FYI: We're officially less than 75 days away from Christmas! Those eager to spread cheer and joy ahead of the holiday season are stocking up on matching family pajamas and daydreaming about hunkering down with puzzles, board games and piping mugs of hot cocoa and mulled wine.
Recently, though, one of the most popular ways to escalate the excitement as Santa heads near is the beloved Advent calendar. Advent calendars can take a variety of forms, styles and budgets, from calendars designed for wine lovers to fun ones that would make great gifts for kids — and of course, the classic chocolate option.
From intricate beauty Advent calendars to options filled with crafts, toys, mini jams and more, shop the best Advent calendars of 2023 below.
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Bestselling Advent calendars
Book Lovers Advent Calendar
Gift this to the bibliophile in your life and take their reading experience to the next level thanks to the bookmarks, gift tags, bingo cards, stickers and more they’ll unveil. This Advent calendar was just released, meaning they can check more books off their “To Be Read” list before unveiling more bookish surprises.
DreamBone Furry Christmas Advent Calendar
Meat and vegetable treats, oh my! Your furry friend will think every day is a holiday with the treats included within this Advent calendar from DreamBone.
National Geographic Rock Collection Advent Calendar
For the child who is always asking for souvenir rocks at museum gift shops, gift them with this Advent calendar that includes 24 days worth of rocks, from gemstones to fossils and minerals.
Bonne Maman 2023 Limited Edition Advent Calendar
Shop TODAY editorial director Adrianna Brach loves this bestselling option from Bonne Maman, which features mini jams and honey, to change up your morning routine and enjoy with your coffee or tea.
Unique Advent calendars
Peanuts 15 Days of Socks Advent Calendar
Who doesn't love cute Christmas socks? With this affordable Peanuts themed collection from Target, you're getting 15 pairs!
Twist Stationary Countdown to Christmas Movie Marathon Advent
For the movie buff who can never stop quoting "Home Alone" or "The Grinch," gift them this bestselling movie countdown chock full of trivia that might have them stumped. Reviewers love them because they're "beautifully made" and arrive quickly as well.
Rifle Paper Co. Snow Globe Advent Calendar
If you're not a big fan of putting up a tree each year, opt for this unique Advent calendar pick from Rifle Paper Co. It features 25 doors that open to reveal surprise illustrations, and is stamped in metallic gold foil to add an extra pop of color to your home.
Uncommon Goods Puzzle Advent Calendar
Each day brings with it new puzzle pieces to solve one large puzzle, the end result revealing itself after the holidays. Each numbered door looks into a window of an apartment building, showing off a cute wintry brownstone on the front.
"Elf" Movie Advent Calendar
Don't be a cottonheaded ninnymuggins and miss the opportunity to gift your favorite elf with this Advent calendar, which gives them the chance to be surprised with 25 accessories based off the movie.
Amish Country 12 Days of Popcorn
With four different seasonings and eight popcorn blends to add variety to their nightly snack time, they'll have fun mixing and matching flavors to find one that suits their fancy. From rainbow to mushroom kernels to dill pickle and salted caramel seasonings, reviewers enjoyed this calendar because "it's fun to decide what kind is next" once you've unveiled them all.
12 Days of Murray's Cheese
Say cheese! The curd masters over at New York City's Murray's Cheese curated one of the most delicious countdowns of the holiday season. Besides filling it with some of their top sellers (Manchego, Parmigiano Reggiano and rustic cheddars to start), it also includes several pairings that belong on a festive charcuterie board.
Book Christmas Advent Calendar
Choose between 12 genres of books, from mysteries and thrillers to poetry that'll retrospectively get you through the season, this homemade Advent calendar includes 25 books to unwrap.
Oliviers & Co. Advent Calendar
Complete with a mix of truffles, olive oils and vinegars, pestos and other dressings and condiments to complement your salads, breads, pasta and more, they'll have fun playing chef to see what new combinations they can come up with.
Uncommon Goods Shower Steamer Advent Calendar
If self-care is their preferred way to spend a Saturday, gift them with this shower steamer Advent calendar that will help them feel relaxed going into the busiest time of the year. With a mixture of floral and citrus scents, they can choose to use it as a body scrub or disintegrate in the shower.
A Woobly Wonderland Advent Calendar
Currently one of the most talked about Advent calendars on the market according to Google Trends, The Woobles created a countdown that's perfect for the crafter in your life. Inside you'll find a full-sized crochet kit that's ideal for both lefties and righties, along with mini accessory kits and all the tools they'll need to perfect their works of yarn art.
Papier 24 Days of Desk Delights
Lovers of the written word, this one's for you! Papier's first-ever Advent calendar comes in a stunning presentation that could be repurposed for their at-home work setup. Inside they'll find two dozen stationary gifts — both bestsellers and limited releases — that'll take their letter writing and to-do listing to the next level.
Voluspa 12 Day Calendar Advent Calendar
A candle a day keeps calm at bay with this 12-day candle Advent calendar from Voluspa. These mini candles burn for about 25 hours each, meaning you will have good smelling atmospheres well past the holiday season.
Candy, sweets and chocolate Advent calendars
Walker's Shortbread Advent Calendar
Whether they like pairing shortbread with their morning tea or evening scotch or just like to savor it solo, Walker's classic countdown will please any kind of cookie lover. While its approach is traditional by today's Advent calendar standards (the biggest surprise is the shortbread shape behind each door), you'll feel good knowing each day will be a guaranteed treat.
Tony's Chocolonely Countdown Calendar
If they're the sort of person who keeps sweet treats in their work desk, this assortment from Tony's Chocolonely with individually wrapped candies will be right up their alley. Beyond classic milk and dark chocolates the fair trade brand is renowned for, they'll also find out-of-the-ordinary varieties they wouldn't treat themselves to on. a daily basis.
Williams Sonoma The Grinch Advent Calendar
Their hearts might grow three sizes when they open their way through this Grinch-themed holiday countdown calendar. Awaiting behind every door are a variety of treats that Whovillians can't get enough of — twisty caramels and gummy rings and stars, to start.
See's Candies 2023 Advent Calendar
Several members of the Shop TODAY team swear by See's Candies for all kinds of holiday gifting, so we're thrilled to nibble our way through their Advent calendar this year. Currently available for preorder, the brand promises a generous mix of timeless treats and a few special surprises just for the holidays.
Sugarfina Santa's Candy Shop Tasting Collection
Toys aren't the only things being made in Santa's workshop! Sugarfina's popular Advent calendar is back for another holiday season, and this year it's filled with tons of gummies, chocolates and other goodies the elves would rather pocket themselves.
Williams Sonoma 24 Days of Baking Cookies
Whether your family is whipping up dozens of colorful sugar cookies or jam-filled linzer tarts during the holiday, this Advent calendar is hiding all the essentials you'll need for optimal holiday baking success.
Bixby Winter in Maine Advent Calendar
Maine's known for many things — blueberries, lobsters, lighthouses — but they also have wonderful confections, courtesy of Bixby Chocolate. Their 24-day Advent calendar takes the tastebuds on a tour of sweets both quintessential (peppermint bark, milk and dark chocolate sea salt caramel) and unexpected (fig & balsamic, blueberry jam).
Sweetapolita 24 Magical Days of Magical Sprinkles and Sweets
One of the best parts about the holidays is all of the baking that comes with it. Surprise the sweets savant in your life with this countdown filled with premium sprinkles, candies and much more.
Compartés Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar
For the gourmand who loves the finer things in life, gift them with this calendar set, complete with 24 days of garden-inspired delights like lemon poppyseed and honey lavender to help them celebrate the holiday season. Pre-order this calendar now, for it to be shipped on Nov. 1st, just in time to enjoy leading up to Christmas.
Harry & David Cookie Advent Calendar
Harry & David are well renowned for their baked goods, so savoring their prized cookies (we’re talking dark chocolate cherry, gingerbread sandwiches, raspberry galettes and much more) every day up to Christmas might make Santa a little jealous.
Beauty Advent calendars
12 Days of ChapStick Holiday Advent Calendar
Nobody wants chapped lips when they’re mingling under the mistletoe. Fortunately ChapStick’s got any lovebird covered with their budget-friendly Advent calendar with a dozen seasonal and classic formulas like sugar cookie, clover honey and passion fruit.
Burt's Bees Holiday Finds Advent Calendar
For moisturized lips during a dry season, gift them with Burt's Bees's 12-day Advent calendar for lip balm that will last them year-round.
Revolution 25 Days of Glam Advent Calendar
Ready to sleigh the holidays away with the perfect glam look? Revolution Beauty's got you covered with their makeup-loaded countdown, filled with 20 full-sized and five travel-sized beauty essentials and viral products you may have seen on TikTok.
Sephora 25 Days of Beauty Must-Haves
Year after year, beauty fanatics wait patiently for Sephora's array of countdown calendars. While we're big fans of their affordable Advent (not to mention their post-Advent option), we think you can't possibly go wrong with this version stuffed with several Shop TODAY beauty faves.
Babor Advent Calendar
Colder weather typically leads to dry, dull skin, but not this upcoming season! This curated Advent calendar features an array of high-performing active ingredient concentrates that aid in lifting, firming, rejuvenating and other aging concerns, according to the brand.
Huda Beauty House of Hoda 12-Day Advent Calendar
Score premium beauty products in the 12 days leading up to the holidays with Huda Beauty's House of Huda Advent calendar. From hydrating eye patches to long lashes, this calendar comes with ample amount of makeup to feel fancy and dolled up ahead of the new year.
Benefit Cosmetics All I Want Advent Calendar
Sometimes all we want for Christmas is the perfect brow or drastically smaller pores. If those goals are also on your wish list, Benefit Cosmetics's Advent calendar is right up your alley. Included are 24 full-sized and mini versions of the brand's top-sellers.
Advent calendars for kids and babies
Melissa and Doug Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar
A hands-on way for kids to get into the holiday spirit, this wooden tree from toymaker Melissa & Doug makes keeping track of Santa easy with 24 magnetic ornaments. Be sure to read the Christmas poem on the back!
Atdawn Dinosaurs Advent Calendar
Have a dinosaur lover on your hands? This Advent calendar (temporarily out of stock, but you can still add to cart until it's available again) includes 24 adorable prehistoric friends and a surprise squishy dinosaur on the final day of the countdown.
Harry Potter Holiday Magic Advent Calendar
Unveil a myriad of magical accessories in this 25-day Advent calendar, perfect for the Potterhead in your life. From trading cards to miniature coloring books, they'll relive the magic of the movies and the books each day in December.
Sesame Street Advent Calendar Storybook Collection
What better way to count down to the holidays then by introducing your little one to some classic Sesame Street characters? All 24 books are individually wrapped in a paper sleeve to keep every story leading up to Christmas a surprise!
Funko Pop! WWE Countdown Calendar
WWE isn't just sports entertainment — for many, it's also a lifestyle. For the fanatic who dreams of going to Wrestlemania or streams every premium live event on Peacock, this 14-day countdown with legends like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Chyna and Jerry Lawler is almost as good to get as winning a title belt.
Disney 100: Storybook Advent Calendar
From familiar classics like Mickey Mouse and Pinocchio to newer Disney characters from movies such as "Cars" and "Turning Red," they're sure to enjoy unwrapping a new miniature story each day leading up to Christmas.
L.O.L. Surprise Advent Calendar
Your child will love to mix and match 25 bold outfits, shoes, accessories and other fashionable finds found inside this Advent calendar on their Makeover Babe 2.0 doll.
5 Surprise Mini Brands Advent Calendar
Mini Brands are all the rage for collectors everywhere. With 24 days to see if they can score the mini products they don’t already have, this calendar has quickly earned its title as Amazon’s Choice.
Barbie Cutie Reveal Advent Calendar
With 25 days to build up to the perfect doll to accessorize and play with, the Barbie fan in your life will have fun mixing and matching wintry frocks and accessories — not to mention a pretty awesome costume to boot. They'll also be delighted by the other cute surprises waiting for them inside!
Playmobil Christmas Under the Rainbow Advent Calendar
Giving Christmas an extra magical touch this season is Playmobil, who recently came out with this imaginative Advent calendar featuring a golden Pegasus, princesses ready to twirl their feathery skirts, the sweetest snowman and so much much.
Lego Friends Advent Calendar
Lego Advent calendars are always a popular choice for brickmasters of all ages! This newly-released Friends calendar will help you build a winter wonderland filled with reindeer, snowmen and holiday-related festivities.
Nintendo Super Mario Pop-Up Environment Advent Calendar
Mamma mia, a new Nintendo Advent calendar! This one takes Mario, Peach, Yoshi and the rest of the gang through the Mushroom Kingdom and features several other iconic characters and accessories.
Kids Crafts Countdown to Christmas Felt Craft Kit Advent Calendar
With 25 felt crafts in various holiday characters and accessories such as Santa, a reindeer, penguins and more, they'll have a new craft to do each day leading up to the holiday. Included in this kit is everything they need to complete each one, minus the glue stick or tape to fasten the pieces together. Order this kit now to be shipped in September, so you have it just in time for the wintry months.
Plus-Plus Advent Calendar
Create and build a Christmas scene with over 600 3D puzzle pieces included in this set for children ages five and older. This kit includes instructions on how to create characters such as snow people, reindeers and other items such as a log cabin and pine trees.
Lego "Harry Potter" Advent Calendar
This "Harry Potter"–themed calendar is sure to be a hit with wizards, muggles and Lego lovers alike! This set comes with mini figures of popular characters like Harry, Moaning Myrtle and Neville Longbottom, as well as several accessories and decorations.
Funko Pop! Disney Advent Calendar
Disney lovers can't get enough of Mickey Mouse, Pluto and the rest of their friends, so this swell Funko Advent calendar — featuring two dozen Pocket Pops! decked out for the holidays — will surely bring about tons of good cheer.
EXIT: The Game Advent Calendar
POV: You've been spending all year getting ready for Christmas, only for a pending snowstorm and an empty workshop to almost destroy all your hard work and the holiday itself. To save it, unveil a new riddle each day to get you closer to figure out where your team is and how to save Christmas in the nick of time.
This storytelling game will keep children and adults alike on their feet as they try to solve riddles each day leading up to Christmas — if you manage to save it!
Funko Advent Calendar: "The Office"
Fans of "The Office" will adore this sweet Funko Advent calendar filled with limited-edition figures from the iconic comedies series. The characters are placed randomly, so you’ll never know who to expect.
Advent calendars for dogs and cats
Merry Makings Advent Calendar Chew for Dogs
One treat is never enough when it comes to your furry BFF, so they'll be delighted to have 25 days' worth of extra treats to look forward to. Have feline friends instead? There's also Advents for catnip and toys available, as well.
Frisco 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar for Cats
Your favorite feline deserves to be showered with more playthings. Frisco's 12-day countdown features a dozen different toys that scream holidays — we're talking elf accessories, shiny stars and bells, a Christmas tree and much more.
Tea and coffee Advent calendars
New English Teas Assorted Tea Advent Calendar
Elevate your favorite tea lover's morning routine with this 25 days of delightful sips. Each door hides two bags of comfy blends that'll wake up their senses after a few sips, which they may need while shopping for the perfect gifts ahead of the holidays.
Granell Nespresso Coffee Pod Advent Calendar
Coffee lovers most likely have a Nespresso on their wish list this year, so an Advent calendar filled with an assortment of pod flavors would be the perfect complementary gift to go with it.
Yawn Brew Coffee Advent Calendar
With this 24-day Advent calendar from Etsy, you'll be doing just the opposite of yawning. Options to gift French press coffees, ground coffee or beans, you can't go wrong with this coffee calendar. P.S. They also make tea and hot chocolate Advent calendars, too!
DavidsTea 24 Trips with Tea Advent Calendar
While Santa may not be able to fit a full-blown vacation in his velvet sack, he can definitely fit this wanderlust-inspired Advent calendar in there. The 24-day countdown is inspired by global traditions and flavors, taking your palate everywhere from from Saigon to North Africa to the United Kingdom to Mount Everest.
Tea Forte Warming Joy Advent Calendar
Tea Forte is a perennial favorite amongst cozy sippers when it comes to gifting, so this charming collection of 24 unique "winter warmers" is sure to be a delight. The assortment includes seasonal samplings like raspberry ganache, sweet orange spice and cherry marzipan!
Bean Box 12 Mornings of Coffee
Earning raves last year for the cheery variety of holiday coffees (rich figgy pudding, roasted chestnut and classic gingerbread to start) and perfect packaging, Bean Box has curated yet another celebratory countdown with some of the top roasters across the globe.
Wine, beer and spirits Advent calendars
Give Them Beer Advent Calendar
With a dozen different beers from breweries across the nation, from ales to stouts and IPAs, they won't go bored experimenting with new flavors!
In Good Taste Wine Calendar
Do you like to unwind after a stressful day with a little wine? If so, Brach says you’ll enjoy “24 days of tastings” during the holidays with this wine calendar. From Sauvignon Blanc to Pinot Noir, the brand says the mini bottles are sourced from all over, including Sicily and California.
Williams-Sonoma Woodford Reserve Cocktail Advent Calendar
Raise their spirits this holiday season with this eight-day Advent calendar that offers a variety of cocktails to appease numerous tastes, from spiced apple to whiskey sour. This kit also includes mixers and bitters, to help create the perfect concoction.
Classic Advent calendars
The Pioneer Woman Mercantile Advent Calendar
Fans of Ree Drummond will recognize the decorated restaurant and general store that serves as the inspiration for this super affordable Advent calendar. Move her beloved Basset Hound Charlie from day to day as you and the family get closer to Christmastime.
Candy Stripe Advent Candle
Instead of opening doors every day until Christmas, how about counting down by way of candle? Advent candles are more commonly seen around European households as a daily reminder to prep ahead for the holidays, but you can bring the tradition into your home with this candy cane-inspired candle that’ll complement the rest of your cheery decor.
Leatherhead Laser Work "Die Hard" Advent Calendar
Move Hans Gruber down the building as we get closer to the holiday in this "Die Hard" wooden Advent calendar. Reviewers love this "super cool piece" whose "quality and craftsmanship" are worth the price.
HearthSong Wooden Gingerbread Advent House
A gingerbread house has its charms, but we guarantee the one you're making from scratch can't be filled with daily goodies. This version from HearthSong has 24 drawers for all kinds of treats and trinkets, plus it'll last you longer than the edible version.
"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" Light-Up Advent Calendar
Countdown to the hap-hap-happiest Christmas you can imagine with Pottery Barn's Advent calendar paying tribute to one of the funniest holiday movies ever created. Various nods to the Griswolds' chaotic Christmas are featured in this illustrated homescape, plus it lights up (because what's a "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" Advent calendar without impeccable exterior illumination?)!