56 Kids Party Favors That Are Not Junk

If you’re looking for birthday party favors that aren't junk, LEGO Minifigure packs are gold. Each bag holds a surprise character to build and trade, and kids are always excited to add another to the collection.

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.

Skip the plastic trinkets and send kids home with a little joke book. These laugh-out-loud collections are the kind of party favor parents don’t mind because kids will flip through them again and again.

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.

Affordable, colorful, and always a crowd-pleaser, fresh boxes of sidewalk chalk are especially good birthday party favors for a spring or summer party.

A bottle of long-lasting Gazillion Bubbles makes for a simple, joyful party favor that kids actually use.

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 make an easy party favor that kids will actually wear, with tons of cool patterns and characters to match the vibe of your party. Practical but still playful, they’re a win for parents and kids.

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 are 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.

Melissa & Doug 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.