52 Kids Party Favors (That Are Not Junk)

Updated August 5, 2023

Here's a big list of the best kids party favors that are not junk, with fantastic ideas submitted by regular parents.

If you're tired of coming home from birthday parties with goodie bags of trinkets that get thrown away after 5 minutes, change starts with you!

We've got plenty of stand-alone party favor ideas for kids that are more fun than a bag of random stuff, can match your party themes, or even provide a fun activity during the celebration itself.

What are the best party favors for kids that you've ever given out? Share your cool and unique ideas below to help fellow parents!

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Fire Truck Crayons

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

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Crystal Suncatchers

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!

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Melissa & Doug Doodle Pad

Kelly R. said: 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.

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Play-Doh

Erin P. said: Our son went to a birthday party recently where he got play-doh cans as a party favor! This was a big hit with him!

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Silly String

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!

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Big Bucket of Science

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.

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Dig It Up! Dinosaur Eggs

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.

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Bunch O Balloons

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

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Grosgrain Ribbon Hair Bows

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

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Cookie Cutters

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!

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Giant Bubble Wands

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.

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Helium Balloons

Vanessa M. said: Use helium balloons to decorate your birthday bash, then pass them out as party favors as the children leave. It's a fun and practical idea to anchor each balloon with a bottle of bubbles, a small toy or animal figurine, or a small bag of candy!

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Melissa & Doug Alphabet Beads

Kelly R. said: Divide this cute jewelry making kit from Melissa & Doug into individual clear bags, tie with a ribbon, and each party attendee can go home and make a personalized bracelet, necklace, or backpack tag. Just include the correct letters for the child's name, a handful of decorative beads, and one of the colored laces in each party favor.