The best advent calendars for kids in 2024

Parenting News 04 Nov 24 By

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A new treasure to uncover every day …

Advent calendars are a super sweet way to get into the festive spirit in the lead up until Christmas. And if you want the best ones, you gotta grab ’em early!

With a new treat to discover every day, usually from the 1st of December, the excitement builds as the 25th of December looms closer.

From Bluey, to sweet jewels and advents that will last a lifetime, these are the best advent calendars for kids in 2024.

The best advent calendars in 2024

Bluey Advent Calendar

Bluey S11 Advent Calendar

from $39 at Big W

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! There is even a Bluey, and Socks toy figure to find.


Ugears Harry Potter Advent Calendar

Ugears Harry Potter Advent Calendar

from $143.10 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.

Available at ugearsaustralia.com.au, Myer and Big W.


Micromallows Holiday Advent Calendar 12pces

Micromallows Holiday Advent Calendar 12pces

from $49 at Big W

Micromallows may be small, but they pack a big punch! The 12-Day Micromallows Holiday Advent Calendar is filled with 12 iconic Squishmallows in their most adorable, collectible 6cm size yet. Count down to Christmas with festive faves like Santa Claus, Manny Snowman, and more.

Exclusively from Original Squishmallows. Join the Squad today!


Minecraft Mob Head Minis Advent Calendar

Minecraft Mob Head Minis Advent Calendar

from $49 at Big W

With 24 surprises, this Advent Calendar makes a great gift for Minecraft fans. There are Mob Head Minis action figures, accessories, and more. Plus, the package has parts to punch out and use for even more ways to play.


Bluey Advent Calendar Book Collection by Bluey

from $24 at Target

Count down to Christmas with 24 special mini Bluey books! From story books to colouring in, this Advent calendar will keep kids entertained all the way through December and finishes with a very special edition of Verandah Santa for Christmas Eve.


Gabbys Dollshouse Holiday Advent Calendar,

from $39 at Target

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 2024

from $39 at Target

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?


Fisher-Price Little People Barbie Advent Calendar Playset

Fisher-Price Little People Barbie Advent Calendar Playset

from $55 at Big W

This Barbie Little People Advent Calendar brings 24 days of festive fun! From December 1st to Christmas Eve, kids can unwrap a new surprise each day, including 6 figures, 17 play pieces, and a special memento for the tree. The calendar unfolds into a chic ski chalet for imaginative play, making it a perfect Christmas gift for little Barbie fans.

Smiggle Advent Calendar

Smiggle Advent Calendar

from $35 (usually $54.95) at Smiggle

Get ready to make the first 25 days of December extra magical! This Christmas countdown is packed with sweet-scented stationery, fun and vibrant toys, and tons of surprises to keep the excitement going all season long.


Disney Ooshies Advent Calendar

Ooshies Disney XL Advent Calendar

from $39.95 at Amazon AU

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.

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