When it comes to getting the most bang for your buck during the holiday season, it's hard to beat the practicality of a Christmas advent calendar. It's a single item that you buy once yet get to open for anywhere from 12 to 24 days. It's truly the gift that keeps on giving all month long — you can even use it as cute holiday decor. Advent calendars have become so popular there is one for every type of interest including, fandoms, beauty, food and treats, and so much more. Whether you want to fill one yourself for the little ones or are hoping to unwrap decadent sweets for yourself, here are the best advent calendars for the year.
— Additional reporting by Rebecca Brown
The Playmobil Advent Calendar Construction Site Fire Rescue ($25) is fun for all kids.
The Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas Wooden Advent Calendar ($17) features a magnetic wooden tree, 24 magnetic ornaments, and a shiny star.
Kids will love the Playmobil Advent Calendar Christmas Ball ($25).
The Disney Junior Advent Calendar ($30) comes with 11 mini surprise figures.
The Advent Shower Steamer Set ($98) is a wonderful self-care gift.
The Handcrafted Caramel Advent Calendar ($38) is a delicious treat.
The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar ($30, originally $40) is perfect for kids who love Star Wars.
The Reese's and Mars Assorted Candy Bar Advent Calendar Combo ($37) is the perfect sweet treat.
Tea lovers need the 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar ($32).
So no one told you life was gonna be this way, but the Friends: The Official Advent Calendar: The One With the Surprises ($19, originally $30) is always there for you.
Nothing says holiday spirit than the Cookie Making Advent Calendar ($65).
The Ylovetoys Slime Advent Calendar ($28) let's kids enjoy slime all month long.
The Joe & Sephfts Popcorn Advent Calendar ($30) is a great movie companion.
Get in the holiday mood with the Yankee Candle Advent Calendar ($44).
Kids will love playing with the Hot Wheels Advent Calendar ($20).
The Haribo Advent Calendar ($21) is a yummy gummy treat.
Get holiday ready nails with the OPI Holiday Advent Calendar ($50).
The Professor Puzzle 12 Days of Christmas Brainteaser Calendar ($23) is an educational and fun gift.
The L'Occitane Classic Advent Calendar ($74) is perfect for staying moisturized all season long.
Bring the heat with the Hot Sauce Advent Calendar ($80).
The LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar ($40) brings the wizarding world magic to your home.
The Northlight 15" Red and Beige Advent Calendar ($35, originally $42) is a chic way to decorate for the holidays.
Avengers, assemble! The Marvel Storybook Collection Advent Calendar ($20, originally $30) is filled with bedtime stories.
The Barbie Dreamtopia Advent Calendar ($29) is perfect for any kid who loves their Barbies.
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Pop-Up Book and Advent Calendar ($36) is in spirit in more ways than one.
Get colorful with the Crayola Christmas Countdown Calendar ($44).
This 24 Days Burlap Hanging Advent Calender ($16) is a cute way to display and personalize your own advent calendar.