Party prizes and favors

Party prizes don’t have to be some big object, but can be fun awards or edible treats or gag gifts.

Awards
Purchase preprinted awards or ribbons from a party store or office store
Make your own on your computer or draw them yourself
Print ready-mades: MAGIC PARTY GAMES has free downloadable game prize awards

Edible treats
Individually wrapped homemade cookies or brownies
Individually wrapped candy
Microwave popcorn
Hot chocolate packets – there are specialty ones with unusual additions or flavorings, or you can make your own

Gag gifts for prizes
Dollar and bargain stores are good sources
The Jungle Store sells inexpensive foam animal masks, starting at $1 a piece

Of course, nice prizes are fun, too. Here are some ideas:

Ideas for adults
Gift card for a restaurant, local coffee place, bookstores, mall, online store
Movie gift card
Table centerpiece
Specialty candy
Gourmet coffee or food item
Candle
Sports event ticket

Ideas for teens
Poster of the latest, hottest bandGift certificate to video rental store
DVD
CD
Baseball, football, or soccer ball
Itunes gift card
Movie gift card

Ideas for grade school children
Local ice cream shop gift certificate
Gift certificate for a local skating rink
Tokens for the video game parlor
Movie gift card
Book store gift card
Small toys – places like Oriental Trading are a good source I’ve used when you needs lots of inexpensive prizes
$5.00 or $10.00 bill
Figurines to fit the party theme – Schleich ones are nice – take a look at the figurine categories at Arsatoys – some toys stores sell them, too
Stationery – here are some fun kid-friendly stationeries

Ideas for preschoolers – depending on the age, you may need participation prizes, too!
Mylar balloons
Stickers
Small age-safe toys
$1.00 bill
Coloring books or paint with water books
Books

Wrapping prizes or bagging favors can add to the fun, too. Click here to read more!