12 Best Advent Calendar for Kids and Toddlers
Updated 18 November 2020
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The days leading up to Christmas are nearly as exciting as the actual day. Which gifts will Santa bring down the chimney? Have I been good enough to get what they wished for? What better way to count down the days then with an advent calendar. But it’s 2020, the advent calendars of the past just don’t cut it anymore.
To add that extra level of anticipation, we put together this list of the 12 best advent calendars for kids and toddlers for 2020. These calendars will have them leaping out of bed each morning to see what’s behind the next door. By finding glowing reviews from real people and eliminating any online trolls, our list covers a range of budgets and themes so you can get the right advent calendar for your little elves.
1Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Christmas Pop-Up (Advent Calendar)
This advent calendar is designed for Harry Potter lovers. It has a hardcover and it works as an interactive pop-up book that shows kids how Christmas is celebrated at Hogwarts. Each box on the calendar contains a small ornament for each day leading up to Christmas.
What we love
- It has a beautiful pop-up Christmas tree designed like the one in the great hall at Hogwarts
- It is designed to look like a book, which is unique
What We Don't Like That Much
- The ornaments are randomized, giving different ornaments between sets
2Playmobil Advent Calendar - Santa's Workshop
Every child wonders what can be found in Santa's workshop, and this advent calendar provides 24 surprise items that they can enjoy leading up to Christmas. The toys include various figures, toys, and accessories that Santa can use in his workshop.
What we love
- It is recommended for kids four to ten years of age
- It comes with a total of 106 pieces to enjoy
What We Don't Like That Much
- The toys are shown on the back of the calendar, which takes away some surprise
3Advent Calendar 2020 Christmas Countdown Calendar DIY Charm Bracelet for Girls 2 Bracelets & 22 Charms Beads Jewelry Making Set for Kids
This makes an excellent present for anyone that loves charm bracelets and Christmas. It provides a bracelet that is in the first window of the calendar and it has 23 different charms that they can add to the bracelet leading up to Christmas.
What we love
- This is a DIY advent calendar
- It also comes with a necklace to go with the bracelet
What We Don't Like That Much
- You can't choose the size of the bracelet or necklace
4Hatchimals CollEGGtibles, 12 Hatchimals of Christmas Surprise Gift Set, for Kids Aged 5 and Up
For kids that enjoy Hatchimals, they will love this set of 12 Christmas surprise Hatchimals. Each one has a different collector Hatchimal and kids get to hatch one a day for 12 days before Christmas day.
What we love
- This advent calendar includes 12 different Christmas Hatchimals
- Each day is full of surprises because they are all different
What We Don't Like That Much
- The collection is fixed so you can't purchase different sets for different Hatchimals
5Barbie Advent Calendar
For any kid that loves Barbie, this will make the perfect advent calendar. It comes with a Barbie doll and each day there is a different accessory for kids to discover and dress up their Barbie doll.
What we love
- There is a door for each day
- It provides various Barbie accessories behind each door
What We Don't Like That Much
- You can't choose the type of accessories that come in the calendar
6Fisher-Price Little People Advent Calendar
With this Little People advent calendar, kids can enjoy opening a door a day and getting different figures and accessories that can go with the figures. It comes in 100% recyclable packaging.
What we love
- There are 24 Little People friends included in this calendar
- It can help kids learn their numbers and how to count
What We Don't Like That Much
- May not be as interesting for older kids
7D-FantiX Kids Animals Figures Toys Advent Calendar 2021 Realistic Animal Figurine Toys Christmas Advent Calendar Xmas 24 Days Christmas Countdown Calender for Boys and Girls
This advent calendar brings the life of the Safari to kids for Christmas. Behind each door on the calendar, kids will find a small figurine of different African Safari animals that they can play with and enjoy.
What we love
- It comes with 24 different animal figurines
- Each figurine is made from high-quality non-toxic material
What We Don't Like That Much
- The accents on the figurines could be more realistic
8Frankford 2021 Disney Frozen 2 Chocolate Candy Filled Advent Countdown Calendar, 1.76 Ounce
This is a holiday advent calendar that is designed to give kids a treat with each day they get closer to the holiday. It is one of the best advent calendars for kids and toddlers available. It is decorated with some of the most popular characters from Frozen II.
What we love
- It has 24 doors with delicious milk chocolate candy behind them
- It includes three Frozen themed bookmarks on the back
What We Don't Like That Much
- The inside of each window is just blank once the candy is removed
9Christmas Advent Calendar 2021 Countdown Calendars Toys for Kids LUDILO Christmas Mochi Squishy Toys 24Pcs Different Cute Mochi Animals Relief Stress Toys Unique Advent Calendars for Girls Boys
This advent calendar will cover 24 days of December leading up to Christmas Day. Each door on the calendar includes a unique mochi squishy that kids can collect and enjoy.
What we love
- The squishies are made from 100% non-toxic material
- They look like various animals and are Christmas themed
What We Don't Like That Much
- The squishies could come in a wider variety of colors
10Funko Advent Calendar: Harry Potter - 24 Vinyl Figures (2020)
This advent calendar set is designed with 24 vinyl figures from the Harry Potter franchise, and they can all go together to create a quality creative play experience of favorite scenes.
What we love
- It comes with a single vinyl character for each day of December leading up to Christmas
- The figures have excellent features that set them apart from other sets
What We Don't Like That Much
- There are a few repeat figures from previous years
11LEGO Star Wars 2020 Advent Calendar 75279 Building Kit for Kids, Fun Calendar with Star Wars Buildable Toys Plus Code to Unlock Character in Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Game (311 Pieces)
This advent calendar was made for Star Wars lovers and it also acts as a building kit that LEGO is known for. It has pieces to build 10 mini toys, including some of the more popular things, like the Millennium Falcon and Darth Vader's Castle.
What we love
- This building set contains 311 pieces
- It can build 12 different toys for kids to enjoy
What We Don't Like That Much
- Some of the toys are dressed up for Christmas, but some are not
12WloveTravel 2021 Advent Calendar Kids Christmas Holiday Set for Girls 24Pcs Surprises to Discover
This is an excellent advent calendar that will help kids countdown to the Christmas holidays. Each day will reveal a fluffy slime and charm toy that will keep them occupied until the big day.
What we love
- This calendar is designed to last from December 1st to Christmas
- It has 24 pieces for kids to get a surprise each day
What We Don't Like That Much
- You don't get to choose which slimes will appear behind the doors
