If you’ve been putting off purchasing an advent calendar for this year’s holiday season, this week is the last hurrah before the majority of 2024 calendars will likely disappear from retailers — if they haven’t already sold out. Procrastinators may be in luck, though, because depending on what you’re hoping to buy, there could be a Black Friday deal for you to take advantage of.
We searched for all the advent calendars on sale for Black Friday this year, and have rounded them up here for your convenience. Admittedly, some of the deals are a bit limited, but considering we actually saw many of the advent calendars we’ve previously covered go up in price this week (or sell out completely), we think all of these discounts are a win in some capacity. Many of them are also available to shop with Amazon Prime, meaning they can get to you before December 1. For non-Amazon options, we’ve included info on shipping where we can.
Below, check out the best Black Friday deals on 2024 advent calendars that you can still buy to bring some cheer to your or a loved one’s December.
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This is probably the best Black Friday advent calendar deal we came across, at more than half off. The 24-day calendar features 24 mini puzzles that combine into one larger, complete, 1000-piece puzzle, giving families, couples or solo puzzle fans an activity each day. The puzzles feature images of Santa, reindeer, snowmen and other Christmas imagery for the ultimate festive experience.
Socks are a classic holiday gift, but Happy Socks takes things to the next level with their 24-day sock advent calendar. The 24 pairs come in two adult sizes and have fun patterns, some of which are festive for the season and others that are wearable year-round. They’re also pretty unisex, so folks of any gender — or couples or families, depending on their shoe size — can get a kick out of this.
The calendar ships in two to five business days, so make sure you order ASAP.
We found a surprise bestseller in this National Geographic gemstone advent calendar. Interactive and educational, it lets kids discover new gemstones each of the 24 days, with the grand finale of excavating their final stone themselves out of a dig brick. The stones come with a collector’s pouch to keep them safe, plus five jewelry settings so they can wear their gems around afterward.
Invest in a lineup of 24 Disney princess builds for any kid (or adult) that’s a fan of movie like “Encanto” and “Frozen.” The whole set includes 253 pieces and the box turns into a game board for staging dramatic play.
Promising review: “I feel like advent calendars in general help the kids manage excitement and anxiety for the holidays. I’ve bought a few of the Lego calendars over the years, and I love them as much as the kids do!!” — Natalie S.
You know what they say: When you don’t know what to get someone, a bottle of wine is usually a safe bet. But how about a wine advent calendar? In Good Taste’s mixed wine advent calendar sells out every year, according to the brand, and contains reds, whites and rosés in mini bottles that measure 6 ounces each — all from different countries like Argentina, Spain, South Africa and more. This is a great gift for a wine lover, and you can even decide between the mixed classic, an all-reds version or a more luxury selection from the Boisset Collection.
According to their FAQ, In Good Taste has a two-day expedited shipping option to make sure your purchase arrives on time.
Promising review: “Gave these as Christmas gifts last year and was the hit of the season! Everyone requested them again…wine is good quality and variety. What a fun way to celebrate the season!” — Jen R.
Perfect for a student, remote worker or just a loved one who loves to stay organized, Papier is offering a 24-day advent calendar that can brighten up any desk. The stationery set includes office essentials like notebooks, pens, stickers, a pencil case and more in fun, trendy colors. Papier promises that the full retail value of the assortment is $250, so you’re getting a really nice discount with this one.
To get this to you as soon as possible before December, you’ll want to use overnight shipping with Anthropologie.
‘Tis the season to drink some warm, soothing tea… so why not make the flavor a delightful surprise each day? This bestselling tea advent calendar contains 24 hand-stitched bags full of blends, infusions and more, including one 2024 limited edition tea. Each door also hides an inspiring quote, to make the gift-opener smile.
For another tea advent calendar that’s a little more affordable but also popular (it’s the No. 1 bestseller in tea samplers on Amazon), this Pukka tea calendar also offers 24 sachets. Different teas offered in the calendar range from English breakfast to earl grey, licorice and cinnamon and lemongrass and ginger. According to reviewers, each sachet also comes with a cute message, activity or recipe.
Promising review: “I gave this to my 80 year old mom for her advent calendar. She said it is a great presentation, the tea is flavorful and she is enjoying it. Will consider buying again!” — Karen Jacob
You know traditional holiday greeting cards, but Freshcut Paper offers a new twist with their 3D pop-up paper advent calendar, which comes with a matching notecard to write your holiday greeting. The calendar includes a forest backdrop and 24 stickers for your recipient to place in the landscape. The finished calendar can become reusable holiday decor. This is a nice option for kids as well as adults because of its interactive quality and elegant design. The set also includes a mailing envelope, so even the packaging can be festive if you’re planning on sending this as a gift.
Promising review: “I purchased this calendar for my adult granddaughter. I loved that it looked suitable to an adult. The artwork is exquisite and the quality is as well. The materials used are high quality and it’s super easy to assemble. I loved that the animals are installed by the recipient and it comes with a pretty little card to write your own greeting. The envelope tells you how many forever stamps will be needed( 4). Also helpful.
I have purchased from this company before. A little pricey but never disappointing. My granddaughter will cherish it!” — HollyMax
Families, couples and solo players alike can enjoy this puzzle game advent calendar by working together every day to solve a different puzzle game, each of which connect to the others across a 24-day journey. Each puzzle takes you around the world, chasing after Professor Charlie, who has mysteriously disappeared. If you were planning on gifting someone (or yourself) a game for the holidays, this is a fun and memorable option.
Promising review: “Every year I order a few advent calendars for my kids- and sometimes for myself and hubby too! I ordered this as one of them this year, and it is by far the most favorite advent calendar that we’ve ever purchased! My son (who just turned 16) actually beats me to it before I get home from work every day! It can be used individually by several family members (just pass along each daily puzzle after you finish it), or together with tweens! Most of the puzzles are relatively easy, yet cute, but a few of them took us a bit! And I am totally going to pass this on to my brother and his wife so they can use it next year! Great concept, easy to follow, and totally worth every penny!” — Jamie
A fun option for kids by National Geographic is this advent calendar that offers science experiments. Ideal for kids ages eight to 12, it has 11 gemstones, and the other 13 days are reserved for experiments with test tubes, floating coins, secret messages and more.
Promising review: “I’m 40yr old. I don’t have children. I have been a chemist for over 20yr – I go to work and talk about and do science all day, every workday. My husband bought this advent calendar for me this year. It has been fun to do. The experiments are well planned, instructions are clear and they work well. The equipment provided is good quality for the number of times you will use them. I would recommend doing the experiments over a plate or baking sheet for easier clean up, especially if the researcher is someone who is still developing their fine motor skills. The gem and fossil and stone specimens are also of good size and quality. Overall, well worth the $1.67 per day ($40/24 days), and way better than some crappy chocolate.” — JM
Six varieties of delicious shortbread cookies are included in this 24-day calendar by Walker’s. It’s a fun, sophisticated take on a calendar full of sweet treats, and can add some delicious delight to each day of December — if you can last that long. “Did not make it to advent. Kids ate it the first day,” one buyer wrote in their 5-star review, which is about as great of a ringing endorsement as we’ve ever seen.
Chapped lips season is officially here, so if you were planning to stock up on lip balm anyway, Chapstick is giving you the chance to make it fun and festive with their 12-day calendar. The calendar includes the classic original and strawberry flavors of the ever-popular lip protectant, along with some rarer, festive balms like vanilla latte, candy cane and sugar cookie. Plus, nobody can ever have too many lip balms, right? One for the nightstand, one for the bag, one for the car…
Made for kids aged 3-7, this wooden countdown calendar comes in the shape of a Christmas tree with an ornament for each of the 24 days leading up to the holiday, plus a star to go on top. The ornaments are magnetic, allowing children to place one on each day. The remaining ornaments can be kept in the box at the tree’s base for mess-free storage. This has a near-perfect 4.8-star rating across almost 7,000 reviews, so it’s safe to say it’s a hit among reviewers.
Promising review: “I wanted to get my son an Advent calendar (that didn’t include crappy chocolate) and this Melissa and Doug tree is perfect! The ornaments are adorable and easy for him to place on the tree. It’s a great way to help the kids get involved in counting down for the holidays!” — AER
This advent calendar for kids ages 6 and up appears to have it all. Pens, hair clips, jewelry, fidget toys… you name it (one image on the product page shows all 24 items with a key so you can see them). There’s even a “top-secret” guide for parents included with the calendar so you can get further information about the gifts ahead, as well as some tips. The doors to each box also contain a fun, festive joke on the back for extra cheer.
Promising review: “I must admit I don’t normally write reviews like I should-especially since I value them so much when making a purchase. I have to make an exception here however as I feel compelled to share my thoughts. I bought this advent calendar for my 6 year old on a whim thinking it might be something interesting and novel. I never dreamed it would bring such joy and surprise to her and me………we are only into day 10 and she is all consumed with this calendar. It’s the last thing we look at and discuss before bed and of course the very first thing out of her mouth in the morning when she wakes. I can barely get her to eat breakfast she is so excited to “pop” open a box. The treats are cute and good quality and the riddles are fun. I take videos each day and my friends and family start asking “where is today’s “pop” if I haven’t uploaded to social media by noon. We have made so many memories, it helps with counting and teaches patience and the ability to wait for something when you want it anyway. So glad i made this purchase and worth every penny!!!!! thank you” — Karen M. Howard Vanhoy
