Best non-chocolate advent calendars to buy this Christmas
Move over foil-wrapped chocolate Santas!
Christmas time is almost here, which means it's time to think about present shopping, as well as your Christmas dinner menu and curating your Christmas playlist.
But before all that, it's time to pick out your advent calendar. Advent calendars are a great way to generate even more hype in the run-up to Christmas— not only do they count down the days, but they also reward your patience with a treat each day.
When someone mentions advent calendars, chances are that your mind goes straight to chocolate, picturing sugary Santas and snowflakes behind each door. So what is there to do if you or your kids don't have much of a sweet tooth?
Well, there's no need to worry. There are plenty of advent calendars available that don't involve chocolate, and instead focus on non-edible gifts that will last much longer than foil-wrapped chocolate sweets.
The less chocolate-inclined among us have a wide range of advent calendars to choose from. Whether your child is a fan of Spider-Man, Star Wars, Disney or Bluey, our guide to the best non-chocolate advent calendars will have something for each of them.
From cheap non-chocolate advent calendars to non-chocolate advent calendars for toddlers, this list is packed full of the best ways to get your kids excited about Christmas— without the need for sugar.
Best non-chocolate advent calendars for kids, teens and the rest of the family
Spider-Man 2024 Advent Calendar
If you're searching for a great LEGO® gift for the little Spider-Man fan in your life, then you won't have to wait until Christmas day. This LEGO® Spider-Man advent calendar is packed full of characters and props from the Spider-Verse, including five mini-figures, two cars, Electro's winter tree and more.
All 24 of these advent toys can then be combined to recreate scenes from the various Spider-Man movies and further creative play.
Buy Spider-Man 2024 Advent Calendar for £29.99 at LEGO
LEGO City Advent Calendar 2024
In this LEGO City Advent Calendar, there's a Christmas-themed LEGO gift waiting for you behind every door. The set even comes with a fold-out playmat of a snowy village scene, a great backdrop for the festive tales your kids can create with their LEGO gifts.
Buy LEGO City Advent Calendar 2024 for £19.99 at LEGO
LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2024
If you're not familiar with the LEGO Friends collection, this collection is all about using LEGO to recreate real-life experiences, which can help younger children improve their interpersonal skills and emotional awareness.
Therefore, the LEGO Friends Advent Calendar is perfect for helping little ones learn more about Christmas and its various traditions through imaginative play. After the end of the 24 days, you'll have built a full festive scene, complete with animal friends and interactive builds.
Buy LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2024 for £19.99 at LEGO
LEGO ǀ Disney Advent Calendar 2024
Disney gifts are a must when it comes to Christmas Day— so why not have them for Advent too? This calendar contains eight Disney characters with buildable gift items including Ariel's undersea palace and Moana's mini boat.
And it gets even better; the advent calendar box turns into a Disney game board, suitable for up to five players.
Buy LEGO ǀ Disney Advent Calendar 2024 for £29.99 at LEGO
LEGO Harry Potter™ 2024 Advent Calendar
There are few movies more synonymous with Christmas than the Harry Potter franchise. Kick off the Christmas season by treating your kids to a new Harry Potter LEGO toy each day of Advent, with treats including characters from the franchise, collectable portraits and mini-builds.
You could always follow the Harry Potter LEGO Advent Calendar with a LEGO Harry Potter gift set— there are plenty to choose from!
Buy LEGO Harry Potter™ 2024 Advent Calendar for £29.99 at LEGO
LEGO Star Wars™ Advent Calendar 2024
This LEGO Star Wars calendar combines the best of the old and the new, with mini-build versions of classic LEGO Star Wars buildable models in chronological order.
This versatile gift is suitable for kids and also works as a non-chocolate advent calendar for teens— as long as you're a Star Wars fan it doesn't matter!
Buy LEGO Star Wars™ Advent Calendar 2024 for £29.99 at LEGO
Bath Bombs Advent Calendar
If you want a non-chocolate advent calendar that smells just as sweet as the chocolatey treats, then a bath bomb is the perfect solution. The run-up to Christmas is also the perfect time of the year to have a bath, and these 12 bath bombs will help you take your bath to the next level.
Buy Bath Bombs Advent Calendar for £24.95 at Not On The High Street
Bluey Christmas Advent Calendar
This advent calendar is the perfect option for any Bluey fans out there. It contains 24 different Bluey gifts and is an absolute steal at just £20, making it one of the top cheap non-chocolate advent calendars.
Buy Bluey Christmas Advent Calendar for £20 at John Lewis
Disney 12pc Charm Bracelet & Necklace Gift Set
If you're after something a little different and a little more glamorous, then take a look at this Disney Charm Bracelet and Necklace Gift Set. While it's not officially an advent calendar, this set contains 12 different charms hidden in separate compartments, perfect for opening each day.
At the end of the 12 days, you'll have 12 new Disney charms to attach to the included chain necklace and chain bracelet.
Buy Disney 12pc Charm Bracelet & Necklace Gift Set for £29.99 at Argos
Minecraft 24 Boxes Advent Calendar
Now one for the gamers. The Minecraft 24 Boxes Advent Calendar is sure to make the Advent season extra exciting for any young fans of the hit game.
It may have 24 boxes but there are a whopping 52 gifts behind those doors, from magnets to cards, mini-jigsaws and more.
Buy Minecraft 24 Boxes Advent Calendar for £30 at JD Williams
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