The 47 best Advent calendars for adults and kids 2022

November 30, 2022

Years ago the only advent calendars available were cardboard options that came with surprise chocolates in the shape of Santa Claus. And while we all cherished the moment when we finally got to enjoy our sweet treat everyday, 2022 options are pretty great, too.

These days, there’s advent calendars for all types of people. Whether you’re a fan of wine, beauty, “Harry Potter,” baking, skincare or even want to spoil your fur baby with treats this holiday season — you name it, there’s probably an advent calendar for it. There’s tons of great options for kids, too. If your little one loves dinosaurs, no problem. Barbie? They’ve got it!

While the holidays are always extra busy — shopping for epic gifts, putting up the tree, baking away in the kitchen — you deserve to sit back, relax and take a moment for yourself in December, too! The perfect way to get some R&R? Advent calendars. They basically force you to end your day on a good note, no matter how crazy it may be.

Ahead find more than 45 awesome options for adults, kids and pets at a variety of price points that you can still buy ahead of the 2022 holiday season.

While you may be asking yourself if it’s too late to buy an advent calendar ahead of Christmas — there are plenty of options on our list that will ship to you in a jiffy but we’ve also added a section for 12 day advent calendars, too! The best part? Many options are on sale!

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Bestselling Advent Calendars

1. Godiva Holiday Luxury Chocolate Advent Calendar, $30, original price: $40

Christmas-time isn’t the same without a little chocolate! This annual advent calendar from Godiva is filled with milk chocolates, dark chocolates and white chocolates in the shape of a jolly Santa Clause, a festive snowman, a cute penguin and more.

2. In Good Taste Wine Advent Calendar, $125, original price: $150

Wine not gift this advent calendar to the wine-lover in your life? 24 nights, 24 mini bottles and 24 opportunities to sip and explore your way through premium wines, sourced all the way from Spain, Sicily, California, and beyond.

3. L’Occitane Classic Advent Calendar, $80

If you or a loved one is skincare-obssessed then you can’t go wrong with this advent calendar by L’Occitane. It features travel-sized versions of classics, including nourishing shea-enriched formulas, signature Verbena and Rose hand creams, indulgent body lotions, gentle cleansing soaps, and a full-sized Almond Delicious Hands.

4. UncommonGoods Holiday Scratch Off Advent Calendar Playlist, $15, original price: $25

Calling all music lovers! While it’s usually not the norm, scratching this record is encouraged — it’s an advent calendar! Each day, you’ll scratch off a number to reveal a QR code. Scan the code, and your phone will download a carol sung by an emerging artist.

Best 12-Day Advent Calendars

1. Williams Sonoma 12 Days of Hot Cocoa Advent Calendar, $50

Who doesn’t love hot chocolate during the holiday season? This 12 Days of Hot Cocoa Advent Calendar is filled with a packet of Williams Sonoma Dutch-process hot cocoa behind each of the 12 doors. Just add hot water and top the delicious drink with your favorite marshmallows. For a caffeinated treat, stir the mix into fresh-brewed coffee.

2. Brewvana 12 Beers of Christmas Beer Box, $95

Explore 12 new brews this year with the Brewvana Christmas Beer Box from juicy double IPAs to rich chocolatey stouts — all from local breweries all over the country. The box also comes with an embroidered Brewvana winter beanie, a tasting guide, chocolate, other brewery swag scattered throughout.

3. Voluspa 12-Day Advent Calendar 2022, $150

Calling all candle lovers! The Voluspa 12-Day Advent Calendar includes an exclusive wick trimmer and 12 petite pedestal candles from the brand’s signature Japonica Collection.

4. Vintner’s Choice 12 Days of Bubbles Advent Calendar, $60, original price: $100

The Vintner’s Choice 12 Days of Bubbles Advent Calendar features 12 bottles of Barefoot Bubbly wine (187 ml each) including three Brut Cuvée, Brut Rosè, Moscato Spumante and Pink Moscato.

5. 12 Days of ChapStick Holiday Advent Calendar, $15

This ChapStick branded advent calendar is made for the person who’s obsessed with making sure their lips are moisturizer. Enjoy 12 different lip balms to use this holiday season and beyond. Festive flavors include Candy Cane, Sugar Cookie, Holiday Cocoa, Vanilla Latte, Classic Original and more.

6. Wondershop 12 Days Advent Calendar Dog Toy Set, $30

This 12 Days Advent Calendar Dog Toy Set comes with a variety of adorably designed Holiday toys.

Best Advent Calendars For Everyone

1. Rifle Paper Co. Advent Calendar, $19

The Rifle Paper Co. Advent Calendar is by far one of the most inexpensive picks on our list, but it’s just as cute! If you’re not looking to spend too much this holiday season, consider buying this festive but budget-friendly option.

2. Williams Sonoma Christmas Popcorn Advent Calendar, $35, original price: $70

Make watching your kids’ favorite holiday movies even more fun with Williams Sonoma’s Christmas Popcorn Advent Calendar.

3. Williams Sonoma ‘Harry Potter’ Advent Calendar, $20, original price: $46

Calling all Potterheads! This Williams Sonoma x “Harry Potter” Advent Calendar will be make all fans extra happy this holiday season.

4. Williams Sonoma Holiday Advent Calendar: 24 Days of Baking Cookies, $70

This adorable advent calendar is perfect for all baking addicts! This option is filled with two dozen numbered boxes that each hold a special surprise. From cookie cutters to spatulas, piping bags, gift bags, decorating tips and more, the goodies are guaranteed to inspire creative baking.

5. Anthropologie Hans Village Light-Up Advent Calendar, $78

This classic advent calendar from Anthropologie would love great in any space. Plus, it lights up! It features 24 tiny drawers for your own trinkets and treasures.

6. Vosges Chocolate Haut-Chocolat Advent Calendar, $195

For the chocolate lover who has no budget when it comes to their favorite sweets, go for this luxurious option from Vosges Chocolate.

7. Food52 Handmade Holiday Felt Advent Calendar, $60, original price: $75

If you like to put your own goodies in a reusable advent calendar, consider this felt pick from Food52. It’s available in a vertical off-white option or a wide charcoal, too.

8. Sugarfina 24 Tastes of Christmas Advent Calendar, $30, original price: $60

Calling all gummy lovers! The 2022 Sugarfina advent calendar features four pieces of candy in each drawer for you to enjoy all December long. Sweets include dark chocolate sea salt caramels, oatmeal cookies, apple frogs and more.

9. Williams Sonoma Dolly Parton Advent Calendar, $27, original price; $40

If you love Dolly Parton then this is definitely the advent calendar for you. You’ll discover a different treat hidden behind each of the windows. The individually wrapped candies are some of Dolly’s favorites, including chocolates, caramels, gummies and mints.

10. Sips By DIY 8 Nights of Tea Hanukkah Calendar, $18

Advent calendars aren’t just for Christmas, snag this adorable 8 Nights of tea Hanukkah Calendar before the big day on Dec. 18.

11. Chapon Chocolate Advent Calendar, $50, original price: $100

This advent calendar features real, working drawers that are filled with chocolates and treats by Parisian patissier Patrice Chapon, all house-made with ingredients like organic cane sugar, fresh lime zest, and pure cocoa (roasted on-site)!

Best Advent Calendars For Adults

1. Flaviar Whiskey Advent Calendar, $260

If you enjoy some whiskey on the rocks after a long day, consider gifting yourself this galaxy-inspired advent calendar that features your favorite type of alcohol.

2. Vahdam India 24 Teas of Christmas Gift Set Advent Calendar, $63, original price: $119

This Indian tea advent calendar is ideal for the tea-lover who enjoys branching out now and then. Enjoy 24 bestselling loose leaf teas.

3. Women’s “Friends” 15 Days of Socks Advent Calendar, $8, original price: $16

Any “Friends” fan will appreciate this advent calendar filled with cozy socks inspired by their favorite sit-com.

Best Advent Calendars For Kids

1. Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas Wooden Advent Calendar, $29

The Melissa & Doug Wooden Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar is great for all ages, budget-friendly and has more than 6,300 raving reviews on Amazon.com.

2. Playmobil “Christmas Ball” Advent Calendar, $39, original price: $66

This Playmobil advent calendar will help your child create an amazing Christmas ball for them to enjoy all season long.

3. The Purple Cow Crazy Scientist Advent Calendar 2022, $35

If you like to try fun ways to educate your kids, consider buying this STEM advent calendar by The Purple Cow. A different experiment is hidden in each box for science enthusiasts to stay engaged with the educational game for hours.

4. UncommonGoods Buildable Train Station Advent Calendar, $20, original price: $40

Your little ones can count down to Christmas while building a train set, one day (and piece) at a time.

5. D-FantiX Dinosaur Advent Calendar 2022, $27, original price: $35

D-FantiX Dinosaur Advent Calendar 2021 — Amazon

Inspire an adventurous playtime with the D-FantiX Toys advent calendar that contains 24 mini dinosaur figures that they can easily set up by themselves.

6. National Geographic Rock Collection Advent Calendar 2022, $25

Each day leading up to Christmas, have your child open a panel to reveal a special rock, mineral, fossil or gemstone with this National Geographic advent calendar. Gems include Geode, Pyrite, Rose Quartz, Jasper, Tiger’s Eye and more.

7. Funko Pop! Disney: Advent Calendar, $35, original price: $60

Bring home some extra magic this holiday season with the Disney Funko Advent Calendar. Open the tiny doors to reveal 24 unique Funko Pocket Pops! featuring Mickey and his pals dressed in their holiday finest.

8. Barbie Color Reveal Advent Calendar, $49

The Barbie Color Reveal Advent Calendar features 25 goodies including a doll and pet.

9. Playmobil Santa’s Workshop Advent Calendar, $60

This Playmobil “Santa’s Workshop” Advent Calendar comes with lots of exciting presents for each day leading up to Christmas. Items include a backdrop, four figures, sleigh, work bench, reindeer, slide, bike, tons of toys, and more.

10. LEGO ‘Harry Potter’ 2022 Advent Calendar, $29, original price: $45

LEGO has a wide variety of advent calendars including this fun “Harry Potter” version that comes with seven mini-figures and other accessories from the magical movie and book series.

Best Beauty Advent Calendars

1. Ciaté London Mini Mani Month 2022 Advent Calendar, $41, original price: $69

Ciaté London Vegan Nail Polish Advent Calendar 2022 — Ciaté London

Love painting your nails? Ciaté London’s vegan nail polish advent calendar is filled with awesome shades you’ll be able to enjoy this holiday season and beyond.

2. The Body Shop Share the Love Big Advent Calendar, $90

The Body Shop advent calendar is filled with head-to-toe treats for keeping you and that beautiful body pampered all season. Items may include a full-sized Avocado Body Butter for nourishing dry skin, a mini, skin-tingling Himalayan Charcoal, a refreshing British Rose face mask and more.

3. Payot Best Advent Calendar, $90, originally $90, original price: $260

payot skin care advent calendar — Olivier MORITZ

To keep you (or your lucky giftee) looking fabulous throughout the holiday season, Payot’s 2022 Advent Calendar contains 24 fun-sized delights. These include some of the Parisian beauty brand’s most popular products, such as Pâte Grise Masque (to purify party-weary pores), Rituel Corps Gommage (to give skin an evening-dress-worthy glow), and Nutricia Crème Confort (to defend against winter dryness).

4. Rituals 3D Advent Calendar, $100, original price: $125

Rituals is doing all they can to make sure everyone feels relaxed and content this holiday season. The brand’s advent calendar even comes with string lights included so you can decorate this beautiful tree like the one in your living room.

5. Sephora Collection Wishing You Advent Calendar, $45

Sephora’s “Wishing You” advent calendar is jam packed with awesome Sephora brand items like face masks, eye shadows, lip glosses and so much more.

6. Olive and June Christmas Calendar, $65

Have yourself a mani little Christmas. Celebrate 25 days of holiday magic with Olive and June’s advent calendar. Behind each door awaits a mini mani surprise like mini nail polish, nail files, hand treatments and more.

7. Origins Advent Calendar, $124

Origins 2022 Advent Calendar is one worth swooning over. It features tons of bestselling products including the Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask, the Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Micellar Cleanser, the Plantscription Powerful Lifting Cream and more.

8. Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar 2022, $560

For the beauty lover who has a never ending budget for skincare products, consider the Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar. It features a selection of the brand’s most loved products, as well as the latest innovations, in full, deluxe and mini sizes.

9. Kiehls Advent Calendar Holiday Skincare Gift Set, $105

The 2022 Kiehls advent calendar is jam packed with skincare goodies like the brand’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate, the Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream and more.

Best Advent Calendars for Pets

1. DreamBone Holiday Rawhide-Free Collection Advent Calendar, $14

Your fur baby deserves a special surprise every day during the holiday season, too! This DreamBone advent calendar for dogs comes with 24 different treats your pup is bound to love.

2. Wufers Dog Cookie Advent Calendar, $30, original price: $60

Treat your dog to the most beautiful dog treat advent calendar you’ve ever seen this holiday season, filled with delicious treats. This boutique box with a magnetic closure and copper foil is custom-illustrated and beautiful enough to leave out as part of your holiday décor.

3. More & Merrier Catnip Advent Calendar Cat Toy, $28

More and Merrier Catnip Advent Calendar Cat Toy — Petco

Make your feline extra happy this Christmas with this More & Merrier catnip advent calendar — they’ll be thrilled all season long.

4. Wondershop 12 Days Advent Calendar Cat Toy Set, $10

This adorable cat advent calendar from Target is budget-friendly and filled with Christmas themed toys your kitten will love.

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