
55 Kids Party Favors That Won't Be Trashed
Have any good ideas for kids party favors that are not junk? Add to the list below and help fellow parents avoid the dreaded birthday goody bags full of random plastic stuff!
We're collecting a big list of parent-approved party favors for kids that are more fun and unique, can match your party themes, or even provide a fun activity during the celebration itself.
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LEGO Minifigure Mystery Pack
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.

Crayola Sidewalk Chalk
Fresh boxes of sidewalk chalk are good birthday party favors for a spring or summer party.
Gazillion Bubbles
Kelly R said: 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.
Ice Cream Gift Card
Ditch the typical birthday party goody 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.

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

Patterned Socks
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.

Water Blasters
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!
Melissa & Doug Water Wow
Mess-free, reusable coloring book that uses only water to create bright, colorful pictures. Just fill the magic pen with water, and your child will be off and coloring! Once it dries, the colors disappear and the page is ready to be colored again.
Jennie Utsinger said: These are our go-to travel toys. The only problem is that my boys whip through them in a few minutes! We always need to have a bunch.
Crayola Washable Watercolors
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?
Crayola Model Magic
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.
Melissa & Doug Doodle Pad
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.
Playground Balls
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!
Alexandra F. said: These balls were a big hit when we gave them out for my son’s birthday, and they’ve been getting a ton of use at our house. The quality is excellent and the price totally reasonable. We got a set of these smaller 8.5 inch ones, which were softer and super bouncy, as well as the sturdier 10 inch ones, which are perfect for rougher play, like kickball. Both would work well for most yard games (though if you’re thinking of mostly kicking it, it’d be worth getting the sturdier one)!
Large Cookies
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!
Children's Books
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!

Mini Squishmallows
The smaller 5-inch Squishmallows come in multipacks that make them terrific kids party favors.
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