Best Advent Calendars for Teens in 2025: Top Picks for Every Hobby and Fandom

As the holiday season begins, Advent calendars continue to be a hit among teens, offering themed surprises ranging from beauty products and collectibles to puzzles, snacks and games. Even though December is underway and many popular items have already sold out, several standout calendars remain available — including discounted options for Cyber Week.

Editors evaluated this year’s offerings based on interests like anime, skincare, gaming, crafting, pop culture and holiday treats. The Williams Sonoma Elf Advent Calendar leads the list as the best overall pick, packed with Buddy the Elf–inspired sweets. For beauty lovers, the Tonymoly x Squishmallows Advent Calendar and Kitsch’s North Pole Post 12-Day Calendar continue to trend among teen shoppers.

Gaming fans have strong options too, including the Retro Games Coding Advent Calendar, which gradually reveals puzzles leading to a fully playable retro-style game. Pop-culture enthusiasts can dive into themed calendars such as the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar, My Hero Academia Official Advent Calendar, and Marvel’s Funko Pop! Bitty Countdown Calendar.

For snack lovers, Sugarfina’s North Pole Toy Shoppe edition offers premium candies, while the Stranger Things x Williams Sonoma collaboration adds a quirky twist with nostalgic treats. Teens who enjoy creativity can explore options like the Crazy Aaron’s Winter Wonderland Putty Calendar, The Woobles Crochet Calendar, and Williams Sonoma’s 24 Days of Baking Cookies Calendar.

From collectible Squishmallows to MLB and NFL sports-themed calendars, the 2025 lineup spans a wide range of interests — perfect for last-minute gifting or adding extra excitement to the holiday countdown.