20 Best Kids Advent Calendars 2026: LEGO, Toy & Plush for Toddlers, Boys & Girls

The official Pokémon Holiday Calendar 2026 from Jazwares hides 19 two-inch battle figures with an exclusive holiday finish plus 5 scene accessories behind 24 doors — Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander and friends kids can actually play with. It ships September 15, 2026 and is on pre-order now at $49.99. Best for Pokémon fans ages 4+ who would rather have figures than cards.

Reviews

“A jolly, festive countdown that gives kids a new surprise each day and stays displayable year after year” — The Toy Insider

“The Pokémon holiday calendar sells out fast once it lands at Amazon” — Billboard

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New for 2026, Funko's Bitty Pop! Pokémon Countdown Calendar packs 10 micro Bitty Pop figures, 7 stackable display pieces, 3 holiday accessories and 4 collector cases behind 24 doors — a tiny Pikachu-led shelf that builds itself through December. At $34.99 it is the cheapest official Pokémon countdown and it's in stock now. Best for display-minded fans ages 6+.

The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2026 (set 75456, 293 pieces) is Mandalorian-themed: Mando, Grogu, Moff Gideon, IG-11, a Jawa and a Pit Droid across 24 doors, plus seven mini vehicles including the Razor Crest. It is the year's most-wanted LEGO countdown and the first to sell out. Best for Star Wars builders ages 6+.

Reviews

“First look at all five 2026 LEGO calendars, with the Star Wars set leading on minifigure value” — StoneWars

“Full 293-piece inventory, six minifigures, $44.99 US price confirmed” — Brickset

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The LEGO City Advent Calendar 2026 (set 60510, 252 pieces) is a Santa's Workshop countdown with Santa, Mrs. Claus, three elves, a snowman and a reindeer calf across 24 builds. It is the best all-round LEGO pick for younger builders who want a festive scene over a single franchise. Best for ages 5+.

The LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2026 (set 42698, 211 pieces) packs 24 builds with mini-dolls Nova, Liann and Aliya plus six animal figures — a seal, pony, weasel, polar bear, penguin and bunny — enjoying a winter campfire. Best for story-driven builders ages 6+.

New for 2026, the LEGO Marvel Advent Calendar (set 76340, 317 pieces) brings Doctor Doom, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Gwen Stacy, Captain America and Wolverine into a snowy showdown across 24 doors — the first Marvel LEGO countdown since 2023. Best for superhero fans ages 6+.

The LEGO Disney Advent Calendar 2026 (set 43298, 290 pieces) swaps last year's Frozen theme for a princess village with Ariel, Mulan, Cinderella and Moana micro-dolls, a decorated tree and 24 festive builds. It is the LEGO pick for Disney fans who have outgrown Frozen. Best for ages 5+.

The 2026 Squishmallows Micromallows Advent Calendar is this year's most viral plush countdown — 24 brand-new 2.5-inch holiday Micromallows including Junie the Banana and James the Fox, one behind each door. It launched at $69.99, sold by Amazon, and last year's edition sold out by mid-October. Best for Squishmallows collectors ages 3+.

Reviews

“The 2026 Micromallows calendar is the most-anticipated plush countdown in its running advent tracker” — Hello Subscription

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The Barbie Doll Holiday Advent Calendar starts with a Barbie doll on day one, then reveals 24 fashion and accessory surprises — jackets, skirts, shoes, purses and a pet puppy — to mix and match all season. It is still the current edition for 2026, in stock and sold by Amazon. Best for fashion and dress-up fans ages 3+.

The new L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival Advent Calendar is the 2026 edition: 25+ surprises with a collectible doll plus festival-themed outfits, shoes and accessories to unbox a look every day. It releases September 1, 2026 and is on pre-order at $39.99. Best for L.O.L. fans ages 4+.

Mattel's Disney Princess Advent Calendar opens into a castle backdrop and reveals three small dolls in winter looks — Rapunzel, Tiana and Belle — plus three character figures, six fashions and 16 accessories over 24 days. At about $26 with 4.5 stars from 360+ parents, it is the best-value doll calendar of the year. Best for princess fans ages 3+.

The Hot Wheels Advent Calendar 2026 counts down with 10 die-cast 1:64-scale cars — including an exclusive snow-globe Yeti car — plus 14 winter-themed accessories and 10 ornament clips behind 24 doors, with a play mat for instant racing. At $26.99 it is the best-value toy calendar on this list. Best for car fans ages 3+.

With LEGO skipping Minecraft this year, Mattel's new Minecraft Advent Calendar is the one to get: three 3.25-inch action figures including Steve, a gingerbread mob and a Krampus-style villager, plus 15 accessories, 5 stickers and a digital item code for the game, all behind a pixelated 24-door box. Best for Minecraft players ages 6+.

With LEGO skipping Harry Potter this year, Spin Master's Wizarding World "Holidays at Hogwarts" calendar is the one to get: a Hogwarts-letter box that opens to 24 surprises — 8 Micro Magical Moments figures including four exclusive House mascots, 12 accessories and 4 stickers, with pop-up scenes for pretend play. At $24.99, in stock and sold by Amazon, it is the best-value fandom calendar of 2026. Best for young wizards ages 6+.

The Bluey Advent Calendar 2026 is the best toddler countdown of the year — Bluey, Bingo and Bartlebee figures in Christmas jumpers, 16 holiday accessories and 5 stickers behind 24 windows, with a mini tree to decorate as the month goes on. At $24.99 with 4.6 stars from 3,300+ parents, it is the most-reviewed calendar on this list. Best for ages 3–8.

New for 2026, Mattel's Frozen Young Anna & Elsa Advent Calendar reveals two small dolls of the sisters as children, an Olaf figure, a Queen Iduna doll, a seesaw, a slide and 24 days of winter accessories — the Frozen countdown for kids too young for LEGO. Best for Frozen fans ages 3+.

The Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar hides a Play-Doh can and a tool or accessory behind each of 24 doors, with a playmat for a new creative activity every day. At $19.99 it is the cheapest calendar on this list and a great screen-free pick for hands-on kids ages 3+.

The National Geographic 2026 Gemstone Advent Calendar reveals a genuine gemstone or mineral each day — 24 real specimens plus a mini dig-brick and collector's pouch. It is the best screen-free STEM countdown for budding geologists, in stock and sold by Amazon. Best for ages 6+.

MAGNA-TILES' first advent calendar packs 34 holiday-themed microMAGS — 10 decorated squares, triangles, a Santa and a conductor figure and a micro-chassis that rides the track printed inside the box — so kids build a magnetic holiday train a piece at a time. At $39.99 with 4.7 stars from 310+ reviews, it is the only builder calendar rated for ages 3+ and it is in stock. Best for little engineers ages 3–8.

The Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas is the reusable pick — a magnetic wooden tree with 24 ornament magnets plus a star that kids place one per day, then pack away to reuse every year. It is the screen-free, waste-free keepsake calendar for ages 3+, and at $23.99 it pays for itself by the second December.