Best 2024 Advent Calendars for Kids of All Ages: Shop Lego, Build-A-Bear, Disney, Art Calendars and More

We know it feels too early to think about the winter holiday season while we’ve barely touched down in spooky season. But one perennial favorite gift for nearly anyone on your list is best to shop early because they sell out quickly: Advent calendars.

Advent calendars count down the days until the winter holidays with daily surprise gifts like Lego figurines, sweet treats or Disney princess dolls. As a kid, opening a tab each day leading up to the holiday makes the season feel even more magical. There is an advent calendar out there for every type of kid, from tots to preteens, and this year’s best advent calendars for kids range from Pokémon and Lego to Star Wars and Barbie to everything in between. They are also great to give kids that you are not sure what to buy.

With so many options on the market, choosing the right advent calendar can be tough. We’ve done the work for you and found the best advent calendars for kids in 2024. Ahead, shop our top picks to get your kids in the holiday spirit. Also, check out our Harry Potter Advent Calendars and the best toys from Walmart to celebrate the holiday season. When shopping is this easy, you won’t mind crossing off your gift list early.