DIY advent calendar:

You fill it, HABA-inspired.

A homemade Advent calendar makes the time before Christmas a little more magical each day: opening little doors, discovering small surprises, and marveling together. But when filling an Advent calendar, the question often arises: What fits inside and truly brings joy? Our Advent calendar filling ideas help you choose thoughtful little items. Discover small gifts for the Advent calendar and varied filling ideas that spark imagination and make the wait for Christmas sweeter for children.

Filling an Advent calendar
Playtime fun behind every door

Little animals, big stories

Every day a new little animal moves into the playroom zoo — and the most wonderful stories begin to unfold. By naming, imitating and playing together, not only does the animal world grow, but vocabulary, imagination and the joy of role-play grow too.

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Little animals, big stories
Create your own Advent calendar – with delightful play ideas from HABA.

24 surprises, lots of joy

What might be waiting today? With a self-filled Advent calendar, every December morning becomes a little moment of discovery. Different HABA play worlds bring variety to the Advent season:

  • Play case Unicorn Glitter Joy:\n6 wooden figures for imaginative adventures in Cloudland.

  • Play case Dinosaurs:\n6 wooden figures for first exciting dino role-plays.

This is how 24 small surprises gradually become a big playtime delight.

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24 surprises, lots of joy, AI-generated image
HABA Cars: Driving fun from the Advent calendar

A highlight for little car fans

For little car fans, a HABA Car should not be missing from a self-filled Advent calendar. As a special highlight behind a door, it brings wide-eyed delight and invites new play ideas. The small vehicles encourage creativity and early role play.

To the HABA Cars

A highlight for little car fans
Great joy at a low price

Cleverly fill Advent calendars

With the mystery boxes, filling the Advent calendar becomes especially easy - and you won't have to dig deep into your pockets for it. Look forward to a colorful selection of small surprises that make children's eyes light up day after day.

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Cleverly fill Advent calendars

Make your own Advent calendar

You don't just want to fill the Advent calendar, but also design it yourself? Discover lovely ideas and easy instructions that show, step by step, how to create a truly personal Advent calendar.

Make your own Advent calendar

Make your own Advent calendar