Advent Calendars are a great way for kids to countdown to Christmas! They sure have expanded since I was a kid when a chocolate one was pretty much the only option. Now, there are advent calendars for every interest.
We’ve tracked down some of the best ones below, candy and candy-free options too!
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We love doing advent calendars at our house. We’ve done both candy and candy free versions with little gifts. It’s so fun to open them up together each day leading up to Christmas.
The candy pieces inside are usually small if you want to go that route. But, I totally understand if you don’t want to give your kids candy every day so the non-candy ones are a great choice too if a bit pricier.
If you're a traditionalist the classic advent calendar with a small chocolate piece every day is always a hit. There are many designs to choose from too!
If you want something truly unique you'll want to look at these custom-made advent calendars on Etsy. They are beautiful and there are several styles. Just know that it will take a little bit longer for them to get to you.
These can be used year after year and filled with candy or gifts of your choice.
I love this Melissa and Doug option as it's not candy and it's reusable! Kids can decorate the tree with magnetic ornaments, then after Christmas you can pack it away for next year. Make it a part of your holiday traditions.
My toddler loves Mickey mouse. For your Mickey loving kids grab this advent calendar with 32 Mickey & friends toys.
This advent calendar from Disney comes complete with 24 tiny stories, one to read each night leading up to Christmas!
Creative kids will enjoy this advent calendar from Crayola. There's a new color, paint, etc. behind each door.
What's more fun than a new little people figure every day?! This is the perfect candy-free calendar for toddlers!
This 4 wheeled advent calendar is filled with hot wheels cars and other fun toys. (Note that it appears that not every day has a new car).
Roar! Add 24 new dinosaurs to your collection with this dinosaur-themed advent calendar. Comes with a play mat for your new toys too!
Which is your favorite? If you need gift ideas be sure to check out our Gift guide page filled with ideas for everyone on your list!
