The best advent calendars for kids 2025: A new surprise every day!

Parenting News 06 Nov 25 By

Bluey Advent Calendar

Counting down to Christmas just got way more fun with these advent calendars for kids.

Advent calendars are a sweet (and sometimes sparkly!) way to build excitement in the countdown to Christmas. Whether it’s a little toy, a trinket, or a tiny book behind each door, the daily reveal makes December feel extra magical.

But if you want the best ones, you’ll need to get in early, these sell out fast!

From Bluey to sparkly jewellery, and even keepsake advents that can be reused year after year, here are the best advent calendars for kids to make the countdown to Christmas pure joy.

The best advent calendars for kids

Funko Bitty POP! Countdown Calendar: Marvel Comic, 2025
Funko Bitty POP! Countdown Calendar: Marvel Comic, 2025

from $60.57 (RRP $79.99) at Amazon

The Marvel collection is perfect for superhero fans. Whether you’re Team Iron Man or Spider-Man, each day brings a surprise behind the tiny doors. Open all 24 to reveal unique Funko Pocket Pops and display them in front of the festive backdrop to create an enchanting scene. Collect, play, and countdown to Christmas in superhero.

Micromallows Holiday Advent Calendar 24 Pieces
Micromallows Holiday Advent Calendar 24 Pieces

from $79 at Big W

Tiny but mighty! The 24-Day Micromallows Holiday Advent Calendar brings you Squishmallows like never before — in their smallest, most collectible form. Count down to Christmas with 24 festive favourites, from Brooke the Polar Bear to Manny the Snowman and more. Only from Original Squishmallows — join the squad!

Smiggle Advent Calendar
Smiggle Advent Calendar

from $27.47 (was $54.95) at Smiggle

The Christmas countdown has never been more Smiggle-tastic! Inside you’ll find sweet-scented stationery, totally poppin’ toys and heaps more surprises waiting to be unwrapped.

Disney Stitch Advent Calendar
Disney Stitch Advent Calendar

from $47.96 (was $59.95) at Smiggle

Countdown to Stitchmas! The Disney Stitch x Smiggle Advent Calendar is packed with limited-edition treasures. Open a new door each day to discover stylish hair accessories, colourful stationery, and sweet notebooks. Every surprise is inspired by Experiment 626 and his ohana!

Bluey Advent Calendar
Bluey Advent Calendar

from $39 at Amazon

Count down the days till Christmas with your favourite family, the Heelers. This very festive Bluey Advent Calendar Pack has surprises behind 24 different windows. Open up a window each day till Christmas Day and discover all sorts of items to help celebrate the season!


Mestige Kids Youth Advent Calendar - Crystal Charm Bracelet
Mestige Kids Youth Advent Calendar – Crystal Charm Bracelet

from $31.20 (was $59) at The Iconic

Make the 12 Days of Christmas extra special! This advent calendar reveals a beautiful gold-tone charm each day, complete with bracelet and 11 sparkling charms. Remove the outer packaging for a delightful surprise!



Fisher Price Little People Disney Princess Advent Calendar
Fisher Price Little People Disney Princess Advent Calendar

from $55 at Big W

A magical countdown for little Disney fans! Kids can unwrap a surprise every day for 24 days. From 5 adorable Disney character figures to 19 festive play pieces (including a sweet ornament for the tree!). The perfect way to add a little Disney magic to your family’s Christmas countdown.


Minecraft Advent Calendar
Minecraft Advent Calendar

from $49 at Big W

Level up your Christmas countdown with the Minecraft Advent Calendar. Uncover 24 days of surprises, including Santa, a Jolly Llama, and a Snow Golem. Plus 17 accessories and 4 stickers to build your own festive Minecraft world.


Play-Doh Advent Calendar
Play-Doh Advent Calendar

from $29.99 at Myer

Each door hides a surprise gift, from colourful cans to creative tools, for endless festive crafting. By Christmas Day, kids will have Play-Doh cans, tools, fun paper crafts, and a playmat to keep the creativity going all year long!

Bluey: Awesome Advent Calendar Book Bundle
Bluey: Awesome Advent Calendar Book Bundle

from $25.24 (was $27.64) at Amazon

Count down to Christmas with Bluey and Bingo! This advent calendar features 24 mini-books including a special Christmas Eve story, all based on your favourite Bluey episodes like The Beach, Grannies, and Butterflies. Once you’ve read them all, pop the books back in their windows to reuse the calendar throughout the year.


Gabbys Dollshouse Holiday Advent Calendar

from $46.95 at Woolworths

Countdown to the holidays with the Gabbys Dollhouse Advent Calendar! In this festive gift set, kids get to discover a different holiday-themed Gabbys Dollhouse gift every day! With 24 gifts to find, there’s always a new surprise waiting behind each door.


Littlest Pet Shop Advent Calendar 2024
Littlest Pet Shop Advent Calendar

from $39.97 (was $49) at Amazon

Enjoy 24 days of surprises with this Littlest Pet Shop Advent Calendar! Each day reveals a new LPS pet or accessory, including 8 winter-themed bobblin’ pets to display or trade and 16 fun accessories like festive antlers and a cosy campfire. Use the collector card to discover each pet’s unique personality, level, and rarity – will yours be the sassiest or fanciest?


Disney Ooshies Advent Calendar
Ooshies Disney XL Advent Calendar

from $16 (was $20) at Amazon

Get ready for a magical countdown to Christmas with the Ooshies Disney XL Advent Calendar! Open a new surprise each day in December and collect all 24 of your favorite Disney characters. This festive set is packed with fun goodies, including Ooshies, erasers, stickers, a stamp, a ball, a ruler, and one deluxe figure to complete the collection!


The “Aussie” Sharing Kindness Advent Calendar,

from $36.95 at Sharing Kindness

This kindness calendar will teach you the power of being kind to yourself and everyone you meet in a fun and interactive way.


Ugears Harry Potter Advent Calendar
Ugears Harry Potter Advent Calendar

from $135.15 at Big W

Harry Potter fans will love this 247-piece wooden 3D puzzle Advent Calendar. Assemble a new figurine or magical item each day, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s enchanting world. Display the creations on the decorative box, hang them on the Christmas tree, or play with them as your magical collection grows throughout the month.

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