Thanksgiving Week in Whittier: Why an Escape Room Is the Perfect Family Tradition
Thanksgiving week in Whittier brings crisp air, family gatherings, and the familiar mix of excitement… and chaos.
Whether you’re hosting relatives, welcoming college students back home, or juggling back-to-back dinners, one thing is universal: everyone is looking for something fun to do together.
This year, skip the predictable board games and crowded movie theaters and start a new holiday tradition at The Nixon Escape.
🦃 Thanksgiving Week in Southern California Hits Differently
While the rest of the country is bundling up, SoCal is enjoying cool evenings, golden sunsets, and the perfect weather for exploring. Uptown Whittier feels especially alive during Thanksgiving week:
Families browsing local shops
Students catching up with old friends
Restaurants filled with holiday energy
Streets buzzing with community events
It’s the ideal time to get out of the house — especially before (and after) all the cooking, cleaning, and hosting.
🗝 Why Escape Rooms Are the New Thanksgiving Tradition
Escape rooms have become one of the top-rated multi-generational activities in the U.S. — and with good reason:
✔ It gets everyone off their phones - Kids, teens, adults, grandparents — everyone gets pulled into the puzzles and story.
✔ Perfect for groups - Most holiday activities only work for a few people at a time… but escape rooms thrive with groups of 4–10.
✔ Zero prep, zero cleanup - No dishes. No planning. No “who’s driving where?”
✔ Works for all ages - Escape rooms are exciting without being physically demanding, so everyone can contribute.
✔ A shared memory not just a shared meal
Long after Thanksgiving dinner is forgotten, families talk about that moment they solved a puzzle or screamed in the dark together.
👻 Which Room Should Your Family Choose?
🧪 Outpost: Spooky Seasonal Edition
Our post-apocalyptic bunker gets a Halloween-to-Winter makeover with eerie lighting, atmospheric effects, and seasonal tension.
Best for: Families, students, competitive groups, first-timers.
😨 Asylum: The Ultimate Thrill
A chilling escape room set in an abandoned psychiatric hospital — with flickering lights, suspense, and immersive scares.
Best for: Teens, young adults, adventurous families, friend groups.
Whether your family wants laughs or screams, you’ll bond either way.
🏠 Entertaining Out-of-Town Family?
Escape rooms are ideal when you’re hosting relatives and need a break.
Instead of:
Wandering the mall
Searching for open movie times
Sitting at home bored
…give them an adventure they’ll never forget.
Plus, The Nixon Escape is just minutes from Whittier’s best restaurants, so you can plan a full evening:
Lift Coffee Roasters (pre-game caffeine)
Check Out - Rodeo 72 (dinner)
Chillin (Boba)
🍁 Thanksgiving Week Specials
From Nov 24–Dec 1, enjoy:
Free team photo with your booking
10% off for groups of 6 or more using promo code: givethanksIO
Bonus entry into our Christmas 2025 Giveaway when you tag @nixonescape after your game
🔑 Your Thanksgiving Break Game Plan
Pick your crew (friends, family, visiting relatives)
Choose your adventure (Outpost or Asylum)
Make Thanksgiving Week unforgettable
Don’t just gather — connect, play, and make a memory that lasts all year.
Book Your Thanksgiving Escape Now and start your new tradition.