Advent calendars are a popular way to countdown to Christmas. Many families start this tradition with their little ones and find that it gets trickier when kids get older. Thankfully there are so many great options and ideas for Advent countdown calendars for teens and tweens so you can find one that’s perfect for your child.
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Advent Calendars for Teens
Funko Advent Calendar: Harry Potter
Hogwarts decorated for the holidays in style and you can bring that celebration home to your Harry Potter fan this year with this countdown. The Funko characters are sure to delight.
Purple Cow Science Advent Calendar: 24 Experiments
This one is going to keep everyone entertained! There are 24 science experiments ranging from chemistry to optics. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the season with your science loving kids.
Friends Advent Calendar: The One with the Surprises
This one is perfect for your TV loving Friends fan! It’s packed with 25 days of surprises and over 40 keepsakes, ornaments, and booklets.
Advent Calendar: Fortnite
This is another fun option with Funko characters! Enjoy a collection of pint-size Fortnite characters this holiday season. I definitely know a few tween boys who would love this one.
Fizzle all the Way: Includes 12 Bath Bombs
This one includes 24 100% vegan skincare products from the Body Shop and it is sure to delight your teen! The 12 Days of Beauty Calendar is a less expensive option if you prefer.
Man’Stuff 24 Day Christmas Calendar: Cleansing and Grooming Essentials
Because your tween or teen boy might enjoy some bath and body products as well, so let’s not forget them.
Advent Mad Beauty 12 Days of Bath and Body
Here another Bath and Body alternative for your teen girl. This one comes with 12 delightful surprises as you count down to Christmas.
Coogam Metal Wire Puzzle Toys Advent Calendar
This one is perfect for all of your teens to challenge their puzzle solving skills. This metal puzzle set is divided into 24 levels and as Christmas gets closer, the challenges you encounter will gradually increase.
Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar
May the force be with you this entire holiday season. For you and your Star Wars fan!
Funko Marvel 80th Anniversary Advent Calendar
Funko has you covered again, but this time it’s for your Marvel Superhero fan. Enjoy a countdown filled with all of your favorite heroes.
Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar
This is another great option for the Potterheads in your life. Let them build this season with this countdown calendar from Lego.
BATTOP Mochi Animals Advent Calendar
I know. This is probably meant for little ones, but I can assure that the tweens and teens loved this one last year. In fact, worked for my whole crew and many of them still have their Mochi’s a year later! That makes it this one a favorite on the list!
12 Days of Cocoa Countdown Advent Calendar
This one is delicious for anyone in the family, including your teens!
Create Your Own Countdown
Finally, you can create your own countdown calendar full of treats by using a set of Advent Countdown Burlap Bags and filling them with anything from chocolates to small gifts.
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