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50 Best Advent Calendars for Kids and Adults

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Everyone loves the magic of the holidays, and there's no better way to get into the spirit than counting down the days to Christmas with a festive advent calendar. Rather than wait until the last minute, start your shopping early by ordering one of the best advent calendars of 2023 while they're still available.

With so many options out there, it can be hard to know which one to choose. We've done the work for you this time around! The classic advent calendar is chocolate-filled, but we've taken it a step beyond with these unique advent calendar ideas. Many brands now offer cool alternative styles that feature items like must-have beauty products and fun socks the whole family can enjoy. There are even toy-themed options for kids and even alcohol advent calendars for adults. And if you're looking for an advent calendar that'll last for years to come (and double as festive Christmas decor), there are also eye-catching reusable advent calendars.

So, whether you need the best gift for a special someone in your life or are secretly coveting one of these gems for yourself, these are our favorite choices out there right now. You'll find something for just about any hobby or budget!

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Harry Potter Advent Calendar

Harry Potter Advent Calendar
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Harry Potter Advent Calendar

$40 at Williams Sonoma
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Children will love this advent calendar, based on the Harry Potter books and movies. The best part? All of the candy is Harry Potter-themed to give them a real taste of the Wizarding World.

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L.L. Bean Woodland Advent Calendar

Woodland Advent Calendar
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L.L. Bean Woodland Advent Calendar

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Go rustic with this beautiful woodland advent calendar from L.L. Bean — a no-fail pick for the outdoor enthusiast in your circle. The gorgeous wooden construction will brighten up any home for the holidays in an instant. Plus, if you love to get creative with gifting, you'll be delighted to know that the drawers are empty just waiting to be filled with small holiday goodies.

They can have fun and learn with this unique advent calendar. Each day, they can open a new polished gemstone and dig out a mystery crystal on the 24th, just like a real geologist. It also includes jewelry making supplies so they can use their gifts long after Christmas is done.

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Disney Princess Advent Calendar

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Disney Princess Advent Calendar

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Little girls will be over the moon for this advent calendar. Each day features one of their favorite characters, and they'll have fun playing with them on the included wintry scene all winter long.

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ChapStick 12 Days Of ChapStick Holiday Advent Calendar

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12 Days Of ChapStick Holiday Advent Calendar
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ChapStick 12 Days Of ChapStick Holiday Advent Calendar

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Chapstick is a classic lip balm and this fun advent calendar does not disappoint. With yummy Christmas-themed flavors like candy cane, cake batter, sugar cookie and more, this calendar is just too good to pass up.

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Super Mario Bros. Advent Calendar 2023

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Advent Calendar 2023
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Super Mario Bros. Advent Calendar 2023

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This Super Mario advent calendar is just so much fun. It has 24 top characters and accessories inside and they can even create their own environment with the pop-up scene. We promise they'll love it.

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Funko Pop! DC Superheros Advent Calendar

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Funko Pop! DC Superheros Advent Calendar

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If they're a DC fan, this is the advent calendar for them. This set features 24 DC characters, all dressed in holiday ensembles to keep the spirit festive.

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian Advent Calendar

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian Advent Calendar

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Perfect for the "Star Wars" fan, this Mandalorian-themed advent calendar is a fun way to bring cinema to the holidays. It features 24 coins with popular "Star Wars" characters.

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Popcorn Advent Calendar

Popcorn Advent Calendar
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Popcorn Advent Calendar

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This buttery popcorn advent calendar is simply delicious. It comes with six different kinds of popcorn and seasoning flavors, one for each of the 12 days before Christmas.

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Artisan Food Advent Calendar

Artisan Food Advent Calendar
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Artisan Food Advent Calendar

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Go gourmet this year with an artisan food advent calendar. It comes with tons of yummy sweet and savory treats you can enjoy all season long. Think everything from strawberry vanilla jam to green olive tapenade.

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Best Boozy Advent Calendar

Whiskey Advent Calendar

Whiskey Advent Calendar
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Best Boozy Advent Calendar

Whiskey Advent Calendar

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Warm up on a cold winter evening with this delightful whiskey gift. Inside are 25 drams, including Cask Strengths, single malts and sherry cask varieties, to sip on each day leading up to Christmas.

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Best Advent Calendar for Couples

The Advent Calendar for Couples

The Advent Calendar for Couples
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Best Advent Calendar for Couples

The Advent Calendar for Couples

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With this calendar, instead of chocolate or a small bottle of wine, you'll get inspiration for different activities you can enjoy as a couple. There's no doubt that it'll make for a very romantic and intimate December.

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What's This?

The Nightmare Before Christmas: Official Advent Calendar

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What's This?

The Nightmare Before Christmas: Official Advent Calendar

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Tap into the holiday's creep factor — okay, hear us out — with this countdown. Each night(mare) before Christmas, unwrap a gift such as a mini book, note card, ornament or another surprise.

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For Disney Fans

Disney Storybook Collection Advent Calendar

Storybook Collection Advent Calendar
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For Disney Fans

Disney Storybook Collection Advent Calendar

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A favorite of Disney fans, this advent calendar sells out almost every year. Parents love the quality time they spend reading each story and that it doesn't accumulate clutter like other advent calendars.

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Crayola Christmas Countdown Calendar

Christmas Countdown Calendar
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Crayola Christmas Countdown Calendar

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Here's an advent calendar that'll help the kids get creative, making it a top pick for parents. They'll receive a new art supply every day along with sheets they can color in, paint or even add googly eyes to.

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Elf: The Official Advent Calendar

Elf: The Official Advent Calendar
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Elf: The Official Advent Calendar

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This advent calendar comes full of gifts inspired by the movie, including stickers, a keychain and even Christmas decorations. Perfect for Elf fans, it'll give them 25 days of fun.

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DAVIDs TEA 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar

24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar
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DAVIDs TEA 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar

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Perfect for the avid tea drinker, this advent calendar has a different tea for each day until Christmas Eve. Any aficionado would go gaga over the holiday-themed flavors like jelly donut, hot chocolate and sweet potato pie.

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Unique Advent Calendar

Gel Nail Polish Advent Calendar

Gel Nail Polish Advent Calendar
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Unique Advent Calendar

Gel Nail Polish Advent Calendar

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Over 36,000 Amazon reviewers have already purchased this unique advent calendar. It comes with everything they'll need to have salon quality nails (at home!) this holiday season.

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Play-Doh Advent Calendar for Kids

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Play-Doh Advent Calendar for Kids

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If your child's Play-Doh always dries out way too fast, here's the perfect solution. This fun Play-Doh advent calendar comes with 24 cans, one for each day before Christmas. The budding artist in your life can even complete a snowman and gingerbread settings using tear-off play mats attached to the box.

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Bonne Maman Mini-Spreads Advent Calendar

Mini-Spreads Advent Calendar
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Bonne Maman Mini-Spreads Advent Calendar

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Chocolate is great, but Bonne Maman's newest calendar comes with a ton of jams that are just as sweet. It includes 23 of the brand's carefully crafted flavors, including new holiday additions such as Caramel with Cinnamon and Pineapple with Ginger. Plus, you get a jar of honey.

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