17 Best Christmas 2026 Advent Calendars For Kids

Get the kids to kickstart their Christmas countdown with these fun and creative kids’ Advent calendars for 2026! Here’s where you can buy fun and aesthetic Advent calendars.

Did you know that the Advent calendar originated all the way back in the 19th century in Germany? Today, it remains a fun way to count down to Christmas Day all over the world. Stroll through supermarkets, toy stores and even bookshops, and you’ll see plenty of options. Of course, chocolate and candy advent calendars are easy to come by, but if you don’t want your kids to overdose on sugar this Christmas, take a closer look at these kids’ 2026 Advent calendars.

P.S. Remember to order your kids’ Advent calendar early, in time for the lead-up to Christmas. Some of these calendars can also be personalised and filled with small gifts you can purchase separately. Need some ideas? Check out these affordable items from Daiso or print out these activity coupons as a fun way to bond with the kids. Additionally, don’t forget to plan where to buy Christmas trees, Christmas wrapping papers and cards, and where to get Christmas gifts for kids!

1. LEGO Advent Calendar: Disney Advent Calendar

What’s better than a regular ol’ kids’ Advent calendar? A buildable one, of course! LEGO Advent calendars are always a hit with kids, and the LEGO Disney Princess 2026 Advent Calendar will get kiddos excited with its 24 doors of LEGO fun. This Advent calendar includes 24 mini builds, including 8 Disney Princess characters and their sidekicks, such as Ariel, Cinderella, Moana, Mulan, Gus, Mushu, Pua and Sebastian. The advent calendar then turns into a built-in game board!

Where to buy: Order here.

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2. Squishy Advent Calendar: Mystery squishies each day

If your house isn’t already filled with squishies, where have you been?! These squeezable toys are all the rage right now, coming in all sorts of sizes, textures, shapes and even scents. From adorable animal squishies to mystery dumpling squishies, it was only a matter of time before a squishy Advent calendar came along! This one’s pretty fun, too, with each surprise offering at least a minute of squishing fun to keep little hands busy until it’s time to open the next day’s surprise.

Where to buy: Order here.

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3. Bluey Advent Calendar: Mini book bundle

If your bub loves reading and adores Bluey, this Advent calendar is the best of both worlds. It features 24 mini-books, including a ‘How to Draw’ mini-book and a special Christmas story to enjoy on Christmas Eve. Each story can become part of an interactive bedtime routine, giving your child a new Bluey adventure to enjoy every night leading up to Christmas.

Where to buy: Order here.

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4. Sanrio Advent Calendar: Collectibles of Hello Kitty and friends

Whether your kiddo loves Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll or Kuromi, they’re bound to adore these Sanrio Advent calendars! One version features 18 mini figurines of Hello Kitty & Friends, including My Melody, Keroppi, and more, along with 18 accessories and 6 decorations. If you’re after something more practical, there are also Sanrio Advent calendars with DIY charm bracelets and even socks your little one can wear every day.

Where to buy: Order here.

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5. Pokémon Advent Calendar: Wooden Pokémon design

For little fans of Ash and his adventures, this Pokémon-themed Advent calendar lets kids join Pikachu and friends on a festive journey! The advent calendar is a collectable in itself, featuring an all-wood design with etched Pokémon characters. While this advent calendar doesn’t hide surprises in every drawer, it lets parents of little Pokémon fans store 24 items of their choice in the calendar, and the best part? You can reuse this every year!

Where to buy: Order here.

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6. TruckFest: Construction vehicle advent calendar

Got a little one who’s always asking for another addition to their already overflowing construction-vehicle collection? We can relate! From cranes and excavators to trucks, this phase is pretty adorable. TruckFest has a construction-themed advent calendar this year, with each surprise revealing a miniature vehicle ornament. It’s perfect for little vehicle enthusiasts, especially if their Christmas wish is to build a complete collection of construction vehicles!

Where to buy: Order here.

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7. Smiggle Stationery Advent Calendar: Minecraft-themed stationery

Smiggle’s kids’ Advent calendar offers 24 limited-edition Smiggle stationery items, one for each day leading up to Christmas. Look forward to stationery such as key rings, shoe charms, notepads, squishies and more, inspired by Minecraft and iconic mobs.

Where to buy: Order here.

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8. Dinosaur Advent Calendar: For dino fans

Start this Christmas holiday with a roar! This Dinosaur Advent Calendar contains 24 different miniature dinosaur figurines that your little dinosaur enthusiast is sure to love. From baby dinos and fossils to large and small dinosaur figurines, this Christmas Advent calendar has all sorts of dinosaur friends for your little one to unveil this holiday.

Where to buy: Order here.

Read more: Dinosaur Parks, Exhibitions & More In Singapore

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9. Arts & Crafts Advent Calendar: Art & craft Christmas activities

This Arts & Crafts Christmas Advent Calendar offers 24 daily surprises for little kids. Each surprise is an art & craft activity that will yield 24 season DIY ornaments and table decorations to be proudly hand-made by your kids. It’s the perfect daily activity kit for kids aged 6 and above!

Where to buy: Amazon

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10. Fidget Advent Calendar: Variety of fidget toys

Got a kiddo that can’t sit still? This Fidget Advent Calendar has tons of fidgets that will keep them occupied as they countdown to Christmas! Choose from a wide variety of fidgets, including reindeer shaped Pop-its, glittery slime, squishy fidget toys and more.

Where to buy: Amazon

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11. Ornament Advent Calendar: Art & craft activity

This Ornament Advent Calendar by Uncommon Goods is a great way to count down the days to Christmas whilst getting some decorating done at the same time. Every day, craft a brand new ornament and hang it on your Christmas tree. With adorable reindeer ornaments, a Gingerbread Man ornament and more, these DIY ornaments are easy to assemble and will look fantastic on your tree.

Where to buy: Uncommon Goods

Read more: Where To Buy Christmas Trees In Singapore

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12. Fabric Advent calendars: Reusable Advent calendar

Fabric Advent calendars make a more sustainable choice in the long run since you can reuse them each year, and they can become a much-loved family festive tradition–much like Christmas stockings! You can check out Etsy for a wide range of colourful, customisable kids’ Advent calendars made from fabric. Alternatively, feel free to DIY one that could very well become a cute family heirloom!

Where to buy: Etsy

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13. Wooden Advent Calendar: Gorgeous calendar with LED lights

The numbered drawers on this adorable PIONEER-EFFORT Christmas Wooden Advent Calendar Book are perfect for treats, special notes or tiny candies. We love that you can personalise it by adding your own gifts and varying them day by day. Once the countdown is done, add this gorgeous Advent calendar with its LED lights to your shelves for an added festive touch. We just love the simple white design with its Christmas scene of reindeer and snowflakes!

Where to buy: Amazon

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14. Elf on the Shelf: Fun Christmas tradition with the kids

Elf on the Shelf is a fun Christmas tradition to do with the kids. This is how it works: parents ‘adopt’ (read: ‘buy’) a Scout Elf who arrives at your door. Elf on the Shelf reports on the family’s behaviour to Santa each night. So, instead of mums and dads saying “Santa is watching,” you can just point to Scout Elf here and give your kids a knowing look. Every morning Scout Elf will be miraculously in a different position around the house for the kiddos to wake up and discover!

Where to buy: Amazon

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15. ‘Old-fashioned’ Picture Advent Calendars: Affordable, festive decoration

This old-fashioned picture Advent calendar is affordable and make a lovely festive decoration. Each day, the kids can open a door to reveal a picture behind it. There are plenty of Advent calendar options on Amazon Singapore that are colourful and easy to assemble.

Where to buy: Amazon

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16. Reverse Advent Calendars: Prepare a gift for others

Why not use this time to teach your child about giving back to those in need? Go out with your child to buy tinned or non-perishable items then get your child to put in one item in the box each day until Christmas. A few days before Christmas, pack up your box and head to a charity with your kids so they can see how they’ve helped. If you’ve chosen to put money in the box instead, take your kids grocery shopping with the cash on day 22, and bring your purchases to charities such as Foodbank or Willing Hearts.

Read more: Christmas Gifts For Kids And Babies

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17. DIY Paper Advent Calendars: Creative & affordable Advent calendar

This sweet idea for an Advent calendar for kids scores for creativeness and affordability. All you’ll need is some string, paper bags or envelopes, and pegs to hang up your creation – all of which you’ll find at crafting stores or homeware stores like Daiso and Spotlight. Just decorate the bags, number them, and fill them with little poems, heartfelt messages, religious quotes, or cute little activity coupons that your mini-me can cash in for a fun day with you.

Where to buy: Purchase paper bags and stickers from Daiso.

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BONUS: Adult Advent Calendars: Fancy treats for the grown-ups

Mum and dad deserve their very own advent calendar too! There are plenty to choose from, from beauty products to perfumes and skincare. Other fun adult Advent calendar ideas include Pukka Tea’s Advent calendar with a different herbal teabag to try every day and Sephora’s Advent calendar with 24 beauty products from makeup to skincare, bath, and accessories!

Let the countdown to Christmas begin with these 2026 Advent calendars!

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