The countdown to Christmas is always so special for little ones, but busy parents often find themselves scrambling at the last minute to pick up festive details for around the house. Before the Elf situates himself on the shelf, and before the shopping is done and the gifts tied up with string, do yourself a favor and shop early for your child’s advent calendar this year!
Whether you choose a candy themed advent calendar that gives them a sweet treat every day of December leading up to Christmas morning, or one filled with toys and other trinkets, there are so many ways to ring in the season. And lots of this year’s most coveted advent calendars are in stores now, so get on today and check this item off your holiday to-do list.
The tradition of advent allows you to slow down as a family, discuss the season and your many blessings in life, and enjoy little surprises during an exciting time of year. On our list are also a couple of options that do not come pre-filled; these are open canvas advent calendars that you can load up with meaningful and special treats, toys, or activities for your little ones yourself, and then hold onto and reuse again in the years to come.
Here are our favorite advent calendars that you can buy now:
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12 Fun Advent Calendars For Kids That You Can Buy NOW!
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Barbie Advent Calendar
The iconic doll is on the scene big time this holiday season with a gorgeous advent calendar for kids. It includes a full-size Barbie doll plus a month's worth of clothing and accessories to get her ready for the year ahead!Photo & To Purchase: FAO Schwartz
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Gnome Fabric Advent Calendar
Another build-your-own Christmas advent-ure! This precious, pocketed piece from Crate & Barrel is ready for twenty-five days of seasonal of fun and features an adorable knitted gnome to help mark off each day.
Photo & To Purchase: Crate & Barrel
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Candy Bar Advent Calendar
There are so many options for sweets if your kids would love a candy or chocolate advent calendar this year. The one from famed New York shop Dylan's Candy Bar is affordable, cute, and offers up a great selection of treats for the littles.
Photo & To Purchase: Dylan's Candy Bar
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Cookie Making Advent Calendar
You can buy an advent calendar that gives your child a cookie a day, or you can go with one that doles out an ingredient, recipe card, or tool every day toward the goal of making cookies together as a family! This is better geared toward slightly older children who can handle some suspense, but it's certainly a cool and adorable way to celebrate the season with them.Photo & To Purchase: Uncommon Goods -
Fidget Advent Calendar
They're all the rage on the playground these days, so give the kiddos what they really want - a whole advent season's worth of fidgets! Best of all? It will keep them occupied while you bake, wrap, and make all the other holiday magic happen.
Photo & To Purchase: Amazon
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Harry Potter Funko Pop Advent Calendar
Muggles are in store for a truly magical countdown to Christmas with this spellbinding advent calendar! They'll get to open up twenty-four little figurines that will delight them each and every day.Photo & To Purchase: Amazon -
LEGO Friends Advent Calendar
LEGO never disappoints with their amazing selection of advent calendars. This particular set (370 pieces) includes loads of items to build and includes five mini-figures and a cat and dog. But no matter which one you buy, they are all satisfying and enjoyable to unpack, build and subsequently play with.
Photo & To Purchase: Target
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Little Tree Of Houses Advent Calendar
West Elm's adorable, Christmas-tree shaped wood advent calendar contains 24 little houses that are actually drawers your tot can pull out each day to discover a small treat or toy. Fill it up with chocolates, crayons, ornaments, tiny dolls or cars, and anything else that will make them smile!
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Magna-Tiles Advent Calendar Structure Set
Did you know that Magna-Tiles, one of the most beloved toys of early childhood, has their own advent calendar out this year? This one is like the gift that keeps on giving, as it doubles as a play set your kids can use alongside all their favorite Christmasy figurines once the month of surprises is up.
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Meri Meri Dog Suitcase Advent Calendar
The packaging and contents of this gender neutral advent calendar for kids make it just so special and adorable. We always love toys and activities that can be reused to reduce our carbon footprint and enforce the value of avoiding waste. Once the season of advent is over, your child can use this puppy themed suitcase for carrying toys, small books or coloring, and other fun items in the car or just around the house. Each day of December they'll receive a paper puppy to amass a large and fun collection by Christmas Day.
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Personalized Advent Calendar
Add your own special items to this beautiful canvas advent calendar that comes in many color schemes and can be personalized with your child's name. It folds down easily for storage throughout the year and will become one of those sweet family heirlooms that your child looks back on and remember throughout the years.
Photo & To Purchase: Etsy
