56 Kids Party Favors That Are Not Junk

Remember this fun 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.

Pokémon cards are the best party favors for kids who are Pokemon fans and card collectors. Leave a little extra time at the end of the party for trading!

Custom crayons can be found in a variety of different shapes (fire trucks, flowers, animals and more) to match every party theme. They fit perfectly inside goodie bags, and are especially great party favors for toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Crystal suncatchers add a touch of magic, casting rainbows around the room when hung in a sunny window.

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!

Break open geodes from National Geographic are educational favors that blend learning and play, and make a sparkly keepsake!

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.

From playful prints to athletic themes, patterned headbands are a versatile and fun party favor for any crowd.

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!

Giant bubble wands create oversized bubbles that add a wow factor to parties, and make unique favors that encourage outdoor play. For an at-home party, you can fill a kiddie pool up with giant bubble mix and let the kids go to town in your backyard before taking their own wands home as party favors.

These bows are versatile, colorful, and an easy everyday accessory kids will actually use.

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

Invisible ink pens allow kids to write secret messages, which can be viewed only when the light on the pen cap is pointed at the paper. These unique favors add a fun twist to any goodie bag.

Personalized pillowcases are a great party favor idea for a slumber party! Let the kids personalize white pillowcases with fabric markers as a party activity, or sign each other's as a cute keepsake. You could also do tie-die!

Flip flops are terrific party favors for kids for a pool or spa party! Grab an assortment of flip flops in a range of sizes and festive patterns and let each guest pick a pair.