Advent Calendars for Kids
A great way to welcome the Christmas and Advent season is with an Advent calendar for kids. It’s an exciting way to have them participate in the month leading up to Christmas. For Christians, it’s a time to focus on the upcoming celebration of Jesus’ birth.
I know not everyone is a believer, so I also put in some kids’ Advent calendars that are themed with popular characters, and some that are just Christmas-themed. I think I have given you a little of something for everyone.
If you’re looking for some DIY Advent calendars, roll to the bottom!
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Nativity Themed Advent Calendars for Kids
The Shepherd on a Search Nativity Calendar
A great place to start is with this Dayspring Shepherd on a Search Nativity Calendar. This Advent calendar hangs on the wall for all to see and is a visual reminder of the arrival of Jesus. Each day, your family will move the Shepherd one step closer to Christmas Day. There is a card for each day of Advent with scripture tied to the events of Advent.
JOYIN Christmas Advent Calendar
This JOYIN Christmas Advent Calendar is perfect for even the littlest participant. Every day of Advent, your little one will get to discover one person or thing that is part of the Christmas nativity. By Christmas, your family will have set the scene of Jesus’ birth.
Nativity Scripture Advent Bags
I love this unique kids’ advent calendar idea. These Nativity Scripture Advent Bags set the scene for what is coming on Christmas. Every bag in this set has a scripture verse, as well as a key player in the Advent scene. You get to decide what prize to put inside each bag.
Fun Christmas Advent Calendars for Kids
Best Choice Products Wooden Christmas Advent Calendar
How cool is this Best Choice Products Wooden Christmas Advent Calendar? I love how unique this battery-operated, wooden Advent calendar is compared to all the rest. The calendar has a back light up on the star, and also lights up the Christmas scene in the center. Every day, your kids will get to open one of the boxes and pick out the prize. I LOVE that you can use this Christmas Advent calendar year after year.
Lego Friends Advent Calendar
There are so many Lego sets to choose from, so I chose the most popular from 2024 until the 2025 sets emerge. This Lego Friends Advent Calendar sets a household scene for Christmas. This Advent calendar for kids includes 5 characters and a variety of different festive accessories to set the Christmas scene.
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Lego Disney Advent Calendar
I know this Lego Disney Advent Calendar is from 2024, but if you didn’t buy it last year, you can get it his year, save some money, and your kids won’t know the difference. This set comes with 8 different characters, each with their own castle, as well as other fun Christmas decorations.
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Bluey Christmas Advent Calendar
A very popular show among kids (and adults) of all ages is Bluey. This Bluey Christmas Advent Calendar gives you 24 days of figures that set a classic Christmas scene.
Play-Doh Advent Calendar
If you have kiddos who love to play with Play-Doh or love crafts, this Play-Doh Advent Calendar is a great option! Kids will love opening every day of this Advent calendar because inside they’ll find a different color of Play-Doh. Some days even include fun tools and activities. This set includes 2 different scenes, each with 12 days of activities.
National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar
A kids’ advent calendar that is popular year after year is the National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar. Inside this Advent calendar, your kids will find 24 unique gemstones of varying colors. Every day, when they’ve discovered the newest stone, they can read about it on the box. On the final day of Advent, your kids will get to dig out the last gemstone!
Jigsaw Puzzle Advent Calendar
Our family did one of these Jigsaw Puzzle Advent Calendars last year, and we loved it! Every day, your kids will get a package that holds puzzle pieces for one section of the overall puzzle. As the days get closer to Christmas, the larger puzzle will become clear.
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DIY Kids Advent Calendar Ideas
Simple Toilet Paper Tube Advent House Calendar
With this easy-to-follow set of picture instructions, you and your family can create a simple toilet paper tube Advent calendar. Recycle your toilet paper tubes by cutting them in half, gluing them together, and decorating to your liking.
A simple modification on the idea above would be to put the toilet paper tubes in a tree-shaped pattern.
Fun Activity Envelope Advent Calendar
A great way to celebrate the Advent season together is with fun, family Christmas activities. Each day can be some sort of fun adventure or service activity. I share some of my favorite Christmas Eve activities, as well as our family’s favorite ways to serve at Christmas. Here are some other Christmas family activities you can use!
You could also use the calendar as a way to read one Christmas book every day of the Advent season. If you need some inspiration, here are some of the best Christmas books for kids.
Advent Calendar Bags
One other way you can do a homemade Advent calendar is with this adorable basket idea with themed and numbered paper bags. You can choose what to put in each bag, whether a small gift or a slip of paper with some kind of activity. Each day is a fun surprise!
There are so many cool Advent calendars for kids here! There truly is something for every idea and interest. And, if you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for, I’m sure if you click around on Amazon, the perfect Advent calendar for your family is in there! Have a great holiday season!
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