The holidays are coming up, which means it’s time to start shopping for the kiddos again. While you could get them the latest tablet or video game, where’s the fun in that? Instead, get them an Advent calendar. It’s basically the gift that keeps on giving, and they’ll love discovering new surprises and fun builds every single day. If you’re clueless about Advent calendars or just want a few suggestions, don’t worry, I’m here to help. From “Star Wars”-themed sets to something for Minecraft fans, Pokémon catchers and future scientists, there’s something for every kid, regardless of their interests. Shop 11 of these top picks below, starting at just $22 on Amazon.
Advent Calendars for Kids
- Archeologist in the Making: Your little science-obsessed nerd can discover new gemstones for 24 days out of the month with this National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar. Between Blue Quartz, Jade and Geodes, there are so many beautiful gemstones to explore and collect — just $30!
- Bluey and Bingo’s Adventures: It’s Bluey! This advent calendar has 24 days of surprises from Bluey, Bingo and Bartlebee, and they’re dressed in their adorable Christmas attire. It even includes a buildable Christmas tree — just $22!
- Fun with Friends: Count down to the holidays with this Lego Friends 2025 Advent Calendar, which includes five mini dolls, five adorable pets and more accessories for writing letters to Santa, decorating the Christmas tree, sipping on hot cocoa and more fun holiday activities — just $25!
- Luke, I Am Your Father: With over 20,000 customer purchases in the past month, it’s clear that this “Star Wars”-themed advent calendar is a fan favorite. It has tons of your kids’ favorite characters, decked out in festive holiday outfits and allows them to build 14 droids and discover new adventures and stories — just $31!
- Worldbuilding Opportunities: Lego’s Minecraft Advent Calendar is filled with mini figures from the video game. The best part? They can also build fun adventures from the game and dream up their own mini world — just $27!
- Wingardium Leviosa: The kiddos won’t be battling Voldemort and his army of Death Eaters with this Lego “Harry Potter” Advent Calendar. But they will discover characters like Draco Malfoy, Cho Chang, Luna Lovegood and more while building Hedwig, Aragog, the stag patronus and more. And it wouldn’t be Hogwarts without butterbeer and chocolate frogs. Admittedly, I just bought this calendar for myself and can’t wait to discover it — just $38!
- I’m a Barbie Girl: Your little ones who love playing with Barbie dolls will be jumping for joy after being gifted this Barbie Advent Calendar, which includes 24 days of surprises. Day one reveals a fun Barbie doll with pink hair and other days include accessories, pets, a mermaid tail and more — just $34!
- Catch That Pokémon: Unwrap tons of Pokémon figures, including Pikachu, Charizard and more, in this Funko Pop! Advent Calendar. It’s the perfect gift to give to your kids alongside their Pokémon cards, Funko Pop figures and other toys and collectibles — just $45!
- Expelliarmus: Another Funko Pop favorite and one for the “Harry Potter” fans, kids can explore mini figures of Harry, Ron, Hermione and Draco in this 24-day calendar — just $50!
- Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair: Disney princesses will never go out of style. Kids will love opening their special surprise every day with Tiana, Belle and Rapunzel in Mattel’s Disney Princess Doll Advent Calendar — just $26!
- Web-Slinging Adventures: From Spider-Man to Groot to Thanos to Captain America, this 24-day Funko Pop! Marvel Advent Calendar has it all. And these figures are decked out in holiday-themed superhero suits— just $70!
