If you’re looking to throw a dinosaur themed birthday and want your guests to remember the special occasion well past the party date, then you might want to consider sending them home with a party favor bag. The best favor bags are ones that contain well thought out gifts that are fun for kids and can also be used over and over again. Big or small, the best favor bags help your guests remember your party for years to come. Pick out some goodies from this list of 21 prehistoric ideas, fill up your bags, and thank your guests for being there.
- Dinosaur Playdough Sensory Kit
Check out these Dinosaur Themed Play Dough Kits that can be customized with your child’s name. They would fit great in a goodie back and can even be broken out during the party. Each kit contains 4 oz of playdough, 1 fossil dinosaur, a mini dino egg, rocks and a dinosaur bone. - Dinosaur Figurines
What better way to remember a party than by getting to take home some dinosaurs. Just fill a bag with a few miniature dinosaurs and add a thank you label. Check out this pack of 78 Dinosaur Figurines that would fit in your thank you bags perfectly.
- Dinosaur Slap Bracelets
These Plush Dinosaur Slap Bracelets are a great option for a party favor. They feature 8 different dinosaur plushies that will fit snugly around your guest’s arm. You can also have these dinosaurs wrapped around whatever other items you plan on giving out as favors instead of using a favor bag. - Sling Shot Dinosaur Toys
Check out this box of 20 Sling Shot Dinosaur Toys. Just stretch the dinosaur out between your two fingers and when released the dinosaur will be launched forward. This small addition to your favor bags will provide endless fun. And don’t be afraid to break them out during the party for some distance launching competitions. - Adopt a Dinosaur
Let your guests pick out their very own dinosaur. Check out this listing for 20 Stuffed Dinosaurs. They come with their very own carry cases and adoption certificates.
- Dinosaur Themed Book
A dinosaur themed book makes a great gift for your party goers. Some of my favorite books are the Step Into Reading Series. These books come in nearly every theme and can help improve reading skills as well. Check out this book: Dinosaur Days. - Dino Goo
What kid doesn’t like to stick their hands in gooey slime? Adding a jar of dinosaur themed slime to your favor bag will surely be a hit. To make it into dinosaur slime, just make it green and add some dinosaur figurines. For a good slime recipe, check out The Best Ideas for Kids. - Bag of Dinosaur Bones
If you want to give out some sweets in your good bags, then consider adding a bag of dinosaur bones. To make them, just coat some pretzels in white chocolate. Once they’re all in a bag, they will look just like a bag of dinosaur bones. - Dinosaur Print Cookies
Another sweet treat that you can add to your bag is a few dinosaur print cookies. To make them, press the foot of a dinosaur figurine into each cookie before they are baked. Once they are baked, you’ll have the perfect dinosaur track cookies that your guests will love.
- Prehistoric Chocolate Rocks
Cool shiny rocks are always fun to play with, especially when they are prehistoric rocks. To add some to your goodie bag, check out this Tube of Rocks. These rocks are actually chocolate rocks making this favor a sweet treat as well. - Dinosaur Curly Straws
These Curly Straws with dinosaur toppers will look great sticking out of your party favor bags. And, every time your guests use them, they will be reminded of how much fun they had at your party. - Stickers or Temporary Tattoos
Stickers or temporary tattoos can be a great addition to your party bag. Your guests can play with them during your party or they can continue the party fun at home. Check out this pack of Dinosaur Temporary Tattoos that glow in the dark. - Dinosaur Tooth Necklaces
Nothing is cooler than getting a tooth from a dinosaur. String a dinosaur tooth through some cordage and you’ll have a dinosaur tooth necklace that every little kid will obsess over. Check out this listing for a Dinosaur Tooth Kit to make your necklaces.
- Dinosaur Egg Soap
Check out this tutorial on how to make some dinosaur egg soaps by Buzz Feed. These soaps are translucent so that you can see the dinosaur that’s waiting inside. As your guests use the soap, they will get closer and closer to hatching it. - Dinosaur Paint Kit
A painting kit is a great gift for children who love to craft. This is a gift that can be in the bags ready to take home or broken out during the party for some painting time. Check out these pre-made Dinosaur Themed Kits. - Dinosaur Wands
If you’re looking for a dinosaur themed gift that will also work for little girls, then consider making some dinosaur wands. Just take a dinosaur figurine and glue it to a stick. You can spray paint it any color you want and add ribbons to complete the look. - Dinosaur Eggs
Give your guests a dinosaur egg to take home. They will love chiseling away at the egg as they wonder what dinosaur could be inside. Check out this listing for 24 Dinosaur Eggs that contain 24 different species of dinosaur, with some that glow in the dark!
- Jurassic Park Passes
If your dinosaur party is based off of the Jurassic Park movies, then hand out some visitor passes to your guests. These Jurassic Park Passes will set the theme for your party and make everyone feel like they are actually adventuring through the parks. - Insects in Amber
Another Jurassic Park party favor is a vial containing insects in amber. This tutorial by Kindergarten Worksheets and Games will show you exactly how to make the slimy, gooey amber. Then, add some insect figurines and bottle it up in vials. Your guests will love pretending like they are extracting the insects to find dinosaur DNA. - Dinosaur Themed Party Favor Boxes
Make sure your party favor bags fit in with the rest of your dinosaur party theme! Green or brown colored bags with a dinosaur thank you tag would look great among your other decorations. Or, you could opt for these Dinosaur Favor Boxes that feature a dinosaur head and tail sticking out of the box. - Pre-made kits
Don’t worry if you don’t have time to make your own good bags. There are plenty of pre-made options online. This Pre-made Dinosaur Themed Kit includes hats, crazy straws, bubble wands, slap bracelets, and more.
I hope you found these party favor ideas helpful. Let me know in the comments which items you would want to receive at a dinosaur themed party.
Not sure what activities to plan for your dinosaur themed party? Check out 21 Dinosaur Themed Party Activities for a Stomping Good Time.
