Advent calendars were a tradition in my home growing up. It was something I looked forward to every year, even when I became a teen. Opening those cute little doors in the cardboard holiday scene and getting a cheap piece of chocolate was a highlight of my mornings each day before school for all of December.
However, I know, times were simpler back then and kids today aren’t always as fond of traditions that they see as a little cheesy. Plus, a cheap piece of chocolate doesn’t have the same allure that it once did.
But I still believe that Advent calendars are a tradition worth keeping. They are simple and fun and something I think even big kids, AKA teenagers, will look back on fondly. The issue is just finding the right kind of Advent calendar that fits your tween or teen’s particular interests.
Below you’ll find a wide variety of Advent Calendars for tweens and teens with all sorts of interests. OR at the very least, you’ll find one that might make them laugh a little and help get them into the holiday spirt.
And if you want to try and coerce your teen to spend even more time with you this holiday season, here are our top recommendations for holiday movies that will get your teen to join you on the couch again!
The Best Advent Calendars For Teens and Tweens
Pop Culture Advent Calendars For Tweens and Teens
There are certain elements of the entertainment and literary worlds that tend to find their way into the fabric of our pop culture. Sometimes for just a short period of time, but others endure and what better way to honor these iconic parts of society than with an Advent Calendar. Tweens and Teens are the ones most likely to appreciate the humor, the nerdiness or just plain silliness of these Advent Calendars dedicated to pop culture favorites such as The Office, Friends, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Pokemon, The Marvel Superheroes and even everyone’s favorite Elf. Oh and one must not forget The Bob Ross Advent Calendar. Think your tween or teen doesn’t know who this is.. ask them. 😉
Elf Advent Calendar, Enjoy 24 Days of Fun Collectible Surprise FiguresFunko Pop! Advent Calendar: The Office
Supernatural: The Official Advent Calendar
Harry Potter: Hedwig Pop-Up Advent Calendar (Reinhart Pop-Up Studio)
Friends: The Official Advent Calendar, Volume 2
Marvel: The Official Advent Calendar
Harry Potter: Holiday Magic: The Official Advent Calendar
Pokemon Holiday Advent Calendar for Kids, 24 Gift Pieces – Includes 16 Toy Character Figures & 8 Christmas Accessories – Ages 4+
The Joy of Christmas with Bob Ross: The Official Advent Calendar (Featuring Bob’s Voice!): A Holiday Keepsake with Surprises including Ornaments, Activities, and More!
Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Star Wars – Holiday
Women’s Star Wars The Mandalorian 15 Days of Socks Advent Calendar
Men’s 12 Days Of Socks – Star Wars The Child Mandalorian Baby Yoda,Advent Calendar
Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Harry Potter – Holiday
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Official Advent Calendar: Ghoulish Delights
Jakks Holiday A Christmas Story Advent Calendar Includes 24 Windows Filled with Silly and Festive 1-inch Figures & Accessories!
Food Advent Calendars For Tweens and Teens
Do you have a foodie tween or teen, one that loves candy or chocolate or just about anything they can eat, then a food themed advent calendar is the perfect sweet treat for the holidays. You can choose from the traditional chocolate advent calendars that most of us remember from our childhood’s or take it a bit more upscale with Godiva, Lindor or Lindt. But you’ll also see many other food options available for tweens and teens of all tastes. Perhaps a popcorn or hot chocolate advent calendar or Haribo Gummi bears are their faves. But you can’t go wrong with A gingerbread Advent Calendar or maybe even something with a little more spice.
Godiva Chocolatier Holiday 2022 Red Advent Calendar – Snow Globe Gift Box with Assorted Dark, Milk and White Chocolates – 24 Piece Christmas Countdown – Unique Gift for Chocolate LoversHaribo Advent Calendar 300g with handmade reindeer
Cadbury Dairy Milk Heroes Advent Calendar 231g
Bonne Maman 2022 Limited Edition Advent Calendar, 23 Mini Fruit Spreads and 1 Honey
Harry Potter Jelly Belly Advent Calendar 2022, Large Countdown to Christmas Filled with Individual Packs of Assorted Jelly Beans, 14.5 Inches
McCrea’s Candies 2022 Gourmet Caramel Advent Calendar featuring Art by Cindy Hendrick
Sugarfina Gingerbread 24 Tastes of Christmas Candy Tasting Collection Advent Calendar
Walkers Shortbread Advent Calendar
Reese’s Holiday Hershey’s down to Christmas Advent Calendar, Chocolate, 1 Count
Thoughtfully Gourmet, 12 Days of Christmas Hot Chocolate Gift Set, Hot Cocoas in Festive Packaging, Flavors Include Rocky Road, Cookies and Cream, Pumpkin Pie and More, Set of 12
Popcorn Shed Gourmet Popcorn Advent Calendar 2022, 24 Days of Popcorn – 6 Luxury Flavors, All Natural and Vegetarian Foodie Gift, Non-Chocolate Advent Calendar, British Candy
24 Days of Hot Sauce – Chilli Lovers Advent Calendar
Holiday Ride Chocolate Advent Calendar (Countdown to Christmas)
Lindt Lindor Assorted Chocolate Truffles Advent Calendar 300G
Vermont Christmas Company Cozy Christmas Chocolate Advent Calendar (Countdown to Christmas)
Kinder Joy Christmas Advent Calendar, Chocolate Candy Treats Inside, Perfect Holiday Gift for Kids, White, 24 Count, Pack of 2
Christmas Advent Calendar Bag 2022,24 days Xmas Countdown Calendar Burlap Bags,Hanging Candy Gift Bags with Drawstring for kids and Adults DIY Christmas Home Decoration
Lindt Holiday Chocolate Teddy Bear Advent Calendar, 6.1 oz. (2021)
KITKAT Advent Calendar Chocolate Candy, 270g/9.5oz {Imported from Canada}
Beauty And Style Advent Calendars For Tween And Teen Girls
If you’ve got a tween or teen girl who runs to the make-up aisle at any store your go to or can’t stop watching YouTube tutorials on how to get that perfect holiday shiny lip color just right then a Beauty Advent Calendar is going to be a hit. Many popular brands have come out with their own countdown to smelling great and looking great this holiday season from The Body Shop, to NYX and Ulta too! Oh and let’s not forgot those that love a little bling to go with their sparkle, shine and signature scent. You’ll find some of the jewelry Advent Calendar sets are better suited your tweens and young teens while others might be ones that moms will be jealous they didn’t buy one for themselves (you totally can and totally should you know. It’s okay to get in on the holiday fun too!)
Beauty Advent Calendar 2021 Adult Women for 24 Unique Pampering Moments, Beauty Countdown Calendar with Face Cream Care Products, Beauty Advent Calendar, Christmas Gifts for Women (24PCS)BODY & EARTH Sets for Women – 12 Piece Set of Advent Calendar Women, Multi-scente Bath Gift Basket with Shower Gel, Scented Candle, Christmas Hat and More, Spa Bath Set for Women
RITUALS Advent Calendar 2021 Gift Set – Christmas Countdown Calendar – Beauty Advent Set – Luxurious Bath, Body, Home Gift Set – Festive Holiday Village Decor – 24 Wonderful Surprises
12 Days of ChapStick Holiday Advent Calendar Lip Balm Gift Set, Lip Care – 12 Count (Pack of 1)
Ulta Beauty Collection ULTA 12 Days of Beauty 2021-12 Piece Beauty Countdown Set – Makeup Advent Calendar
W7 Beauty Blast Advent Calendar 2022 – 24 Individually Boxed, High Quality Makeup & Cosmetic Surprises For Christmas – Cruelty Free, Perfect Holiday Gifting For Teenagers, Daughters and Girls
The Body Shop Share The Joy Advent Calendar 24-Piece Gift Set
NYX Professional Makeup Gimme Super Stars! 24 Day Holiday Countdown Advent Calendar
Bomb Cosmetics The Bomb Advent Calendar
OPI Gift Set, Nail Lacquer Mini 25 pc Advent Calendar, Jewel Be Bold Holiday ’22 Collection
CLINIQUE 24 Days Of Clinique Advent Calendar
Bath Sets for Women Gift – 12 PCs Advent Calendar, Spa Gift Set Includes Hand Cream, Body Lotion, Candles, Shower Gel, Bath Bomb, Holiday Gift, Pamper Kit
Cath Kidston Beauty Advent Calendar 2022
Spa Life
MJartoria Advent Calendar 2022 Girls, Blue Snowflake Jewelry Makeup Beauty Advent Calendar 24 Days Christmas Countdown-with Lipstick, Beaded Necklaces Bracelets Jewelry Gifts for Teens Girls Women
HOPEMATE Jewelry Advent Calendar 2022 for Adults Girls with Charm Bracelets Necklace Rings Earrings Countdown 24 Days to Christmas Calendar Xmas Gifts for Women Wife Daughter Mom
Invisibobble Beauty Advent Calendar 2021 Women Hair Scrunchie Christmas Calendar with Selected Hair Accessories Girls Designed in the Heart of Munich
Paladone Central Perk 12 Days of Bath Advent Calendar 2021, Friends TV Show Countdown to Christmas
Red Co. Christmas Advent Charm Calendar with 2 Bracelets & 22 Unique Charms Jewelry Set – 24 Gifts Total Present for Daughter, Niece, Granddaughter
2022 Advent Calendar for Girls Unicorn Christmas 24 Days Countdown Calendar with DIY Charm Bracelet&Necklace, Jewelry Rings&Earrings Xmas Holiday Ornament Gift for Daughter, Niece, Granddaughter
Quirky, Fun, Silly and Smart Advent Calendars For Teens
Our tweens and teens are growing up so fast, at the holidays maybe we can help them capture just a little bit of their childhoods and help them hold on for a few moments longer. These non-traditional Advent Calendars will help them connect with their inner kid and remember what is like to play with putty or perform a magic trick. Maybe you have a creative tween or teen who would love a DIY Advent Calendar or a smarty pants who wants to take on their siblings in some serious Soduko or challenge Mom and Dad to a difficult word search. Yeah and the rubber duck Advent Calendar, well that just made me laugh. If you can’t find an Advent Calendar here to spark some kind of interest and at least a little smile from your surly teen, then this Santa is turning in her red suit.
MindWare Countdown Calendar: 12 Days of Putty Scents – Holiday/Advent Calendar with 12 tins of Putty for Families – Scented Thinking Putty for Boys & Girls, Teens & Adults – Never Dries OutStar Wars Enamel Pins Advent Calendar | 24 Unique Pins | Toynk Exclusive
Difficult Holiday Word Search: Advent Calendar for Adults & Teens with 24 Christmas Word Find Puzzles
Christmas Advent Calendar 2022 for Kids 24 Days Christmas Countdown Calendar with Rubber Ducks Bath Toys Christmas Countdown Fun Toys Gifts for Kids Boys Girls Children Teens Friends Xmas
NEW 2022 Advent Calendar Amazing Magic by The Purple Cow. 24 SUPER COOL & EASY to learn Magic tricks. Comes with a step-by-step picture guide + a video guide. For kids aged 8 and above. The perfect magician starter kit
HOOJO Advent Calendar 2022 Fidget Toy for Kids and Teens, Countdown to Christmas with 24 Mochi Squishy Pack, Christmas Calendar for Toddler Teens
24 Pairs Christmas Fuzzy Cozy Socks for Women Teen Girls Plush Fluffy Slipper Holiday Sleeping Santa Socks Gifts
Advent Calendar 2022 – Christmas Countdown Advent Calendars – 24 Days of Surprises with DIY Fluffy Slime Kit – Funny Gifts Toy for Toddler Kids Teens Girls 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old
NEW 2022 Advent Calendar SHOCKING SCIENCE by The Purple Cow. 24 Jaw-dropping Science Tricks for Kids aged 8 and above. The perfect S.T.E.M gift!
Mindfulness Advent Calendar – 24 Mindfulness tasks in a jar to Help You Enjoy and Appreciate Christmas Even More!
Fidget Advent Calendar 2022 for Kids – 25 Days Christmas Holiday Countdown Advent Calendars for Xmas Party Favor, Sensory Toy Gifts for Toddler Children Teens Age 3-12 Year Old
NEW 2022 Advent Calendar FAMILY GAMES by The Purple Cow. 24 OF THE BEST EVER FAMILY GAMES IN ONE BOX – put the screen aside and enjoy hours and hours of FUN. Comes with a step-by-step picture guide. For kids aged 6 and above. The perfect family bonding experience
Brain Teaser Puzzle Advent Calendar 2022 – Christmas Gifts for Kids – Brain Teaser Countdown to Christmas for Teens Boys – Calendar Decoration Gift Box with 24 Pcs Metal Wire Puzzle for Adults Girls
Sudoku Advent Calendar: Logic Puzzle Book with 200 Sudoku from Easy to Hard | Advent and Christmas Gift Ideas for Teens, Adults, and Seniors
Christmas Fidget Advent Calendar 2022 for Kids – 24 Days Christmas Countdown Calendar with 24 Pieces Cute Mochi Squishy Toys – Christmas Party Favors Toys Xmas Gifts Classroom Prizes for Boys Girls Children Teens
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Gemstone Advent Calendar – 2022 Advent Calendar for Kids with 24 Gemstones to Open Each Day, a Complete Rock Collection Christmas Countdown Calendar with Mini Gemstone Dig Kit
Funko Pop! Disney: Advent Calendar – Holiday
Nintendo Calendar 12 Days of Socks Box
Advent Calendar 2022 Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle – Christmas Emporium, 24 Parts – 1008 Pieces Puzzles Countdown to Christmas, Puzzle for Adults and Kids, Home Decoration 27.5in x 19.7in
Good’n’Fun 12 Days of Dogmas Calendar, 3.8 Oz, Holiday Calendar with Chews and Treats for Dogs, Holiday Calendar Chews| 12-Count (P-94480H)
Advent Calendar – Christmas Around the World
DisneyParks 24 Day Countdown Advent Calendar with Disney Ornament Pins – 1 Mystery Pin Per Day
Disney Lilo & Stitch 12 Days of Socks Advent Calendar Gift Set With 3 Extra Socks
LIHAO Christmas Advent Calendar 2021, 24 Days Countdown Christmas Tree Ornaments Surprise Advent Calendar Set with 24 Pcs Christmas Tree Ornaments, Great for Kids
PIONEER-EFFORT Christmas Wooden Advent Calendar Book with Drawers for Adults kids Christmas Countdown Reindeer Decoration 11 Inch (Red&Blue)
The Golden Girls TV Show 12 Days Of Socks Advent Calendar Set (shoe size 8-12)
LEGO Marvel Studios’ Guardians of The Galaxy 2022 Advent Calendar 76231 Building Toy Set and Minifigures for Kids, Boys and Girls, Ages 6+ (268 Pieces)
2021 Christmas Advent Calendar, Christmas Healing Crystal Advent Calendar, 24pcs Collection Polished Crystal Pebbles Countdown Calendar
DIY Advent Calendar Kit: Beautiful Craft Advent Calendar 2022 with 24 Paper Bags and Sticker Paper with Designs – Empty Advent Calendar to Fill Yourself – Lovely Christmas Advent Calendar LIVAIA
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