LEGO City Advent Calendar 2026 24-Day Countdown - 252 pcs, Santa’s Workshop Playmat

The LEGO City Advent Calendar 2026 (60510) is a 24-day build-and-play countdown filled with mini builds, minifigures and a fold-out Santa’s workshop playmat.

Bring daily excitement to the holiday season with this 252-piece LEGO City advent calendar designed for children aged 5 and up. Each day reveals a small buildable toy, a character, or a seasonal accessory that adds to imaginative stories and hands-on creative play. The calendar’s box unfolds into a Santa’s workshop scene so kids can immediately arrange and use their new finds. All mini builds include simple step-by-step instructions printed behind each window to help new builders feel confident and proud.

What surprises are inside the calendar?

Behind 24 numbered doors are a mix of minifigures, small vehicles and festive accessories that slowly build a holiday-themed playset. Expect beloved seasonal characters, playful items and tiny props that encourage role-play and storytelling.

• Minifigures: Santa, Mrs. Claus, three elves and a snowman
• Animal figure: baby reindeer
• Mini builds: rocking horse, choo-choo train and more
• North Pole accessories: carrot noses, hot chocolate cup and toy-making tools

How easy are the builds for young children?

This calendar is aimed at kids from five years old, so each miniature set is designed for quick, rewarding assembly. Instructions are printed inside each door for convenient, self-guided building that helps develop fine motor skills and following-sequence learning.

• Clear, printed step-by-step instructions behind every window
• Small builds that complete in minutes to maintain engagement
• Chunky pieces sized for younger hands and safe play
• Promotes independent building and confidence

How can children play with the pieces after the countdown?

After opening all 24 compartments, kids can combine the characters and accessories into extended holiday scenarios on the fold-out Santa’s workshop playmat. The pieces also mix and match with other LEGO City sets (sold separately) to expand adventures beyond the calendar scene.

• Santa’s workshop playmat folds out from the calendar box for instant play
• Mix-and-match compatibility with other LEGO City sets
• Encourages storytelling, role-play and collaborative play sessions
• Collectible mini items can be used in seasonal displays or dioramas

Is this a good gift for my child or a LEGO collector?

The calendar makes a thoughtful pre-Christmas gift for kids who enjoy building and festive play, and it also appeals to collectors who like small seasonal minifigures and novelty pieces. It’s easy to wrap, affordable for gifting, and sized for daily excitement throughout December.

• Great stocking-stuffer alternative or countdown activity
• Suitable for kids aged 5+ and fans of LEGO City themes
• Compact, displayable pieces that fit collector shelves or play scenes
• Helps create a holiday routine of short, creative sessions

Who is this for? Families and gift-givers seeking a hands-on Advent experience will love the LEGO City Advent Calendar 2026. It’s designed for young builders who enjoy daily surprises, parents who want a screen-free holiday activity, and LEGO fans who collect themed minis and seasonal accessories. Whether used as a daily family ritual or an independent build challenge, this calendar offers creative value, quick wins, and a playful way to count down to Christmas.