26 Jun Party Bags With a Twist + other party ideas kids will love
Creative, Budget-Friendly Party Ideas Kids (and parents) Will Love
When the party’s over and the cake crumbs have settled, there’s still one final surprise that keeps the fun going—party bags! But forget the same old sugar-filled goodie bags. With a little creativity (and a modest budget), you can send your guests home with something memorable, useful, and fun. Whether you’re planning a themed birthday bash or just want to delight little ones with a thoughtful farewell, these clever party bag ideas strike the perfect balance between whimsy and practicality.
Read on for some fresh and inexpensive ideas that are sure to make your child’s party stand out—and have kids talking long after the last balloon has popped.
1) Puzzler
Send each guest home with a boxed puzzle matched to the theme of the party. With the resurgence in popularity of superheroes like Spiderman and Batman, these puzzles are easy to find and won’t break the bank.
2) The Sky’s the Limit
Kids love to fly kites. Send your partygoers out the door with their own mini kite, complete with string spool. It’s a great outdoor activity and a lasting memento from the celebration.
3) Bag of Tricks
Everyone has a little bit of magician in them. Create a bag of tricks that includes a deck of cards, a magic wand, and maybe even simple instructions for a trick or two.
4) Beach-bound
Look for plastic beach buckets with attached shovels. Let guests decorate their own bucket and add summer essentials like sunglasses, a snorkel, or a deflated beach ball for beach-ready fun.
5) See It Grow
Encourage a green thumb with a tiny gardening kit. Include a small terra cotta pot, a packet of seeds or a baby plant, and a mini spade. Kids will love nurturing their own plant after the party.
6)Frame It
Craft stick frames are a heartfelt keepsake. Have guests decorate a frame made from icypole sticks, then take a photo of each child with the birthday boy or girl. Print the photo, pop it into the frame, and attach a magnet to the back so they can proudly display it on the fridge.
Party bags don’t have to be stuffed with sugary treats or throwaway plastic toys. With a little imagination, you can put together meaningful, activity-based goodies that kids will actually use and enjoy. Better yet, many of these ideas double as party activities, helping stretch your budget while creating lasting memories. So next time you’re planning a party, think beyond the lolly bag—and send your guests home smiling.
