52 Kids Party Favor Ideas You Won't Trash

Kelly R:  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.

Kristy Pepping:  My daughter recently attended a party and received one of these for a party favor. These little flower pots are solar powered. They sway back and fourth when in the sun. It makes a nice addition to a bedroom window sill.

Kelly R:  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.

Fresh boxes of sidewalk chalk are good birthday party favors for a spring or summer party.

Lindsay Fairbrother:  Fidgets are all the rage with kids right now. I just purchased these for my daughter's birthday party next week. I was really happy with the quality when they arrived. I love how they each come in their own case. I think the kids will love these.

Kelly R:  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.

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.

Sarah Calamita:  Why is every child obsessed with these squishy, slimy little creatures? Hours of fun!

Send the little partygoers home with their very own crime fighting disguise, perfect for open-ended play. 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.

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

Kelly R:  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.

Brittany Kozielski:  Tutus are such fun party favor ideas for kids at princess, dance or even pop star parties. Purchasing them can be fairly inexpensive, or you can make them yourself out of tulle. You can even invite guests to make their own tutus during the party - DIY favors that double as party activities are a great, budget-friendly birthday party idea!

Kelly R:  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.

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!

Maze and activity books are good kids party favors that are not junk! This will let them enjoy some quiet time after they get home, and come in all sorts of options to go along with your party theme.