Our Top 24 Advent Calendars to Count Down the 2024 Holiday Season
It is officially time to start the countdown to the holidays! Our editors have rounded up our top advent calendars across the beauty, food & drink, and toy categories to help you add a little fun to your holiday countdown.
When the calendar turns from November 30th to December 1st, it is officially time to start the countdown to the holidays! The four-week season of advent is a time of anticipation for Christmas which begins the four Sundays before the holiday. Whether or not you celebrate Christmas specifically, the tradition of an advent calendar can be a fun end-of-year tradition. Who doesn’t love to open a new gift everyday for 24 days?
Advent calendars make great gifts and they come in all shapes and sizes. Our editors have rounded up our top 29 advent calendars acrosst the beauty, food, and toy catagories. Our editors recommend using the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales to your advantage, since it is typically the best time to score a deal on these fun countdown calendars. Check out our top picks below!
Our Top Beauty Advent Calendars
1. Charlotte Tilbury Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets Advent Calendar
This Charlotte Tilbury Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets Advent Calendar will get you $300 worth of rarely-on-sale Charlotte Tilbury Cosmetics for $220. Our editors recommend buying this calendar at Kohl's, because not only will it ship for free, but it will also earn you points to be redeemed back as Kohl's cash when you check out using a free Kohl's Rewards account. Better yet, Kohl's Card members can earn $11 back in rewards with this purchase. It's rare to find this advent calendar on sale, and buying it at Kohl's is the best way to save.
2. JCPenney 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
Our editors recommend buying this JCPenney 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar now, because it is prone to selling out every year. This set contains brands like It's a 10, Deva Curl, and Murad. It's usually $45, but you can get it for $31.50 during the Black Friday Sale at JCPenney.
3. Revolution Beauty Advent Calendar
This Revolution Advent Calendar is a 24-piece set valued at $147 and contains a variety of cosmetics for the lips, eyes, and face. Our editors love the Revolution Beauty brand because they offer high quality cosmetics at budget-friendly pricepoints. This set sells for $60 at full price, but we've seen it on sale for as low as $35.99 during their Black Friday Sale.
4. MAC Cosmetics 24k Holiday Advent Calendar
This 24k MAC Advent Calendar is a MAC lover's dream! There are 24 mini and full sized MAC Cosmetics in this set that are valued at over $471. Its regular price of $225 is a steal, but you can get it for $180 at Belk through 11/30 when you use the code BFBEAUTY during checkout!
5. Macy's 12 Days Of Scents Fragrance Advent Calendar
This Macy's Favorite Scents 13-Piece Advent Calendar is a best seller every year and frequently sells out. It features perfumes from brands like Cartier, Prada Viktor & Rolf, and more. It has already earned an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 5,400 reviewers. It sells for $35, which is already a great value, but we have seen the price drop as low as $25.
6. Ulta 12 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar
This Ulta 12 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar goes for $22 and comes with 12 limited edition beauty surprises. We love this one because of the fun disco ball packaging that turns into an ornament. It's also a great price compared to other beauty sets!
The Best Food & Drink Advent Calendars
7. Keurig 24 Cups of Cheer 2024 Advent Calendar
Coffee lovers will flip for this Keurig 24 Cups of Cheer 2024 Advent Calendar! They can enjoy a new flavor of coffee everyday until Christmas from brands like Cinnabon, McCafe, La Colombe, and more. Kohl's currently has the best price at $19.99. Other stores are charging $2 more.
8. It's the Most Winederful Time of the Year Wine Advent at Total Wine
Check out this 24-Count It's the Most Winederful Time of the Year Wine Advent Calendar which you can get for $79.99 at Total Wine. This calendar features 24 6.3 ounce bottles, which is equivalent to 24 full glasses of wine. This calendar allows you to sample from high quality wines like French Bordeauxs and Chilean reds. Similar sets sell elsewhere for $130. This set is a best seller at Total Wine for the holidays and is prone to selling out. Please note that only residents of AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, MA, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OR, VA, WA may have wine shipped to them, although some exclusions may apply. Residents of other states can order online and select store pickup at the nearest Total Wine location.
9. 24-Day Tea Advent Calendar
This Pukka 24-Day Tea Advent Calendar, regularly around $24, is $18.37 at Amazon right now. This best-selling advent calendar has 24 different tea sachets, including flavors like Vanilla & Manuka Honey, Wild Apple & Cinnamon and Supreme Matcha Green.
10. 24 Days of Nuts Snacks Holiday Advent Calendar
Though they are the standard, not everyone may love a chocolate advent calendar. For those who favor savory over sweet, this 24 Days of Nuts Snacking Calendar is a great choice! You'll get 24 snacks with flavors like Smokey BBQ Peanuts and Wasabi Green Peas. It usually goes for $65, but it's on sale for $52 at Macy's right now.
11. Wolferman’s Advent Calendar
One of the most unique advent calendars we've seen is this Wolferman’s Advent Calendar which you can get for $89.99 direct from Wolferman's. This calendar has a wide variety of their popular baked goods and delicious jams. It's perfect for the breakfast lover in your life!
12. 12 Days of Hot Sauce Gift Box Advent Calendar
Looking to add a little spice to your holiday season? How about this 12 Days of Hot Sauce Gift Box Advent Calendar at Macy's. It sells for $35, but it's on sale for $24.50 during Black Friday week. This set has 12 different hot sauces with flavors like Cajun Wasabi and Carolina Reaper.
Our Favorite Chocolate Advent Calendars
13. Godiva Holiday Limited Edition Snowglobe Advent Calendar
When it comes to chocolate, it's hard to beat Godiva! This Godiva Holiday Limited Edition Snowglobe Advent Calendar has 24 pieces of Godiva chocolate that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Get it at Macy's for $35 during Black Friday week. Otherwise, it sells for $40.
14. Lindt 2024 Teddy Bear Chocolate Holiday Advent Calendar
While supplies last, this 2024 Lindt Chocolate Teddy Bear Advent Calendar is $9.97 at Amazon. This is the top-selling chocolate advent calendar at Amazon, and normally costs $15 at other retailers. It comes with 24 foiled-wrapped pieces of chocolate including milk chocolate bears, Lindor mini milk chocolate balls, chocolate Neapolitans, and more.
15. Kinder Chocolate Advent Calendars
You can get two of these Kinder Milk Chocolate Christmas Countdown Calendars for $15.98 at Amazon. You're getting two advent calendars that each contain 24 chocolates. We almost never see chocolate advent calendars this low at Amazon. Reviewers say that they ship with a cold pack.
16. Harry & David Chocolate Advent Calendar Duo
The Harry & David Advent Calendars are always a popular choice with our readers! Right now you can get two for $29.99 at Harry & David. These calendars have 24 individually wrapped milk chocolate candies with a festive Christmas message behind each one.
17. Reese's Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar
This Reese's Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar is perfect for any peanut butter lover! It contains both Reese's cups and Reese's pieces. Amazon currently has the best price at $14.
18. Moo Free Dairy Free Chocolate Advent Calendar
For kids and adults with lactose intolerance or sensitivities, this Moo Free Advent Calendar is a great way to enjoy a chocolate advent calendar in an allergy-friendly way. These chocolates are free of allergens like nuts, and are made in a nut-free facility. Since they're dairy free, these chocolates are also suitable for vegans. Get it at Amazon for $14.50.
The Best Toy Advent Calendars
19. Lego Disney or Marvel Advent Calendars
Right now, this 2024 Lego Disney Advent Calendar and Lego Marvel Advent Calendar each drop from $44.99 to $35.99 at Amazon. This is usually the best price we see on them each holiday season. It includes 24 days of characters and activities. Check out the reviews!
20. Gund Stuffed Animal Advent Calendar
This Gund Stuffed Animal Advent Calendar is most definitely the cuddliest choice on our list! The calendar includes a unique 4" plushie for each of the 12 days. It's currently on sale for $89.99 at Macy's. Everywhere else is charging $10 more.
21. Mini Brands Advent Calendar
This 2024 Mini Brands Advent Calendar goes for $22-$30 at Amazon. It's already sold out a few times since its release. It includes 24 mystery collectibles.
22. NeeDoh Squishmas Advent Calendar
This NeeDoh 24 Days of Squishmas Advent Calendar is one of the must-have advent calendars of 2024, and it's already sold out several times since its release. Luckily, you can currently find it in stock at Walmart for $36.99. It includes 24 different NeeDoh sensory squishies.
23. Bluey's Christmas Swim Advent Calendar
This adorable Bluey's Christmas Swim Advent Calendar is sure to help keep your child's anticipation up for Christmas! This calendar has 24 different surprises including figurines, accessories, and stickers. Get it for $25 on Amazon.
24. Disney Princess Jewelry Activity Advent Calendar
Little princesses will love this Disney Princess Jewelry Activity Advent Calendar which contains over 300 pieces and 24 gifts. Children will have fun revealing items to make necklaces, rings, bracelets, and more in the days leading up to Christmas. We found it for as low as $18 on Amazon.