Warning: Your kids will want to open these advent calendars early
Counting down to Christmas with the coolest advent calendars for kids in 2026.
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
Micromallows Holiday Advent Calendar 24 Pieces
from $80 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 squishy festive favourites.
Bluey Baby Advent Calendar
from $229 at Bonds
Wackadoo! Bonds and Bluey have teamed up for a limited-edition advent calendar packed with 12 days of comfy surprises worth $292. Little Bluey fans will love unwrapping 12 babywear goodies, including the much-loved Zippy, rompers and exclusive Bluey styles, available in sizes 000–2.
Mestige Kids Unicorn Advent Calendar – Charm Bracelet embellished with crystals by Swarovski®
from $51.74 (was $69) at The Iconic
Make the 12 Days of Christmas extra special! This advent calendar reveals embellished with crystals by Swarovski®. Behind each door is a charming jewellery piece that makes the countdown to Christmas more magical.
Bluey Fuzzies Advent Calendar
from $29.00 at Big W
Make the countdown extra fun with the Bluey Fuzzies Advent Calendar, featuring 24 daily surprises, including eight exclusive holiday-themed figures, stickers, accessories, chip pieces and four trading cards. With more than 90 Bluey Fuzzies to collect in Series 1, it’s the perfect treat for little fans who love to play, collect and display!
Play-Doh Advent Calendar
from $24.95 at Big W
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!
Minecraft Advent Calendar
from $59.95 (Buy 2+, get 20% off) at Smiggle
The Minecraft x Smiggle advent calendar features limited edition Minecraft themed treasures, open up a new door each day to reveal an exciting surprise. Whether it’s fidget fun, stationery favourites, or daily delights, every day reveals a new delight inspired by Minecraft and iconic mobs.
Squishmallows Advent Calendar
from $59.95 (Buy 2+, get 20% off) at Smiggle
The Christmas countdown has never been more Smiggle-tastic! Inside you’ll find stationery, a coin purse and heaps more surprises waiting to be unwrapped.
