56 Kids Party Favors That Won't Be Trashed

Lego Minifigure mystery packs surprise and delight with collectible, buildable characters, and are exciting favors to inspire imaginative play.

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.

Joke books make entertaining favors that will keep kids (and maybe even parents!) laughing beyond the celebration.

Kelly R said:  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.

Sidewalk chalk invites kids to brighten up outdoor spaces with their art, and keeps them creating long after the party ends. Fresh boxes of sidewalk chalk are especially good birthday party favors for a spring or summer party.

Gazillion Bubbles are some of the best outdoor party favors around, allowing kids to blow a continuous stream of bubbles that will turn any party into a magical outdoor experience.

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 cards make a sweet surprise for party guests. Ditch the typical birthday party goody bag ideas and treat guests to a gift card that will cover a cone from a favorite ice cream shop.

Superhero capes and masks ignite imaginative, open-ended play. Send the little partygoers home with their very own crime fighting disguise - 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.

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

Fun socks mix comfort with style, making practical favors kids will wear again and again. Different patterns can fit various party themes and add a cozy, colorful touch to goodie bags.

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.

Flashlights are ideal favors for night or camping-themed parties. Practical and fun, they’re appreciated by both kids and parents for outdoor explorations and imaginative games.

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.

Water blasters awesome water toys that encourage active play in the summer, and make some of the best party favors for kids at a pool party!

Maze books (and other activity books) are good kids party favors that are not junk, giving kids (and parents!) the gift of quiet time at home.

Mini writing tablets are perfect for doodling on the go, and make useful party favors kids are sure to enjoy long after the celebration.

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.

Washable watercolors are some of the best party favors for kids - who doesn't love dipping into a brand new tray of watercolors? Plus, art supplies get enjoyed and used up regularly, making them consumable party favors that are not junk (but still fun)!

Water Wow reusable coloring books use 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 Model Magic is soft, colorful, and mess-free modeling clay that encourages hands-on fun and artistic expression without the mess. Ideal for artsy party themes, these make engaging and lasting favors that nurture children's creativity.