Gluten Free Advent Calendars

One of the most difficult things about living with Celiac Disease or a dietary restriction is the impact it has on holidays. Therefore, I’ve compiled a list of gluten free advent calendars that anyone can enjoy. Options include chocolate, toys, crafts and more!

What is Advent? Where Do Advent Calendars Come From?

Michigan Public radio shares the following in their article about the history of Advent Calendars

The season of Advent dates back to the fourth century, and is celebrated by most Christian churches in the Western tradition. The four-week period begins on the Sunday closest to the feast day of St. Andrew the Apostle (Nov. 30) and lasts for the next three Sundays.”

Rachel Treisman, Michigan Public Radio

Rachel further explains in the article that Advent calendars started in Germany, and became popular in the states after World War II. They’ve been popular here ever since!

Do Chocolate Advent Calendars Contain Gluten?

Some chocolate (and other food) advent calendars contain gluten. There are many that contain no gluten ingredients. However, I wanted to create a list of gluten free Advent Calendars that confirm their gluten free status.

How Do I Order One of These Advent Calendars?

To order any of these advent calendar, click the link in the list. It will take you to the manufacturer’s website to order from them directly.

Gluten Free Chocolate Advent Calendars

• See’s Candies 2026 Advent Calendar $85
  • This fan-favorite tradition features 24 sturdy pull-out drawers filled with over 1 lb of signature treats, like our Dark Scotchmallow®, Milk Bordeaux™, Lollypops and more. All See’s Candies are gluten free.
• Alter Eco Foods Advent Calendar (not for sale yet)
  • Contains milk and coconut. May contain hazelnuts, almonds, and soy. Individuals who are allergic to these should not consume this product.
• Harbor Sweets Advent Calendars $39.50
  • “With the exception of Sea Biscuits and our Nor’Easter hot cocoa, all chocolates produced in our factory are Gluten Free.” These items are not in the advent calendar.
• Venchi Advent Calendar $26.90
  • Inside, a selected assortment of Venchi chocolates in Granblend format, designed to enjoy chocolate at its purest, with no distracting fillings or creams. Every window is a small pause dedicated to the pure taste of cocoa. Labeled Gluten Free. MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF: MILK, SOY, NUTS
• Chocolats Passion Advent Calendar $120
  • Designed to be enjoyed by the whole family, our Advent Calendar is kid-friendly and gluten-free—making it the perfect treat for chocolate lovers of all ages.
• Ethereal Confections Advent Calendar $100
  • Made in Woodstock Illinois. Gluten Free, as well as dairy free and plant based.
• No Whey Top 9 Allergen Free Advent Calendar $16.95
  • Crafted in our dedicated allergen-safe facility, this calendar is Vegan, Kosher, and Free from the Top 9 Common Allergens — including dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, eggs, wheat, sesame, and gluten.
• Safe Sweets Top 9 Allergen Free Advent Calendar $17.99
  • No Peanuts, No Tree Nuts, No Dairy, No Eggs, No Soy, No Gluten, No Sesame, No Mustard, and No Corn Syrup! Non-GMO and Vegan! KOSHER
• Choc Zero Keto Advent Calendar $9.99
  • Made with no sugar added and sweetened with monk fruit, each solid chocolate piece is gluten free, keto friendly, soy free, and made without sugar alcohols

Gluten Free Food & Drink Advent Calendars

• XO Marshmallow Advent Calendar $59.95
  • This year is especially sweet because it’s our first-ever Advent Calendar made without artificial colors. Every marshmallow is handmade and gluten-free and nut-free. These sell out fast. Order the advent calendar SEPARATELY from other XO items.
• McCrea’s Assorted Caramels Advent Calendar $39.95
  • his Advent calendar contains 24 handmade caramels in 8 traditional and unexpected flavors. Website states their caramels are free from gluten. Contains dairy.
• Bonne Maman Jams & Spreads Advent Calendar $55.99
  • I was gifted one of these advent calendars and it was wonderful. Inside each of its 24 adorable mini boxes, is a unique flavor of Bonne Maman made with simple ingredients — for a homemade taste that everyone is sure to love.
• St. Dalfour Fruit Spread Advent Calendar $54.99
  • Count down to the holidays with St. Dalfour. Our Advent calendar features a beautifully illustrated gift box with 24 windows waiting to reveal our signature fruit spreads, plus a limited-edition ceramic ornament. Fruit spreads are certified GF.
• 12 Days of Canned Wine Advent Calendar $139
  • Each box includes 12 cans (4 bottle equivalent) by different, award-winning, small producers. You’ll also a receive a guide linking to deeper dives into each wine!
  • This is a presale – advent calendars ship early November.
• Wine Advent Calendar $139.99
  • 24 nights. 24 mini bottles. 24 opportunities to sip and explore your way through premium wines sourced from Italy, Germany, Austria, New Zealand, Washington, Napa, Sonoma, and more!
• Tea Forte 12 Days of Advent Tea $40
  • This limited-edition Advent Calendar contains 12 cozy teas, each hidden behind a numbered door. “All of our teas are Gluten Free with one exception, our winter seasonal blend Rum Raisin Biscotti. It is no longer in any of our collections since 2020.
• Aldi Cheese Advent Calendar
  • (Aldi find usually available at the end of November)
• Gluten Friendly Advent Calendar $169
  • Disclaimer – Some items may be produced or packaged in facilities that also process wheat, and cross-contact may occur.
  • All 24 of the items in the Advent Calendar may not be appropriate for someone who is celiac that must strictly avoid gluten for this reason.
  • Please review the ingredient and allergen information included with each individual product before consuming

Wooden & Fabric Advent Calendars

• LL Bean Holiday Log Cabin Advent Calendar $69.95
  • Separate drawers for each of the first 24 days of December to countdown the days until Christmas. No assembly needed. Each drawer can hold small gifts, treats, or notes (not included).
• Melissa and Doug Countdown to Christmas Calendar $32.99
  • The set includes 24 unique magnetic ornaments plus a shining star for Christmas day. A great gift for 3- to 10-year-olds. No batteries required.
• Love Pop Cards Pop Up Nativity Advent Calendar $42
  • This day-by-day advent calendar features 24 pouches that open to reveal pieces of a Paper Pop Up Nativity.
• 12 Days of Christmas Wine Advent Calendar TREE (ETSY) $25
  • The mini wine tree comes with 12 holes to accommodate mini wine bottles with a circumference less than 2 inches and 187mL or less. (It does not fit mini champagne bottles.)
• Handmade Fabric Advent Calendar (ETSY) $50
  • Advent calendar, Merry Christmas, featuring the 24 days before Christmas with 2 1/2 inch wide and 2 1/2 inch deep pockets for filling those goodies.

Craft Advent Calendars

• Williams Sonoma Baking Utensils Advent Kit $79.95
  • Our festively decorated advent calendar is filled with two dozen numbered boxes that each hold a special surprise. From cookie cutters to spatulas, piping bags, gift bags, decorating tips and more, the goodies are guaranteed to inspire creative baking.
• Embroidery Each Day Winter Village Advent Kit $45
  • Includes pre-printed linen/canvas fabric, DMC embroidery floss, coordinating beads, an 8″ wooden hoop, embroidery and beading needles, and printed instructions.
• Advent Calendar Paint By Number Kit $25.00
  • Paint your own Advent Calendar with this paint-by-number and matching paints! Makes for a fun and relaxing activity, and your finished paintings are suitable for hanging and enjoying for years to come. In this design, the spaces are not numbered, use the provided color map guide to paint in your images.
• Sharing Kindness Advent Calendar $32.95
  • With 25 days of simple acts of kindness, affirmations and stickers. You’ll watch them shift from ‘what do I get?’ to ‘what can I give?’ And the conversations that follow? They’re for you too.

Toy Advent Calendars

• Lego City Advent Calendar $34.99 (Target)
  • LEGO CITY CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR – Celebrate the holidays with the LEGO City Advent Calendar 2026, filled with festive fun for kids ages 5 years old and up
• Lego Marvel Advent Calendar $44.99 (Kohl’s)
  • Each day reveals new treasures—from charming mini builds to beloved minifigures like Spider-Man and Doctor Doom—perfect for sparking creativity and holiday cheer.
• Pokeman Figure Advent Calendar $49.99 (Gamestop)
  • Featuring 19 2-inch Battle Figures plus five accessories, this 24-day calendar holds a holiday-themed Pokémon toy for each day.
• Nakatomi (Die Hard) Advent Calendar $65
  • For everyone who believes that Dir Hard is a Christmas movie, this one is for you. As the days get closer to Christmas, so does Hans Gruber get closer to the ground.
• Create Your Own Advent Calendar with Canva
  • Canva has many great advent calendar templates on their website. I have the paid version of Canva, but I will assume that some are available on the free version. Canva offers a free version for teachers.

Other Holiday Traditions

Looking for a gluten free gingerbread house. Click this link to my article to find Michigan made and other gluten free gingerbread kits available nationwide.

Do You Earn Commission if I Buy an Advent Calendar Through One of your Links?

As of right now, I do not. While I am an Amazon affiliate, none of these are Amazon links. My goal is to simply help you find a gluten free advent calendar you’ll enjoy, so you can participate in holiday traditions.

Question: What would be your favorite kind of gluten free advent calendar? If you could have 24 days of some item or food, what would it be?

Originally Published November 2023