19 Of The Best Graduation Party Favor Ideas

At the heart of every great graduation party is the graduation party favor. Now you can wow your guests with these fun grad-inspired favors that everyone will go crazy for. The party favor has evolved from giving nothing at all to getting super creative and sending your people off with a creative little gift. If you are planning a graduation party, check out these party food ideas or these cool games.

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1. Graduation Cap Rolos

Grab a bag of Rolos candy and a few sheets of scrapbook paper and you will be well on your way to making these sweet graduation caps. We adore that part of this treat that is made from the wrapper and placed on top.

2. Bright Future Lightbulbs 

These lightbulbs will light up any graduation party table. Fill them with your grad’s favorite treats or go with their school colors and let them know that their future is bright!

3. Black & Gold Printable Tags

Any graduation gift will come together beautifully with the addition of these gold foil tags. We love how classy they are and you can pair them with just about any type of gift for a new grad.

4. Ring Pop Class Rings

We love the idea of ring pop class rings. Super simple, but a colorful addition to your party. Throw them in a bowl and let all the new grads take home their favorite flavor because everyone enjoys a good ring pop every now and again.

5. Chocolate Rice Krispies Graduation Cap Treat

Impress everyone with Rice Krispies treats shaped like graduation caps, they are just too cute for words. We especially like how the cap streamers are made from licorice candy!

6. Graduation Gum Party Favor

This idea is so elegant, but fun idea using gumballs (you can use any color you want). This is a very unforgettable graduation party favor idea and we love how professional they look.

7. One Smart Cookie Printable Tags

Everyone loves a good pun and graduates sure are “smart cookies” Give them the gift of cookies( any brand will do) and let them know how proud you truly are of them.

8. Commence Mints Party Favor

This is a clever play on words and these commence mints favors are an adorable and affordable idea. So creative!

9. Mini Planter Party Favor

Use the colors of your school for the rocks at the top and these mini planter party favors are just the thing for your graduation party.

10. The Tassel was worth the Hassle Party Cups

This idea is great for all ages… personalized cups. You can never have too many cups.

11. Graduation Year CD

Go old school and make a mixed cd of all the songs popular during your graduate’s senior year. Get custom labels printed and you have the best idea ever.

12. Free Printable Graduation Cap Card

Leave a lasting impression on your graduate with free printable double-sided graduation cards that are printed on cardstock paper, cut the edges where instructed, and follow a few fold marks. The card also houses a secret money pocket perfect for gifting some much-needed cash. There is also plenty of room for a little note or some words of wisdom.

13. Graduation Cap Water Bottles

We love the thought of dressing up your party beverages. Add labels and caps set the stage for the best graduation party yet!

14. Graduation Cap Favor Box

These graduation cap favor boxes are so cool! You can fill them with just about anything from small gifts to candy. The sky is the limit!

15. Dollar Bill Diplomas Gift

Give your graduate the gift they want and need the most… money! Gift money with a little more creativity and flair with the little details in this easy DIY. The container itself is adorable, with a cardstock paper graduation cap topping a regular mason jar. Inside, each individual bill is wrapped with a ribbon to look like a diploma. This DIY puts gives a personal touch to a cash gift.

16. Graduation Mason Jars

Grab small mason jars and create these awesome jars. Fill them with candies for your party guests.

17. School Colors Party Favor Bags

These simple party favor bags are so classy with printed tags. Show your school spirit by using those school colors for a stylish display and gift.

18. Candy Diplomas

These mentos are rolled up with a sweet graduation printable and tied to look like a diploma. We love how personal these prints are.

19. Rolo Graduation Diplomas

Finally, get the rolls of Rolos ready to bid your guests bon voyage. You can even use these as gifts when you add a little cash to the diploma. We hope you’ve found some inspiration for your graduation party favors!

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