Celebrate the season and make special memories with these 25 Advent Calendar Ideas and Printables.
Christmas advent calendars are a super fun way to celebrate all December long. No matter your time, you can start an Advent calendar. There are some simple calendars that can be put together in a jiffy if you are running short on time and some that will last through the years if you are feeling more ambitious.
Whether you have or haven’t done one before, you will find some inspiration below in a few of these Advent Calendar Ideas.
25 Advent Calendar Ideas and Printables
Truth in the Tinsel is hands down a FAVORITE advent experience! It’s great for young and old especially if your kids love to do little crafts.
The little boxes used in this Screen Printed Advent Calendar are very festive in a unique color scheme.
This little tree is so cute it is hard to believe it’s a Toilet Paper Advent Calendar.
This DIY Snowflake Christmas Tree Advent Calender looks like a little quilt wall hanging with buttons but gets even cuter as you add the snowflakes!
This Felt Christmas Tree Calendar is a classic advent calendar where kids put little ornaments on a felt tree.
Free Printable Advent Calendar Treat Bag Kit even has activity ideas and can be turned into a cute garland using clothespins.
Show off special memories from throughout the year with this Instagram Advent Calendar. What a great way to make use of your social media accounts!
Felt Nativity Advent Calendar comes with a free printable to make your own felt advent sent. These are perfect for little ones who love to play with nativity pieces.
Felt and Tags Advent Calendar is made up from things commonly found in a crafters house.
If you love candles during winter, then this Luminary Advent Calendar is for you. It is simple and beautiful, and it’s made from recycled baby food jars.
I love the little pails used in this Dollar Store Advent Calendar. You can also find the little pails online if you can’t find them at the dollar store.
Use these printable number stickers to make anything an advent calendar. You could use it on gingerbread boxes like they have or something completely different.
The Holiday Advent Calendar Tree comes with a free printable that is basically all you need to get started in the countdown to Christmas. Print out the tree and have your kids use foamies or stickers to countdown the days.
DIY Boxes Advent Calendar is perfect for storing little surprises for each day. Use the free printable to make your own little boxes out of paper or cardstock. Then fill them with special treats, toys, stickers or little notes.
Book Tree Advent calendar is a great way to focus on Christmas and spend a little special time together each day. Use old or new books to count down the days until Christmas. I like to keep our Christmas books tucked away until December starts. It’s like meeting an old friend when they only come out once a year.
An Advent Calendar Garland, with cute little mittens, makes this a cute addition to your Christmas decor. She found the mittens at a store I’ve never heard of but they are also available online.
Every day is a new science activity with this Christmas Science Advent Calendar. Do a science experiment every day using items in your house.
Our Simple Advent Calendar also has ideas and tips for creating you own advent traditions.
Coffee lovers, rejoice! Another excuse to drink coffee every day. If you have a Keurig, you will love this K- Cup Advent Calendar.