Advent calendars are such a fun way to countdown until Christmas. However, choosing an advent calendar that is teen-friendly can prove to be more difficult than you might expect. Most of the advent calendars are adorable, but the presents inside tend to be geared toward smaller kids. Is it possible to find advent calendars for teenagers?
Advent calendars aren’t just for little kids; in fact, there are plenty of advent calendars out there that are perfect for teenagers and even young adults!
Maybe your teenager changes their interests on a dime. Maybe they don’t have a strong interest in any one thing. Or maybe they do, but you don’t know if there’s an advent calendar for teens that matches their interest. Either way trying to find an advent calendar that interests your teen can be a challenge. I know that shopping for the not yet an adult but not a kid yet either age can be challenging, so I wanted to make this whole process so much easier for you!
Thankfully, there are a few companies out there who have worked hard to make fun advent calendars that can help bridge this much-needed gap without just filling in 25 slots of candy each day! Not only are these advent calendars fun and appealing to teens, but you can even find some out there that are reusable so you can put in your own fun surprises for them!
While some of these advent calendars are targeted explicitly toward teens, not all are. You could also use these advent calendars for your new college student or even grab one for yourself! There are plenty of options no matter what your gift receiver is into!
The advent calendar options in this list are full of fun options that your teen will be excited to open each day! From Funko Pop themed calendars to an advent calendar full of socks, these are the best advent calendars for teenagers! This list of teen-friendly advent calendar ideas should help you find the perfect fit for your teen, no matter what kind of things they’re into.
Advent Calendars for Teenagers
Your teens are NOT too old for advent calendars. Find the right one for them from our list below.
We have nearly 50 ideas for Advent Calendars for Teenagers
FUNKO Advent Calendars Teenagers will enjoy
Funko pop figures have become the newest collectible my teens have started collecting. A few years back I started bringing my boys Funko pop figures from my Disney press trips. That started each of their collections. After winning more in crane games at Fantasy Island in LBI my boys were hooked. Each won 3 or 4 figures and now they can't stop collecting them. Funko sent us the Harry Potter advent calendar for this year, but there is a Funko advent calendar to match every interest.
For the teens that love Funko Pop figures and Harry Potter
- Countdown to Christmas with a line of Harry Potter-themed pocket Pop! Featuring the Wizarding World’s favorite witches, wizards, beasts, ghosts and house elves, this Harry Potter advent calendar promises a very jolly Christmas indeed, especially when paired with treacle tart and a mug of hot Butterbeer.
- Open one of the tiny doors each day to reveal which of the 24 Pocket Pops! vinyl figures will join your collection that day. Hide them among your other holiday decorations or assemble them within your collection to spread cheer among your other collectibles.
Countdown the holidays with this Marvel Advent calendar from Funko! This calendar contains pocket pop's of all of your teen's favorite Marvel characters.
Count down the holidays with this Nightmare Before Christmas advent calendar from Funko! Hidden behind little doors are 24 different Pocket Pop! vinyl figures waiting to surprise your teen.
With this Dragon Ball Z Christmas Advent calendar, from Funko, each figure inside is a different pocket Pop! version of all your teen's favorite Dragon Ball Z characters!
with this Fortnite Advent calendar, from Funko, each figure inside is a different pint size hero version of all your teen's Fortnite characters.
More Marvel Advent Calendars for teens
Looking for more Marvel Advent Calendars for teenagers? Here's a few more options.
Count down to Christmas with 24 epic Marvel adventures! Join Earth's Mightiest Heroes as they team up to defeat Super Villains and keep the world safe. Unwrap a mighty storybook every day!Inside includes 24, 24-page small paperback books, each individually wrapped in a paper sleeve to keep every story leading up to Christmas a surprise!
Gift box includes 12 pairs of socks unveiled in an advent calendar style.
The picture doesn't show it but a reviewer says, "All 12 pairs are folded up behind individual little cardboard punch outs like an advent calendar so each day you are surprised with which pair you’re getting."
More Disney Advent Calendars for Teenagers
If you're teenagers are into Disney princesses or other characters these advent calendars would be perfect for them.
For Disney- loving teenagers, here's a Disney advent calendar teenagers will enjoy.
Teenagers can countdown to Christmas with Mickey Mouse and his friends! This festive calendar comes with 11 mini surprise figures, five card decorations, five sticker sheets, five stickers, and three stickers in three gift boxes.
Advent box that includes twelve pairs of colorful Disney frozen themed socks with assorted ankle socks, crew socks and no show socks.
More Harry Potter Advent Calendar
For the teenager who can't get enough Harry Potter, pick up one of these Harry Potter Advent Calendars
Bring all the magic of Quidditch, portkeys and wands to a special someone in your life with the Harry Potter Hogwarts Crest 15 Days of Socks Advent Calendar. This set is just like the classic 12 days of socks with three bonus pairs for added fun. It features 10 pairs of low-cut socks and five crew-cut pairs with a variety of different house sigils, well-known quotes and other wizarding-inspired designs.
Build up to Christmas with 24 one-a-day LEGO® Harry Potter™ toys. Open the doors on the calendar to reveal a magical surprise every day for 24 days. There are 6 minifigures included, plus familiar objects and awesome accessories from the Harry Potter series.
Star Wars Advent Calendars
My teenagers have been Star Wars fans since they were babies. I don't expect that to change anytime soon. This year, my sister is gifting them one of these Star Wars advent calendars. (Shh, it's a surprise.)
Does your teen still build with LEGO? Do they love Star Wars? Combine the fun of both with this advent calendar.
- Build holiday joy with the LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (75279), featuring buildable characters, vehicles and locations behind each door; There is also a code to unlock Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga game content.
Personalized advent calendar for your favorite teen! FREE PERSONALIZATION
Box has magnetic strip for secure close and each individual box contains a different Star Wars figure!
Look Good, Feel Good with these Advent Calendars
Does your teen like to pamper themselves? These advent calendar for teenagers will help them pamper themselves.
Spark a little joy each day this holiday season when your teen unlocks another door of OPI's Mini Advent Calendar. Contains 25 Mini Nail Lacquers 3.75 mL – 0.125 Fl. Oz. Shades: Naughty or Ice?, Snowfalling for You, This Shade is Ornamental!, Dressed to the Wines, This Gold Sleighs Me, Gingerbread Man Can, Merry in Cranberry, Red-y For the Holidays, Let’s Take an Elfie, Tinsel, Tinsel ‘Lil Star, To All a Good Night, Heart and Coal, Alpine Snow, Bubble Bath, Tickle My Franc-y, Taupe-less Beach, It’s a Girl, Malaga Wine, Bogotá Blackberry, Aurora Berry-alis, Strawberry Margarita, Pompeii Purple, Russian Navy, Lincoln Park After Dark and Kyoto Pearl.
Full of treats and delights, the 12-Day Candy Coat Advent Calendar contains plenty of mini exclusives and features artwork by Lauren Martin.
This Christmas, The Body Shop wants you to imagine a Christmas where anything is possible with an advent calendar that lets teens pamper themselves. It's the time of year to dream big…stroll through the streets of this festive town and take a peek behind every door for daily beauty surprises.
The Body Shop has carefully chosen 24 products from their favorite bath and body collections, including special edition seasonal ranges - and a few fans will know and love.
Recommended by Jenn Thomas, from Grandeur Magazine, who found this in her search for advent calendars for teenage girls.
Count down the days to Santa's arrival with this all new 12 Days of Bath Bombs Gift Box! Each day is Christmas morning, unwrapping a new bath bomb to relax and reset your body and mind during this gift giving season. Each gift box contains 3 holiday exclusive bath bombs, classic Basin favorites, and fresh new fragrances to fall in love with!
The advent calendar retails for $34.99 and includes 25 mini bath bombs including best sellers lavender and soothing detox and winter scents including gingerbread and winter rose.
This advent calendar contains a MIX of 25 different fizzing color swirling bath bombs that are sure to delight whomever is lucky enough to receive this fun and unique gift.
Each calendar comes with a hanging board and 24 magnetic tins containing a treasure to enjoy each day. Goodies will include unique gifts, self care items and holiday treats.
This advent calendar will have 12 random scrunchies included based on the age range selected which will include:- 1 plain scrunchie, 2 non-Christmas patterned scrunchies, 4 Christmas patterned scrunchies, 1 silky scrunchie, 1 fluffy scrunchie, 1 Jersey scrunchie, 1 bestseller scrunchie, 1 exclusive scrunchie that will not appear in the shop until February 2021.
Jewelry Advent Calendars
Maybe your teenager likes making his/her own jewelry? Or maybe they are just starting their collection. Consider these jewelry-themed advent calendars for your teenager.
For teenagers who like to make their own jewelry this advent calendar is sure to make them smile.
Charm Bracelets Advent Calendar - This bracelet charms advent calendar is super delicate and the Christmas themed stylish charms are perfect for teenagers who enjoy bracelet making time. 24pcs Christmas Jewelry Set - 2 bracelets and 22 adorable mini charms beads, including Christmas tree, jingle bell, snowflake and more. DIY your bracelet each day from December 1st to Christmas Eve.
Unlike other advent calendars, this advent calendar doesn't provide 24 doors of surprises. BUT it does provide 12 stunning pieces of jewelry. Each jewelry advent calendar includes 10 Charms to add to your necklace or bracelet, that are included with the set.
What jewelry lover wouldn't love this?! Starting from December 1st, open a window every day and get different surprises.
Lovingly designed and filled with jewelry, completely finished Advent calendar by Anoa.
Christmas Advent Calendar gift box packaged with 22 pieces holiday themed Charms, 1pc DIY Necklace, 1pc Bracelet.
Yummy Advent Calendars with chocolate & candy & cocoa for teenagers
If you don't mind your teenager treating himself/herself to candies and chocolates, treat them to one of these advent calendars.
Features 24 Doors for each day of Advent with a Hershey Kiss behind it.
Unwrap every day in December with chocolate joy! Each calendar holds a festive assortment of novelty chocolates including Santa, Snowman, seal, icicle, Penguin, Angel and star figures in milk chocolate, white chocolate and hazelnut.
The Oh! Nuts advent calendar is decorated with adorable little elves, a cute reindeer, and a sleighful of Christmas presents. It’s so cheerful, all ages will love it.
Recommended by Jenn Thomas, from Grandeur Magazine, who purchased this last year for her teen.
Your teen can enjoy a cup of gourmet cocoa for each of the 12 days of Christmas. Each decorative box contains a 1.25 oz. single serve packet of gourmet cocoa mix of the following flavors: Candy Cane, Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Truffle, Comet's Caramel, Creme Brulee, Dark Chocolate, Gingerbread Cookie, Raspberry, Santa's S'mores, Supreme, Vanilla Snowflake, and Winter Wonderland. 15 oz. of cocoa per gift book!
Got a teen that loves baking up cookies? Give them 24 more cookie recipes to try.
Inspired by the Cookie Advent held every December at Chronicle Books, here is a unique twist on the traditional Advent calendar. Starting on December 1 through Christmas Eve, the cover of the book invites readers to peek under an ornament flap to discover the cookie of the day—then turn the pages to find the appropriate recipe.
Remember the Reason for the Season Advent Calendars
Let's not forget the reason for the season, the birth of Christ. If practicing their faith and generosity during the holiday season is important to your teen pick up one of these advent calendars.
A wonderfully illustrated retelling of the story of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus through a delightful holiday tradition: the keeping of an advent calendar. Twenty-four miniature board books are arranged in sequence and nestled in a backer. The books are numbered 1 through 24 and, like the peek-a-boo windows of an Advent calendar, are meant to be opened one-per-day from December first through Christmas Eve. Read in sequence, the full-color four-page books capture the mystery of the first Christmas, from Gabriel's visit to Mary to Jesus' birth in the manger. The Jewel-like books, with gold-thread loops and three different trim sizes, also make memorable ornaments for the Christmas tree.
We received a sample of this from Workman Publishing. The quality looks great and the images are colorful and vibrant. I'm looking forward to opening up each story with my teens this Christmas season.
INSTANT DOWNLOADABLE Advent Calendar
This Christmas Kindness Card set contain 36 Pay it Forward Cards and 24 fun Kids Christmas Activity Cards for your teen to complete with their/your family to complete over the Christmas Season. Do them all or save some for next year! It's a great way to have kids think beyond themselves and their own wants, by focusing on what they can do to help other people. The Fun Family Activity Cards are sure to brighten up your holiday season with many low or no cost activities to keep your kiddo's entertained! They are great for Children of all ages, teens and tweens. Perfect for use as Countdown to Christmas Cards, a small Advent Gift for Children, Kids Christmas Activity Cards and Random Acts of Kindness Cards.
Teens can always use socks!
Each of these advent calendars for teenagers are filled with unique sock designs, because teens can always use fun socks.
Advent box that includes twelve pairs of colorful holiday themed socks with assorted ankle socks, crew socks and no show socks.
This Game of Thrones advent calendar for teenagers includes 12 Days of women's socks.
MORE Fun Advent Calendars for teens
Here's a few more advent calendars we think teens will enjoy.
Help your teenager share the excitement of Christmas with all their friends with this 24 Selfies to Christmas Advent Calendar Box, full of fun and plenty of likes!
This year’s Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Advent Calendar is more compact and double-sided, with 12 doors on each side, but still packed to the brim full of holiday-themed cards to add to your collection and power up your decks.
For the teen who likes a challenge
This metal puzzle set, Advent Calendar for teenagers, is divided into 24 levels correspond the first 24 days of December. As Christmas gets closer, the challenges you encounter will gradually increase.
FILL YOUR OWN - Advent Calendars for Teenagers
Each of these advent calendars come empty. They are a more grown up way to help your teen celebrate Christmas and keep up with your advent calendar traditions. Get one for each teen in your family. Then fill them with coins, cash, trinkets, gift cards, candy, anything you know your teen will enjoy.
This Christmas Advent Calendar is designed like a garland with Christmas tree, star, and heart shape and numbers from 1-24 counting down the days to Christmas with a burlap bag for each day.
This unfinished Advent calendar is waiting for you to use your paints and markers to decorate it for the Christmas season! This calendar features an LED light that will add a nice glow to your holiday décor.Details:
- Unfinished wood
- 9.2" x 2.4" x 11.2" (23.37cm x 6.1cm x 28.45cm)
- Requires CR2032 battery (included)
- Plywood, LED light and battery
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