52 Kids Party Favors (That Are Not Junk)

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!