Goodie bags aren’t only for kids – teens and tweens love them, too! Party favors for teens and preteens are a little different than what you would give to younger kids, but the options are just as fun!
Here are some of the best party favors for tweens and teens that they’ll love to hand out at their birthday parties and other celebrations.
Party Favors for Kids
Putting together goodie bags for kids means including items they find fun, like colorful, interactive, and hands-on choices.
Mini Cards
A mini deck of cards is easy to carry in a backpack or travel bag for playing on the go. They can play alone or with friends, so it’s an option that’s not only fun but also practical.
On-the-Go Tic Tac Toe Game
Including a small tic-tac-toe game as a party favor is a fun option because kids can play it together right away and also take it home to play with their family. It’s an easy game that they won’t have to take time to learn, so they can attach it to their backpack and use it when they are waiting with their friends at school.
Gummy Glow Wax
This retro candy gives a nostalgic twist to the party for adults and adds a fun, colorful, and trendy item for kids. Gummy Glow Wax is a trending product, so guests will be excited to find it as a party favor.
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Slingshot Chicken Finger Toys
A fun toy that will make guests laugh is the perfect party favor, and these slingshot chicken-finger toys are the perfect option. There’s an opening where kids will put their finger and then pull back the chicken legs before releasing them to watch the toy fly through the air.
Croc Charms Party Favors
Crocs are super trendy, so adding some charms to the goodie bag can be exciting. Guests can trade or choose their own, and they’ll have something lasting from the party to wear regularly as a reminder.
Party Favors for Preteens and Tweens
Preteens and tweens are between the ages of eight and 12, and love trendy or creative items and fidgets. They also love makeup and beauty items.
Fidget Toys
Not only are fidget toys fun, but they also keep hands busy and help kids focus. Fidget toys also provide stress relief. This 50-pack of Zen Laboratory Store fidget toys includes a variety of items, including Pop Tubes, Marble Mesh, Wacky Tracks, Squishy Toys, Pea Popper, Game Controller Pad, Infinity Cubes, Fidget Rings, Tangle Fidget, Bike Chain, and Stretchy Calm Strips.
Galaxy Slime Party Favors
Even as kids reach the preteen age, they can’t resist playing with slime. It’s a sensory activity that keeps their hands busy. While some slime can be sticky and make a mess, this 24-pack is non-sticky and mess-free.
Sand Art Kit
This mini throwback craft kit is fun and creative, as preteens can layer different colored glittery sand to create a masterpiece. It comes with everything you need, including bottles, funnels, sticks, and plenty of colorful sand.
Mini Notebooks
From doodling to writing notes, these Glenmal Mini Kawaii Notebooks are the perfect preteen party favors. This 24-pack comes with six different cover designs, including a taco, heart, rainbow, donut, and ice cream.
Gel Pens
Gel pens have always been a preteen favorite, so adding a few to a goodie bag can make for the perfect party favors. This 32-count of glitter gel pens can be separated among all the party guests.
Vinyl Stickers
These VSCO vinyl stickers are great for personalizing a laptop, water bottle, or notebook, and they make the perfect party favors. The 300-count pack can be split up for goodie bags, so each guest can have multiple. If you don’t do goodie bags, you can put these stickers out for guests to choose from on their own.
Glow Sticks
Preteens can connect glow sticks to make bracelets or necklaces, or simply use one alone to add some fun to the party. This 100-pack can be divided between guests and includes six colors — red, light blue, yellow, pink, green, and dark blue.
Juicy Drop Sour Pens
A goodie bag isn’t the same without some candy party favors, like these Juicy Drop Sour Pens. They’re popular with content creators on platforms like TikTok, so preteens will be excited to try them.
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Friendship Bracelet Party Favors
No party is complete without friendship bracelets, whether you have Swifties attending or not, because they are a timeless teen favorite. These braided, beaded friendship bracelets make the perfect party favor. If you give each guest a few bracelets, they can even trade with friends to really hit the mark.
Mini Detangling Brushes
Teens can keep a mini detangling brush in their bag or locker, making it easy to fix their hair on the go. They come as a 12-pack with each brush being a different color.
Scrunchies as Party Favors
Every age group can use scrunchies, whether for their hair or to wear on their wrist as a fashion statement. With a 60 pack of all different colors and shades, you can give each guest a few.
Lip Gloss Necklaces
These fruit-flavored lip gloss necklaces are the perfect party favors for tweens. They can wear it and regularly reapply as needed, and they’ll feel more grown-up having lip gloss at hand.
Fortune Telling Bath Bombs
For a spa-like feel, bath bombs are the perfect party favor, and these ones are shaped like fortune cookies and have messages inside. After leaving the party, the guest can take it home for some self-care and relaxation time.
LED Jewelry
You can give any party a mini rave vibe by passing out light-up LED accessories like these glasses, rings, and necklaces. They can wear them at the party, so consider turning the lights down as people start putting them on.
Party Favors for Teens
Hot Wheels Cars
These little cars make for the perfect party favor because they’re small, inexpensive, and fit well into a small goodie back. You can buy a bunch of them and then have the teens trade them once they’re opened up!
Disco Ball Compacts
Disco balls are trendy, and having a compact mirror is always handy, making this one of the best party favors to give a teen or preteen.
Butterfly Necklaces
Stylish and delicate, these butterfly necklaces are a party favor teens will love to take home and wear repeatedly. It might even become one of their favorite accessories.
Mini Candles
Lighting a candle makes teens feel more grown-up, so it’s the perfect choice for those who are growing into adults but not quite there yet. It allows them to set a cozy scene and find the ambiance that comes from the illumination.
Perfume Samples
Teens will love the chance to wear and sample new scents without committing to a full, expensive bottle. Samples give them a chance to learn what they love best, making it a fun way to identify their preferences.
Water Blasters
If you’re having an outdoor party in the summer, consider giving out water blasters! You can often buy these in a multi-pack very cheap. You can even have a water war as part of the party!
Flower Crowns
Flower crowns are fun, stand out pieces that are perfect for selfies or just setting a vibrant vibe at the party. When every guest gets one as a party favor, it’ll be an exciting addition to the party that they can take home with them.
Mini Notebook Party Favors
Teens and tweens love doodling, journaling, and writing notes, and these small aesthetic notebooks are perfect. Each glittery notebook comes with a matching pen, too.
Nail Art Pens
Adding designs on top of nail polish makes it a unique way for teens to express themselves. When they receive it as a party favor, they can use it with their friends and then take it home to experiment with it themselves. If you’re having a sleepover, you can even make nail art one of the activities since there will be enough time for it to dry!
Face Masks
Gen Z and Gen alpha are really into self-care, and this includes face masks. When you include them in a goodie bag, they can take a mask home with them, or all party-goers can apply them together.
Beaded Phone Charms
Phone charms are a trendy accessory to personalize cell phones, and fashionable teens will love receiving one as a party favor. This six-pack comes with different colored flower charms, adding a cute and girly touch.
Nail Polish Party Favors
This 15-pack of quick-dry nail polish is the perfect party favor because you can split the pack between guests. Each bottle is a different shade, so you can double up if you have enough.
Small Succulents
Succulents are popular with all age groups, including teens. These artificial choices look real and give a grown-up feel to the party favors.
Jelly Flower Lipsticks for Party Favors
These jelly lipsticks feature a beautiful flower inside the clear balm. It’s waterproof, long-lasting, and moisturizing – containing ingredients that are good for your skin.
Motivational Makeup Bag
Whether teens want to use their bag for makeup or skincare, it’s the perfect addition for a goodie bag. These bags have positive messages and colorful rainbow shapes. You can use the makeup bags to hold other party favors to make it even more fun.
Recap: Party Favors for Teens, Tweens, and Kids
All ages love party favors, and they help make every celebration memorable. From fun and colorful items to practical, creative, and trendy, party favors for teens and tweens include it all. Consider the interests and personalities of those coming to the party when deciding on party favors, and it’s sure to leave everyone happy and create lasting memories.