ideas for party bag fillers for 16 year olds

[ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba]

we are being silly.
DS3 is having a "leavers' party" at home on Sat with his best mates (boys & girls) and he doesn't know, but we want to surprise them party bags as a joke, precisely because it's not something teenagers get at this age. just some silly stuff to make them smile, nothing serious or personalised.
we know some of them fairly well and I think they will appreciate it.

I don't want to make it too childish but so far we've bought glow-in-the-dark necklaces & balloons, bubble blowers, candy bracelets and popping candy.
not sure what else we could add, I'm looking for a few more silly or quirky stuff.
any ideas?

@mumofthree22

Individual Cup cake or kremes doughnut

cupcakes are on list already. I'll decorate each to spell out "Congratulations!", which is perfect as there will be 16 of them in total.

thank you

@Inastatus

Great idea! I know you said not childish but fart putty is always funny.

yes it is!🤣

any opinions on party hats?
on the fence about them

Rubix cubes or similar puzzle type things,

Lego minifigures in the surprise bags!

Temporary tattoos! I bought some for my 5yo.. very cheap and cheerful!

Freddo chocolate

Heart shaped sunglasses

Lego minifigures, either a surprise bag or personalised ones.

Btw I love this idea and would have remembered the parents for ever if they'd come up with this for my group of friends at 16

Glow sticks and connectors - split a couple of tubes so they can build their own things. Provided them for DD 9th birthday and couldn't tear older sisters away from them at the end!

Inflatable guitars or microphones.

@BrilliantBetty

Btw I love this idea and would have remembered the parents for ever if they'd come up with this for my group of friends at 16

awww, thank you!

I've been thinking how tough it's been for them, preparing for GCSEs online, missing out on so much stuff you do at this age and doing exams in such weird circumstances.. and I just want a cheerful memory for them. obv won't make up for the negative stuff but hopefully but will add to general merriment!
they can actually have prom now too, which is fantastic.

@fluffythedragonslayer

Inflatable guitars or microphones.

🤣 yes!!!

Glow in the dark bracelets, a book, face mask, lip gloss, nail polish, cocktail in a can, popcorn and chocolate pretzels.

eek, phone on 4% and will conk out any second so won't be back tonight (charger too far🤣), but keep them coming please!

thanks for every idea! some I can use for my younger kids and also for DS2's birthday party (18 in July!).
you lot are fab! x

How about a selfie station with a big card or inflatable photo frame, and lots of props like wigs and hats and glasses and inflatables etc?

Hawkins Bazaar is your friend

Disposable cameras are all the rage and they can take lovely photos of the day, or get or borrow a Polaroid , make a background ‘ leavers 2021 ‘ banner and give them all a photo as they leave

Popping candy

Stick on transfer tattoos?

One of those keyrings that you whistle at when you can't find your keys and it lights up or plays a sound back.

Pack of novelty every flavour jellybeans.

Yo-yos?
Bouncy balls?

(You said childish!)

Metal straws
Stretchy men
Bouncy balls
Bottle openers
Polystyrene gliders

Prefect badges

Pencil toppers.

Definitely love heart sweets
Badges
Smelly rubbers

Flavoured lip balm
Mini photo frames
Nice pens