Fun Items for Preteen Party Favor Bags

Tweens still want goody bags so don't disappoint.

They're growing up and developing a sense of independence, but tweens still love their parties. If you think your days of handing out favor bags are over, think again. A tween without a favor bag is a sad sight indeed.

Whether you're planning your child's birthday party, a Halloween party, or another special event, don't forget the favor bags. And while tweens are no longer interested in finger puppets and tiny canisters of Play-Doh, there are plenty of items you can throw into preteen party favor bags. Below are a few ideas to get you started.

Ideas for Preteen Party Favor Bags

Novelty Items

Whether you have a themed party, or just an ordinary sleepover party, there are some items your favor bags just shouldn't be without. Tweens love novelty items, so throw a few into every bag and watch their eyes light up.

Personalized pencils

Mini flying discs

Squeezable stress balls

Pencil toppers

Kazoos

Stickers

Anything that glows in the dark

Mini bottles of bubbles

Temporary tattoos

Soda can covers

Mini Slinkies

Noisemakers

Bookmarks

Food Items

All favor bags require some sort of treat, so don't skimp on the best part. You don't have to overload your guests with sugar, because there are so many individually packaged food items on the market today that are perfect to throw in goody bags.

Individual servings of popcorn, pretzels, potato chips, nuts, cookies, raisins and fruit snacks

Mini chocolate bars

Mini bags of microwave popcorn

Lollipops

Wax lips

Individually-wrapped candies such as Smarties, M&Ms, Tootsie Rolls, Dum Dum Pops, Pop Rocks, Pixy Stix, Fun Dip, etc.

Game and Puzzle Items

Games and puzzles are always a treat for the preteen crowd, and you don't have to spend a lot to keep preteens entertained.

Yo-Yos

Chinese Yo-Yos

Paddle ball games

Playing cards

Mini puzzle cubes (like Rubik's cube)

Slide puzzles

Favor Bag Items for Girls

If you're dealing with preteen girls, you don't have to think too hard to know what to put in their favor bags. Girls love anything that smells nice and looks cute.

Pinwheels

Slap bracelets

Mini spiral notebooks

Small stuffed animals like Webkinz or Beanie Babies

Small manicure set

Lip gloss

Perfume samples

Paper folding fans

Novelty pens and pencils

Small craft project (like a make-your-own-bracelet project)

Colorful emery boards

Mini soaps

Stampers and ink pads

Blody glitter

Favor Bag Items for Boys

Boys can either be easier or much harder to buy for than girls, depending on your perspective. For boys, sometimes less is more. They may be happier with a gift card to the local bowling alley than they would be with a bag of stuff they might not use.

Mini vinyl footballs

Water pistols

Small rubber balls

Mini-flashlights

Comic books

Key chains

Plastic sports bottles

Jacks

Marbles

Gift certificates to a local video rental store, mini golf course, bowling alley or movie theatre

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