Superheros

• Party favors for a group of superheros should provide boys with everything they need to transform themselves into their powerful alter ego. Provide simple black face masks that cover the eyes and capes that tie around the shoulders. Crafty parents can make these themselves by cutting fabric to the appropriate size and shape and hemming the edges. Small toys such as action figures and cars also fit the theme. Include printable coloring pages of superheros and small boxes of crayons for quieter play activities.
  
  

Jungle Explorers

• A jungle or safari theme provides an adventurous touch to a boy's birthday party. Select animal print bags or miniature canvas backpacks as goody bags. Fill them with animal-themed snacks such as animal crackers and gummy worms. Provide small toys shaped as snakes, bugs or jungle animals. Other supplies worthy of small adventurers may include binoculars, sunglasses, plastic canteens, disposable cameras or small adventure journals.
  
  

Farm Animals

• A farm animals theme is a simple choice for younger children who will enjoy identifying creatures and practicing the sounds they make as part of party activities. Favors for this type of party should include small finger puppets, hand puppets or stuffed farm animal toys. Seed packets with miniature pots and small garden tools also fit the farm theme. With a set of animal-shaped cookie cutters, make farm animal cookies and package three or four together in a zip-top bag for each guest.
  
  

Pirates

• Reward swashbuckling boys at a pirate-themed party with a goody bag full of forbidden plunder. Gold coins and other gold-wrapped candies are an affordable way to fill these bags. Tuck in other booty such as plastic gems and pirate-themed toys like plastic swords. An eye patch and pirate bandanna complete the set. For boys who are fans of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, include movie-themed products such as stickers, notepads and pens.