We know it feels too early to think about the winter holiday season while we've barely touched down in spooky season. But one perennial favorite gift for nearly anyone on your list is best to shop early because they sell out quickly: Advent calendars .

If you’re into high-quality, low-maintenance toy advent calendars, look no further than Haba’s farmyard animal version. The interactive set comes with 24 wooden figures and a 24-chapter booklet that’ll entertain and inspire your kids to write their own stories.

A little bit of chocolate, a whole lotta candy. Sample 24 of Sugarfina's sweetest offerings, everything from sour rainbow belts to peppermint bark cookie bonbons. Each little drawer comes with four pieces of candy, which means you have a choice to make: Keep 'em to yourself or divvy them amongst your crew.

Best advent calendars for kids of 2024 for chocolate-filled Christmas joy - Help your little ones prepare for Santa’s arrival the proper way