CAN SLANGERY

1760 Fremont Blvd., Suite D1, Seaside | 641-7173, lynnsarcade.com

For the Theme Park Enthusiast

Shoot targets while you battle pirates for hidden treasure in this interactive ride; $45-$80/annual pass, 20-percent off using promo code HOLIDAY20 through Dec. 25.

TREASURE HUNT: THE RIDE

700 Cannery Row, Monterey | 747-1426, treasurehuntride.com

For the Puzzle Master

Find clues and solve riddles as you try to escape from a room under a tight time limit; $30-$45.

ESCAPE ROOM 831

599 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey; 765 Wave St., Suite A2, Monterey; 685 Cannery Row, third floor, Monterey; 700 Cannery Row, Suite DD, Monterey | 241-6616, escaperoom831.com