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10 Reusable Advent Calendars to Make the Countdown to Christmas Even More Magical

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Quilted Advent Calendar
Credit: Pottery Barn Kids

Advent calendars make Christmastime so much fun for kids and adults alike. (Personally, I’ll be digging into this one!) Opening a small compartment each day to reveal a tiny gift makes the lead-up to December 25 feel even more special, especially for impatient littles who can hardly wait for Santa to arrive.

While you can certainly purchase a preloaded advent calendar from a kid-friendly brand, there are also plenty of reusable calendars for kids worth exploring. We rounded up 10 of the best kid-friendly reusable advent calendars that are bound to make your child’s holiday season brighter.

Why Choose a Reusable Advent Calendar

Sure, a reusable advent calendar requires a little more legwork compared to those that come prefilled. But think of the possibilities! With a blank slate in front of you, you can completely customize your child’s experience, filling each compartment with their favorite chocolates, small trinkets, or little notes. Plus, most advent calendars are single-use products — because these are designed to be reusable, you’ll be reducing waste.  

10 of the Best Reusable Advent Calendars for Kids

Felt Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
$89

This felt advent calendar from West Elm Kids is somehow nostalgic and timeless all at once. The adorable, Christmas Tree shape features 3D felt details and small pockets to stow tiny treats. Best of all, you can choose to add a name or monogram for an additional $17, and can choose from six fonts and 11 color options for the stitching.

$89 at West Elm
Embroidered Hanging Advent Calendar
$70

Rifle Paper Co. is beloved for their sweet and sophisticated patterns, and this advent calendar definitely doesn't buck the trend. It comes in two different themes — nutcracker or nativity – and both feature gold embroidered numbers and cheery printed illustrations. Also, depending on which theme you choose, the calendar includes a felt figurine — nutcracker or angel — that your little one can move from day to day as they count down to Christmas.

$70 at Rifle Paper Co.
Wooden Reusable Advent Calendar
$37

Coming in at under $35, this drawer-style advent calendar is a great deal. It’s available in two Christmassy patterns, as well as a blank wooden option if you’re feeling ambitious and want to design your own. Or, even better, you could let your child flex their artistic skills! All options come with drawers of various sizes, so you’ll have plenty of room to get creative with the goodies stowed inside.

$37 at Amazon
Quilted Advent Calendar
$100

If you’re one of those families that give out full-sized candy bars at Halloween, this Pottery Barn Kids advent calendar is for you. The oversized pockets in this festive calendar offer plenty of space for larger treats and mini gifts. (Can we come over?) It’s another option that can be personalized for an additional $17.

$100 at Pottery Barn Kids
Rockahula Kids Christmas Reusable Advent Calendar
$46

A tween discovering their personal style might prefer an advent calendar that’s a little less on the nose, especially if it’s hanging in their room. This design from Rockahula Kids is beyond cool with its canvas backing, cute Christmas illustrations, and abundance of pink. Plus, it’s one of the lower-cost options on this list.

$46 at Smallable
Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar
$78

Stripes, tassels, and embroidery on canvas — this minimalistic yet timeless option is perfect for the design-forward household. It also features wire reinforcement around the edges to help the calendar keep its shape as you stuff each pocket with goodies.

$78 at Pehr
Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas Wooden Advent Calendar
$33$2427% off

Great for littles 3 and up, this advent calendar from Melissa & Doug is an educational toy rather than a treat dispenser. It’s a wooden tree that features magnetic ornaments so your child can place one on the tree each day as they count down to Santa’s arrival. It also comes with a wooden star and holiday poem on the back of the tree to encourage reading aloud.

$24 at Amazon
Gingerbread House Christmas Advent Calendar
$90

Velvety backing, sparkly embroidery, fuzzy numbers, and a crocheted wreath make this advent calendar one of the most texturally interesting options we’ve seen. Plus, it comes with a fuzzy ball on a candy cane rope to move from day to day throughout the month. As with the other Pottery Barn Kids pick above, this calendar can also be personalized (up to 13 characters) for an additional $17.

$90 at Pottery Barn Kids
Polar Pals Skiing Bear Advent Calendar
$89

This might be my favorite advent calendar on the list! If you’re looking for a less Christmassy design, this felt option from West Elm Kids is perfect. It features a cute polar bear on skis who can be moved from day to day as he makes his way down a snowy mountain. Each tiny slot has room to stuff a small treat in, too. It’s adorable, and I want it for myself.

$89 at West Elm
City Hotel Holiday Advent Calendar
$169

For a more mature design, check out this gorgeous hotel-shaped advent calendar from Crate & Barrel. The intricate silhouette uses 24 drawer-style compartments disguised as doors, as well as a festive holiday door with a wreath for Christmas Day. It even features a light-up garland (you’ll need three AA batteries!) and a glittery snow-capped roof. If the hotel design isn’t your jam, Crate & Barrel has three other wooden designs that would look gorgeous on a credenza or even a mantlepiece. 

$169 at Crate & Barrel

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