Don’t forget something for Santa, too. Another handy Christmas item well worth the investment to use for several years to come is a tray to serve Santa his treats.

Make sure Santa knows where he needs to stop! Door hangers can be an idea where your home doesn’t have a chimney. Make no mistakes; Santa will still deliver whatever type of home you have.

After a neighbor decorates his house for the holidays so bright that it can be seen from space, the competition begins.

It’s time to outdo the neighbor with Christmas decorations in this hilarious holiday movie with Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick.

Longing to spread the joy of Christmas, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington puts his usual scare-and-scream routine to the side so he can bring joy.

While on his mission, though, he puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a Christmas nightmare.

An unexpected snowstorm has turned into a no-school, no-rules snow day, and fifteen-year-old Hal takes the opportunity to try and impress his crush.

Full of adventure and funny moments, the decision is made that if a jokester makes it home for the holidays, he gets his dad’s car.

It’s a race home now, but it seems like everything that can go wrong does.

Tired of Christmas turning into an expensive holiday, Nora and her husband Luther skip the gifts, the Christmas tree, and decorations to take a 10-day Caribbean cruise since their daughter is off to the Peace Corps.

Things take a sudden change when they discover on Christmas Eve their daughter is on the way home with her fiance; can they turn Christmas around in 12 hours for the best celebration ever?

Raised as an Elf in the North Pole, he’s not like the rest, so Buddy looks for his father and his true place in the world. It takes him to New York City, where he tries to fit in and bring some holiday joy.

No matter how old you get, Home Alone is a Christmas classic that families watch yearly as a tradition. Laugh at how Kevin McCallister defends his home from two clumsy thieves when he accidentally left home during the holidays.

A story about the real meaning of Christmas, Disney’s A Christmas Carol takes Scrooge on a look back at his past, how he is in the present, and what his future might end up to be if he continues to be a Scrooge all the time.

When a 16-year-old girl decides that her family is too crazy for Christmas, she decides to hire actors to play her parents and stage a fake Christmas dinner for her boyfriend at the house next door. What could go wrong?

A dad is on a special mission to find the last gift on his Christmas list. Unfortunately, it’s a popular gift, so he must go from store to store frantically fighting the crowds to get the gift in this funny holiday movie.

Santa’s youngest son, Arthur, goes on a magical adventure to make sure one child gets the final gift so that Christmas can be saved.

A spunky 9-year-old gets left at school on the day before Christmas break. While her parents try to brave the blizzard to get her, she’s faced with three clumsy crooks who have broken into the school to hide. Izzy must find a way to save the janitor who’s been taken hostage and teach the crooks a lesson.

The classic story of the most famous holiday grump who takes a trip to Whoville to celebrate the holidays and gets to see what the holidays are about.

Excited to head out for a family vacation during the holidays, everything goes wrong, and the trip turns into a disaster with this classic Christmas movie.

All Ralphie wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder BB Gun, and he must convince Santa, his family, and the rest of the world that it is the perfect gift. This classic is one that you can’t miss during the holidays.

The first Home Alone is a classic holiday movie, and Home Alone 2 is a must-watch afterward. This time, Kevin is lost in New York during the holiday season, where he meets back up with the crooks he outwitted before.

When Scott Calvin’s son realizes that Santa Claus has fallen off their roof, it’s time for Scott to take the reins of the magical sleigh and discover that he is the new Santa.

While no one believes him, he must find a way to save Christmas and convince those who don’t believe, himself included.

If you’re in for a Christmas movie marathon, there are a couple of great sequels, too. Santa Clause 2 sees the search for a Mrs Claus while 3: The Escape Clause sees Jack Frost put a freeze on Christmas.

When Susan Walker has doubts about the childhood miracle of Santa Claus, she meets Kriss Kringle, a department store Santa who believes he’s the real Santa.

If you’re not entirely sure what your tween girl is into this year, this Gorgeous Gifts Advent Calendar is a fabulous variety pack for her. From fidget toys to accessories, makeup, and crafts, it offers 24 days of delightful surprises perfectly targeted to your growing girls.

Christmas certainly doesn’t escape the fidgets phase! Fidget-loving tweens will get hours of popping, pushing, and squishing fun with 24 days of collectibles to add to their fidget sets.

An ideal advent calendar for tweens, your Minecraft fans will love this magnificent boxed advent bursting with Minecraft goodies. This advent includes 3.25″ mini action figures, accessories, and stickers.

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Is your tween caught up in this year’s Labubu addiction? Well, now you can transfer her love into these adorable Christmas decorations for hanging or mantle display.

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Every day of December brings a different felt-and-sticker ornament-crafting adventure — the perfect way to fill your Christmas Tree with some homemade love, this is the best tween advent calendar for a crafty kid.

A creation by Kirsten Field

This gorgeous charm bracelet advent calendar can make the perfect pre-Christmas gift for a tween girl. With a bracelet and necklace included, collect your Christmas-themed charms every day for the perfect Christmas day accessory to wear, ready for Santa’s arrival!

Marvel fans, get in line; we know this is the one you’ve been waiting for! If your tween already has enough City LEGO Advent pieces to last a lifetime of Christmases, it’s your chance to change things up this December and start collecting 24 days of imaginative play items, all with a Spiderman theme.

Got a jigsaw-loving tween? Unveil a small part of this Christmas-themed fireplace scene every day; this 1008-piece puzzle is solved 42 pieces at a time before your complete picture is revealed on Christmas eve. Finished size 27.56″ x 19.69″.

Your younger tweens will undoubtedly still love the concept of Monster Jam, and these mini collectibles will be perfect for their collections. You’ll get 16 trucks and 9 accessories over 25 days.

This beautiful beginner makeup advent calendar may be perfect for your tween girl interested in learning more about beauty and fashion.

A special treat is introduced each day, featuring lipsticks, nail polish, blushers, and eyeshadows, along with the necessary tools for applying makeup. Non-toxic and washable, this is a wonderfully fun girls’ advent calendar to try this December.

Your older tween girl will adore this advent set of seasonally scented shower steamers. 24 days of body buffing scrub with essential oils and exfoliation, perfect for girls who are learning about skincare and who love the smell of Christmas in the air!

Handmade gift with love from Mazzi and Erez Peled

Your STEM-loving kids are not forgotten when it comes to tween advent calendar choices. This Shocking Science Advent from the Purple Cow allows them to explore 24 cool new experiments in physics, illusions, robotics, and chemistry. An accompanying book will guide them through their daily tasks, and additional materials will appear daily.

This stunning, feminine stationery advent from ColourTheirDay is sure to please your preteen girl. It includes 24 individually wrapped stationery items, from notepads to washi tape, paperclips, magnets, and stickers.

(If you’ve purchased this set before, be aware that the artist updates the set every year, so your girl will get brand-new items!)

You truly can get almost every tween’s favorite toy in an advent format! If you can handle it, your slime-loving tween will be in squelching, smooshing heaven for 24 days when they get their hands on this slime calendar! This fun advent calendar for tweens is made with non-toxic materials.

If you are seeking a tween girl countdown calendar with a difference, this attractive boxed set will unveil a brand-new piece of wearable jewelry every day for your young ladies who love their trinkets, perfect for creating wearable Christmas jewels to match their favorite Christmas dress!

Welcome to a Wizarding World of Harry Potter Christmas style. Collect Harry Potter-themed goodies over 24 days, from socks and hair ties to stationery items.

This officially licensed Harry Potter merch is presented in a beautiful box, a great novelty way for your tween Potterheads to count down to Christmas.

The ultimate in cutsie-tween items, perfectly boxed up to open in December. Choose from 12 or 24 days, and whether you want silver or gold jewelry, streetcatstyleco are experts in creating personalized gift packages tuned in to your girls’ growing interests.

Curious minds will absolutely love the challenge of 24 brain-teasing puzzles this December. With six plastic puzzles, 12 3D wooden pieces, and 6 interconnected wire metal wire puzzles, it’s sure to have more than just your tween curious, clicking, and frustrated at times while testing their IQ!

This is a cool advent calendar for tweens who love sparkly, shiny crystals. It is the perfect dazzling daily treat this December for tweens who love collecting gems, with 24 unique specimens to collect.

Each box is lovingly filled by IAmGretchenBoutique with hand-selected gems, ensuring each box will be unique.

Another very on-trend find for the 2026 Christmas Countdown is K-pop Demon Hunters. This 24-piece Advent includes your favorite movie characters and accessories in a collectible set you can display or hang from the tree.

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Funko Pop fans, this is the one you’ve been waiting for! If you’ve been in search of cool advent calendars for tweens, then you need to get your hands on one of these Funko sets.

The perfect preteen advent calendar, they’ll get 24 unique Funko Pocket Pops to collect every day in December. Funko Pop sets also come in a Marvel theme and Star Wars.

LEGO Friends gets Christmassy over 24 days. This year’s set comes with Aliya, Autumn, Liann, Nova, and Leo minidolls. Each has their own cozy cabin mattress, plus five LEGO animals and household accessories

This adorable Gingerbread house mini block set allows your tween to create their own festive scene, with lighting, over 24 days.

With easy-to-understand instructions, it’s ideal for children aged 10 and above. Intricate details will require some patience and creativity. Still, it makes a wonderful countdown to Christmas project.

Another Advent Calendar set for tweens that requires some time and patience, this Space Exploration Shuttle includes two rockets, each with 12 parts to collect and create every day.

Is your tween still at the cutsie collectible stage? She’s going to love this collector’s set of mini plushies with classic Christmas characters like Santa & Mrs Claus, as well as Rudolph, snowmen, and some adorable forest animals.

Grab a mug of hot cocoa and curl up in your favorite chair; your crafty tween will love this Stitch-a-Day embroidery set, creating their wonderful seasonal tapestry one day at a time.

Designed by Amanda Watson

Your preteens searching for a kooky costume idea for Halloween this year will love this inflatable alien. The smaller size will fit your tween up to a height of 55 inches/1.4 meters. (Needs 4 x AA batteries!)

Looking for a cute Halloween outfit for a tween girl? You can’t get much more on-trend than this Wednesday Addams get-up. Complete with her signature plaits, belt, and stockings, this will undoubtedly be a go-to costume for girls in 2026!

A pullover tank top with a mesh base layer, this Mysterious Mummy costume features torn strips on the top and pants, creating a bandage-like appearance. An ideal tween Halloween costume if you want to stick with creepy and scary but advance beyond a few wraps of toilet roll!

Even the Devil can be stylish! This fun Halloween costume is bright, colorful, and cute for tween girls. Unlike many adult devil costumes, this one remains modest and entertaining, making it a great choice for a pre-teen girl’s Halloween costume.

Stranger Things made Retro totally cool again! Cute as a button, Eleven on her skate date will be fairly recognisable to your older tweens. Could also be paired with Mike of Max Mayfield for a dynamic yween girl duo

If your tween is into the Five Nights at Freddy’s game, this Halloween costume is the perfect look for boys. It’s especially designed with tween and teen sizing in mind, which can be tricky with full-body costumes.

This Ezio Halloween costume will make the perfect outfit for video game-loving tweens who enjoy the Assassin’s Creed series.

Ready to give them a little spooky scare? This sinister jester Halloween costume is a fun and spooky Halloween outfit for tweens.

A take on the costume from a popular tv series that many saw on Netflix, this jumpsuit Halloween costume is perfect for sharing a spooky Halloween night.

It can get pretty chilly by Halloween, right? Long-sleeved and padded, your tween can show off their love for their favorite Marvel character while staying warm on Halloween night with this awesome Groot costume, including mask and shoe covers.

Is your tween looking for something a little more grown-up and adventurous but still in keeping with their tween image? This Twilight Huntress outfit could be just what she’s after for something a little more mysterious and brave.

If you’re looking for a fun family combo, then Violet and the Incredibles could be just the costume your tween girl will jump at!

An oldie but a goldie, this can be a lot of fun and a relatively cheap costume idea. The Zombie Cheerleader is an ideal group costume for tween girls, or could also be a mixed tween group to have some fun with makeup and an introduction to more gruesome horror.

The classic Grim Reaper never goes out of fashion when it comes to seriously creepy tween boy Halloween costumes.

Want to keep it fun and playful? Dress up as Winifred from the classic Hocus Pocus movie! The perfect size for tweens, this dress is both comfortable and light, making it ideal for Halloween.

Superhero fans will love heading out for a night of trick-or-treating with this costume. Your tween girls will be on trend with this Ms. Marvel costume – or boys can’t go wrong with a classic Captain America or Thor.

Edward Scissorhands was a classic movie that seems to come to life each year during Halloween. This costume is perfect for tween girls, including everything they need to recreate the Edward Scissorhands look.

Something cute, creative, and on point for 2026; if you’re looking for Middle School Halloween costumes for your kid to stand out from the crowd, your very own Barbie box could hit the spot. (Spirit Halloween selling via Amazon has plenty more officially licensed Barbie costume ideas!)

This carefully curated boo basket comes pre-filled with everything a tween girl could want for Halloween. Complete with beauty items in spooky packaging, Halloween-themed accessories, and just the right amount of seasonal treats, it takes the guesswork out of creating the perfect boo surprise.

The mix of practical and fun items ensures she’ll have goodies to enjoy long after Halloween night passes.

Designed specifically with tween boys in mind, this pre-made basket focuses on cool Halloween accessories, fidget toys, and treats that appeal to their developing tastes.

No overly cutesy items here – just genuinely fun Halloween-themed gear that they’ll actually want to use and show off to their friends.

Skip the basic candy bowl and create something Instagram-worthy with a Halloween candy bouquet. These artistic arrangements feature popular tween favorites like Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, and Reese’s beautifully arranged in spooky packaging.

It’s a creative twist on traditional Halloween candy that looks as good as it tastes, perfect for tweens who love aesthetic treats.

Transform ordinary snacks into special treats with custom Halloween stickers. These personalized labels can feature your tween’s name, favorite Halloween characters, or spooky sayings, making simple popcorn bags feel like a thoughtful, customized gift.

It’s an affordable way to add a personal touch that shows you put extra thought into their boo basket.

These aren’t your basic Easter Peeps! Halloween Peeps come in spooky shapes and colors that tweens find more appealing than traditional marshmallow treats.

The seasonal packaging and variety of characters make them a fun addition that feels more mature than typical kiddie candy, perfect for tweens who want Halloween treats that match their growing sophistication.

Add some magic to their boo basket with cotton candy that literally glows in the dark. This unique treat combines the nostalgic fun of cotton candy with the cool factor that tweens crave.

It’s perfect for Halloween parties, sleepovers, or just enjoying a glowing snack while watching scary movies with friends.

Give them a creative Halloween activity with this cookie decorating kit featuring spooky castle designs. It’s more sophisticated than basic sugar cookies but still hands-on enough to be engaging.

Perfect for tweens who enjoy baking or want to create Instagram-worthy Halloween treats to share with friends.

Slime remains incredibly popular with tweens, and this Halloween version comes in a reusable pumpkin bucket. The butter slime texture is satisfying to play with, while the seasonal packaging makes it feel special.

It’s a gift that serves double duty – entertainment now and a cute Halloween decoration they can keep.

Perfect for tweens who love wordplay and humor, these Halloween-themed Mad Libs provide screen-free entertainment that’s perfect for car rides, sleepovers, or family Halloween parties.

The spooky themes are age-appropriate while still being genuinely funny, making them a hit with both tweens and their friends.

Challenge their developing problem-solving skills with this focused cognitive game featuring spooky themes. It’s designed to be engaging without being too difficult, perfect for tweens who enjoy brain teasers.

The Halloween theme makes it seasonally appropriate while building valuable thinking skills.

These aren’t your basic temporary tattoos – they feature sophisticated designs with ghosts, bats, and skeletons that tweens will actually want to wear.

Perfect for Halloween parties, school spirit days, or just expressing their spooky style, these tattoos let tweens participate in Halloween fun in an age-appropriate way.

LEGO remains popular with tweens, and this Halloween-themed set lets them build seasonal decorations for their room.

The ghost and pumpkin designs are cute without being babyish, and the finished models make great Halloween decorations they can proudly display and use year after year.

Fidget toys are hugely popular with tweens, and these Halloween-shaped versions in pumpkin and bat designs combine stress-relief benefits with seasonal fun.

Perfect for school, homework time, or just keeping hands busy, they’re practical gifts that happen to be Halloween-themed rather than toys that only work for one holiday.

Perfect for creative tweens, these scratch art sets feature Halloween designs that reveal colorful images underneath. It’s a screen-free creative activity that’s relaxing and satisfying, producing finished artwork they can be proud of.

Great for quiet time, parties, or when they need a creative outlet.

This trending craft activity combines the satisfaction of puzzles with the creativity of art. The Halloween themes make it seasonally appropriate while building fine motor skills and providing hours of engaging, screen-free entertainment.

The finished pieces make great room decorations they’ll want to display.

Friendship bracelets never go out of style with tweens, and these Halloween-themed bead sets let them create seasonal accessories to share with friends.

The orange, black, and purple color schemes are perfect for Halloween while the bracelet-making activity provides quality time with friends and develops fine motor skills.

Transform their room into a spooky sanctuary with these removable wall decals featuring bats and other Halloween creatures.

They’re easy to apply and remove, making them perfect for tweens who want to decorate their space for the season without permanent changes. The glow-in-the-dark feature adds an extra cool factor.

Cozy and fun, these Halloween socks featuring ghosts, cats, and candy corn designs let tweens show their seasonal spirit in a subtle way. Perfect for school, sleepovers, or just lounging at home, they’re practical gifts that happen to be festive.

The fun designs make wearing them feel special rather than like a boring necessity.

These aren’t just party accessories – they’re safety gear that happens to be fun! Perfect for trick-or-treating, Halloween parties, or just adding some spooky glow to their evening activities.

Tweens love the cool glow effect while parents appreciate the added visibility during evening Halloween festivities.

Make hygiene fun with these spooky-scented hand sanitizers. The Halloween packaging and seasonal scents (like pumpkin spice or apple cider) make something practical feel like a treat.

Perfect for school bags, lockers, or keeping in their room, they combine necessity with seasonal fun.

Perfect for tweens who love nail art, these Halloween-themed nail decorations feature spiders, pumpkins, and other spooky designs. They’re easy to apply and remove, making them perfect for trying out seasonal nail looks without commitment.

Great for Halloween parties, school spirit days, or just expressing their spooky style.

Keep their lips moisturized with lip balms in cute Halloween packaging. Seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice or apple cider make lip care feel like a treat rather than a chore.

The themed packaging makes them perfect stocking stuffers or small additions to larger boo baskets.

Add some spooky fun to their bedtime routine with sleep masks featuring pumpkin faces or bat designs. Perfect for sleepovers, travel, or just making bedtime more fun, these practical accessories combine utility with Halloween spirit.

The cute designs make them gifts tweens will actually want to use.

Help them accessorize their most important possession with Halloween-themed phone grips. These practical accessories make holding their phone more comfortable while adding seasonal style.

Perfect for tweens who love customizing their tech with fun accessories that reflect their personality and interests.

Protect their earbuds in style with Halloween-themed case covers. These accessories combine protection with personality, letting them show their Halloween spirit while keeping their tech safe.

Perfect for tweens who want their accessories to match their seasonal style preferences.

Give them something to proudly display after they’ve been booed with these festive door signs.

Perfect for hanging on bedroom doors, lockers, or the front door, these signs let everyone know they’ve participated in this fun Halloween tradition while adding to their seasonal decorations.