As we move further into the year, it’s hard to ignore the climb of Christmas products appearing in stores, and not to mention those festive friends who are already eyeing off (or setting up) a new Christmas tree.
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It’s also hard to look past the array of advent calendars that have come to fruition – and quite frankly, why should we?
With that in mind, here’s a friendly reminder to consider grabbing an advent calendar for the little ones in your life.
What is the best advent calendar for kids in 2023?
To make your hunt easier, we’ve rounded up the best kids’ advent calendars that you need to jump on, stat.
Bluey Family Christmas advent calendar surprise pack, $39, Big W
Count down the days to Christmas with your favourite family, the Heelers. This very festive advent calendar has surprises behind 24 different windows. Open up a window each day and discover all sorts of items to help celebrate!
Peppa Pig advent calendar book collection, $52.49 at Catch
Oink oink! Your little one will love unwrapping 24 Peppa Pig books this December, celebrating each day with a fun little story. Added bonus – there’s a special Christmas-themed story for Christmas Eve.
Minecraft Mobhead Minis advent calendar, $73.99 at Amazon
Celebrate the holidays the Mincecraft way with this fun advent calendar full of gifts and surprises. There are 24 doors containing figures like Steve and mobs, as well as a variety of accessories – including a Santa hat and shovel – all designed with the video game’s pixelated look.
Pokémon Christmas advent calendar, $88.51 at MyDeal
Where you’re two or 102, Pokémon is something that never stops trending! Every day of the holidays is an exciting reveal, as each numbered door contains one of 16 dynamically-posed two-inch Pokemon battle figures with a gorgeous pearlised finish, or one of seven holiday-themed accessories.
Christmas bracelet advent calendar, $31.65 at Amazon
Do you have a fashionista on your hands? This pick contains charm beads and bracelet chains to create two unforgettable Christmas bracelets. The charms are all festive-themed, including the likes of a Christmas tree, Santa hat, gift box, snowflake, candy cane and loads more.
LEGO City advent calendar, $59.99 at LEGO
LEGO is known for launching a range of must-have LEGO advent calendars each year for kids of all ages. Our top pick is this LEGO City advent calendar that lets kids count down to Christmas with familiar festive characters, seasonal mini builds and accessories. Just fold down the included playmat to set the scene for endless adventures.
Mattel Barbie advent calendar, $61.12 at Amazon
Celebrate 24 days of surprise fashion gifts during the festive season! Open a door every day to discover an article of day-to-night clothing or a trendy accessory – perfect for fashion storytelling play.
Toy Mini Brands advent calendar, $83.24 at Amazon
Toy Mini Brands has taken the world by storm, and kids (big or small) have been obsessed with the joys of unwrapping these tiny versions of favourite household brands. This advent calendar in particular includes surprise Mini Brands capsules your kids are sure to love.
Paw Patrol advent calendar, $39.99 at Myer
Little ones will have a blast discovering a different holiday-themed Paw Patrol gift every day. With 24 different pressies, there’s always a new surprise waiting behind each door.
Christmas countdown advent calendar with 24 squishy toys, $36.93 at Amazon
We’ll challenge you to find a cuter advent calendar than this one filled with adorable festive squishy animal toys. Featuring 24 squishy gifts, from cats and dogs to snowmen and Santa Claus, this advent calendar will definitely be a hit.
The “Aussie” Sharing Kindness advent calendar, $41.90 at hardtofind
This kindness calendar teaches you and your children the power of being kind to yourself and everyone you meet in a fun and interactive way.
National Geographic 2023 gemstone advent calendar, $44.99 at Amazon
Each day of December, children will have a blast opening a gorgeous new gemstone to add to their collection. The beautiful, polished stones include agate, green aventurine, hematite, sodalite, turquenite, tiger’s eye, blue calcite and more. The final piece is a stunning rose quartz specimen they can unearth from a mini dig brick, just like a real geologist!
LEGO Harry Potter advent calendar, $59.99 at Myer
Make the build-up to Christmas extra enchanting for young Harry Potter fans. They’ll discover six brand-new LEGO Harry Potter mini-figures, including the first-ever Aberforth Dumbledore, plus 18 mini-builds capturing the magic of Hogsmeade, the only all-wizarding village.
Disney 100 advent calendar storybook library, $56.54 at Amazon
Celebrate Disney and the stories that create lifetime memories. Unwrap 24 books and enjoy a magical tale every day in the lead-up to Christmas. It includes 24, 24-page small paperback books, each individually wrapped in a paper sleeve to keep every story a surprise!
Christmas aquatic creatures/building blocks advent calendar, $50.36 (usually $55.95) at MyDeal
This set contains 24 different small building blocks, with step-by-step and easy-to-follow instructions. There’s also two styles to choose from: aquatic creatures or engineering vehicle, depending on your little one’s interests. Both are great for improving hand-eye coordination and inspiring kids’ imagination and creativity.
Ooshies Care Bears advent calendar, $39 at Big W
Get ready for the countdown with this adorable calendar from Big W. Kids will love finding all their favourite Care Bears, including exclusive Care Bear Ooshies. There are 24 Ooshies to enjoy – one to discover every day.
Lead photo: Bluey, Christmas Swim
