If you’re looking to throw a bug themed birthday party 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 20 insect themed ideas, fill up your bags, and thank your guests for being there.
- Adopt Your Own Bug
Let your guests pick out their very own bugs to take home. You can provide them with an adoption certificate and let them get creative with naming their new friends. Check out this listing for 6 Mini Bug Plushies.
- Insect Building Block Kit
Challenge your guest’s building skill with these Insect Building Sets. This pack contains 24 different types of insects that your guests will love putting together. - Bug coloring book
Kids can never have too many coloring books. Adding one to your goodie bag will surely be a hit. These Miniature Coloring Books would be the perfect choice for your bug theme and they come with stacking crayons. - Insect Slime
What kid doesn’t like to stick their hands in gooey slime? To turn your slime into insect slime, just add some miniature insect figurines. Put the slime in a jar and tap some insect wings made from construction paper to each side and you’ll have a creeping, crawling party favor. For a good slime recipe, check out The Best Ideas for Kids. - Insect Cages
If your guests manage to catch some bugs during the party or at home, then they will need somewhere for them to live. These Bug Bungalow Insect Kits will provide their bugs with a home and come with other bug handling tools.
- Stickers or 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. This pack of 148 Bug Themed Temporary Tattoos will give your guests plenty of options to choose from. - Bug Themed Bracelet Kit
Check out these Bug Themed Bracelet Kits. They feature ladybugs, bees, butterflies, and leaves all made out of wood. Your guests will love stringing them together as they make their bug themed jewelry. - Bug Themed Playdough Jars
These Bug Themed Play Dough Kits would fit great in a goodie back and can even be broken out during the party. Each kit contains playdough, insects, rocks, fake foliage, and other open ended materials for your guests to play with. - Bug Keychains
Keychains make great party favors and, with a bug themed party, there are many different options to choose from. Some of the keychains you can choose from feature ladybugs, bees, and butterflies. This unique 12 piece keychain set includes Real Insects Preserved in Amber.
- Bug Themed Book
A bug themed book is another 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: I Like Bugs. - Insect Antenna
Get your guests into the party spirit by giving them some Insect Antennas. You can have these in your guests’ party bag or have them available for guests to wear during the party. These headbands will turn all your guests into the cutest little bugs. - Bug Glasses
Another way you can dress up your guests like bugs is to give them some Bug Themed Glasses. These glasses come in 16 different fun insect shapes and will instantly transform your guests into creepy crawly bugs. - Insect Figurines
What better way to remember a party than by getting to take home your very own bag of bugs. Just fill a bag with a few miniature bug figurines and add a thank you label. This pack of 48 Bug Figurines would fit an insect theme perfectly.
- Bug Themed Painting 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 Bug Themed Kits. - Gummy Worms
An easy bug treat you can give to your guests are some gummy worms. To make this treat extra creative, cut a jar shape out of construction paper and wrap the worms and jar in plastic. This will make the worms look like they’re caught in the jar. - Bug Shaped Gummies
Another gummy treat that you can give to your guests are some bug shaped gummies. You can make these yourself with this recipe by Chelsweets. This recipe uses fruit juice to make the gummies a healthy alternative to store bought ones. Use this Insect Silicone Mold to create butterflies, bees, snails, and caterpillars. - Bug Nets and Magnifying Glasses
Turn your guests into bug catchers by providing them with the tools they’ll need to capture insects at home. Make a bundle of a bug net and a magnifying glass for a bug enthusiast’s dream party favor.
- Seed Packets
Help your guests attract their own insects at home by giving them wildflower seed packets. These Bee-Friendly Seed Packets contain one heaping teaspoon of seeds and can be customized with the details of your event. Your guests will be amazed by how many bugs they’ll have crawling among all their new blooms. - Bug Hotel Party Favor Boxes
Make sure your party favor bags fit in with the rest of your insect party theme! You can find bug themed boxes that you customize with your child’s name, or you could opt for these Bug Hotel Boxes that your guests can color on. - Pre-made kits
Don’t worry if you don’t have time to make your own goodie bag. There are plenty of pre-made options online. This Pre-made Bug Themed Kit includes keychains, rings, straws, tattoos, 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 bug themed party.
Not sure what activities to plan for your bug themed party? Check out 24 Bug Themed Foods for a BUG-TASTIC Party.
