Another year has flown by and we’re already on the countdown to Christmas. Seriously, where did the time go?
After a challenging 2021, you no doubt want to treat the kids this year to some excitement and frankly a chocolate advent calendar from your local supermarket just doesn’t cut it.
Whether you’re after ones with LEGO treats or ones that can be used for years to come, we’ve rounded up 18 of the best kids’ advent calendars to splurge on this silly season.
Plus, some are great for grown-ups too…
Smiggle
Smiggle Advent Calendar 2021, RRP $40.00
Suitable for ages six-year-olds and over, stationary favourite Smiggle’s calendar has 25 days of limited edition items.
Disney
Disney Mickey & Minnie Mouse Bauble Advent Calendar, RRP $18
Behind each window is a different character bauble – by December 25th your tree will be Disneytastic!
Ballerina Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar
Ballerina Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar, RRP $79.95
With three ballerinas and 24 days of charms to add to your charm bracelet, this jewellery box alternative is a cute one.
Felt Santa
Christmas Felt Advent Calendar with Pockets, RRP $12
Pop your own treats in each of the 24 pockets of this Santa calendar. And the best bit is, you can use it for years afterwards!
LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar
LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar, RRP $49.00
With 24 daily gifts, this is perfect for all the Potterheads out there! The set includes six minifigures – Harry, Ron, Hermione, Draco, Dudley and Griphook.
KIKADU Advent Calendar Angel Doll
KIKADU Advent Calendar Angel Doll, RRP $167.00
A longlasting sustainable option, this one features 24 little pockets for 24 days of surprises and is made from organic cotton.
Oversized Advent Calendar
Oversized Advent Calendar, RRP $25.00
How cute is this Kmart option? 25 days of treats are coming your way!
LEGO Friends Advent Calendar
LEGO Friends Advent Calendar, RRP $39.98, RRP $20.00
For kids six and over, this calendar features five micro-dolls with a stocking, plus kitten and puppy figures in a festive scene.
Light Up Christmas Scene Advent Calendar
Light Up Christmas Scene Advent Calendar, RRP $14.00
This mini house advent calendar is super cute and you just need to head to your local Kmart for it.
Advent Calendar – Mini House
Advent Calendar – Mini House, RRP $14.00
Another sustainable Kmart option we love!
Playmobil Advent Calendar
Playmobil Advent Calendar – Construction Site Fire Rescuer with Pullback Motor, RRP $35.00
Wannabe fire fighters will love counting down to Christmas with this advent. Each door contains a different Play Mobil piece. Features a rescure quad with pullback motor and lots of emergency service accessories. The box folds out into a backdrop.
Frozen Ooshies
Ooshies XL Frozen 2 Ooshies 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar, RRP $34.99
Because we can’t get enough of collectables, so why not get 24?
DC Ooshies
Ooshies DC Advent Calendar, RRP $44.95
If Frozen isn’t their jam, this DC Superheroes one is sure to please.
Minecraft
Minecraft 2021 Advent Calendar, RRP $39
Packed with Minecraft Mini Figures and surprise holiday stickers there’s a door for 24 days and the kids will love the eight exclusive figures to be found.
Mega Construx Pokemon Holiday Calendar Advent Calendar Building Set
Mega Construx Pokemon Holiday Calendar Advent Calendar Building Set, RRP $44.95
Gotta catch em all! With 24 Christmas surprises, this is great for kids six and over and features Pokemon figures including Pikachu and Eevee.
L. O. L. Surprise! Bling-A-Tree Advent Calendar, RRP $25.37
Kids can build their own shiny Christmas tree, decorate it and open a new surprise every day in December to bling up the tree.
Barbie Dreamtopia Advent Calendar
Barbie Dreamtopia Advent Calendar, RRP $35
On day one, kids open up a Barbie doll and then for the next 23 there’s a new accessory, storytelling piece or fashion piece to transform Barbie into a princess, mermaid or fairy.
Disney Princesses
Disney Princess Enchanted Christmas: Official Pop-up Advent Calendar, on sale $38.50
Complete with a 30cm pop-up Christmas tree at the centre, 25 keepsakes that can be used as ornaments and even a book that explores the tales of the princesses and shares some of their favourite holiday traditions, this is perfect for all the Disney fans out there.
