Welcome to Badgevent
The home of the WORLD'S FIRST Badge-advent Calendar!
Here you'll find all the information you need about our advent calendars, their contents and where to display them! Ready to bag yours?
This year's products...
12 Day Calendar - Christmas Around the World
Our 12 day calendar is back with a whole range of new designs on a Christmas Around the World theme? The 12 day countdown brings you 12 stand-alone designs, plus you’ll be able to add your own activity cards using our free downloads and enjoy a more budget-friendly, yet still super epic countdown to Christmas!
- 12 individual badges
- Activity Card download
- Access to exclusive downloads
- Snazzy box & festive envelopes
24 Day Calendar - Christmas Tree
Our 24 day calendar has returned with another epic set to collect! With activity cards for each day, you can swap your challenges around to suit your schedule and make planning a breeze. This year’s calendar promises to give you the best Christmas countdown yet!
- 24 badges that all fit together
- 24 activity cards
- Access to exclusive downloads
- Snazzy box & festive envelopes
Merry Christmas 2024
This year's dated Christmas badge design! A festive badge ready to Christmas-ify your blanket! :) There will be a limited run of these badges, so order now to guarantee yours!
Golden Ticket Giveaway
Ready to get your paws on an incredible bundle of goodies? Read on to find out how you can be in with a chance of winning...
The Prizes
This advent the Golden Ticket Giveaway is back with a difference!! Every purchase of a 2024 Advent Calendar (shown above) will be automatically entered into the prize draw to win an INCREDIBLE set of prizes from some of our favourite brands worth over £350! Each lucky winner will receive...
- Gruffalo Gift Set from Good Bubble
- Moomin house set from Playpress
- £25 Voucher from Teemill
- Bluey Family Organiser from Danilo
- Quirk! game from Gibsons
- Elmer Art Tube from Robert Frederick
- Christmas tea cube from Bird & Blend
- Adoramals, Bath Bomb & Cat House from Puckator
- Gruffalo's Child Anniversary Edition from Macmillan Books
- Elmer & Toy gift set from Andersen Press
- 5 x Aardman titles from Search Press
- Moomin Dipping Kit from The Crafty Kit Co.
- Feathers Slippers from Coddies
- Selection of gift shop merchandise from Cartoon Museum
- A selection of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler gifts from Magic Light Pictures
- Festive blanket & set of WBD sew on patches from Pawprint Family
Click here to view the terms and conditions of entry.
Want the whole collection?!
Missed out on a calendar last year and want to collect them all? You can find all of the designs below while stocks last.
The full collection...
12 Day Calendar - Festive Elves
Our 12 day calendar with designs on a Christmas Elves theme. The 12 day countdown brings you 12 stand-alone designs, plus you’ll be able to add your own activity cards using our free downloads and enjoy a more budget-friendly, yet still super epic countdown to Christmas!
- 12 individual badges
- Activity Card download
- Access to exclusive downloads
- Snazzy box & festive envelopes
12 Day Calendar - Christmas Food
Our 12 day calendar with designs on a Christmas Food theme. The 12 day countdown brings you 12 stand-alone designs, plus you’ll be able to add your own activity cards using our free downloads and enjoy a more budget-friendly, yet still super epic countdown to Christmas!
- 12 individual badges
- Activity Card download
- Access to exclusive downloads
- Snazzy box & festive envelopes
24 Day Calendar - Gingerbread House
Our 24 day calendar with the Gingerbread House theme! With activity cards for each day, you can swap your challenges around to suit your schedule and make planning a breeze.
- 24 badges that all fit together
- 24 activity cards
- Access to exclusive downloads
- Snazzy box & festive envelopes
24 Day Calendar - Stocking
Our 24 day calendar with the Stocking theme! With activity cards for each day, you can swap your challenges around to suit your schedule and make planning a breeze.
- 24 badges that all fit together
- 24 activity cards
- Access to exclusive downloads
- Snazzy box & festive envelopes
24 Day Calendar - Christmas Wreath
Our 24 day calendar with the Christmas Wreath theme! With activity cards for each day, you can swap your challenges around to suit your schedule and make planning a breeze.
- 24 badges that all fit together
- 24 activity cards
- Access to exclusive downloads
- Snazzy box & festive envelopes
What's in store for '24?!
Last year you guys loved the new boxes, the swappable activity cards and all the free resources that were available. So this year, we've kept everything you liked and brought you two new designs plus the chance to buy the other designs as well.
Not only are there new designs, but new for this year (in case you missed it), we have even more places to be able to show off your advent calendar badges. From Blankets to Bunting and Neckers to Pennants, display your badges with pride! Why not check out them out below?
Where will you put yours?
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Bunting – Orange
£27.00In stock
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Bunting – Pink
£27.00In stock
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Bunting – Teal
£27.00In stock
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Bunting – Yellow
£27.00In stock
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Family Camp Blanket – Christmas
£20.00In stock
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Family Camp Blanket – Orange
£20.00In stock
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Family Camp Blanket – Pink
£20.00In stock
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Family Camp Blanket – Teal
£20.00In stock
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Family Camp Blanket – Yellow
£20.00In stock
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Necker – Orange
£20.00In stock
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Necker – Pink
£20.00In stock
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Necker – Teal
£20.00In stock
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Necker – Yellow
£20.00In stock
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Pennant – Orange
£20.00In stock
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Pennant – Pink
£20.00In stock
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Pennant – Teal
£20.00In stock
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Pennant – Yellow
£20.00In stock
How do I attach them?!
You shouted and we listened! Not 1, not 2 but 3 methods of attaching your patches!
Check out the products below to help with attaching your patch. We've also got some handy videos to help. Click the link below to find out more.
Attaching your patch
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Iron On Adhesive
£10.00In stock
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Needles
£1.75In stock
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Scissors
£6.50 -
Thread – Black
£2.00In stock
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Thread – Red
£2.00
Your questions
Where will you attach your badges?
Some people like to have a separate blanket for their Christmas badges which we think is a great idea but some other suggestions from our customers include a festive cushion cover or on the back of a festive dressing gown! We've got a variety of options for you to choose from, from blankets to bunting, neckers to pennants. You can now purchase them all here: https://pawprintfamily.com/product-category/merchandise/
How big will the finished 24 day design be?
Please see the individual products for specifications and sizes.
Will my 24 badges fit together straight away?
Yes! If you're purchasing a 24-day calendar each badge you open will fit to another that you have already opened. They’re effectively a jigsaw puzzle. We will provide a sewing guide download to help you fit your badges together. The badges in the 12-day calendar DO NOT fit together and are 12 individual designs.
Will the badges be available to buy individually?
No. The only way to get your paws on the Badgevent Calendar badges is in the Badgevent Calendars.
Do I need to buy one calendar for each member of my family/group?
That’s totally up to you. The only way to get the badges is to buy a Badgevent Calendar. If you have 3 children who each want a set of badges then you’ll need 3 calendars. Alternatively, leaders could buy one calendar and sew the badges on to a group blanket or if group members want their own set of badges, leaders can order on behalf of their group or send their young people’s parents/carers a sign-up link to join the festive family.
Are the challenges easy?
Yes! They’re designed to help you get in the festive spirit and spread some Christmas cheer. Some are individual challenges, others to enjoy with family or friends and some will benefit others or your community.
Can we see the challenges before we open our calendar(s) so we can be prepared?
Yes! Every activity will be on a separate card in each pocket of your 24 calendar, meaning you can see them and swap them as you see fit. We will be releasing a standard challenge and equipment list for you to download for free so you can be prepared, along with a set of additional/optional challenges for you to swap in/out as you see fit. There will also be exclusive free downloads to support some of the activity ideas too so keep checking back or join our Badgevent Facebook community.
Are the calendars suitable for adults and children?
Yes! We believe in adventure for all so the challenges are suitable for all ages although our smallest adventurers will need some adaptation or assistance with some challenges. This year we've created activity cards so you can see and switch any activities as you see fit, with additional activity cards available in an exclusive free download.
How many can I buy?
As many as you require. Please bear in mind that advent calendars are only available while stocks last.. During this time you may purchase as many as you need; leaders can order on behalf of groups and you can get together with friends to save on postage costs.
When can I buy?
Our 2023 Buyers will get the first opportunity to purchase this year's designs in an exclusive pre-order window which opens on 9th September 2024. If there are any calendars left, pre-order will open to the general public at 00.00 on 16th September 2024 and be advertised in our Tribe News email.
Can I buy Badgevent products for friends/family?
Absolutely! We'd thoroughly recommend sharing the Badgevent experience with friends and family so you can experience the magic of Badgevent together. As with all our badges resale is against our Terms and Conditions in order to protect the donations to the Pawprint Trust but that doesn't stop you ordering on behalf of a group :)
Will you be able to buy all these designs again in future?
We hope so although we cannot guarantee it. We plan to launch a new 24-day design and a new 12-day set each year and those who order this year’s calendars will get the first opportunity to order next year’s designs.
Is postage and packaging included?
No. As with any of our products postage and packaging is not included. This allows us to keep our product prices as low as possible. Postage will be calculated based on the weight and size of your order and all our postage rates can be found on the Delivery and Returns page.
When will I receive my Badgevent Calendar(s)?
If you're bagging yourself a calendar during our pre-order events then your calendar/s will be dispatched on or before 1st November. If you're lucky enough to bag a calendar on general release then your calendar will be sent as soon as possible after 1st November. If you order any other items at the same time as your calendar you order will be placed on hold, as usual, until all items are in stock and ready to dispatch.
Early Bird Access for 2025
Can't wait to get your paws on next year's design?
Along with your Badgevent goodies and exclusive access downloads, every calendar purchase includes the opportunity to pre-order next year's design before anyone else! We'll be contacting everyone who's lucky enough to bag this year's design with an exclusive pre-order link early in the new year so you can spread the cost of Christmas and ensure you've got next year's design in the bag!
To make sure you're on the mailing list, please opt in to the festive emails by clicking on the link below: