The 43 best advent calendars for kids, adults, and pets

Anthropologie

A hefty box full of travel-size beauty goodies, the George & Viv advent calendar is both pretty and delicious-smelling. Twenty-four mini boxes are packed, Tetris-style, inside. They contain Mario Badescu Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask, Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment, Compagnie de Provence Fig of Provence Travel Hand Cream, and more.

Fresh

Fresh’s pretty blue box holds 24 samples of some of the brand’s best-loved products, including its Sugar Lip Treatment, Soy Face Cleanser, and Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Night Cream. (Note: Fresh hasn’t released the calendar yet, but you can sign up for the waitlist.)

L’Occitane

Can’t get enough skincare samples? Beloved Provence brand L’Occitane’s pastoral-themed box offers 24 body lotions, soaps, and hand creams in its signature scents.

Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury makes some of Insider Reviews’ favorite makeup products. The company’s advent calendar is stocked with 12 products, five of which are full-size. Some of the travel-size products include the Brow Fix gel, Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, and Charlotte’s Magic Cream moisturizer.

OPI

One of our favorite nail polish brands has a calendar stocked with 25 mini bottles (0.125 ounces) in colors including Cajun Shrimp and Sleigh Bells Bling, perfect shades of gold and red for any Christmas parties.

Dermstore

Brimming with a mix of 25 travel- and full-size products from brands like Kate Somerville, Elta MD, Sunday Riley, Olaplex, and SkinMedica, Dermstore’s calendar offers a fun self-care surprise every day.

Sugarfina

Candy connoisseurs will be thrilled to sample 24 unique confections from Sugarfina with this advent calendar. Plus, each drawer is stocked with four pieces of candy each, so there’s plenty to share (or savor on your own).

XO Marshmallow

Prefer your marshmallows to be a little off-beat? XO Marshmallow’s advent calendar is full of fluffy little wonders in watermelon, cinnamon roll, peaches and cream, Funfetti, and more flavors. But which is which? You’ll have to guess by the hints on each of the 25 doors.

Vosges Haut-Chocolat

Vosges makes some of the best chocolate, and there’s a great selection of it in the company’s advent calendar. Pull out each drawer, and you’ll find something truly tempting inside, from candied ginger to peanut butter bonbons. The best part is that, for the most part, there are either two of each, or the treat is big enough to share. Only a few of the chocolates and other candies are repeated, so you’re almost always trying something new. 

Stone Brewing

Your fave IPA fan will flip when they see Stone Brewing’s advent calendar. Each of the 12 beers is a different hoppy brew, including a few limited releases like the 26th Anniversary Imperial IPA and Japanese Green Tea IPA.

Bonne Maman

If you like opening your advent calendar first thing in the morning, what better way to start the day than with a smackerel of jam or honey? There are 24 1-ounce jars in Bonne Mamman’s boxy offering. Each day promises a new flavor, and many go beyond the typical grocery store fare: orange, grapefruit, and yuzu; pear with cocoa nibs; fig with cardamom; and more.

Bean Box

Fans of winter-blend coffee will certainly find something to love in this box. Bean Box’s advent calendar includes 12 2-ounce bags of beans or grounds. (You can choose which when you order.) The coffee is from a variety of roasters and brings a sense of anticipation to all the mornings before Christmas.

Food 52

This Hanukkah candy box goes beyond gelt with eight different treats from Sugarfina. Each night, you’ll open a drawer to find kosher sour candy, caramels, or toffee. When you turn the drawer around, there’s an image of a flame so you can display a pretty, fire-free menorah.

Sips by

Insider Reviews really like Sips by’s tea subscription because it’s a great way to discover new blends. Its advent calendar is also a festive way to try several new teas. The hanging organizer has pouches for packets that you can arrange however you like.

Food 52

About the size of a hardcover book, McCrea’s caramel advent calendar is perfect for display. The illustrations of animals prepping for the holidays look like something out of Beatrix Potter. Behind each door, you’ll find 24 caramels in 12 flavors, including vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger.

Sweetapolita

Sweetapolita makes beautiful mixes of edible sprinkles, pearls, and beads. Its sprinkles are one of our essentials for making your own sundae bar. Dessert decorators will drool over the company’s advent calendar, which comes with 24 sprinkle mixes. The majority are Christmas and winter-themed, with around eight other mixtures.

Vinebox

If you like to unwind with a glass of wine, especially during the holiday season, Vinebox’s advent calendar might just be perfect for you. You get a dozen tubes of wine, each holding 3.3 ounces. There’s a mix of whites, rosés, and reds, and an accompanying card gives you information about the wines, including tasting notes.

Palais des Thés

Cozy up to to a cup of fragrant tea with a 24-day advent calendar from Palais des Thés. Each day has a bag of leaves in flavors like Darjeeling Margaret’s Hope, Genmaicha Yama, and Hammam Rooibos.

Williams Sonoma

It’s going to be a hard candy Christmas, with some chocolate and caramel to boot. The legendary Dolly Parton has her own advent calendar at Williams Sonoma, which comes with 24 individually wrapped candies.

Williams Sonoma

For those who prefer to warm up with something chocolaty, Williams Sonoma has 12 days of cheer for you. The advent calendar has two packets of six different cocoa flavors, including salted caramel and peppermint.

Target

While there isn’t a ton of variety in this 24-piece advent calendar, Kinder chocolate lovers probably won’t mind unwrapping the creamy treats day after day.

Amazon

National Geographic’s calendar has 25 specimens of agate, jasper, quartz, and more, giving a whole new meaning to rockin’ around the Christmas Tree.

Meri Meri

There’s glitter galore in Meri Meri’s adorable hair accessories suitcase. For 24 days, your child will open a new sparkly or pom-pom-adorned hair tie or slide.

KiwiCo.

Stave off the doldrums with 24 artistic projects that assemble into a cute Christmas village. KiwiCo.’s envelopes contain markers, foam, pipe cleaners, and other supplies for each component of the town.

LEGO

Lego’s advent calendars have become classics, and there’s something for everyone, whether they want an icy winterscape, a bustling shopping scene for their Friends, or snow-covered Star Wars. Each set comes with 24 mini projects to build.

American Girl Doll

Don your wreath and grab a St. Lucia bun because it’s time for an American Girl holiday. This calendar comes with a pop-up tree and book detailing the traditions of 12 American Girl dolls, including Melody, Molly, and Josefina.

Amazon

Wildly popular, the Disney Storybook advent calendar contains 24 small books, about 4 by 5 inches each, about beloved characters from Mickey to Mulan to Winnie the Pooh. Marvel and Disney princess enthusiasts can get special versions, too.

Pipsticks

Create a memento with this fun and functional calendar from Pipsticks. In addition to the 12 Christmas sticker pages, you’ll get space to record holiday memories.

Uncommon Goods

Ease some of the holiday anticipation and anxiety with 24 mini puzzles that eventually fit together to make a larger scene. Each door of this calendar from Uncommon Goods has an envelope with the puzzle pieces for a quick but fun way to count down to Christmas.

Pottery Barn

For those who love filling their own advent calendars with unique or personalized surprises, Pottery Barn has you covered. This cotton and polyester wall hanging has 25 pockets and can be customized with your name.

Grandin Road

With 24 generous pockets, this bag can sit by the tree and hold a final gift in its depths. You can move the included fabric candy cane day by day, and there should be room to include an extra surprise in each pouch if you want.

Pottery Barn

Made of MDF wood and LEDs, every day you open a door on this “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” calendar, you get one step closer to Clark Griswold’s dream of a light-adorned house you can see from space.

Pottery Barn

There’s room for a tiny treat behind the 24 doors on Pottery Barn’s battery-operated advent calendar. The soft lights accentuate the glittery cardboard construction of the cozy cottages.

Anthropologie

A unique twist on an advent calendar, Anthropologie’s ornament set features 24 numbered houses that you hang on your tree as Christmas Day gets closer.

Meri Meri

Twenty-four wooden dogs and their accessories await you in Meri Meri’s advent calendar suitcase. We also love the cat and dinosaur versions.

Sterling Forever

Sterling Forever’s is a pricey advent calendar but one made for jewelry lovers. The 24 sets of earrings include studs, hoops, and cuffs in sterling silver and 14K plated gold. The product page is quite detailed, with links to everything included. You’ll be able to see exactly what you’re getting.

Happy Socks

If you love to show your style down to your toes, then you might appreciate the fun and colorful options available at Happy Socks. This year, you can get 12 or 24 pairs in its Christmas advent calendar. There aren’t a ton of details yet about what the socks will look like, though it promises a mix of Christmas and classic patterns.

Diptyque

Seeing as its candles — some of Insider Reviews’ favorites  — cost $65, the price of Diptyque’s advent calendar isn’t unexpected. Inside, you’ll find a mix of high-end delights, from over a dozen candles to several eaux de toilette and perfumes in the brand’s incredible scents.

Apotheke

Gorgeous green-and-gold packaging holds 12 divine-smelling candles from Apotheke. You’ll find some of its signature scents, including Charcoal and Hinoki Lavender in 2-ounce versions.

Chewy

Playful cats will be pleased with this 12-day calendar from Frisco. Each drawer reveals a catnip-filled plush, ball, or crinkly toy to keep your kitty entertained.

Target

Put a little cheer into your pup’s daily treat time by storing the snacks in this reusable advent calendar from Target’s Wondershop. It has 25 pouches, so you can celebrate together on Christmas Day.

Barkshop

Dog treat-and-toy subscription company Barkbox hasn’t forgotten about your furry friend this holiday season. Its 25-day calendar is full of fun edible surprises for your pup, themed around the movie “Elf.”