Count down to Christmas without the sugar! We’ve picked out our favourite chocolate-free Advent calendars for 2024. These calendars are filled instead with toys, LEGO figures, charms, and more to bring kids a daily dose of holiday fun. Check out our favourite selections and where you can find them online! Please note that the links below contain affiliate links and we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar
This reusable wooden Advent Calendar includes 24 unique magnetic ornaments plus a shining star for Christmas day–all of which fit neatly in the attached box at the base of the tree. Kids can pick a favourite design to place on the tree each day, following the numbered outlines to fill the tree right up to Christmas. They’ll also love to switch, move, and rearrange the pieces to customize their very own tree countless times!
LEGO® Star Wars™ Advent Calendar
Count down to Christmas with the LEGO® Star Wars™ Advent Calendar. Discover a galaxy of festive fun with mini builds, characters, and accessories from a galaxy far, far away. Look out for holiday-themed versions of your favourite heroes and villains, along with starships and droids.
Funko POP! 12 Day Countdown Calendar
Count down with the Marvel 12 Day Countdown Calendar! Open the tiny doors to reveal 12 unique Funko Pocket Pops! featuring some of the most iconic super heroes, like Groot, She-Hulk, Wolverine, and Spider-Man. Bring the team together in your Marvel collection with this 12 Day Countdown Calendar. Pocket Pop! collectibles vary in height depending on character.
Playmobil Advent Calendar Snowy Christmas
Behind each door, 24 PLAYMOBIL surprises await. With 26 pieces this Playmobil Junior set is perfect for little hands. The cute advent calendar contains Santa Claus and 2 angels, plus cute animals including an owl, fox, rabbit, deer, squirrel, and wild boar. As well as a reindeer airplane, 3 connector elements with presents, 1 tree, 1 burrow, 1 star, 6 stacking stones with animal tracks
Great Pretenders Build A Bracelet Advent Calendar
Get ready to count down to Christmas in style with this pretty Build A Bracelet Advent Calendar. The Cozy Christmas edition brings a special charm surprise as you countdown 24 days until Christmas. The set includes two bracelets and 22 adorable polymer charms.
Thomas & Friends MINIS Advent Calendar
Kids can countdown to Christmas with this Thomas & Friends MINIS advent calendar featuring 24 miniature toy trains and other railway vehicles. Includes 8 exclusive holiday-themed miniature vehicles for kids to collect; 2 are scented!
Pokemon Advent Calendar
Celebrate the holidays Pokemon-style by unveiling 24 different festive surprises. Open a new Pokemon-themed build each day. This calendar features 24 mystery windows to count down the holidays. This seasonal building set includes 2 buildable and poseable Pokemon Pikachu and Piplup, plus festive outfits and more. Happy holidays. Ages 6+.
Polly Pocket Dolls Advent Calendar
Ring in the holidays with Polly Pocket! Reveal up to 24 surprises and 2 dolls in this Advent Calendar Playset! On day one, kids open a surprise gift and then reveal a new winter-themed holiday surprise daily for the next 24 days until Christmas!
Playmobil Advent Calendar Trip to the Christmas Market
Behind each door, 24 PLAYMOBIL surprises await, creating a complete Christmas market in the children’s room by Christmas Eve. This special Advent calendar includes everything to recreate a visit to the Christkindlesmarkt at home: a booth with sweet treats, a Christmas tree, a standing table with mugs, a sack of gifts, a Santa Claus, and 3 other PLAYMOBIL figures. After the holiday, figures and accessories can easily be added into existing PLAYMOBIL worlds!
LEGO® City Advent Calendar
Enjoy holiday fun with the LEGO® City Advent Calendar. Discover festive mini builds, cheerful characters, and seasonal accessories that capture the essence of city life during the holidays. Each day brings a new surprise to add to your festive LEGO® City scene.
Funko POP! Advent Calendar Pixar
Count down to the holidays, or any special occasion, with the Pixar 24 Day Advent Calendar! Open the tiny doors to reveal 24 unique Funko Pocket Pops! featuring some of your favourite animated characters!
Jurassic World Minis Advent Calendar
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Advent Calendar features 24 count down dinosaur world surprises. The total holiday haul includes 20 mini dinosaurs, 1 mini human figure and 9 total platform and fence pieces. Makes a great early holiday gift for dinosaur lovers! Ages 3+.
LEGO® Harry Potter™ Advent Calendar
Step into a magical holiday with the LEGO® Harry Potter™ Advent Calendar. Uncover enchanting mini builds of Hogwarts™ locations, magical creatures, and festive scenes. Behind each door, discover unique characters and iconic props from the wizarding world, bringing a touch of magic to your holiday season.
