There is still some time until the winter holidays, but it’s never too early to prepare for the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you have kids! Having the whole family gather around to create unforgettable memories and share gifts is what life is all about.
That being said, it can also be a little stressful for parents since their young ones’ routines change, making those days leading up to Christmas quite hard.
There is also a lot of pressure to prepare the best gifts for your loved ones so what better way to check that off the list while also keeping the kids happy and not throwing any tantrums than getting some advent calendars specifically made for them!
It’s a great way to keep the focus away from that one day filled with gift-giving – by having the young ones excited over getting a little surprise every day for a month leading up to Christmas!
We can all remember how hard it was to wait for Santa to come that one night a year when we were children, but you can avoid that by purchasing one perfect kids’ advent calendar for your own kids now!
Using one to mark every day until Christmas is a great way to create excitement and nice memories as well while counting down to the beloved holiday.
Depending on your kids’ ages, this could even be used for them to learn and understand the concept of time passing and dates!
Of course, you may know that advent calendars come in all kinds of themes and for different events, be it for kids or adults, but this particular guide is for the parents or anyone else who has young ones in their family so that they can properly prepare for the holidays and get a wonderful gift the children will remember for a long time – at least until next year!
And it’s so easy! All you need to do is know what your child prefers when it comes to toys or children’s movies and books, and pick one of the advent calendars on this list that you know they’ll like the best!
LEGO 60268 City Advent Calendar
First on this list is a LEGO calendar! After all, LEGO products have been super popular with the younger and older generations for a really long time, and they are still at the top today!
With that being said, you might want to buy one early if you want it because they tend to sell out quickly!
Definitely don’t wait until December, or you won’t be able to get it!
This one includes 6 LEGO mini figures from the City Adventures TV series, a Christmas tree, Santa’s sleigh and many more surprises for every day starting on December 1 and finishing on Christmas Eve!
At the end, after collecting all 24 surprises, your child will be able to build a Christmas set for the festive day or just add them to their gift pile on that special day!
Either way, it will keep them happy and busy.
Marvel: Storybook Collection Advent Calendar 2021
If your family members are all Marvel fans, this is the ideal present for both the young and older ones in your household!
Even better if they are avid readers! Besides, storytelling around the holidays has always made that time of the year even more magical.
This advent calendar is available for preorder already and is expected to be officially released next month, on October 26, containing a new line of superhero books.
The calendar features 24 brand new books about all your beloved superheroes from the Marvel Universe, including Black Widow, Captain America, Black Panther, Spider-Man and many more!
They will definitely keep your child busy every day while you focus on all the other preparations that need to be made for the big day.
Disney Storybook Collection Advent Calendar
Another advent calendar containing stories, this one is perfect if you have younger kids, ages 3+.
It contains 24 stories about Disney and Pixar characters that children all love!
Every single paperback book is wrapped individually, in a paper sleeve.
The release date is the same as the Marvel one, October 26, but make sure to preorder to ensure you actually get your hands on one because they sell out every single year.
Thomas & Friends Fisher-Price MINIS Advent Calendar
This calendar is suitable for all kids ages 3 and up, especially if they love Thomas and Friends! The beloved characters in mini form can be found behind the 24 windows of this fun advent calendar.
That way, your little one can be excited about collecting characters such as Percy, Gordon and James, as well as Thomas, of course, every single day starting with December 1, until Christmas Eve!
At the end, they can play with them on the fold-down track that comes with the calendar! What a great present!
Melissa & Doug Wooden Advent Calendar
Another advent calendar suitable for ages 3+, is a bright and colorful one that is filled with holiday cheer!
As opposed to most advent calendars which are made of cardboard, this one is wooden and magnetic so you can keep it for a long time and use it as a Christmas decoration!
The numbers outline the Christmas tree, with the last surprise being hidden behind the shining star at the top, so it’s super similar to the tradition of decorating the tree.
Friends: The Official Advent Calendar
Friends may have been a super hit in the 90s but this TV show is still really popular today, and even the young generations continue to check it out, falling in love with its cast and premise due to its availability online in the era of streaming.
That being said, this Friends-themed advent calendar is perfect if your child is already a pre-teen or teen.
It’s definitely a cool Christmas gift that they will not be embarrassed about receiving!
This calendar was released on the market for the first time last year and it’s been changed and updated for 2021.
It will be available starting with October 5 and it’s most likely going to sell out really fast!
This advent calendar also features 25 days of surprises as opposed to most other calendars that only have 24.
The goodies your teen can look forward to receiving are Friends-themed keepsakes, ornaments and booklets, among other things!
Gund Pusheen Holiday Calendar Surprise
If your little one loves Pusheen, there is no other gift they will appreciate more than this one!
It comes with an adorable Pusheen plush as well as a few small pals.
Older kids will be excited about building a holiday setting featuring all the soft toys featured in this calendar, including a couch, a tree, a fireplace and Christmas presents!
There are a total of 12 toys in it, and all of them can be displayed in front of the open box that shows a wooden floor and a holiday-themed backdrop.
All Pusheen fans will love opening up another surprise every day and then finally getting to play with all of them on Christmas.
Fisher-Price Little People Nativity Advent Calendar
Even though babies don’t really understand much about life in general, let alone the holidays, many parents are still super excited to celebrate and start new traditions with their little ones, no matter how little! After all, the first Christmas with your new addition to the family needs to be special!
That being said, the Fisher-Price Little People Nativity Advent Calendar is a great first present for your baby!
The calendar is brightly colored, and the images are Santa-themed so that your 12 months and older toddler can learn all about the jolly old man.
Of course, older kids will also enjoy this advent calendar, so this is especially great if you have kids of various ages as part of your family.
This way, they can all bond together while playing around with this gift.
Playmobil Advent Calendar – Santa’s Workshop
Around the holidays, the most popular character amongst children has to be Santa so it makes sense to gift them an advent calendar that is Santa’s workshop themed!
This one from Playmobil features 24 surprises, including cute elves, presents, reindeer, and much more!
At the end, after everything is opened and discovered, your child can create a whimsical village to play in just in time for actual Santa’s arrival on December 24!
This is because the calendar also features a backdrop that shows the inside as well as the outside of Santa’s workshop.
Royal Picnic Advent Calendar
If your little one aged 4 and up loves princesses, this is the ideal present for them!
The advent calendar features 24 surprises, and at the end, they will be able to create a beautiful picnic playset perfect for any royal!
Minecraft Mini Figures Advent Calendar
This set includes 12 stickers and 12 mini figures of your child’s favorite characters from Minecraft.
It is suitable for kids ages 6 and up!
The Crazy Scientist Advent Calendar
If your child is passionate about science, this advent calendar contains a multitude of science experiment ideas suitable for ages 8 and above.
This way, they can try one a day until Christmas! They will definitely keep them busy the whole month leading up to the big day, letting you prepare the rest without too many interruptions.
Of course, make sure to praise them when they’ll excitedly show you the results of their work!
The calendar features different experiments in areas such as biology, magnetics, chemistry, optics, and much more!
Minnie Mouse Advent Calendar
For the fans of classic Disney comes the Minnie Mouse advent calendar that features one Minnie Mouse Fashion Doll as well as 24 accessories and fashion items meant to change up the doll’s style.
This will definitely encourage your little one’s creativity and imagination and they will have a lot of fun every day in December as well as long after the holidays have come to an end!
It is suitable for young kids ages 3 and up.
Harry Potter advent calendar
As you can imagine, the Harry Potter advent calendar is one of the best selling on the market and it’s no surprise as to why!
After all, the book and movie series are beloved by all ages and your child will appreciate the 6 mini figures that come with this calendar too!
And that’s not all! The calendar also features different models you can use to build things like a Hogwarts dining table and even Beauxbaton’s carriage!
LOL Surprise OOTD Outfit Of The Day Advent Calendar
Another advent calendar perfect for younger kids older than 3 is the one from LOL. The cute collectibles in it will definitely make your little one very happy.
They will get to unbox the doll on the very first day and then open one new accessory and fashion item every day leading up to Christmas!
Peppa Pig Advent Calendar
If your child prefers Peppa Pig, this advent calendar is the way to go!
It features 24 mini figurines including characters from the beloved series, such as Peppa, George, their friends and to keep things festive, a Santa and other Christmas trinkets are included so they’ll be able to create a Peppa-themed Christmas scene after opening all of them.
Super Mario Advent Calendar
The Super Mario advent calendar will allow your child to play Super Mario after opening each surprise without a device.
It features 17 articulated figures and 7 accessories and they are suitable for ages 3 and up.
Farm World Advent Calendar
This brand is known for making realistic figures and these ones will allow your child to play farmer like never before.
There are 24 pieces, just like in most such calendars and they are all adorable but also useful, helping the young ones learn to recognize and name farm animals in a fun way.
Peppa Pig Advent Book Collection 2021
Another Peppa Pig advent calendar, this one features a unique book collection for kids ages 3 to 5.
Each night, you and your kid can curl up with a different book before sleep, making every day leading up to Christmas something to look forward to.
A few stories you will be able to read are: Peppa’s Theatre Trip, George’s Noisy Dinosaur and Peppa’s Special Christmas Eve.
Barbie Christmas Advent Doll Calendar
This calendar starts with a Barbie doll on the first day and then, for the following 23 days, your child can open a different accessory and fashion item for the doll to style and look fabulous just in time for Christmas.
Some items included are a silvery jacket and pants, a pink skirt and many more accessories, including shoes and jewelry!
Back to the Future Playmobil Advent Calendar
If your young one is a big fan of the Back to the Future franchise, this advent calendar is the ideal present this Christmas!
It is suitable for kids ages 5 and up and features more than 99 different building pieces to create a scene from the classic films.
Christmas Ball Playmobil Advent Calendar
This advent calendar allows your young one to create a Christmas Ball scene that includes a banquet table, musical instruments, presents under a beautiful tree, and more!
