The Best Advent Calendars for Kids and Adults for 2022

While the planners in our midst may have bought their advent calendars back in August, there are many of us who are downright shocked to realize that it's almost December. After seeing advent calendars in our friends' homes, we might be thinking that building up excitement for the holidays by opening new gifts throughout December sounds like an excellent idea.

We searched our favorite stores and found many great advent calendars for the season. For the kids, there are miniature Disney-themed ones, tiny Lego builds and mini figures, and sensory-stimulating fidget toys. For adults, there's wine, beauty products, and tea. And there are also calendars that appeal to the whole family (read: chocolate!).

Below are some fun advent calendars you can order right now.

Kids' Advent Calendars

If anticipating and unwrapping gifts is one of the best parts of receiving them, advent calendars have the right idea. Here are some collectible favorites, as well as lesser-known toy makers, that will delight your kids this year.

• 5 Surprise Mini Brands Series 3 Limited Edition 24-Surprise Pack Advent Calendar, $38; amazon.com.
• Barbie Advent Calendar, $33.99; mattel.com.
• Disney: Storybook Collection Advent Calendar 2022, $28.79 (originally $31.99); amazon.com.
• Play-Doh Advent Calendar, $19; amazon.com.
• Playmobil Advent Calendar Novelmore, $35 (originally $56.99); amazon.com.
• Yunaking DIY Slime Advent Calendar 2022, $19.99; amazon.com.
• Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: The Office, $35.40 (originally $59.99); amazon.com.
• Lego Harry Potter 2022 Advent Calendar, $35.99 (originally $44.99); amazon.com.
• Hot Wheels Advent Calendar, $21.99; mattel.com.
• Joyin 24 Days Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar with Squishies Toys, $36.99; amazon.com.
• Just Play Disney Classic Advent Calendar, $31.99; amazon.com.
• Sdkbvoc Gnome With Pockets Christmas Advent Calendar, $17.99 (originally $19.99); amazon.com.
• Prsildan Dinosaur Christmas Advent Calendar 2022, $15.99; amazon.com.
• Lego City 2022 Advent Calendar, $28 (originally 34.99); amazon.com.

Family Advent Calendars

You can opt for the pre-packaged calendars full of delicious chocolates, cocoa, gummy candy, or even jerky. Or pick out an old-fashioned reusable advent calendar that you can fill yourself with surprises for the whole family.

• Wood House Countdown Calendar with Drawer, $30.99; wayfair.com.
• Moser Roth 8 Nights of Hanukkah, $5.99; aldi.com.
• 2022 Holiday Classic Chocolate Advent Calendar, $40; godiva.com.
• Williams Sonoma Peppermint Bark Advent Calendar, $29.95; williams-sonoma.com.
• Cadbury Dairy Milk Advent Calendar, $11.55 (originally $12.49); amazon.com.
• Haribo Advent Calendar Gummy Candy, $17.85 (originally $21.97); amazon.com.
• Man Crates Jerky Advent Calendar Featuring Cow Caroler Artwork, $89.99; amazon.com.
• Specialty Division Christmas Sampler Gift 12 Days of Cocoas, $22.99; amazon.com.
• Grandma Moses Pop-Up Advent Calendar, $19.99; amazon.com.
• Pottery Barn Kids Quilted Advent Calendar, $99.50; potterybarnkids.com.
• Clever Creations Wooden Christmas Advent Calendar, $46.99; amazon.com.

Advent Calendars for Adults

Wine and whiskey advent calendars—why not?

• Vinebox 12 Nights of Wine, $129; getvinebox.com.
• Winery Direct 7 Days of Wine Gift Box, $49.99; totalwine.com.
• Pukka Herbs Tea Advent Calendar, $19.99; amazon.com.
• Box of Wishes Advent Calendar, $85; thebodyshop.com.
• Mindfulness Advent Calendar, $16.95; amazon.com.
• Huntington Home Candle Advent Calendar, $39.99; aldi.com.