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Cool Advent calendars for teens

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Just because our kids are now teens, it doesn’t mean that all of our fun family traditions, like the holiday Advent Calendar, need to end!

Instead, we just need to slightly change and adapt our favorite traditions to meet the needs of our ‘bigger’ kids.

For years and years and years we marked the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas with Advent Activity Calendars. Though we still do some of the coveted ‘advent activities’, the calendar just doesn’t seem to cut it anymore.

We even tried to use our K-Cups for Advent one year, but as the kids got older, they needed some changes.

We’ve done PlayMobil Advent Calendars, LEGO City Advent Calendars, and LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendars, but this year, we’re going different. We’re going sweeter.

We may channel our inner Ted Lasso, or just go for straight-up sugar. We’ll see!

Check out these cool Advent Calendars for Teens

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LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar

LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar

  • Includes Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Dudley Dursley and Griphook minifigures, plus buildable models such as Gringottsโ€™ gold vault. Also includes 2 wizard card tiles
  • As the big day approaches, kids can combine the toys to recreate Harryโ€™s amazing journey from Privet Drive to Hogwarts and play out enchanting adventures of their own
  • This enchanting Harry Potter calendar is an ideal pre-Christmas gift for any young witch or wizard aged 7 and up โ€“ with 24 days of surprises and imaginative fun that lasts all year long
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Don’t AsKย |ย Green & Silvertone 12-Day Advent Calendar Jewelry Set

Get into the spirit of the season when you countdown with this advent calendar that features twelve days of jewelry.

  • Includes three pairs of teardrop earrings, three pairs of stud earrings, one tennis bracelet, two pendant necklaces, one pair of drop earrings, one chain bracelet and advent calendar (18 pieces total)
  • Earrings: 1” to 1.2” W
  • Bracelets: 6.5” L with 2” extender
  • Necklaces: 16” to 18” L with 2” extender
  • Rhodium-plated brass / glass / resin / enamel
  • Imported
Pop! TV The Office Advent Calendar

Pop! TV The Office Advent Calendar

The countdown to Christmas is officially on with this limited-edition Funko Pocket Pop! Advent Calendar from The Office!

  • Featuringย a timeless 24 day countdown – thisย Advent Calendar is a perfect Holiday surprise for 2022 and beyond!
  • The calendar contains 24 doors that hide 24 different Funko Pocket Pop! Figures. Open one door each day for your holiday surprise! Will it be Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute, Pam Beesly, Darryl Philbin, Jan Levinson,ย  or someone else?
  • The characters are placed randomly, so youโ€™ll never know who to expect.
  • The figures stand between 1.5 and 2.25 inches tall, which means they arenโ€™t life-sized but theyโ€™re incredibly cute!
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Back to the Future Advent Calendar by PlayMobil

Back to the Future Advent Calendar by PlayMobil

Countdown to the big day in festive style with this advent calendar inspired by Back To The Future.

  • Includes 97 pieces
  • Plastic
  • Recommended for ages 5 years and up
  • Made in Germany
Popcorn Advent Calendar

Popcorn Advent Calendar

Popcorn loving kiddos and adults will love counting down the days until the holidays with this advent calendar that provides them with a salty or sweet treat 24 days in a row.

  • Includes 24 popcorn-based treats (24 pieces total)
  • Contains milk products
  • Made in the USA
Marvel Advent Calendar

Marvel Advent Calendar

Celebrate the season all month long with this advent calendar that features a storybook to read each night of your holiday countdown.

  • Includes 24 storybooks
  • 13.97” W x 21.23” H
  • Paper softback
  • Recommended for ages 4 years and up
  • Assembled in the USA using imported materials
Sugarfina Advent Calendar

Sugarfina Advent Calendar

Make each day a little brighter with a sweet snack from this once-a-day candy calendar, each drawer filled with four pieces of candy.

  • Includes and calendar and candies
  • Contains milk, soy and wheat
  • Made in Germany
LovePopย |ย Advent Calendar: Pancake the Penguin’s Christmas Adventure

LovePopย |ย Advent Calendar: Pancake the Penguin’s Christmas Adventure

Everyone can enjoy the adventure with this penguin-themed Advent calender that features 38 pop-up pals and props to uncover as you count down to the big day.

  • 4.8” W x 2.2” H x 6.4” D
  • Recommended for ages 5 and up
  • Imported
Disney Stories Advent Calendar

Disney Stories Advent Calendar

Celebrate the season all month long with this advent calendar that features a storybook to read each night of your holiday countdown.

  • Includes 24 storybooks
  • 14” W x 22” H x 5” D
  • Paper softback
  • Recommended for ages 4 years and up
  • Assembled in the USA using imported materials
Brown Wood Village Light Up Advent Calendar

Brown Wood Village Light Up Advent Calendar

Build anticipation for the holiday season with this adorable light-up advent calendar that features compartments for each day to hide little treats.

  • Graphic text: (numbers one to twentyf-four).
  • 14.96” W x 13.98” H x 3.94” D
  • Requires AA batteries (included)
  • Plywood / wood / metal / plastic
  • Imported
FAO Schwartz Llama and Bear Stud Earrings Advent Calendar

FAO Schwartz Llama and Bear Stud Earrings Advent Calendar

Give a thoughtful Advent gift with this set that features 24 assorted pairs stud earrings to offer one pair for each day of December leading up to Christmas.

  • Includes box and 24 pairs of stud earrings
  • Box: 7.25” diameter
  • Smallest: 3 mm diameter
  • Largest: 12 mm diameter
  • Goldtone metal / silvertone metal / acrylic / glitter / man-made faux fur
  • Imported
Fidget Toy Advent Calendar

Fidget Toy Advent Calendar

  • Includes 24 different kinds of toys, catapult turkey, dinosaur egg eraser, puzzles, maze, whistle, throwing basketball machine, throwing ring toy, frisbee watch, dancing robot, santa robot, metal wire puzzle, brain teaser puzzle, helicopter, changeable ruler etc.
  • Each Gift is packaged in a different exquisite little box, make sure you have 24 days memorable surprise.
Brain Teaser Advent Calendar

Brain Teaser Advent Calendar

2021 Advent calendars for kids includes 24 different style metal wire puzzles made of high quality metal. Puzzle pieces stay in the separate areas. The IQ toy doesn’t have sharp edges to keep you and your children safe. If you find any quality problems on our products, please feel free to contact us by e-mail, we are always here to help!

Friends Advent Calendar

Friends Advent Calendar

  • Christmas calendar: The run-up to Christmas has never been more exciting and what better way to celebrate than with the Friends Central Perk 12 Days of Bath and Body Advent Calendar
  • Contents: 2x30ml Honeysuckle and Rose Body Washes, 2x50g Golden Raspberry and Honeysuckle Bath Salts, Strawberry Lip Balm, Vanilla Lip Balm, 2x20g Caramel Bath Fizzers, 25ml Honeysuckle and Rose Hand Cream, 2xNail Files, Polyester Body Puff
National Geographic Advent Calendar

National Geographic Advent Calendar

  • 25 DAYS OF TREASURES – Each day leading up to Christmas, kids open a panel to reveal a special rock, mineral, fossil or gemstone! With this Christmas countdown calendar, they can start a rock collection they will enjoy all year round, with storage bag included!
  • DIG OUT A SPECIAL CRYSTAL ON THE FINAL DAY – The final piece in this collection is a stunning Rose Quartz specimen that kids will unearth from a mini dig brick. Dig tool and brush included, with a magnifying glass for looking at all the pieces up close!
Pukka Herbs Tea Advent Calendar, 24 Beautiful Herbal Teas

Pukka Herbs Tea Advent Calendar, 24 Beautiful Herbal Teas

  • Inspired by Pukkaโ€™s beautiful tea selection box designs, this non-chocolate advent calendar is the perfect festive decoration or tea gift for the tea lovers in your family
  • With this advent calendar you can celebrate the ‘days of Christmas’ with tea instead of chocolate
  • Featuring 24 different delicious organic herbal teas to revive you this festive season
  • 100% organically grown and ethically sourced ingredients. Vegetarian, kosher and non-GM
Advent Calendar MAGIC & TRICKS by The Purple Cow

Advent Calendar MAGIC & TRICKS by The Purple Cow

  • BRING SCIENCE FROM THE BACK DOOR- This unforgettable countdown to Christmas calendar is for kids who love magic and want to learn about the science behind it!
  • HOURS AND HOURS OF PLAY TIME- Contains 24 inner boxes. Within each box hides an exciting magic trick, one for each day of the pre-Christmas season!
Man Crates Beef Jerky Advent Calendar

Man Crates Beef Jerky Advent Calendar

  • ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR SEASONED MEAT! From Ghost Pepper to Sarsaparilla to Root Beer Habanero and more, our Jerky Advent Calendar is a festive feast of merry meats that will last all season long.
  • ANTICIPATION YOU CAN EAT. It tastes as good as it looks, and we ensured it looked delicious by commissioning custom artwork: โ€˜A Christmas Carolโ€™ as depicted by cows.
L’Occitane Signature Holiday Advent Calendar

L’Occitane Signature Holiday Advent Calendar

Discover L’Occitane’s captivating Classic Advent Calendar, featuring 24 irresistible beauty products and beautiful illustrations.

Combining ingredients inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle, these favorites and new discoveries will bring joy.

Yves Rocher Christmas Advent Calendar

Yves Rocher Christmas Advent Calendar

  • Soothing Foam Mask, Regenerating Balm Mask, Pure Algue Cleansing Micellar Water, Pure Algue Ultra-Fresh Cleansing Gel, Reparative Anti-pollution Botanical Elixir, Sleeping Care Recovery Botanical Elixir.
  • Mascara Collector’s Edition, Go Green Ginger Nail Polish, Mini Kohl Pencil, Rouge Vertige Satin Lipstick, Rinsing Vinegar, 2in1 Balm Mask, Nutri-repair Treatment Shampoo, Universal Botanical Balm.
  • Hammam Body Lotion & Bath & Shower, Apricot Scrub, Orange Hand Cream, Orange Bath & Shower, Blackberry Bath & Shower, Blackberry Lip Balm, Shea Reparative Body Lotion, Sel d’Azur Eau de Parfum 4 ml, Plein Soleil Eau de Parfum 4 ml
LEGO Avengers Advent Calendar

LEGO Avengers Advent Calendar

  • Includes 7 minifigures โ€“ Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Thor, Captain Marvel, Thanos and Nick Fury โ€“ plus exciting items and amazing accessories from the Marvel Universe that kids will love
  • With 24 days of surprises and imaginative fun that lasts all year long, this supercool Advent calendar is the perfect pre-Christmas gift for any young Super Hero aged 7 and up
  • Buildable play experiences include a Quinjet, Helicarrier, Spider-Man drone and Avengers Tower
Walker’s Shortbread Advent Calendar

Walker’s Shortbread Advent Calendar

  • Ted Lasso fans will dig 24 days of shortbread this season!
  • Christmas Advent Calendar: Includes 8 Mini Shortbread Fingers, 8 Mini shortbread Rounds and 8 Mini Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies; comes in a beautiful box and is the perfect festive gift
  • Scottish Baking at its Finest: Walkers makes a variety of shortbread, oat crackers and other baked snacks from Shortbread Fingers and Scottie Dogs to Highland Oat Crackers and Scottish Cookies
Gremlin Advent Calendar

Gremlin Advent Calendar

  • Kids and adults alike will enjoy the spooky surprises and cool collectibles from the Gremlins Countdown Calendar
  • Includes 31 windows to open filled with fun and creepy 1-inch figures from the movie!
  • Pop-up diorama pieces add to the fun, Kids can display their figures all year long
  • Count down the days until Christmas with this mischievously creepy Gremlins Countdown Calendar
Art Advent Challenge Calendar

Art Advent Challenge Calendar

  • The Only Art Christmas Countdown Calendar of Its Kind: We designed our Advent Calendar to spark the imagination. Among the artistic surprises behind each door on the calendar are acrylic markers, an acrylic paint brush, and acrylic paint.
  • The Christmas Gift Thatโ€™s Fun and Educational: This calendar will give your loved one the chance to express themselves and learn how to use a variety of new art mediums. All of the art supplies that we included are our best-selling products.
  • Created by Arteza Artists: Here at Arteza, we are passionate about creating products that inspire. For us, art is an expression of the human experience. Thatโ€™s why we work to make Arteza art supplies accessible to all people.
Advent Box: FILL YOUR OWN!

Advent Box: FILL YOUR OWN!

  • Countdown 25 days to 2020 Christmas with this festival wood tree advent calendar. Both kids and adults are love this traditional Christmas calendar.
  • Includes 25 operable drawers to fill with full of surprises on every countdown day. Such as full with candy, miniature gifts and toys. Measures: 11″ (L) x 2.2″ (W) x 12″ (H).
  • Made of premium nature wood, this retro advent calendars was using hand make carbonize craft, every advent calendar has unique grain. Can be used year after year.

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