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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially for kids. Keep things merry all month with an advent calendar that offers exciting surprises every day. These 2022 advent calendars for kids span a range of interests and are some of the most fun ones we’ve seen.
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$45 from Amazon
Lego maniacs will love this massive 349-piece set that delivers something new every day of December. The calendar is filled with fun mini-builds, LEGO City TV characters, and accessories for making your own little city on the fold-down playmat. Keep an eye out for the Santa minifigure!
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$42 from Amazon
Twenty-four magical items await kids behind each door of this “royally” fun calendar. Create an outdoor wonderland at the castle with figurines including a king and queen, animals, and picnic accessories.
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$55 from Playmobil
This exciting advent calendar has lots going on. Kids will stay busy every day with trucks, motorcycles, and more. Each day's pieces add to the action, culminating in one big, action-packed stunt show.
$40 from Uncommon Goods
A train set is the ultimate in holiday fun. This advent calendar features a train and accessories to assemble over the month. The included train tracks are universally sized to fit with others already owned. Finally, the entire calendar folds out to become a festive train station that you’ll want to save for future holiday seasons.
$27 from Amazon
Can a girl or boy really ever have too many Hot Wheels cars? We think not. Kids will find a collectible car or accessory behind each door every day of December though Christmas Eve. The front of the calendar becomes a cool race track for high-speed winter adventures.
$70 from Amazon
So much Pokemon in one package! Collectors will love seeing which figurine is behind the door each day as they count down to Christmas. Each character is approximately 2 inches tall.
$32 from Amazon
Kids can countdown to the most magical day of the year with popular Disney characters. The calendar features mini figures and stickers of characters from shows such as "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," "Puppy Dog Pals," and "T.O.T.S."
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$31 from Amazon
LOL fanatics will love unboxing surprise looks every day of the month as they count down to Christmas. The calendar includes one doll and 24 mix-and-match accessories to create an endless array of fashions.
$14 from Target
This sticker calendar is an especially cute way for little kids to enjoy the magic of the season. Festive reusable stickers help make every day merry.
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$30 from Amazon
Keep excited kids busy with a new fidget toy every day. Look behind each door to find fidget spinners, pop-its, and tons of other satisfying sensory toys.
$52 from Amazon
Watch your little train conductor light up as he or she opens a window every day to find a new Thomas the Train character. Twenty-four miniature versions of some of the most popular trains await as a special surprise for every day of the holiday season.