15 Cool Advent Calendars for Teen Boys, From LEGO to Cologne

This is the perfect advent calendar for tinkerers and budding engineers. It’s decked out with directions to make 24 circuit-based games that he can play later. Needless to say, this retro-inspired kit offers non-stop fun.

Avengers, assemble! Bring a little bit of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to his room with these miniature Funko collectibles. Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Panther are all included for a heroic edge.

No, rubber duckies aren’t just child’s play: This popular set comes with seasonal figures he can use to decorate his desk, nightstand, or even his bathroom counter.

May the force be with him, thanks to this Star Wars-themed advent calendar from LEGO. Each day, he’ll receive anything from a rebel pilot figurine to a buildable Imperial Shuttle. The result: a gift idea that’s out of this galaxy.

If you’re on the lookout for a multi-sensory gift, check out MindWare’s set of scented putties. The teenager in your life can transform big globs into molded shapes and enjoy the aroma of pumpkin pie, peppermint, chocolate, and more.

The holidays might be the most wonderful time of the year, but why not add a little bit of mystery to the mix? This advent calendar from Thames & Kosmos has 24 escape room-style puzzles that will bring a thrill to the Christmas countdown. Plus, he can enjoy this advent calendar on his own or with his friends.

This roster of “emotional support pals” will give him a little bit of comfort when needed. Each mini plush comes with a loop, which means he can attach them to his doorknob or treat them as ornaments.

Move over, fidget spinner: This pack of wood and metal puzzles is designed to improve concentration and keep stress at bay. Best of all? Since this advent calendar comes with 24 finds, he’ll always have a focus-boosting toy on hand.

National Geographic’s magician-minded advent calendar comes with 15 tricks and nine science experiments, so there’ll be a “wow” moment every day. Who knows? Maybe he’ll even show off a few tricks at your holiday party...

If he plays Dungeons and Dragons with his friends, this advent calendar is sure to be a hit. It comes with 28 polyhedral dice with two storage cases (a sword and a clear tube), along with two decorative swords.

Your teen will love the STEM-centric experiments in this year’s New Einstein Science Adventures kit. This calendar covers topics like math, chemistry, physics, and optical illusions, so he’ll, quite literally, learn something new every day.

This popcorn advent calendar is chock-full of kernels and gourmet seasoning blends (like cookie dough, bacon, and cheddar), all of which are from Indiana’s Wabash Valley Farms.

No matter how old he gets, LEGO will always be cool. This pick is twofold: He gets to build something awesome and always know how many days are between him and December 25. It’s less of an advent calendar and more of a countdown.