The countdown to the big day is on and there’s no better time to shop advent calendars than right now! After all, it’s almost November and chances are, all the best ones will be sell out within a few weeks.
While we never turn down the joy of a chocolate-filled option, things have come a long way since the German Lutherans invented the concept in the late 19th Century. With options ranging from toys to candles and everything in between, there’s something here for everyone!
2025 Cloud Theory Advent Calendar
Make the countdown to Christmas sweeter than ever with the Cutie Mallows® Advent Calendar. Behind each of the 25 windows is a soft, chewy marshmallow gummy in festive holiday shapes – from Santa and reindeer to Christmas trees and more.
Playful, tangy, and irresistibly squishy, Cutie Mallows are a joyful surprise for kids and adults alike. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with the family, this Advent Calendar turns December into a month-long celebration of marshmallow magic.
Melba’s Christmas Advent Calendar
Yummo! We are big fans of Melba’s Chocolates and are IN LOVE with their new 200g Christmas Advent Calendar. Here’s why we love it so much:
- It’s 100% recyclable – no plastic in sight!
- It contains 200g of Melba’s Milk Chocolate Christmas Squares, including 2 larger squares for 1st Dec and 24th Dec!
- It has been designed and manufactured right here in SA
At just $39.95 you can count down to Christmas with a delicious festive treat a day! A total of 24 Melba’ Milk Chocolates works out to just over $1 a day for some delicious Melba’s fun.
Grab it online or at their Woodside Factory in the Adelaide Hills or their Angaston Dessert Bar & Shop
Smiggle Advent Calendars
We couldn’t do a kids Advent Calendar feature without mentioning Smiggle and this year they’re back with new styles that will surely sell out. Open up each door to find limited edition and fan favourite goodies to fill the December days with Smiggle magic! You’ll find sweet scented stationery, totally poppin toys and so much more! Whether it’s a glittering pen, a charming keychain, or a mystical notebook, every day brings a new delight.
Haigh’s Advent Calendar Package
The Haigh’s Advent Calendar package has everything you need for a truly delicious countdown to Christmas.
This festive bundle includes a beautifully crafted Haigh’s Advent Calendar made from red fabric with gold foil print, featuring 24 pockets ready for daily surprises. The set also comes with an Advent Calendar Filling Pack filled with Haigh’s premium milk and dark chocolate squares and a milk chocolate Santa – perfect little treats for each day’s countdown.
Ideal for little hands eager to open each pocket or a sweet indulgence to enjoy yourself!
$49.90
Find them here
Schylling NeeDoh Squishmas Advent Calendar
Countdown to Squishmas Eve and open the numbered windows each day for a new surprise present inside. Find 24 unique tiny squish sensations!
Advent Calendar with 24 days to open.
24 Brand new squishy and satisfying surprises inside. Open on each day of December until Squishmas Eve!
Light Up star makes the tree GLOW! Decorate the tree with 24 days of Squish!
Ages: 3 +
Magna Tiles Advent Calendar
Build the Joy – One Magnetic Surprise at a Time
Countdown to Christmas with 24 days of MAGNA-TILES® magic! This limited-edition set is packed with festive pieces, fun characters and screen-free December delight
Advent Calendar Puzzle
Celebrate the countdown to Christmas with 24 mini Grinch puzzles! Each day reveals a 50-piece jigsaw featuring official Dr. Seuss artwork. Fun, festive, and perfect for kids, teens, and adults alike.
Sharing Kindness Advent Calendar
As parents tired of the sugar-fueled, chocolate-centric countdown to Christmas, we were delighted to find this thoughtful alternative. A combination of kindness activities, affirmations, and re-usable stickers, it’s not just a countdown; it’s an opportunity for the whole family to appreciat kindness, and each other in a beautifully crafted setting.
Crystal Advent Calendar | Sharing Kindness (again)
A crystal advent calendar does actually exist and we’re obsessed!
Treat yourself or a loved one to this magical calendar by none other than our friends at Sharing Kindess. There are 12 drawers, each hiding a mystical crystal surprise. Open them up, and you’ll unlock new possibilities, release negative energy, and welcome happiness and gratitude into your life. It’s like a daily dose of cosmic cheer in the run-up to Christmas!
Trust us; this is a fun, magical journey you won’t want to miss!
Plus Plus 600 piece Advent Calendar
The Plus-Plus Advent Calendar is packed with 25 exciting creative surprises to discover each day, making it fun to count down the days until Christmas Eve. On the 25th day, be inspired to rebuild it all into something new!
Includes 600 pieces to make 24 colourful, holiday builds, making a gorgeous Christmas scene.
For ages 5 years+
LEGO® Advent Calendars
LEGO® Advent Calendars are packed with surprises from all of your favourite characters and stories from a wide range of LEGO themes! Kids and adults can open up a brand new LEGO® set every single day until Christmas comes.
$59.99
Available online here
Your Wild Books Mindful Advent Calendar Cards
30 simple mindful ideas to create an Advent Calendar for your kids, housed in a tin for safekeeping, these durable cards can be used year after year!
Festive prompts focus on creativity and family connection, not consumption. Includes fun family adventures like seeing Christmas lights or attending a parade or market, plus ways to incorporate slow moments of connection to cherish as well as plastic-free nature craft ideas. Ditch the chocolate or plastic advent ‘gifts’, and replace it with fun memories the kids will cherish!
$29
Shop here
Play-Doh Advent Calendar
An Advent Calendar with toys for kids to use their imaginations!
24 perforated doors each hide a Play-Doh can and fun surprise tools to unbox a creative activity each day
The box has tear-off playmats with snowman and gingerbread scenes. Use the surprises from days 1-12 to complete the snowman scene, and 13-24 to complete the gingerbread. A can a day lets the kids play! Each door hides a 1-ounce can of red, green, blue, white, and more, and there’s one 2-ounce can of white Play-Doh Sparkle compound
Sugar Rush by Steph
Who said cookies are just for Santa?!
Enjoy a daily, decadent treat – in cookie form thanks to Sugar Rush by Steph’s super-sweet Gingerbread House countdown calendar The 24-day calendar is perfect for kids and adults alike and offers a delicious twist on Christmas gifting. With two gorgeous designs to choose from, who could resist an assortment of mouthwatering baked goodies? Not us, that’s for sure!
$119.95
Click here to buy online
T2 For the Love of Flavour Tea Bag 24 Day Advent Calendar
Sip your way through T2’s season of deliciousness, aka the festive season. Brew 24 days of refreshing green, sweet fruit and rich black teas.
- 24 tea bags in individual sachets.
- Packed in a colourful, recyclable cardboard box – open an individual door to discover each flavour.
- It makes the perfect gift for a tea lover or yourself!
$48.00
Order online here
Fidget Toy Advent Calendars from Sensory Street
In the world of advent calendars, this one truly shines with its innovative approach. The Deluxe Fidget Toy Christmas Advent Calendar from Sensory Street brings a new level of excitement to your Christmas Countdown.
Open each window to discover an exciting and unique fidget or sensory toy, making your daily countdown an absolute joy. Offering 25 distinct items, every day is a surprise. For those seeking a delightful alternative to the traditional chocolate-filled advent calendars, this is the perfect choice. It’s a Christmas countdown that promises fun and engagement for ages 3 + (due to small pieces).
Little People BIG DREAMS Advent Calendar
Unwrap some Christmas magic with this advent calendar of 24 mini books from the iconic Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
Inside each envelope, children will find stories about inspirational people from across the world, from groundbreaking musician Elton John and eco hero Steve Irwin, to freedom-fighter Martin Luther King and visionary artist Frida Kahlo.
Fluffy Crunch Fairy Floss Calendar
This year skip the chocolate and opt for these sweet clouds of fairy floss heaven instead!
It’s bright, it’s colourful and each window contains a different flavour that’s bound to put a smile on your face.
Pre Orders open now
find it here
Origami Advent Calendar
Looking for a unique and creative way to enjoy the festive season?
The Origami Advent Calendar is the perfect blend of relaxation, creativity, and mindfulness during the lead-up to Christmas. Each day, you’ll follow step-by-step instructions to create beautiful, handmade origami pieces, from festive ornaments to decorative objects. Whether you’re an origami beginner or an experienced folder, this calendar is designed for all skill levels and provides a daily dose of holiday-inspired creativity.
$27.90
Available online here
Doll House Sticker Advent Calendar
Add a new sticker each day to decorate a doll’s house for Christmas, with this gorgeous Doll House Sticker Advent Calendar.
The calendar is A3 in size and comes with a sticker sheet and a ribbon for hanging.
$39.95
Shop online here
Revolving Carousel Advent Calendar
This stunning three-dimensional advent calendar of a fairground carousel actually spins! Follow the step-by-step instructions for its construction, and then each day open one of the numbered windows to reveal a surprise image. It’s a beautiful seasonal showpiece.
$44.95
Shop online here
Glasshouse 24 days of Christmas Advent Calendar
Whether your gifting yourself or someone you love, feast your eyes on this beauty!
Featuring 24 mini scented surprises, count down the days to Christmas with this little bit of luxury.
Dear family…..this is a hint from your mother.
Bluey Advent Calendar Book Collection
Count down to Christmas with 24 special mini Bluey books! From story books to colouring in, this Advent calendar will keep kids entertained all the way through December and finishes with a very special edition of Verandah Santa for Christmas Eve.
Eight Innovation Electronic Games Advent Calendar
Build your own electronic games in the countdown to Christmas. Each kit comprises all the components needed to create your own version of classic electronic devices and comes with a clear and concise instruction guide.
Slime Advent Calendar
24 days of slimey fun – Includes 10 scented fluffy Slime, liquid and 15 accessories (candy toy moulds, small animals and fruit slices)
Disney Plush Advent Calendar from Kmart
If you were going to choose someone as an Advent Calendar expert, it would probably be a 7 year old. And if you ask this 7 year old, the Disney Plushie Kmart Calendar is the one to choose this year. 25 cute Christmas plush that you can collect and hang on your tree!
Get one instore or online here
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