Who doesn’t love an Advent calendar to add some excitement to the holiday season? Ranging from 12 to 25 days, your kiddos will get to open a little something every night leading up to Christmas morning.
For Toddlers
Bluey’s Classic Christmas Surprise Pack, $24.99
Bluey fans will open accessories and stickers over 24 days.
Fisher-Price Little People Advent Calendar, $26.99
Perfect for toddlers, this playset includes 24 toys in a holiday scene. As an added bonus, the box opens up to a storybook.
Baby Shark Advent Santa Set and Baby Shark Fishmas Plush Bundle, $29.99
The set includes Baby Shark’s big show advent calendar with 24 surprises inside, including six characters, eight undersea-themed accessories, two Fishman presents, four Fishmas stickers, a Fishman tree, 1 Santa Jaws sleigh, one candy cane slide and one ice rink accessory. There’s also a Baby Shark Fishmas plush toy with a removable Santa hat, beard and belt.
For Kids
The Elf on the Shelf’s Sweet Spinners Advent Calendar, $32.95
This calendar is filled with The Elf on the Shelf and Elf Pets playable mini figures and rides. You can mix-and-match nine minis, six cars and nine accessories for 24 days of fun.
Star Wars Storybook Library Advent Calendar, $31.99
There are 23 stories and a Grogu coloring book to keep kids entertained through a storybook.
Disney 100: 12 Days of Wonder Holiday Advent Calendar, $39
There are 12 pouches to open with 12 pop-up characters and accessories.
Sugar Plum Ballerina Advent Calendar, $54
This beautiful doll from Maisonette has numbered pockets on her dress, hiding small surprises.
Advent Calendar Storybook Collection, $24.99
Kids get a book full of mini-stories each day in December leading up to Christmas. There’s one that includes Dora The Explorer, Blue’s Clues, PAW Patrol, and more; or get one that’s all about Sesame Street.
Countdown to Christmas Fall Craft Kits: Advent Calendar, $40
There are 25 kid-friendly mini kits to make ornaments with felt but without any glue or sewing. There are bonus word search and scramble games included.
Buildable Train Station Advent Calendar, $40
This set includes wooden tracks, characters, signs and a rail car. Once Christmas Eve arrives and the set is complete, the front of the calendar folds out to reveal an image of a bustling train station decked out in holiday decorations.
Spidey and His Amazing Friends Advent Calendar, $24.99
Enter the Spider-verse through 15 coloring books and nine activity books.
For Pre-Teens
Barbie Doll and Fashion Advent Calendar, $23.79
Your Barbie fans will get new pieces of clothing and shoes leading up to the holiday. And it comes with a new Barbie, too.
Twisted Tales Advent Calendar, $49.99
Teens and adults who have wondered “What if?” can open a new book every day leading up to Christmas in the style of Disney’s “Twisted Tales” series. It includes 10 short stories and a coloring book.
National Geographic Rock, Mineral & Fossil Advent Calendar, $24.99
The science lover in your house will get to explore geodes, pyrite, rose quartz, jaspers, agate and other gems for two weeks. On the final day, they get to dig out a stunning piece of rose quartz from a brick; a dig tool, brush and magnifying glass are included.
Christmas Bracelet Advent Calendar, $12.99
The two bracelets can fit kids, teens or adults, and come with 22 charms so you can mix and match. Make one for you and give one as a gift on Christmas Eve.
Minecraft Advent Calendar, $30
The Sweater Party Advent calendar features Steve and his favorite mobs. There are 24 pieces, including Mob Head Minis action figures, a Santa hat and a shovel designed in the video game’s signature pixelated design.
For Adults
Christmas Through the Window Advent Calendar Jigsaw Puzzle, $28
After you have all 24 individual images, put them together to create a snowy scene as seen through an apartment window.
12 [Magical] Days All Things Beautiful Advent Calendar, $115
This 12-day advent calendar has a dozen petite-sized luxury goodies like perfume, hand cream and more by Margot Elena, one of Oprah’s favorites.
Red, White & Rosé Wine Advent Calendar, $144.99
Toast the season with 24 6-ounce bottles of wine from Italy, Spain, South Africa, Argentina, Australia and California.
The “New York” Sharing Kindness Advent Calendar, $34.95
Inspire kindness and conversation with 25 easy-todo, self-reflective activities designed to build confidence and resilience through daily affirmations.
Home for the Holidays 500-Piece Advent Puzzle Calendar, $24.99
This advent calendar has 12 windows, each with a mini puzzle that comes together to create a 500-piece holiday image.
Christmas Advent Calendar, $42.97
Have a tree that could use some love? Open a new resin ornament every day in December leading up to Christmas.
Body & Earth Bath Set Christmas Advent Calendar, $52.99
Take some time for “Merry Bathtime” and pamper your way through the holiday season with bath bombs, body lotions and body wash.
Sephora Collection Advent Calendar, $49
Your Sephora-obsessed tween or teen will love the makeup, skincare, bath and accessory products in this advent calendar.
Precious Moments Nativity Figurines Advent Calendar, $149.99
This wooden Advent calendar includes a beautiful wooden display case that has 24 drawers, and a manger on top where you can display the figurines. There is a Nativity storybook poem with a special reading for each day. Resin figurines are handpainted.
For Foodies
Merry Grinchmas! Holiday Countdown Calendar, $39.95
A Williams Sonoma exclusive, this box set is for anyone with a sweet tooth. There are 24 doors featuring a Dr. Seuss character that hides chewy caramels, fruit gummies and chocolate.
Lindt Holiday Santa Advent Calendar, $24.99
Treat yourself every day before Christmas with candy shaped like a reindeer, angel or snowman, and filled with goodies like hazelnut nougat praline or double milk chocolate.
24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar, $38
Unwind from holiday shopping with a hot cup of tea. You’ll get 24 selections from Palais des Thés, including chai, Darjeeling, genmacha, sencha and rooibis.
Oh Christmas Treat Advent Calendar, $10
Count down to Christmas in a delicious way with 24 surprises from Dylan’s Candy Bar.
Chocolate Advent Calendar, $49.95
2 Chicks With Chocolate, which has a shop in Middletown and a pop-up at What’s the Scoop in Metuchen (plus an online store) makes a 24-piece edible advent calendar for everyone in your fam, and also a special boozy version (bonbons made with wine and liqueurs), too.
Popcorn Countdown Calendar, $70.95
There are 24 types of popcorn that come from recipes from family-owned Wabash Valley Farms in Indiana. Flavors include mushroom, salted caramel, french toast, bacon, buttery jalapeno, dill pickle and creamy ranch.
Reese’s Advent Calendar, $5
Satisfy your peanut butter and chocolate cravings with this box. At only $5, it’s a great choice to give all your co-workers or if you need a quick stocking stuffer.
Italian Cookies Christmas Collection, $39.99
Borgo de Medici bakes up 24 cookies like chocolate biscotti, limoncello-flavored cookies and coffee-flavored cookies.
For Movie Fans
Harry Potter Holiday Magic Official Advent Calendar: Creatures of the Wizarding World, $29.99
There are 25 days of surprises, keepsakes and collectibles featuring the enchanting Wizarding World creatures you know and love.
Disney’s Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Official Advent Calendar of Ghoulish Delights, $29.99
Jack Skellington, Oogie Boogie and more are part of the mini books and mementos included in this calendar.
Star Wars Funko Advent Calendar, $65
The Force will be with your kids as they open the doors to reveal 24 unique Funko Pocket Pops.
Peanuts Nativity Countdown Calendar Miniature Christmas Tree Set, $29.99
There are 12 mini-surprises leading up to Christmas. It comes with a cardstock paper miniature tabletop Christmas tree that has spaces to hang each of the ornaments.
For Your Fur Babies
Advent Calendar for Dogs
There are 24 days of dog treats in this box, so even your furbabies can wait for their visit from Santa.
Merry & Bright Deck the Howls 25-Day Jerky Advent Calendar for Dogs, $9.99
The calendar is filled with chicken, duck, pork and beef jerky for almost a full month of extra treats for your pup. Just don’t be tempted to sneak a piece!
Temptations 12 Days of Catmas Advent Calendar, $14.99
The kitties will come running for a variety of soft and crunchy treats that are less than 2 calories each. Use them as a treat, special meal or cat food topper. There are varieties of chicken, catnip, tuna, Surfer’s Delight and dairy.
For Hanukkah
Happy Hanukkah! Countdown Puzzle Set, $19.99
Celebrate the Festival of Lights every night with eight 48-piece puzzles behind each window.
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