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Kids Advent Calendars that Make every Day of December feel like Christmas 🎄

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Let your kids have an extra special holiday season with one of these Advent calendars. There's truly a theme for every kid and their interests, and these are just some of my favorites for 2026!
 
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My son is obsessed with Bluey, so this one is going straight in my cart this year. Every door hides a fuzzy little Bluey character, and I love that it's a countdown kids actually look forward to every single morning.
Bluey Fuzzies Advent Calendar
 
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If you have a car lover, this is perfect. I love this because your kids can play with these cars all year long
Hot Wheels 2026 Advent Calendar, 10 Toy Vehicles in 1:64 Scale, 14 Accessories & 10 Ornament Clips
 
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This calendar is genuinely the best of both worlds for a collector kid. They also make the cutest little display once the season is over
Funko Bitty POP! Pokemon 24-Day Holiday Countdown Calendar
 
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As a BCBA, I love a countdown that doubles as hands-on sensory play, and this one keeps the mess contained to one little surprise a day.
Cra-Z-Slimy Holiday 24 Day Countdown Slime Calendar 2026
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Simple, exciting, and perfect for the kid who would rather crash trucks than open a chocolate a day.
Monster Jam Mini Holiday Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Mini Monster Trucks and Accessories, 1:87 Scale, Kids Toys for Boys and Girls Ages 3 and up
 
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For the construction-loving kids, this one is just too precious — little John Deere vehicles behind every door. If your kid is obsessed with tractors and diggers, this is the countdown they'll actually remember.
John Deere Advent Calendar Toy Vehicles
 
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Tis the season to RAWR. Great for the dino-obsessed kid, and the minis are perfect for small-world play long after the countdown ends.
Jurassic World Island Visitor Advent Calendar, 24 Days Toy Surprises, 19 Dinosaur Minis Advent Calendars
 
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Mario, Luigi, and the gang are ready to help your little one count down to Christmas. A great pick for a Nintendo household — every door feels like unlocking a little surprise level.
Nintendo Advent Calendar
 
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This is the most adorable Paw Patrol advent calendar for little ones — the pups in holiday rescue gear are almost too cute. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who already know every pup by name.
Paw Patrol 2026 Holiday Rescue Advent Calendar Toy Figures Playset
 
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For kids who love watching Peppa Pig, this one lets them feel like they're jumping right into the show with the characters. Sweet, simple, and made for the littlest Peppa fans.
Peppa Pig Peppa's Advent Calendar
 
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Even as an adult I'm obsessed — how cute are these little duckies?! A new little duck behind every door, and honestly they'd make the cutest bath-time countdown for toddlers or a fun little collection for older kids.
Rubber Duck Advent Calendar 2026
 
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Funko POP! meets Star Wars meets the holidays — a new tiny character behind every door. A great one for the Star Wars fan in the house, and the Bitty POPs are so fun to display once they're all out.
Funko Bitty POP! Star Wars 24-Day Holiday Countdown Calendar
 
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Make your season a little more magical with Mickey and friends — 24 Pocket POPs to open, one a day. Perfect for the Disney kid, and these little figures end up everywhere from the tree to the bookshelf.
Funko Pocket POP! Disney 24pc Holiday Calendar
 
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A magnetic tree your little one can have all to themself and decorate however they want — 25 magnets to move around all December. I love that this one is reusable year after year, and it's such a sweet hands-on tradition for toddlers and preschoolers...
Melissa & Doug Wooden Advent Calendar - Magnetic Christmas Tree, 25 Magnets
 
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Every kid I work with is obsessed with MagnaTiles, so a holiday version just makes sense. They build a little festive display piece by piece throughout December — part countdown, part building toy, and the tiles get used long after Christmas.
MAGNA-TILES Advent Calendar
 
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What kid doesn't love LEGO? The Friends advent calendar brings a new mini build or character every day, and it's such a fun way to count down — especially for kids who love the Friends crew and all the little holiday scenes.
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Let your little LEGO lover count down to Christmas with their favorite Disney princesses. Every day brings a new mini build or character, and it's perfect for the kid who wants a little royal magic in their countdown.
LEGO® ǀ Disney Princess Advent Calendar 2026
 
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LEGO and Star Wars together — this is a holiday must-have for the Star Wars fan. A new mini build or character every day, and the little scenes are just as fun to display as they are to build.
LEGO® Star Warsâ„¢ Advent Calendar 2026
 
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24 days of creating with this advent calendar — let your child's imagination shine. A new Play-Doh color or tool behind every door, and it's the kind of countdown that keeps little hands busy all December long.
Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar
 
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All I know is when I was a little girl, I would've done anything for an American Girl advent calendar. Such a special one for doll lovers — 24 little surprises made for her favorite doll, and honestly the kind of gift they'll remember.
American Girl® Snowy Surprises 2026 Advent Calendar
 
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Everyone needs a first advent calendar, and what better place to start? Little farmyard animals behind every door, made for the very littlest ones — it's a gentle, sweet first countdown for babies and toddlers.
HABA | My First Advent Calendar - Farmyard Animals
 
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A squishy surprise behind every door — 24 soft sensory fidget toys that are perfect for little hands that need something to squeeze. Great for stocking-stuffer-style countdowns, car rides, or calm-down moments, and every day feels like a tiny new toy...
Advent Calendar 2026, 24-Day Countdown Calendar with Cute Squishy Toys | Surprise Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids, Christmas Stocking Stuffers, Party Favors for Boys and Girls
 
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Bluey fans will love this one — it comes with a mini tree to decorate and 3 mini figures plus accessories and stickers to find behind each door. Bluey, Bingo, and Bartlebee show up in their Christmas jumpers, so it doubles as a little holiday playset...
Bluey Advent Calendar 2026, 24 Days of Surprises, Mini Tree | Includes 3 mini figures, 16 holiday accessories, 5 stickers, plus Bartlebee, Bluey, and Bingo in Christmas jumpers
 
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Made for the littlest Barbie fans — 24 chunky Little People figures and accessories sized for toddlers 18 months and up. It's an Amazon exclusive, and the figures are sturdy enough for daily play all December long.
Fisher-Price Little People Barbie Advent Calendar | Christmas Playset, 24 Toy Figures & Accessories, Toddlers & Kids Ages 18+ Months (Amazon Exclusive)
 
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Twenty-four mini Squishmallows to collect, one per day — if your kid is obsessed with Squishmallows, this is the countdown they'll ask about every morning. The minis are the perfect size for stockings, backpacks, or a little holiday display.
Squish-a-longs Holiday 2026 Advent Calendar – Includes 24 Mini-Squish | Squish-a-longs, Holiday Squishmallows, Toy Advent Calendar
 
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A deluxe countdown for Littlest Pet Shop collectors, with pets and accessories to discover every day. It's the kind of calendar that becomes a playset — the figures get played with long after the last door is opened.
Littlest Pet Shop World of LPS Deluxe Holiday Advent Calendar