52 Kids Party Favors (That Are Not Junk)

Kelly R. said:  A kid can never have too many bubbles (to spill all over the driveway). Even generously-sized bottles of bubbles are still affordable enough to give as party favors for kids. This is our favorite bubble brand, with high quality suds and a multi-bubble wand that lives up to its name.

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Kristy Pepping said:  My daughter recently attended a party and received one of these for a party favor. These little flower pots are solar powered. They sway back and fourth when in the sun. It makes a nice addition to a bedroom window sill.

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My son loved these little books of jokes for kids around 1st or 2nd grade. The best party favors from the kid who likes to make everyone laugh.

Kelly R. said:  Of all the kids party favors we've given out over the years, these were the biggest hit! The themes for these LEGO packs change, so there's always a new version to hand out, and kids love to open them and discover a surprise minifigure.

Kelly R. said:  Fresh boxes of sidewalk chalk are fun birthday party favors for a spring or summer party.

Lindsay Fairbrother said:  Fidgets are all the rage with kids right now. I just purchased these for my daughter's birthday party next week. I was really happy with the quality when they arrived. I love how they each come in their own case. I think the kids will love these.

Erin P. said:  Little kids love doodling on these little activity pads! They are clean, easy to use and great for in the car. The best part is, they are reusable!

Sarah Calamita said:  Why is every child obsessed with these squishy, slimy little creatures? Hours of fun!

Kelly R. said:  Ditch the typical goodie bag ideas and treat guests to something sweet with a gift card that will cover a cone from your child's favorite ice cream shop.

Kelly R. said:  Send the little partygoers home with their very own crime fighting disguise, perfect for open-ended play. Just make sure to snap a picture of the group wearing their party favors first! The variety of colors in this set is great for allowing kids to pick their favorite.

Kelly R. said:  I love Happy Socks for their fun patterns, loud colors, and great sales that make them quite affordable to give as kids party favors. They were a big hit with both boys and girls when I gave them out at one of my kids' birthdays.

Brittany Kozielski said:  Tutus are such fun party favor ideas for kids at princess, dance or even pop star parties. Purchasing them can be fairly inexpensive, or you can make them yourself out of tulle. You can even invite guests to make their own tutus during the party - DIY favors that double as party activities are a great, budget-friendly birthday party idea!

Kelly R. said:  These blasters are tons of fun as water toys in the summer, and are some of the best party favors for kids after a pool party!

Kelly R. said:  Hand mini flashlights out for a sleepover or outdoor movie night party and the kids can use them right away! We bought this multi-pack of LED flashlights...the colors are great and they are really inexpensive birthday party favors for kids.

Kelly R. said:  Maze and activity books are good kids party favors that are not junk! This will let them enjoy some quiet time after they get home, and come in all sorts of options to go along with your party theme.

Lisa R said:  I reluctantly recommend these 2-3" keychain squishies only because my 7 year old says it was the best thing she ever got in a gift bag and gave them out at her own party and to friends on her bus. They are cheap, scented and work as a fidget toy. I'm not so sure about the non-toxic claims, so likely best for bigger kids who still like cute things.

Lisa R said:  These mini-writing tablets are still in regular use 6 months after my daughter's last birthday. They're the perfect size for carrying along in the car or tossing in a play purse. My daughter particularly likes that she can lock the screen and save her drawings and lists for later. At $1-$3 each, they're reasonably priced for throwing into a gift bag.

Kelly R. said:  Give each child a few mini packets of Model Magic for fun arts and crafts party favors that aren't junk! The material is easy to work with and can be reused or air-dried to create a permanent keepsake.

Kelly R. said:  Art supplies are some of the best party favors for kids because they get enjoyed and used up, and who doesn't love dipping into a brand new tray of watercolors?

Amy S. said:  A party favor that can do double duty as a party activity! LEGO DOTS bracelets are fun and easy to make, and each kid gets to “design” their own by selecting and arranging the “DOTS” (colorful LEGO tiles) in patterns—or not! They’re probably best for slightly older kids with good fine motor skills (the pieces are TINY). The best part is how easy it is to rearrange and change up the design. I’d buy extra tiles for more creative possibilities, and then let kids choose some more to bring home with them.

Kelly R. said:  Buy a multi-pack of kid-friendly nail polish and send each child home with their own personal bottle for unique party favors that are not junk!

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Remember this fun book series? Choose the character that best fits each of the party attendees, and send them home with their own book. Here's hoping Mr. Birthday didn't invite Mr. Rude or Little Miss Naughty.

Kristy Pepping said:  Silly Putty is a classic, fun party favor for kids that is sure to entertain guests for weeks after your celebration!

Kelly R. said:  If Pokémon is popular among your kid's friends, packs of Pokémon cards are the best party favors. Leave a little extra time at the end of the party for trading!

Joseph Kelley said:  What a fun twist on standard crayons! Each set comes prepackaged with two colors.

Kelly R. said:  These little suncatchers hang in a bright window and throw little rainbows all around the room. They make the best kids party favors for a rainbow themed party!

Kelly R. said:  These doodle pads have a compact size that makes them perfect useful party favors, and great for taking on the go. Pair a pad with a set of crayons or divide up a pack of gel pens depending on the age of the kids.

Erin P. said:  Our son went to a birthday party recently where he got play-doh cans as a party favor! This was a big hit with him!

Vanessa M. said:  Cans of Silly String make great kids party favors because all kids love silly string! Just be smart and pass these favors out as each child has one foot out the door!

Kelly R. said:  Succulents are cool party favors, easy to care for, and kids will get a kick out of bringing home their very own plant. You could even have the kids decorate little pots for them as a party activity.

Kelly R. said:  This kit contains over 10 different science experiments for kids housed within individual test tubes, perfect for handing out as unique birthday party favors. Kids can make their own Insta-Snow, Magic Sand, Jelly Marbles and more.

Kelly R. said:  Playground balls are useful birthday party favor ideas for kids to use for all sorts of yard games at home. Buying a bulk set makes them quite affordable!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  My kids received dinosaur excavation kits as party favors and loved pretending to be a paleontologist by uncovering the hidden dinosaur inside. Each individual egg has a plastic dinosaur inside and comes with a chisel and instructions.

These amazing water balloons come in big multi-packs that can be split up and used as fun kids party favors.

Alexandra F. said:  Large, individually wrapped cookies make the best party favors for kids! These have been a hit with kids and parents any time we hand them out, and it's a great way to support a local small business, too. Customize them to match your birthday party theme, or with the names of your guests, to make them extra special!

Kelly R. said:  Give a favorite children's book that goes along with the theme for the party. Depending on the kids' ages, Curious George or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory would be fun!

Kelly R. said:  This is a set of geodes that you break open with a hammer to reveal crystals inside. It's an absolute blast at a party for older kids (remember the safety goggles!!), and the geodes are cool party favors for kids to bring home and display.

Vanessa M. said:  Buy a set of hair bows in bulk, then wrap a few in cute party bags for your guests!

Kelly R. said:  A cookie cutter set can be divided so each guest can go home with one or a few, and you can find them in themes that match your party. A set of animal cutters for a safari theme, ocean cutters for a pool party, Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc. Throw in a sugar cookie recipe and maybe a bottle of sprinkles, and you've got some pretty sweet birthday party favors for kids!

Katie G. said:  My daughter recently gave these out to her friends at her 9th birthday party. We picked them out for each guest at a local vendor fair where there were several sports and activity themes to choose from. They were a big hit with her friends!

Kelly R. said:  These make some pretty epic backyard bubbles! For an at-home party, you can even fill a kiddie pool up with bubble solution and let the kids go to town in your backyard before bringing their own wands home as party favors.

Alexandra F. said:  We made these reusable sponge balls as an activity at my son’s pool party, and then sent the kids home with them as a party favor, along with a sand bucket and shovel. It was awesome! We precut a bunch of different colored sponges into strips, then had the kids assemble them at the party. We used them for years afterward as a more eco-friendly alternative to water balloons.

Kelly R. said:  Sand buckets and shovels are some of the best party favors for spring or summer birthdays! Personalize with each child's name using a paint pen or Sharpie to help them feel even more special. If you like, you can add another treat inside. Try a deflated beach ball!

Kelly R. said:  Send the kids home with goody bags containing the ingredients and instructions to make homemade slime or another fun craft recipe for kids! Or, have the kids make slime as a party activity and bring home their creation.

Vanessa M. said:  Use helium balloons to decorate your birthday bash, then pass them out as party favors as the children leave. It's a fun and practical idea to anchor each balloon with a bottle of bubbles, a small toy or animal figurine, or a small bag of candy!

Kelly R. said:  There are some pretty cool card games these days (no offense, Old Maid!). Many are available for around 5 dollars or less, especially if you keep an eye on fluctuating prices and deals. Buy all one kind or an assortment so kids can choose one they don't already have, and they can all go home with party favors that are not junk! Some great ones to look for are Monopoly Deal (our favorite!) and Uno Flip.

Kelly R. said:  Divide this cute jewelry making kit from Melissa & Doug into individual clear bags, tie with a ribbon, and each party attendee can go home and make a personalized bracelet, necklace, or backpack tag. Just include the correct letters for the child's name, a handful of decorative beads, and one of the colored laces in each party favor.

Kelly R. said:  These double-ended translucent markers are great for both highlighting and doodling. They are a fun upgrade on standard cheap highlighters, and make a unique party favor around back to school time! If you want goodie bag ideas, you can pair a few with some other luxe school supplies like printed post-its and scented glue sticks.