50+ Advent Calendars for Teens & Tweens 2026 (Girls & Boys)

Why teens love it: It’s an escape room spread across December, with a new puzzle to crack each day. It feels grown-up, and it’s fun to solve together as a family.
What’s inside: 24 days of puzzles that tell one story. In the 2026 edition, The Magic of Christmas, players wake up in a snowy enchanted forest and have to find their way home.

Why it’s great: A fun, snack-based calendar that appeals to teen boys who may have outgrown toy LEGO calendars.
What’s inside: 24 international candies and sweets, with flavors from across Europe and beyond.

Why teens love it: It’s full of the brands teens actually ask for, like Glow Recipe, Summer Fridays, Fenty Beauty, Sol de Janeiro and Glossier.
What’s inside: 25 makeup, skincare and hair care surprises in a mix of deluxe, mini and full sizes.

Why it’s great: Affordable beauty minis that still feel fun and trendy for teens.
What’s inside: 24 mini makeup and beauty items.

Why they love it: The biggest fidget toy trend of 2026, if you can get your hands on one of these rare and highly sought calendars you’re cooking. Bet.
What’s inside: 24 days of squishy sensory fun.

The 2026 Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar is back with 24 sample-size products from brands like Sunday Riley, Supergoop, L’Occitane, and Phlur. It covers skincare, fragrance, makeup, and hair care, with a total value of more than $300. This is one of the most popular calendars and usually sells out quickly.

One of the most popular nail polish advent calendars for teens, this set includes 11 exclusive and sold out polish shades, plus a duo of top coats. Perfect for teens who love doing their nails at home, and a proven bestseller that sells out quickly each year.

Kitsch’s holiday calendar has 12 drawers, and every one holds a full-size Kitsch product, no samples. The mix runs from hair accessories to haircare treats, each an everyday essential with a holiday twist. It’s a limited-edition drop with no restocks.

Urban Outfitters is one of the stores teens actually want to shop, and this 12-day calendar is packed with the brands they’re already talking about. There are mini perfumes from Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande, a Sol de Janeiro body wash, Starface pimple patches, a Flower Knows lip cream and a set of press-on nails, plus a few skincare treats like a TONYMOLY sheet mask and Patchology eye gels.

LUSH has more than one calendar this year, including a deluxe one with 25 days of bath, shower, body, and hair treats in a reusable wicker hamper. Ten of the 25 are exclusive to the calendar, like the Carrot bath bomb and Snowcake & Rose perfume, and the rest are holiday favorites and year-round Lush products like the Dream Cream body lotion. There are also four smaller calendars, including the 12 Days of Christmas set with bath bombs, bubble bars, shower gels, and more.

A budget-friendly beauty advent calendar packed with 24 makeup minis. Teens love the mix of products for experimenting, and parents love the affordable price point.

This 24-day calendar from Manucurist pairs 8 green nail polishes with active, makeup-meets-care formulas, plus nail and hand care essentials and manicure accessories. Everything inside is full size, and it comes packaged in a velvet vanity case. It’s a set I love for teens who are into gel manicures, since Manucurist’s formulas are a cleaner take on gel polish and easier to remove than traditional gel.

For teens who love high-end makeup, the MAC advent calendar is always a hit. With 24 best-sellers and new shades, it’s one of the most giftable beauty calendars of the year. The 2026 calendar is set to release mid-October.

This fun beauty advent calendar is filled with 24 days of Benefit’s best-sellers. Includes full-size and mini mascaras, brow products, lip and cheek tints, blush, bronzer, highlighter, primers, setting spray, and skincare for a daily holiday beauty surprise.

Twenty-five days of beauty favorites, with names teens and adults both recognize: Glow Recipe, Summer Fridays, Fenty Beauty, Sol de Janeiro, and Glossier. Each day brings a different surprise from makeup, skincare, and hair care, in a mix of deluxe, mini, and full sizes.

Ulta calls this its biggest calendar yet, with 25 days of surprises plus six bonus products, so 31 in all. It’s full of brands teens already shop for, like NYX, The Ordinary, Glamnetic press-on nails, Anua, Drybar and even a Squishmallows fragrance, and it mixes makeup and skincare with hair care and a few fragrance minis, along with 9 full-size products.

This 24 Days Advent Calendar packs 10 full-size must-haves, 8 minis and 6 beauty accessories into a mid-price advent calendar that is teen-friendly and fun. Bright packaging and trendy shades make it an easy win for gifting.

This limited-edition Created For Macy’s calendar holds 25 products from brands like NYX, Benefit, City Beauty, and tarte. It pairs skincare and makeup essentials with haircare and fragrance favorites, plus beauty tools and accessories.

This luxury skincare advent calendar includes 12 high-value items like The Dewy Skin Cream, The Essence, and The Camellia Cleansing Oil. Pricey especially since the sizes are small, it’s a splurge but is one of the trending brands my older teens love right now.

This natural beauty advent calendar includes 12 full-size Burt’s Bees lip balms in a variety of shades. It’s a practical and budget-friendly option that parents love to give and teens can actually use year-round.

This mini beauty advent calendar is a budget-friendly way to gift Anthropologie’s best picks. With 12 premium samples across skincare, fragrance, and makeup (valued at $128), it’s a fun option for teens who want a little luxury without the splurge.

Another 24-day escape room, and this one is new at Uncommon Goods this year. Each door holds a riddle or puzzle, and the answers piece together a holiday mystery story. Each day takes about 10 to 15 minutes, and there are hints if you get stuck.

Another 24-day escape room, and this one is new at Uncommon Goods this year. Each door holds a riddle or puzzle, and the answers piece together a holiday mystery story. Each day takes about 10 to 15 minutes, and there are hints if you get stuck.

If you have a teen who likes to fish, this calendar holds 24 lures, from crankbaits and poppers to frogs and spoons, plus a tackle box to keep them all in. It’s filled with gear they’ll actually use come spring, and there’s a cheaper version without the tackle box on the same page.

For the spice-loving teen, this calendar has 24 petite hot sauces from around the world, with pepper sauces inspired by places like Fiji, Machu Picchu and Rio de Janeiro. The heat levels vary, so they can work their way up through December.

This adorable advent calendar features 24 micro plush Squishmallows — each day a new mini squishy surprise to collect. It’s perfect for teens who still love plushies but don’t want oversized toys, and it sells out fast every season.

Why they love it: The biggest fidget toy trend of 2026, if you can get your hands on one of these rare and highly sought calendars you’re cooking. Bet.
What’s inside: 24 days of squishy sensory fun.

TeenyMates makes tiny collectible figures of real teams and players, and there are seven advent calendars this year, covering the WNBA, NBA, NFL, NFL Legends, College Football, MLB and NHL. Pick the league your teen follows, and each door hides a new mini figure to line up on a shelf or desk. Most are Dick’s Sporting Goods exclusives with a few rare figures mixed in.

For teen sports fans, this advent calendar delivers 24 mini Funko Pop NFL players — a cool collectible set to count down to Christmas or the playoffs. If your teen loves football, this makes a standout gift that’s more than just candy or makeup.

Funko’s Star Wars 24 Day Bitty Pop! Countdown Calendar hides 10 tiny Bitty Pop! collectibles behind its doors, along with stackable display pieces, holiday accessories, and magnetic and pin cases. Bitty Pop! is Funko’s smallest format, with each figure under an inch tall.

Still a favorite for teens who grew up on the books and movies, this Harry Potter-themed Pocket Pop! calendar hides 24 magical figurines behind its doors. A great way to bring a little Hogwarts magic to the holiday season.

LEGO calendars are always a hit and come in a variety of themes teens love. Whether they’re into Star Wars, Harry Potter, or Disney, each calendar includes mini builds and exclusive figures that make December a daily adventure.

If your teen collects Pokémon cards, this is the calendar to grab early. It includes booster packs, promo cards, and themed accessories that make it one of the most exciting countdowns for Pokémon fans. NOTE: it appears there’s not been a TCG 2026 version released yet.

Funko’s Pokémon 24 Day Bitty Pop! Countdown Calendar hides 10 tiny Bitty Pop! collectibles behind its doors, along with 7 stackable display pieces, 3 holiday accessories, 2 magnetic cases, and 2 keychain cases. Bitty Pop! is Funko’s smallest format, with each figure under an inch tall.

This luxe candy calendar hides gourmet treats behind 24 drawers, filled with Sugarfina’s signature gummies, chocolates, and truffle cubes. It’s one of the prettiest and most giftable calendars for teens who love cute packaging and fancy sweets. And they even have a Peanuts themed one if your teen is a fan.

Take your taste buds on a trip with this fun international candy calendar. Teens get to sample sweets from 24 different countries, making it one of the most unique and share-worthy calendars of the season. It’s been a best-seller for good reason.

This Universal Yums advent calendar takes you on a candy tour of Sweden, with a mix of Scandinavian treats, gummies, and chocolates behind each door of the illustrated box. It’s a fun gift for a foodie teen.

This Universal Yums calendar takes a foodie teen on a 24-day tour of the UK, with cookies, fudge, toffees, and other sweet surprises from England and Scotland behind each door.

This Peelerz advent calendar is a fun pick teens who love gummy candy, with a fruit-flavored candy hidden behind each door of the illustrated holiday box. There are five different candies in the mix, and each one has a peelable outer layer, like real fruit, over a soft, chewy center.

Count down to Christmas with this adorable teddy bear calendar filled with individually-wrapped smooth Lindt milk chocolates. It’s a classic holiday favorite that feels festive without being over the top.

If the teen in your life is vegan or has food allergies, the No Whey Foods advent calendar is a great dairy-free, nut-free, and allergen-friendly sweet treat option.

Unwrap 24 days of joy with assorted gummies, featuring 14 delightful shapes like bears, trees, stars, snowmen, rings and more.

For teens who can’t get enough of SOUR PATCH KIDS, this advent calendar delivers 24 days of sweet and sour fun. Each door hides a chewy surprise that’s as bold and bright as the holidays.

Adorned with traditional holiday artwork, this 3D cottage advent calendar comes with an assortment of milk and dark chocolate holiday icons like Santa, coins, and pinecones from a French chocolatier.

24 days of UK Cadbury chocolate treats to help you count down the sweet holi-days. Chocolate lovers will enjoy these international faves!

Created for carnivores to enjoy a savory snack while they count down the days until Christmas, this advent calendar is filled with three flavors of beef sticks. Open each window of this Cowboy Countdown calendar to reveal Cajun, habanero or teriyaki-favored beef sticks.

For the spice-loving foodie teen, this advent calendar will treat them to 12 new hot sauces before the holidays. Some of the flavors are truly unique like Zombie Apocalypse, Pineapple Papaya BBQ, and Psycho Curry.

Another hot sauce calendar with a lower price but mixed reviews. This one comes with these sauces: Habanero, Habanero Green, Carolina Reaper, Extra Hot Hot, Cajun, Jalapeño, Mango Mild, Chipotle, Hot, Garlic, Wasabi and Cascabella flavors

This calendar has a variety of mochi treats inspired by popular boba tea flavors. Packed with flavors like brown sugar, mango, passionfruit and matcha, each door reveals a new, chewy and delicious mochi candy surprise. Perfect for boba enthusiasts and mochi lovers!

There are never enough snacks to satisfy a teen, so your snacker will delight in this 12-day popcorn advent set. It even comes with a Whiley-Pop popcorn maker so they can make it the old-fashioned, but fun way. If you just want the wreath of popcorn, you can buy it alone.

Here are 12 days of popcorn seasonings with a combination of classic and unique flavors such as Biscuits and Gravy, French Toast, Movie Theater and Buttery Jalapeno. Plus each of the days has a fun rhymes for the treat. It’s great to pair with my Christmas movies list!

This advent calendar for teens makes snacking into a fun game as they spin the arrow to find a new popcorn-themed treat each day. Each day you’ll fill in a recipe for Santa’s favorite snack as well as discover 12 popcorn kernel packs and 12 seasoning packs.

Teens who like to sip hot cocoa will enjoy this K-cup advent calendar 25 K-Cups in caramel, cinnamon, crème brulee, dark chocolate, gingerbread, hazelnut, Irish cream, mocha, peppermint, raspberry, vanilla and white chocolate flavors. This one has good reviews!

For a smaller hot chocolate drinker, this one has 12 fun holiday-flavored hot chocolate pods.

The tea-sipping teen with a touch of wanderlust will love this tea advent set from David’s Tea. David’s also has a different 24 day tea calendar as well as a matcha advent calendar.

A perfect gift for any teen who loves to chomp on some noodle bowls. Note: while this is marketed as a “12 days of” advent calendar, it’s actually just a variety pack. I recommend you buy some holiday number bags and turn this box into more of a surprise advent calendar if you want.

The perfect jewelry advent calendar from the teen favorite store, ALTAR’D STATE. 10 days of jewelry and a jewelry box for the final day.

Another scrunchie advent calendar that is more than the option above and includes a mixture of 24 hair clips, scrunchies, and bows.

Ladurée and Meri Meri collaborated to create this stunning advent calendar. Over 24 days, you’ll receive enamel charms and cotton tassels to attach to a beautiful chain bracelet.

6 pairs of crew socks & 6 pairs of no-show socks in fun and festive prints.

There are a variety of themed sock advent calendars at Target, like Harry Potter, Star Wars, Cats, Dogs, and Marvel.

Here’s a fun handmade scrunchie advent calendar perfect for teens who love to wear their hair pulled up. It includes different styles like Christmas-inspired patterned scrunchies, flannel scrunchies, velvet scrunchies, chiffon scrunchies, and satin scrunchies.

This popular advent calendar sells out fast! It’s filled with 24 puravida jewelry items, including their popular stackable bracelets!

The perfect advent calendar for teens who love silver earrings and necklaces!

The perfect calendar for teens who love tech and coding. This holiday countdown tasks them with building a new electronic challenge every day, complete with diagram instructions. The complexity increases with each door opened, and includes a variety of games, like code cracker, wire maze, slot machine, roulette, and more.

A teen advent calendar for those who love building puzzles, each of the 24 days has a mini-puzzle that will all come together to build a final scene on Christmas Eve.

If your teen loves to put together puzzles, this advent calendar will delight with a 12-day collection of 80-piece puzzles of winter holiday scenes.

Have a teen that loves to bake? This is an advent calendar cookbook with a new holiday cookie recipe for 24 days!

If you have a teen who likes to fish, this tackle box advent calendar is unique and filled with useful supplies.

If you have a teen who loves to embroider, this stitch-a-day advent calendar is a perfect advent calendar gift idea. This is going a bit viral online, so order soon!

Your bookworm will love this advent calendar with 25 little gifts specially curated for book lovers.

Designed in London, The Papier Advent Calendar sold out quickly last year! Each day’s surprise arrives in its own gift box, contained in a reusable vessel. Worth $250, it’s a dream for who loves paper, stationery, pens, and other organizational must-haves.

You can choose 12 or 24 gifts in this unique advent calendar for stationary-loving teens. Gifts may include journals, notecards, writing paper, washi tape, pens, and stickers and you can even have the items personalized!

Have a teen artist you’re shopping for? These Arteza advent calendars will give them 24 days of artsy goodies. They’re currently on sale at JoAnn, but you can also buy some of them (including past years) at Amazon.

Have a teen who loves to crochet? This advent calendar is perfect for them! This large calendar features 12 drawers filled with various crochet supplies and instructions to make some really cute holiday projects including four full-sized Woobles.

This adventure scratch-off book is perfect for teens to complete with friends or siblings. It presents them with a new challenge every day to create a holiday memory with their closest buds.

If you’re working to help your teens be giving and caring individuals, this modern acts of kindness advent calendar will give them ideas each day for how they can give back to their family and community. What better way to remember the reason for the season?

Create holiday memories together with these simple printable advent calendar cards you can plan and adjust as needed. Great for creating holiday traditions and spending the season together.

This is perfect if you’re looking for a traditional Nativity Advent calendar. Each day a new piece of the Christmas Story will be opened and added to the storyboard.

All aboard the Anthro express – this advent calendar is crafted from decorative plywood with twinkling LED lights and train car doors that open to reveal your surprise of choice.

Celebrate 8 nights of Hanukkah with this mani-focused set that includes 8 mini handi-gifts.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a collection of nightly mini-puzzles featuring dogs enjoying holiday traditions.

Give your teen a special jewelry gift for each of the 8 days of Hanukkah.

Celebrate 8 nights of Hanukkah with these surprise balls wrapped to hide a little toy or gift.