Best Advent Calendars for Kids 2025

Advent calendars are such a fun tradition for kids of all ages and this year there are so many great options available. Fan favorites like LEGO advent calendars and Funko advent calendars are back, along with specialty kits, beauty and a new Squishmallows advent. There is an advent calendar for everyone.

Every year I share my favorites and the most popular sellers. This year we are seeing advent calendars sell out and go viral earlier than ever, so don’t wait to buy for your family. Many of these kits will be unavailable in the next few weeks. All links are paid affiliate links.

Most Popular

Squishmallows: If your kids love squishmallows, you need this one. It is always super popular and sells out quickly.

Slime: For the crafty kids, this is a really fun advent. Ten different slimes with fun mix-ins all holiday themed. Could also be broken up for gifting.

Disney Duckalooz advent: Reveal a figure from their favorite Disney and Pixar films like Lilo & Stitch, Moana, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and more.

Needoh: This was a another super popular advent last year. 24 days of surprise mini squishies, yes please!

Mini Brands: Minis from all of the different Series. Perfect for collecting.

Our Generation Holiday Elf surprise: Especially made for 18″ Our Generation dolls, kids will find treats, stickers and fun surprises behind every door.

Fidget advent: Every child loves a good fidget. This advent gives them 24 new fidgets to play with.

Hot chocolate: Love this set of 12 assorted hot chocolates with different flavors. Would make such a fun advent.

2025 Pokémon: Pokémon advents have been popular for years. Grab the newest version for 2025. Your kids will love it!

LEGO Advent Calendar

LEGO Disney Frozen: This is the second year LEGO has offered a Disney advent calendar. I’m so excited about this – perfect for a Frozen lover. Even the box doubles as a game board. This one will definitely sell out so shop quickly!
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LEGO Minecraft: If you have a Minecraft fan, this calendar is for them. New this year from LEGO, this Minecraft calendar is a must-have. Build cool scenes from Minecraft world, Alex, Steve, a Creeper™, zombie, Santa villager and more.
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LEGO Star Wars: Star Wars is always a popular choice. Build BB-8 as a snowman, a Jawa in a holiday outfit and become a droidsmith with 14 droids builds included this year.
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LEGO Harry Potter: Harry Potter fans will be delighted with this new 2025 calendar. With 8 minifigs, 10 collectible mini builds, and 6 buildable figures (like Hedwig), this calendar will be a big hit.
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LEGO Friends: The Friends set is always a classic. Decorate for Christmas, write to Santa, sing karaoke, and assemble a reindeer plushie in this new calendar. Surprises behind each door make for a fun pre-Christmas gift.
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LEGO City: Filled with lots of festive surprises and buildable minifigs, including characters in polar bear, reindeer and holiday tree costumes. The perfect pre-Christmas countdown gift. Your kids will definitely love this one.
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Funko Advent calendars

Funko Pop! Bitty Stitch: These collectible Bitty Pops! are so much fun. Stitch fans will love this one.

Funko Pop! Bitty Disney Princess: Tiny collectible Bitty Pop! figures will be so fun to open for Disney princess fans.

Funko Pop! Bitty Marvel: Each door reviews a different Bitty Pop! figure, stacking display, accessory, keychain or more. Lots of fun to be had!

Retro Toys: Featuring some of your favorite toys and characters, this Funko set has been really popular.

Stranger Things: Perfect for teens, kids and adults alike. Get this for the Stranger Things fan in your life.

Pixar Pop: Love this Pixar themed Funko set. Celebrate each day with a new favorite Pixar character.

Star Wars: Every Star Wars fan needs this one. Galactic heroes and villains await behind each door.

Marvel: This is a great set! If you have a Marvel fan, get this one. They’ll be delighted to find their favorite characters in holiday attire every day.

Nightmare Before Christmas: This is a great set for teens. 24 unique Pocket POP! collectibles to countdown to advent.

Fun for kids

Nativity Advent: Such a beautiful nativity scene. Sure to bring special memories and a great keepsake for years to come. Sells out quickly!

Playdoh: Great for younger kids. Playdoh is always a hit!

Family games: This look so fun! A great way to create family memories leading up to Christmas.

Hot Wheels: Cars and accessories make each day a fun new surprise!

Little people, big dreams: This book advent includes 24 mini books from the Little People, BIG DREAMS series.

12 Crafts: Countdown to Christmas with a daily craft. Fun for kids and teens alike.

Jelly advent calendar: The most delicious flavors of mini holiday spreads. A thoughtful gift anyone will love.

Monster Jam: Mini monster trucks and accessories are a fun advent for setting up your own little Monster Jam track and starting a collection.

Rubber ducks: What is more fun than opening 24 holiday themed rubber ducks? Perfect for playing with and having fun at bath time.

National Geographic Magic: A magical adventure awaits behind each door. They’ll be thrilled to learn new magic tricks each day up until Christmas.

Polly Pocket: Polly Pocket, but make it holiday themed. Kids will love this gingerbread version with a little house, doll and accessories.

Kid Advent Calendars

Jingle, All the Way Home: This is such a fun book that kids get to read and enjoy chapter by chapter during the Christmas season. Each day’s pages are stickered together, so your child will rip the sticker to read the chapter of the day

The Christmas Contest: We love that this Advent book has perforated pages to rip open and read each day in December. The illustrations are wonderful too.

Magnatiles: The first ever Magnatile advent calendar is filled with holiday themed tiles including a conductor and train. The box doubles as a track.

25 Christmas stories: This unique book is both a fun holiday tradition and an advent calendar in one. Go on a magical journey as you read a new story each night.

Elf on the Shelf: Add excitement to your Christmas countdown with 12 days of elf puzzles. Would be so fun to incorporate with your elf.

CAT construction: Fans of construction vehicles will love this kit. Includes CAT vehicles, accessories and more for hours of fun.

Barbie: 24 days of clothing, shoes, accessories and a surprise pet with this Barbie advent calendar.

Puzzle advent: Over 1000 pieces included. Put together each day’s puzzle to make one completed larger puzzle ready for Christmas.

Mr. Beast: Kids will love Mr Beast’s Hyper Fusion advent calendar. Holiday themed Micro Beasts, Stickers and Holiday Fusion Caps all included.

Bluey book advent: Interactive book calendar featuring Bluey and Bingo. Great for little fans to unwrap a new book each day.

Need ideas for the best teen advent calendars? Check out my blog post here. I’ve also rounded up all my favorite beauty advent calendars here and the best consumable advent calendars here.