The 20 Best Toy Advent Calendars to Get Your Kids This Christmas

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Kick off the Christmas season with one of the best toy advent calendars for the special child in your life. Advent calendars are a beloved tradition for many families, and involve opening a door each day to discover a special present in each day's cubby. Because every child is unique, it may be hard to find the perfect calendar to keep your little one enchanted throughout the Christmas season — especially considering just how many other distractions and gifts for kids there are during this magical time of year. We've put together a list of kids' advent calendars for 2023 that cover all your bases: We've included ideas for toddlers as well as picks that work well for older kids up to 12.

Whether you've got a kiddo who has become obsessed with Barbie thanks to the blockbuster new movie, or someone who can't get enough of the hit children's cartoon Bluey (and honestly, who doesn't love the Heeler family?), we're sure you'll find something to wow your child day after day.

We know that not everyone wants their child to add 24 new toys to their collection in the days leading up to Santa's big visit, so we've also included a few non-toy advent calendars that still bring loads of fun — like a STEM kit that's loaded with weeks of science experiments and an arts and crafts kit to keep those little hands busy while they're home on winter break — making life easier on the grown-ups as well.

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Advent Calendar

There's nothing more nostalgic than the original Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, which is why this advent calendar is sure to get your little ones into the Christmas spirit. Each of the 24 boxes offers a different surprise featuring one of the characters from the iconic film.

While this calendar does offer up ornaments, the pieces are made with kid-friendly materials so they'll be able to play with the characters ahead of Santa's big day.

Science Advent Calendar

Encourage a child's love of learning with this STEM-inspired advent calendar. They'll be able to pass each day with an exciting new science experiment, making those long days leading up to Christmas a little bit easier to get through.

Great for kids ages 8-12, this STEM calendar encourages problem solving, creativity, and fine motor skills.

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Marvel Avengers 2023 Advent Calendar

Calling all superheroes! This LEGO Marvel toy advent calendar offers up 24 surprises from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Kids will see fan favorites like Spider-Man, Captain America, and Iron Man as they count down to December 25th.

This one has little pieces so it's better suited to kids ages 7 and up.

Andy Warhol 12 Days of Puzzles Christmas Countdown

Older kiddos and puzzle lovers alike will enjoy this toy advent calendar, which features 12 days of puzzles inspired by the famed artist Andy Warhol.

Each individual puzzle has 80 pieces, which means this will be a Christmas activity that will keep tweens and teens busy at the end of a fun-filled winter day.

Buildable Train Station Advent Calendar

Amateur train enthusiasts will love this buildable train station set which offers children the opportunity to build a train set one day at a time. Each day they'll open the box to discover a new piece of their train, prolonging the excitement until December 24th when they end up with a two car train, several figurines, and a sturdy wooden track to transport their riders all around the Christmas inspired backdrop.

Advent Calendar

There's a reason why everyone is talking about this lovable family of dogs from Australia. Bluey has been a hit amongst both children and grownups since it hit the Disney airwaves years ago, making this advent calendar an easy win for the kiddos in your life.

The 24 piece set of Christmas inspired pieces includes an adorable Bluey and Bingo in matching Santa hats. Will Veranda Santa make an appearance too? You'll have to wait until Christmas Eve to find out for yourselves.

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Toy Advent Calendar

Ryder and his pups have their mission cut out for them with this calendar: Keep the kids patient as they count down the days until Christmas morning. This 24 piece calendar is sure to be extra popular this year thanks to the newly released "Mighty Pup" movie. And with 4.6 stars and nearly 5,000 reviews, it seems like there's a good reason why!

Pokémon Pocket Pop! Advent Calendar

There's nothing that would make the Pokémon trainer in you life happier than this calendar from Funko Pop! Each of the 24 countdown boxes comes with a small Pokémon figure, including some of the most beloved characters like Charizard and Pikachu.

The vinyl figurines vary in size with the largest ones standing two inches in height. Because of the smaller sizes of some of the pieces, only trainers ages 3 and up should receive this calendar.

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Kids Gemstone Advent Calendar

Every rockhound between the ages of 3-12 will love whiling away those days before Christmas by discovering all the different gemstones and natural minerals included in this 24 piece collection.

As an added bonus, this calendar contains a special surprise on the 24th, which is guaranteed to add an additional layer of magic to any child's Christmas Eve.

Roblox Holiday Advent Calendar

The Roblox game has become hugely popular over the years, so it's no surprise that there is now a toy advent calendar to try and help bring some of that fun off the screens and into the hands of children everywhere.

With 24 pieces that include 6 figures, 18 accessories, 2 redeemable codes, and more, this advent calendar may even cut back on screen time this December.

Mochi Squishy Animal Advent Calendar

Be prepared to hear 24 days of delightful squealing when you buy this Mochi squishy animal calendar. Each day promises to come with an absolutely adorable little squishy friend, something no child can resist. Some of the animals are Christmas themed and wearing Santa hats, while others are just perfect as is.

Because of the size and texture of these squishes they should only be gifted to children ages 3 and up.

Super Mario Advent Calendar

It's me, Mario! Gamers and fans of the new Super Mario movie alike will cherish this 24 piece advent calendar. Each day features new surprises from the beloved Nintendo game, including Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach!

This limited edition Amazon exclusive won't be available for long, so don't wait to order yours!

Alloy Construction Vehicle Advent Calendar

There are few things that stir the imagination as much as a set of new construction vehicles, which is exactly what this advent calendar promises by the end of its 24 day countdown.

Each day the kiddo in your life will get a new brightly colored construction truck. Many of the trucks come with moveable parts and accessories to ramp up the fun. There's also two play mats in the pack that will help ensure kids get hours of fun out of these toys.

Children's Sticker Advent Calendar

Perfect for the little artist, this advent calendar from Upbounders features 24 days of seasonally inspired stickers. Unlike traditional toy calendars, this doesn't bring any new toys into the home in the days and weeks leading up to Christmas, making it the perfect alternative for anyone who wants a more minimalistic approach to the countdown fun.

Disney Classic Advent Calendar

Everyone loves Mickey Mouse, which is why this advent calendar is sure to be a crowd pleaser. With 24 days of surprises and 32 unique pieces (some days kids will get a bonus gift) there will be countless smiles and hours of fun had with this calendar.

This kit includes 11 figures, five card decorations, five sticker sheets, five stickers, and three stickers in three gift boxes.

Advent Calendar with Barbie Doll

If parents learned anything this summer it's that this is a Barbie world, and the rest of us just live here. Mattel's fun Barbie advent calendar capitalizes on the Barbie mania by providing children with a new 12-inch doll as well as 24 days of Barbie themed surprises.

Kids can expect clothing, accessories, and festive holiday themed surprises behind every door.

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Crayola Christmas Countdown Calendar

Get those creative juices flowing with the holiday advent calendar from Crayola. It comes with 24 days of surprises that include new markers, glue sticks, and model magic. Once Christmas day comes around, kids will have a whole new arsenal of arts and crafts supplies which should hopefully help keep them busy over their winter break.

As an added bonus, this calendar also comes with a free trial of the Create and Play app!

Little People Advent Calendar

There aren't too many options for the littlest kiddos in your life when it comes to advent calendars, simply because the size of the toys in most of these boxes are a choking hazard. Fortunately, Fisher-Price has found a way to make it safer for younger kids to take part in this fun family tradition with their Little People calendar.

It comes with 7 character figures and 17 holiday-themed play pieces, ensuring kids ages 1-5 will find something fun to play with each and every day leading up to Christmas!

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Christmas Baking Advent Calendar

Kids will love getting a chance to take part in holiday cooking traditions with this Christmas baking set from Playmobil. There are 24 days of treat themed cooking surprises, including three full-size cookie cutters. The cookie cutters are sure to please your growing bakers while preparing them for the task of whipping up all those batches of Christmas cookies as you count down to the big day.

Disney's Cars Toys Mini Racers Advent Calendar

Treat your favorite Cars lover to 25 special surprises from the hit movie, which include cars, track pieces, and accessories. You can expect your child to receive lovable characters like Lighting McQueen, Mater, Sally, and Doc Hudson within the winter themed box set.

This calendar is great for kids ages 3 and up and will have them excitedly counting down the days until Christmas for more reasons than one!

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