27 Best Toy Advent Calendars to Excite Kids All Season Long

When you're a kid, the wait for Christmas day can truly feel like forever. Sure, there are plenty of fun distractions for the season, like watching your favorite family Christmas movies or playing a few creative Christmas games. But to really make their holiday countdown feel less like waiting and more like celebrating, why not invest in one of the best toy advent calendars?

Opening the windows of an advent calendar is one of the greatest Christmas traditions out there, and when you throw Christmas toys and other fun surprises into the mix, the kids are bound to agree.

There are plenty of entertaining toy advent calendars to choose from. Depending on their interests, you can take your pick from calendars featuring buildable LEGO surprises, storybook adventures with Disney princesses, or exciting science experiments. They're filled with mini gifts and toys for kids like figurines and stickers. Some even come with cars and jewelry! A few of these calendars feature their favorite movies and shows, like the Harry Potter films, Monster High, and Home Alone.

No matter which calendar you choose, they'll definitely love unwrapping a different surprise each day as they count down the moments until Christmas. For more fun ways to celebrate the season, check out our collections of the best DIY advent calendars, and the best chocolate advent calendars.