Need a little holly, jolly spirit? I’ve got just the thing: Amazon October Prime Day 2024 is here and there are some impressive deals on this year’s most popular advent calendars for kids and adults alike — we’re talking up to 50% off on festive fun for the whole family.
I get it: We’re still a couple of months out from Santa’s long-awaited arrival, but you know as well as I do that the best advent calendars tend to sell out well in advance. So, if you want to guarantee a cheery countdown this December, make your pick now (and check it twice).
Here’s the deal: As Yahoo’s resident gifting expert, I’ve seen and tested dozens of advent calendars over the years, so I know which ones are actually worth your money. These picks, starting at just $14, are bestsellers year after year.
Best Prime Day deals on advent calendars
Just a few weeks ago, Lego dropped six all-new advent calendars — including this instant bestseller, which is 20% off for Prime Day. This holiday season, head to a galaxy far, far away as you build 24 mini versions of classic Star Wars models, like the X-wing from 1999 and The Crimson Firehawk from earlier this year. Then bring your creations to life with your favorite characters, including a sweater-clad Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker.
It’s a steal at just $36, especially since this year’s set has 50 more pieces than last year’s. The hardest part will be waiting until December to crack it open. May the force be with you.
Because adults deserve to get in on the fun, too. Each night in December, break away from the chaos and cozy up with a cup of tea. Try 24 different flavors as the month goes on — a mix of sweet, spicy, fruity and herbal. No strainers or extra equipment needed: Just drop these pyramid infusers straight into hot water and let it steep to your liking.
Grab it for half off (down from $58), which is a serious steal for 24 moments of zen.
Hooray, the Heelers are ready to celebrate Christmas! Join Bluey, Bingo and Bartlebee for the season’s festivities. Pull back the doors to reveal 24 special gifts, including pint-size dolls, seasonal accessories and stickers. “Each day it was like remembering another piece of a Bluey episode and getting to play with it,” one happy parent wrote.
Get this Amazon exclusive for just $19 (down from $25).
No bells, whistles or Santa-shaped chocolates here. Nope, just a treemendous tannenbaum decked out with 24 colorful ornaments and a gold star on top. This Melissa & Doug favorite has racked up thousands of five-star reviews, with one writing that it’s “terrific for practicing fine motor skills.”
Everything’s magnetic, so you don’t have to worry about losing any of the baubles as Christmas draws near. Plus, the base of the tree doubles as a storage space for the extras. Snag it now for nearly half off and revel in its magic during future Christmases.
An advent calendar that makes learning fun? Talk about a parent’s dream! Starting December 1, little scientists will experiment with floating coins, secret messages and growing crystals; other days, they’ll uncover a new gemstone to add to their rock collection.
“We bought this for our seven-year-old daughter and she absolutely loved it (as did my husband and I),” one five-star fan wrote. “There are extra ‘ingredients’ included so you can do the experiments more than once too.” Score 20% off right now and get ready for 24 days of mad science.
Christmas is magical as it is, but Christmas at Hogwarts? Well, that’s a whole other level of magic. Unveil 16 mini figurines throughout the month — from a sweater-clad Harry to a glow-in-the-dark Moaning Myrtle. On the days when you don’t get a new character, you’ll get a small doll accessory to help set the scene, whether it’s a pint of Butter Beer or one of the carrying pigeons.
I solemnly swear it’s the best price we’ve seen all year — down to just $24 for Prime Day.
Got a little sculptor on your hands? They can count down to Christmas by molding different shapes, figurines and festive scenes with Play-Doh. They’ll get a fresh can of Play-Doh each day, along with seasonal stampers and accessories. Throughout the month, they’ll follow instructions to bring two scenes to life: a Frosty-esque snowman and a decked-out gingerbread house.
Take it from one five-star reviewer, who called it “the best advent I’ve purchased in a long time.” “You get so much product for your money,” they wrote, adding that it “kept the kids occupied for hours each day.”
Celebrate Christmas in the heart of Brindlewood Forest with 16 of your closest unicorn friends. Behind each door, you’ll find fun stickers, a cute pet or a new pony to add to the bunch, including recognizable favorites like Sunny Starscout and the Mane 5.
“Most advent calendars have a lot of cardboard set pieces, this one is all toys,” one five-star fan gushed. For that reason alone, it’s worth every cent — but luckily, you don’t have to shell out too much since it’s on sale for 36% off.
Sweater weather is arguably the most wonderful time of the year — that is, until the harsh winds and dry heat start to take a toll on your lips. Prepare yourself for the inevitable with 12-day countdown, which comes with a dozen lip balms in seasonal flavors like vanilla mint and sugar cookie. “Love the different flavors that you don’t normally find the whole year through,” one five-star reviewer raved, adding that it’s “exactly what you know and love about ChapStick.”
It’s already a good deal as it is, but you can get it on sale for 20% off during October’s Prime Day — that comes out to just over $1 per lip balm!
Some advent calendars are worth melting for — namely, this toy-filled countdown inspired by the short film Olaf’s Frozen Adventure. You’ll get the whole gang — Anna, Elsa, Sven and Olaf — along with white moldable sand and stencils shaped like snowflakes, snowman and Christmas trees to deck the halls of Arendelle.
Pick it up now and save 33%, aka the lowest price since its release.
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