The Best Luxury 2020 Advent Calendars for Kids

Part of the fun for any kid this holiday 2020 is all the Advent Calendars that have a little treat for every day from December 1-25. Whether you’re looking for chocolate, candy, toys, or playtime activities, there’s a luxury advent calendar out there to suit any kid for holiday 2020. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has rounded up the 25 best luxury 2020 Advent Calendars for kids.

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December is a time for Christmas traditions.  There’s decorating the tree and weekends filled with holiday baking.  Then there’s the charming holiday strolls, trips around town to see the beautiful light displays and of course, we can’t forget the heartwarming holiday movies.

But when it comes to counting the days to Christmas, the annual advent calendar is one of our family’s favorites year after year.  There’s nothing like seeing the kids wake up each morning to discover a little treat reminding them that Santa is soon on his way.  

Since our children were little we’ve always opted for the traditional chocolate advent calendars reminiscent of the days of our own youth.  This year however, we think our little ones deserve an extra merry countdown to Christmas.  After all, they’ve been troopers through everything from missing out on spring break to wearing masks and social distancing to tackling remote learning.

While you could certainly take the handmade approach when it comes to stepping up your kids countdown to Christmas, we’ve discovered that kids’ advent calendars have come a long way over the past few years – just like adult ones have.  Instead of the standard chocolate squares, these calendars contain the latest toys, hot pop culture collectibles, holiday craft projects, and science experiments to name a few. 

If you, like us, want your kiddo to have some extra fun opening up a just-a-little-something each day, we’ve found 25 advent calendars that are just what Santa’s elves ordered.  And don’t worry, if you’re a traditionalist, there’s some chocolate filled options for you too.

The Top Luxury Kids Advent Calendars This Year

1. harry potter funko advent calendar

This Harry Potter Funko Advent Calendar ($40) will make your little one feel like they’re at the Yule Ball.

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2. hemline sewing accessories advent calendar

Let it sew!  Let it sew!  Hemline Sewing Accessories Advent Calendar ($40) will get them crafty in the countdown to Christmas with items like needles, thread, dressmaking pencils, thimbles, pin cushions and more.

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3. lego star wars advent calendar

Star Wars fans will love the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar ($40).  It includes buildable characters and vehicles from across the entire Star Wars universe like Poe Dameron and Darth Vader, plus the Millennium Falcon, an A-wing, a TIE Fighter, X-wing, a Droid Control Ship and Anakin’s Podracer.

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4. uncommon goods countdown to christmas advent ornament calendar

The Countdown to Christmas Advent Ornament Calendar ($85) from Uncommon Goods delivers a whimsical new ornament every day that kids can place on the tree.

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5. american girl 12 days of cheer

Build excitement this season with a special 12-days of Cheer ($50) countdown set from American Girl that contains a dozen special little gifts for their favorite doll.

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6. purple cow countdown to christmas science advent calendar

Give your mad scientist everything they need to carry out 24 experiments with Purple Cow’s Countdown to Christmas Science Advent Calendar ($40).  It’s sure to keep them busy and tech-free while you finish getting ready for the big day.

BUY NOW – $40

7. olive & june 25 days of mani magic

Don’t leave your teen or tween out of the fun!  Let Olive and June help her master her at-home manicure in the year ahead with a 25 days of Mani Magic ($50) kit full of their most loved polishes, nail tools and nail art stickers.

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8. williams sonoma harry potter candy advent calendar

The Harry Potter Candy Advent Calendar ($40) from Williams Sonoma may not come with a chocolate frog, but it’s full of sugary-sweet goodness.  Behind each door, you’ll find a serving of gummy slugs, lemon sherbets, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans and more.

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9. brio world advent calendar

Crazy for trains?  Brio’s Advent Calendar ($40) includes 24 toys that are compatible with the brand’s classic railway system.

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10. petit collage merry christmas pop out advent calendar

The Petit Collage Merry Christmas Pop Out Advent Calendar ($25) features 24 pop out characters with a colorful winter scene to display their new holiday friends.

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11. playmobil christmas ball advent calendar

Before you show him or her The Nutcracker, introduce them to Clara and the rest of the gang with Playmobil’s Christmas Ball Advent Calendar ($25).  It comes with 93 pieces that recreate the Christmas ball.

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12. meri meri enamel pin advent calendar

Each opening of Meri Meri’s beautiful Enamel Pin Advent Calendar ($42) contains an enamel pin that kids can wear.  And once Christmas is over, it can be used as a treasure box.

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13. dylan’s candy bar christmas candy countdown advent calendar

Not only does Dylan’s Candy Bar’s Christmas Candy Countdown Advent Calendar ($15) give you a tasty treat each day, the doors also give you prompts for holiday activities like, “Watch your favorite Christmas movie with some popcorn and chocolate.”

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14. schleich dinosaurs advent calendar

Known for their realistic figures, Schleich lets kids feel like real paleontologists with its 24-piece Dinosaur Advent Calendar ($40). There are Horse Club ($40) and Farm World ($40) advent calendars available as well.

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15. kid made modern diy advent calendar

Maybe the best advent calendar is the one with treats kids make for themselves. The Kid Made Modern DIY Advent Calendar ($20) comes with 25 craft ideas and prompts for different projects.

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16. sugarfina 24 tastes of christmas advent calendar

Sugarfina’s holly jolly tasting collection is the perfect way to count down the 24 days until Santa’s arrival. Each festive little drawer of the 24 Tastes of Christmas Advent Calendar ($50) is filled with four pieces of each of the candies below to delight your little ones.

BUY NOW – $50

17. disney animators’ collection little advent calendar

They’ll be tree-mendously excited to count down to the big day with this Disney Animators’ Collection Littles Advent Calendar ($45) that includes 24 of their favorite Disney characters, accessories and other festive items.

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18. meri meri ballerina charm advent calendar

Delight them with a sweet Ballerina Charm Advent Calendar ($45) from Meri Meri.  It consists of a pretty pink jewelry box festooned with a ballerina and numbered trays containing a gold tone bracelet and 23 festive charms to make a beautiful bracelet.

BUY NOW – $45 

19. playmobil nhl road to the cup advent calendar

Sports fans are sure to appreciate the Playmobil NHL Road to the Cup Advent Calendar ($45) which features 24 pieces that take the recipient on a journey from young child hockey fan to NHL Superstar complete with a professional contract.

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20. playin choc organic advent chocolate advent calendar

The beautifully illustrated PlayIn Choc Organic Chocolate Advent Calendar (£55) not only houses 24 organic chocolates wrapped in home compostable film, but also 24 3D puzzle toys made from 100% recycled board and 3 stencils for creative drawing. 

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21. omy giant scratch-off advent calendar

Scratch away the little gold surfaces on Omy’s Giant Scratch-Off Advent Calendar ($20) to discover the beautiful illustrations hidden beneath. 

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22. the make arcade craftvent calendar

The Make Arcade’s Craftvent Calendar (£55) contains 24 individually packed craft kits for creating cute christmas decorations. 

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23. fortnum & mason children’s advent calendar

This cute milk chocolate-filled Children’s Advent Calendar ($60) recreates British brand Fortnum & Mason’s famous Piccadilly store.

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24. pusheen plush advent calendar

Thanks to Pusheen’s Plush Advent Calendar ($100), fans of the sweet little kitty can create their own holiday scene complete with a tree, fireplace Pusheen and all of her friends.

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15. meri meri festive village wooden advent calendar

The Meri Meri Festive Village Wooden Advent Calendar ($45) provides a fun spin on the traditional holiday advent calendar.  Each numbered tray within the green and red striped suitcase reveals wooden characters with beautiful gold foil detail, that can be arranged to form a cheerful festive scene.

BUY NOW – $45

The Best Luxury 2020 Advent Calendars for Kids

There you have it, our 25 favorite luxury 2020 advent calendars with candy, playtime activities and more to help your little ones really get into the Christmas spirit this year.  As for what to put under the tree on the 25th day?  Our list of the best gifts for kids can help you sort that out.

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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.

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