December's here, and so is advent calendar season. Shop the best Black Friday deals on this year's cheeriest Christmas countdowns for kids (and kids at heart). (Lego)(Lego)
'Tis the season for advent calendars! A bunch of this year's buzziest releases are long gone, but there are still quite a few Christmas countdowns up for grabs — and right now, you can get them for a fraction of the price during Amazon's Black Friday sale. The deals are still up and running, so don't wait and save up to 70% off advent calendars from Lego, National Geographic and other beloved brands.
I know, I know — you've got Christmas gifts on the brain, but you know what arrives weeks before Santa? Advent season. So, if you want to ensure that you and your family have something to open sometime this month, then take my advice and pounce now.
As Yahoo's resident gifting expert, I've seen and tested dozens of the most popular advent calendars — from those filled with chocolates and coffee to beauty faves — so I know which ones are actually worth your money. Bestsellers abound during this year's Black Friday sales, starting at just $9.
Let Elsa, Tiana, Ariel, Mirabel and Moana tag along this holiday season. Build a small scene for each princess — including Ariel's undersea palace — then flip over the box to play the built-in board game with up to five other Disney lovers.
This is one of the last Lego advent calendars still in stock at Amazon— and, not to mention, on sale. Snag it while you still can and save $10.
Assemble a mini puzzle each day, then connect 'em on Christmas Eve to see all 1,000 pieces in their glory. The daily jigsaws are on the smaller side and reviewers say they only take a few minutes to complete, so they won't suck up what little downtime you have this time of year.
"The puzzle pieces are marked on the back so they can be returned to the correct individual box for future use," one reviewer pointed out. Grab it for just $10 — a serious steal in my eyes!
Short on space (and patience)? This is one of the most compact — and not to mention, most affordable — advent calendars on this list. Tucked inside, you'll find 24 tea bags in an array of delicious flavors like wild apple and cinnamon, chamomile, and morning berry. "I didn’t know there was a daily quote and recipe under each day. That was a cool surprise," one Pukka fan wrote. Noted!
It's ofishial: This advent calendar is perfect for anglers of all ages. Once the 24 days are up, they'll have a collection of fishing lures for all, er, fishy situations, from topwaters for catching bass and trout to spoons that are specifically for deeper dives. Get it for 20% off during Black Friday.
Cheese and crackers! Bluey was recently named the most-watched show in the U.S. in 2024, which comes as no surprise to the kids (and parents) who love it so. If it's on repeat in your house, then lean into the fun with this themed calendar.
Bluey, Bingo and the rest of their crew will take young (and old) readers on an adventure (make that two dozen adventures) in the lead-up to Christmas. There are 24 mini books in total — a mix of short stories, coloring pages and kid-friendly activities. A countdown that convinces them to read during winter break? It doesn't get much better than that — well, it does because it's also nearly 30% off for a limited time.
No bells, whistles or Santa-shaped chocolates here. Nope, just a treemendous tannenbaum decked out with 24 colorful ornaments and a gold star on top. This Melissa & Doug favorite has racked up thousands of five-star reviews, with one writing that it's "terrific for practicing fine motor skills."
Everything's magnetic, so you don't have to worry about losing any of the baubles as Christmas draws near. Plus, the base of the tree doubles as a storage space for the extras. Snag it now for nearly half off and revel in its magic during future Christmases.
An advent calendar that makes learning fun? Talk about a parent's dream! Starting December 1, little scientists will experiment with floating coins, secret messages and growing crystals; other days, they'll uncover a new gemstone to add to their rock collection.
"We bought this for our seven-year-old daughter and she absolutely loved it (as did my husband and I)," one five-star fan wrote. "There are extra 'ingredients' included so you can do the experiments more than once too." Score 20% off right now and get ready for 24 days of mad science.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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