advent calendars for kids and teens 2025

Having an advent calendar can be a great connecting activity that lasts for a whole month! You and your kids will love sharing the excitement of opening a little surprise everyday of December, leading up to Christmas.

We have had many different advent calendars over the years for my two boys, and I stick to just the ones that do not dissappoint.

The following advent calendars for kids are high quality and worth every penny! I only list brands that I have personally had experience with, so this list is small but backed by the seal of approval of a picky mom!

star wars Lego Advent Calendar

Lego wrote the book on advent calendars — these consistently sell out, so act fast!

Kids open one mini fig or small build each day leading up to Christmas. The pieces can get added in to their collection to play with all year long. These advent calendars consistently have some “OOOh” and “AAAAh” pieces that my kids still get excited about.

My boys take turns opening up a window, but Lego has many different kinds of advent calendars to suit just about any taste or preference:

These do sell out every year, so get yours quickly!!!

National Geographic Rock, Mineral & Fossils

Your kids can open up one special gemstone each day, leading up to Christmas. The polished rocks, gems, and fossils in this advent calendar include Geode; Pyrite; Rose Quartz; Red, Black, and Green-Spotted Jasper; Agate; Tiger’s Eye; Brachiopod; Black Urchin & more!

Your kids can do lots of learning about these precious natural resources. National Geographic is such a time-honored name and does not disappoint!

National Geographic also offers these advent calendars:

Plus Plus Advent Calendar

The Plus Plus advent calendar offers 25 unique builds with the ever popular Plus Plus blocks. Create a winter scene with the pieces and when the month is over, create to your hearts content with the over 600 Plus Plus blocks.

Your child will love the explorative play as they develop fine motor skills, logic and creativity without a screen in sight. Part engineering, part art, and part puzzle with a bit of math, this toy is a whole lot of FUN!

The Plus Plus Advent Calendar comes in 3 different varieties:

funko Pop Marvel Countdown Calendar

Marvel Fans will love the Funko Pop Marvel Countdown Calendar.

Open the tiny doors to reveal 10 Bitty POP! collectibles, 7 stackable display pieces, 3 holiday accessories, 2 keychain cases, and 2 pin cases. Expand your collection or start a new one, these will become fun, play toys after the season is over. Create your own scenes and reinact your favorite Marvel movie.

Funko has other themes, as well:

Disney Once Upon a Story Advent Calendar

Create lots of magical stories with these favorite Disney characters in miniature. Your kids will open one piece a day, be it a Disney character or prop.

Reinact your favorite scenes with 24 characters and props. The castle shaped backdrop can serve as a theater for your own mini movies. Your Disney fans will love having their very own movie set for winter fun!