79 Advent Calendar Filler Ideas For Teens & Tweens (That Won’t Make Them Groan)!

We all know that tweens and teens can be a tricky age to buy for but they are also at that time when a little extra festive magic goes a long way.  If you’re filling a homemade advent calendar for the tween or teen in your life, here’s some ideas to help you on your way.

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Fun Advent Calendar Filler Ideas For Teenagers & Tweens

Here’s 79 fun, easy advent calendar gift ideas for teens and tweens that won’t have them groaning! Which ones will you add to their countdown? 

Tech Filler Ideas

If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em! Here’s some easy tech-themed advent calendar filler ideas your teenager or tweenager will love:

• Christmas phone cover. A little bit of festive fun!
• Popsocket. Always handy for propping up the phone for Tiktok viewing and filming.
• Phone stand. A great option for their desk.
• Screen wipes. They’ll probably be surprised how useful they are!
• Clip-on mini ring light. For filming in the darker months.
• Earbuds. Cheap ones for school or on-the-go phone use.
• Earbuds cover. If they’ve already got earbuds or Airbuds, what about a personalised or Christmassy cover?
• Cable tidy. Always handy.
• Mini bluetooth speaker. Get the festive tunes going…!
• Power bank. Endlessly useful.
• Charger cable. You can never have too many!
• LED string lights. Help decorate their room.
• Gaming voucher. Always appreciated.

Stationery Filler Ideas

Top up their supplies and add a few Christmas themed items:

• Metallic Sharpies. Always useful.
• Sparkly highlighters. Give their highlighter collection a Christmas glow-up.
• Washi tape. Restock supplies ready for decorating, wrapping and journalling.
• Brainteaser puzzle book. A fun project over the Christmas countdown.
• Christmas notebook. You can never have too many.
• Cute bookmark. Personalised if you can.
• Origami sticky notes. Silly but fun, and the perfect size for an advent calendar treat.
• Any small cute stationery addition. From paperclips to thumb tabs, erasers to pencils, there are countless fun stationery treats to pop in your teen or tween’s advent calendar.

Clothing Filler Ideas

A perfect way to gift your tween or teen Christmas and winter themed clothes and accessories they can enjoy throughout the season.

• Woolly hat. Keep heads toasty warm on winter walks!
• Christmas socks. A classic!
• Hair clips / bands. Sooooo many options!
• Scrunchies. You can never have too many! We adore the By Eloise bangle band range.
• Slipper socks. The more festive the better!
• Gloves. Ideal if you’re expecting snow or have a magical winter adventure planned.
• Snood. Help encourage them to stay warm.
• Christmas pyjamas. Yes this is quite a big one for the advent calendar. But giving Christmas PJs early in the season will ensure they get the most out of them. It could be a fun larger gift for December 1st.
• Christmas jumper. Following along the same lines, what about gifting a Christmas Jumper in your teen’s advent calendar ahead of Christmas Jumper Day.
• Festive underpants. Why not?!
• Charms. Charm bracelets and necklaces are bang on trend right now so how about adding another charm or two to their collection?
• Friendship bracelet kit. Keep the Taylor Swift summer vibes going.
• Christmas pin badges. Perfect advent calendar size and great for collecting. I adore these ones from Alphabet Bags.
• Christmas earrings. Great for showcasing at Christmas parties on the countdown.

Toiletries Filler Ideas

Load up their supplies with fun festive extras and things to help as the weather changes:

• Mini bath bombs. Ideal for making December bath time extra special!
• Lip balm. Perfect as the weather changes.
• Lip gloss / Lipstick. Ideal for sparkle and shine season.
• Eye shadow. Fun party colours for the holidays.
• Nail polish. Because who doesn’t want their nails looking great for the holidays!
• Hand cream. Look after their skin as the weather changes.
• Face masks. Perfect for a home spa evening.
• Travel-size toiletries. Stock up on miniature sizes of their favourites for overnight stays during the Christmas break.
• Christmas nail file. Because why not?!
• Scalp massager. Spoil them with this extra treat for the shower.
• Pocket mirror. Always useful.
• Christmas make-up sponges. Super cute!

Christmassy Filler Ideas

Embrace the Christmas countdown with these season-specific advent calendar filler ideas for teens and tweens:

• Christmas book. Encourage a little time away from the screen with a fun festive story to help get in the spirit.
• Christmas decoration. Whether there’s a special family ornament that can be kept aside to share in the advent calendar or you want to add a new one to the collection, a Christmas decoration is the ideal advent calendar filler!
• Christmas mug. Ready to be enjoyed throughout the countdown.
• Mini light up tree. Add a little festive to their bedroom.
• Cute Christmas candle. For their desk.
• Seasonal wax melt. Add some festive scents to their room.
• Fairy lights. Always a lovely way to add a touch of Christmas cheer!
• Christmas travel mug. It’s a bit of a bigger gift but giving it in their advent calendar means more time over the Christmas countdown to enjoy using it.
• Christmas water bottle. Same applies as above if they are more of a cold drink fan.

Edible Filler Ideas

Of course you might want to include a few edible fillers in your teenager’s advent calendar.

• Chocolate Christmas decorations. One to enjoy and some to hang together on the tree.
• Hot chocolate bombs / sachets / stirrers… Synonymous with the season!
• Marshmallow toppers. Or any other seasonal hot chocolate topping. Help them create a TikTok-worthy Hot Chocolate Station.
• Popcorn. Perfect for Christmas movie night!
• Candy cane. A classic!
• Mints or gum. Always appreciated.
• Individual condiment sachets. e.g. Nutella, peanut butter or even BBQ sauce.
• Mug cake. Make their own mini cake in a mug!
• Protein bars. Great for fitness-focused teens.
• Tea / bubble tea / coffee sachets. Depending on their preference!
• Their favourite treat snack.

Other Advent Calendar Filler Ideas

Here’s a few more ideas for your teen or tween’s advent calendar:

• Cuddly toy. You’re never too old!
• Wingman mini disc. Great for encouraging some fresh air with friends.
• Fingerboard. Always a popular fidget toy for the pocket.
• Reusable straw. Perfect advent calendar sized gift!
• Keyring. Personalised or from their favourite brand / celeb’s merch.
• Mini game tin. Enjoy a little festive fun at the dinnertable.
• Crystal. Help keep them calm and focussed.
• Deck of Tarot cards. A great advent calendar filler idea for teens and tweens with a interest in spiritual self-discovery.
• Mini succulent. Add a little easy-care green to their windowsill.
• Dreamcatcher. Decorate their windows and make the most of the winter light.
• Tickets for a festive treat. Surprise them with a trip out and enjoy some time together. From Christmas shopping to a cinema trip, to see the Christmas lights or challenge yourselves with an escape room, there’s so many fun options to enjoy. Plus, if you were planning it already, adding it to the advent calendar makes the treat even more exciting (and saves you thinking of another gift that day!).
• Gift voucher. For coffee, bubble tea, their favourite snack or go-to store. A little voucher for a December treat, is bound to go down a storm.

Other Advent Calendar Ideas for Teenagers & Tweens

It can be such a tricky age to cajoul into the festive spirit. But you know they are just desperate for an excuse to let it out. And an advent calendar can be the perfect way to do so.

What about a homemade Photo Advent Calendar? A great excuse to print out some of the 1000s of photos on their phones and social accounts!

Or a Christmas Movie Advent Calendar. Everyone add their top few movies to a jar and select one each day to snuggle down and watch, complete with matching snacks of course! Or use our free ready made Christmas Movie Calendar if you want to save yourself the work!

Alternatively, go for something completely different and try a Kindness Advent Calendar that the whole family can join in – sharing Christmas cheer in your local community each day of December.

Advent Calendar Treats vs Stocking Stuffers

If you’re wondering whether you’ll still be able to stuff your teen’s stocking with all these advent calendar treats, here’s my top tips from years of filling calendars for my teenage sons:

• Advent calendars are all about the Christmas countdown. It’s a great opportunity to lean into all the fabulous festive-themed treats in the stores. Focus on things your teen or tween can enjoy using throughout December and save the longer term goodies for Christmas Day.
• Advent calendars don’t need to be excessive. Don’t feel the need to add an expensive or larger treat every day. Mix it up with little homemade treats or chocolates most days and then a few larger gifts other days if you’d prefer. It’s your calendar; create it how you want!
• Split packets up. If you’ve bought a multi-pack of an item, spread them out over multiple days to make them last longer.

Looking For Ideas For Other Members Of The Family?

We’ve got advent calendar filler ideas for everyone!

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What other advent calendar filler ideas for tweens and teens have you got up your sleeve?  Do let us know in the comments below!

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