10 Spooky Halloween Advent Calendars to Kick Off Your Countdown to the Eeriest Time of the Year

Halloween is just around the corner, but why wait until October 31st? Treat yourself every day leading up to the spooky celebration. Below, we’ve curated a list of the best Halloween advent calendars to make the most of this chilling season.

1. Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: 13-Day Spooky Countdown; $35

Unwrap 13 days of delight (and collectibles) with the 2023 edition of this fan-favorite, featuring 13 mini Funko Pop! horror icons, including Regan from The Exorcist, Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street, Pennywise from It, and more.

2. Hocus Pocus: 13 Frights of Halloween Advent Calendar; $22

The beloved Sanderson Sisters—sorry, Charmed—are here in advent calendar form with this charming edition from Insight Editions. This 13-day countdown set is packed with games, spooky decorations, recipe cards, and more. Plus, you'll uncover fun behind-the-scenes tidbits about the Sanderson Sisters, Thackery Binx, and all the iconic characters from the 1993 classic Hocus Pocus, which remains a favorite for fans of all ages.

3. Ouija Board Halloween Countdown Calendar; $12

With a Ouija board, you never know what spirits you might summon. Fortunately, this Ouija board-inspired Halloween countdown calendar won’t open any gateways to the other side. Instead, it’ll help you count down the days until Halloween, when the veil between the living and the dead is said to be at its thinnest. It includes a planchette (the wooden piece used to communicate with spirits), but be warned: it lacks a magnet, so you may need to add one if you want to hang it upright.

4. Divalis Top 100 Horror Movies Scratch-Off Poster; $30

While not strictly an advent calendar, this scratch-off poster is ideal for those who begin their October celebrations with a horror movie binge. It provides an enjoyable countdown as you watch your way through the top 100 films. From Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me to Dario Argento’s 1975 giallo masterpiece Deep Red, these films cover a variety of genres and may introduce you to new favorites or rekindle your love for classics like Carnival of Souls and Rosemary’s Baby.

5. Harry Potter Dark Arts: Countdown to Halloween; $11

Dumble-who? This Harry Potter-themed calendar puts the Death Eaters front and center. Featuring stickers, recipe cards, fun facts about lethal curses, and much more, the Dark Arts take control in this 13-day countdown filled with creepy surprises. You’ll also get exclusive behind-the-scenes information on the franchise's most eerie moments and collect some memorable keepsakes along the way.

6. Joyin Halloween Advent Calendar; $32

Looking for something adorable that kids can enjoy too? This cemetery-themed advent calendar has 31 little boxes to open, each revealing a different toy, including ghosts, pumpkins, witches, bats, black cats, and more. Additionally, there’s a set of spooky rubber duckies to make bath time even more exciting.

7. My Growing Season Halloween Advent Calendar and Countdown; $28

If you're looking for a fun way to get the little ones excited for Halloween, this hanging fabric calendar is a perfect choice. It spans the entire month and features holiday-themed pockets for each day, which can hold a small treat or another kid-friendly surprise. This charming calendar also includes a detachable finger puppet ghost, which can be moved from pocket to pocket as Halloween approaches.

8. Vermont Little Goblins Halloween Countdown Calendar; $6

Each day leading up to Halloween, open a window in the Little Goblins countdown calendar from the Vermont Christmas Store to reveal a spooky joke, eerie riddle, or delightful illustration, perfect for kids of any age. This calendar spans the entire month with 31 windows to be opened before October 31st. Even if you don’t get to enjoy it this year, it’s an ideal keepsake for next October or a fun addition to your next Halloween in July celebration.

9. Spirit Halloween The Nightmare Before Christmas Block Countdown; $27

No Halloween would be complete without Jack Skellington, Sally, and the rest of the iconic characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas. This officially licensed countdown clock from Spirit Halloween lets you count down the days until Halloween while enjoying this classic 90s movie. Plus, this double-sided wooden décor item doesn’t just count down to Halloween—it also tracks the days until Christmas, making it a perfect reminder of the season’s spooky and festive sides.

10. Roman Halloween Décor Advent Calendar; $40

Crafted from premium wood, the Roman Halloween Décor advent calendar is designed as a spooky haunted house, complete with 24 sliding boxes. Each box offers the perfect space to hide a small treat—whether it’s a candy or a toy—adding a little extra magic to the countdown to Halloween.