Discover the best advent calendars for 4 and 5 year olds in 2025. From toys to crafts and treats, these preschool-friendly picks make counting down to Christmas magical and fun. Not tested by me, but intriguing to me 🫶
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Fav Characters
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Reusable
I have my eye on this one - it might be the one we use this year! 👀
My First Advent Calendar
This is the one we have! I love that we can use it for year to year, but it’s more of a toy than a countdown.
Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas Advent
Big impact, small storage footprint.
Love that they can decorate however they decide
OurWarm 3ft DIY Felt Christmas Tree with Ornaments
For anyone looking to start a daily tradition instead of opening something new daily, this is a sweet and meaningful option
Wooden Birthday / Advent Spiral
A fun, reusable alternative to a gingerbread house
Large Christmas Pop & Slot Advent Calendar
A candleless version of the advent wreath - build a sweet marching band during your countdown!
Marching Band Advent Calendar Suitcase
The counters are small containers for little sweet treats or trinkets
Advent Calendar - Wonder & Wise by Asweets Infant Development | Maisonette
Fav Characters
Build a gingerbread house for Polly all month long!
Polly Pocket Doll Advent Calendar Gingerbread
My little pony does the holidays - I know lots of little girls who would love this one
My Little Pony Snow Party Advent Calendar
Suspend disbelief and let our Australians wear their seasonally off holiday sweaters
Bluey's Exclusive 24-Day Advent Calendar
Little People are some our favorite toys, and this is a great way to add some princesses to your collection
Fisher-Price Little People Disney Princess Advent Calendar
Little People Barbie version - this is from a previous year but still an option ❤️
Fisher-Price Little People Barbie Advent Calendar
DC super heroes - will they save Christmas?
Fisher-Price Imaginext DC Super Friends Advent Calendar
As per usual, PJ masks are here to save the day!
PJ Masks Kids Advent Calendar with 24 Toys
Paw patrol All December - I’m curious about what’s in the other boxes
PAW Patrol 2024 Advent Calendar with 24 Toys
Does anyone have a preschooler that’s NOT obsessed with frozen?
LEGO Disney Frozen Advent Calendar 2025
This one was released last year, I love how it’s multiple princesses, since my daughters favorite changes quite regularly
LEGO Disney Advent Calendar 2024 - 43253
Conjure up a magical holiday season 🪄
Harry Potter™ Advent Calendar with Mini Figurines - schleich
Vehicles
This is such a fun option for little car lovers
Mattel Disney Pixar Cars Mini Racers Advent Calendar
Mini trucks can make great travel toys post holiday
Monster Jam Mini Holiday Advent Calendar, 1:87 Scale
It’s honestly hard to go wrong with hot wheels, both my children would love this one
Hot Wheels 2025 Advent Calendar, 10 Cars & Accessories
It’s great that you can use it with your existing magnatiles year round!
MAGNA-TILES microMAGS Advent Calendar 34-Pc
This is from a few years ago, but still available for the avid Thomas lover
Thomas & Friends MINIS Advent Calendar 2023
This and That
Same great quality as regular schleich animals!
Schleich Advent Calendar Horse Club
Playmobil junior is one of my fav toy lines, it’s so underrated! They’re great quality and have a nice feel to them
Playmobil Junior Advent Calendar: Snowy Christmas
These are a great toy in general - I like these even better than the original because they can build on top of one another!
Kannove Alphabet Robots Advent Calendar 2025
If your kid has already moved on from duplo to lego, this is a great option
LEGO City Advent Calendar 2025 - 24 Surprises
Lego friends can be a great intro to regular sized legos
This is such a fun way to learn about different holiday traditions around the world - and is a great option if you don’t want tons of trinkets added to your house.
Children's Around The World Advent Calendar - Worldwide Buddies STEM Toys | Maisonette
Schleich has a several year backlog of advent calendars on their website, so check it out if your kid is an animal lover!
Advent Calendar FARM WORLD 2021 - schleich
Books
Books for Bluey lovers to enjoy all season long
Bluey: Awesome Advent Calendar Book Bundle
Celebrate Christmas on Sesame Street with Big Bird, Elmo and Friends
Sesame Street Advent Calendar Storybook
Of course there’s a Disney version too!
Disney Storybook Collection Advent Calendar
The princesses and frozen girls have a book collection as well
Disney Princess Storybook Advent Calendar
These dogs take care of the community AND read!
PAW PATROL Advent Calendar - Xmas Gift 3+
Sensory
Kids will love it 😅 this is too much Play doh for me (any amount is too much)
Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar, 24 Days
How much slime is too much slime? I’d your answer is “any,” this one isn’t for you 😂
Slime Advent Calendar 2025 - 24 Days Kit
I think these would make great additions to a rice sensory bin after the holidays!
Dinosaur Advent Calendar - Meri Meri Advent Calendars | Maisonette
