While Christmas is an exciting time for children, the lead-up to Christmas can be just as fun. Advent calendars can not only help children keep track of how many days are left till Christmas, but they also provide a fun treat each day. But what if your child has milk allergies or just doesn’t like chocolate? Yeah, some kids out there aren’t fond of chocolate, believe it or not.
Thankfully there are tons of alternative advent calendars out there with different kinds of toys and treats instead of chocolate. Not only will this make the run-up to Christmas much more exciting, but it will also offer something they can enjoy beyond the festive season.
Here are some of the best alternative Advent calendars available today.
You might wonder what could beat the joys of opening up a sweet treat every day. Well, for Pokémon fans and Pop Vinyl fans alike, they don’t get much better than the Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Pokémon.
With 24 miniature Pokémon Pop Vinyls to enjoy daily, the Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Pokémon is certainly one of the cutest alternative advent calendars around this time of the year. The calendar also includes four silver Pokémon, ranging from 1.25 inches to 2.15 inches tall.
While the Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Pokémon might be a great gift for kids; it’s also perfect for any other friends or family that love Pokémon too.
- Figures range from 1.25-inches to 2.15-inches tall
- Includes 24 mini Pop Vinyls
- Brand: Funko
- Color: Multicolor
- Material: Vinyl
- Weight: 1.87lbs
- Dimensions: 15 x 10 x 3 inches
- Great choice of Pokémon Pop Vinyls
- Includes multiple silver ‘shiny’ Pokémon
Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Pokemon
The lead-up to Christmas is an exciting time for kids, but why not make it even more exciting by getting them the Playmobil Advent Calendar? With 24 surprises that, when completed, show Santa’s workshop complete with Santa and his elves, it’s a fun gift that kids can enjoy every Christmas.
The Playmobil Advent Calendar comes complete with multiple toys ranging from Santa’s sleigh, a reindeer, a train, and much more. Each day is a new surprise, making the run-up to Christmas so much more exciting.
With an included backdrop, the Playmobil Advent Calendar is one of the most exciting advent calendars you can buy your children this year.
- 24 Christmas-themed surprises
- Comes with a backdrop
- Includes four figures and twenty other miniature items
- Brand: Playmobil
- Color: Multicolor
- Material: Plastic
- Weight: 1.63Lbs
- Dimensions: 10.08 x 16.42 x 12.44 inches
- Great Christmas themed toys
- Perfect for kids aged four to ten
- Expensive for an Advent calendar
Playmobil Advent Calendar
If you’re a Star Wars fan or live with one, there’s only one real choice for an alternative advent calendar this year, the Star Wars Micro Force Advent Calendar. With 24 iconic Star Wars figures to collect and seven exclusive stickers, it’s the ideal gift for any Star Wars fan.
With a mix of festive and non-festive designs, the Star Wars Micro Force Advent Calendar includes figures that can be enjoyed all year round, not just during the holidays. And with the packaging folding down into a Star Wars backdrop, the kids will look forward to adding their next character to their festive Star Wars collection.
- Includes 24 figures
- Includes seven exclusive stickers
- Box folds out into Star Wars-themed backdrop
- Brand: Star Wars
- Color: Multicolor
- Material: Plastic
- Weight: 9.6oz
- Dimensions: 1.25 x 14.25 x 8.63 inches
- Affordable
- Figures aren’t all Christmas-themed so they can be used all year round
- Great for older Star Wars fans too
- Pieces are very small—not suitable for young children
Star Wars Micro Force Advent Calendar
Who wants chocolate in their advent calendar when you can get LEGO Star Wars? The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar combines the best of LEGO and Star Wars to help make the run-up to Christmas the most exciting one yet.
With an incredible selection that includes seven popular Star Wars characters, as well as vehicles, spanning the range of movies and TV shows, including The Mandalorian. The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar is one advent calendar you can never be too old to open.
With 335 pieces, it’s one of the best ways to let your creative side run wild this holiday season. And with non-festive characters included, you can enjoy these stunning Lego Star Wars pieces all year round.
- 335 Pieces
- Includes 17 popular characters
- 17 mini builds
- Brand: LEGO
- Pieces: 335
- Ages: 6+
- Manufacturer: LEGO
- Great selection of characters and vehicles
- Great for kids and adults
- Toys can be played with all year round
- Expensive for an advent calendar
LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2022
The Christmas Ducks Advent Calendar is a fun idea for those looking for a way to change things up a little this Christmas. With 24 rubber ducks to enjoy, bath time is going to be a blast this holiday season.
With a different design each day, both children and adults will love seeing which duck they are going to get. And with two non-festive ducks, you can enjoy rubber duckies during bath time all year round. From penguins to reindeer, there are tons of great rubber duck designs that everyone can enjoy.
- Contains 22 Christmas-themed ducks
- Comes with two non-festive ducks
- Brand: FunsLane
- Material: Rubber
- Pieces: 24
- Ages: 3+
- Fun designs
- Great for adults and kids
- Only two non-festive ducks to enjoy after Christmas
Christmas Ducks Advent Calendar
Hot Wheels are extremely popular with kids, so what’s a better way to enjoy the build-up to Christmas than with the Hot Wheels Advent Calendar? With eight cars, a playmat, and plenty of accessories, it’s a fun way to kick-start the holiday season.
The Hot Wheels Advent Calendar also includes a flap on the box that works as a playmat. Enjoy your new surprise each day by taking them for a spin on the track, or decorate it with one of the included accessories.
With the non-festive car designs, you can enjoy the Hot Wheels Advent Calendar all year round.
- 24 Hot Wheels-themed surprises
- Box doubles as a playmat
- Brand: Hot Wheels
- Material: Plastic
- Pieces: 24
- Ages: 3+
- Great value for money
- Includes ramps and accessories
Hot Wheels Advent Calendar
FAQ
Q: Are Advent Calendars Just for Kids?
No, advent calendars can be fun for adults and children alike. From traditional chocolate advent calendars to alternative ones, including collectibles, there are plenty that adults can enjoy too.