Dinosaur Party Bags: What to Put Inside and How to Save
Last Updated: 26 October 2026
Quick Summary
Dinosaur party bags are small themed gift bags handed to young guests at the end of a birthday party, filled with toys, stationery and a sweet treat or two. At Pickit Parties, a sturdy paper dinosaur party bag costs £0.40 and a colour-in canvas version costs £1.50. Fill each bag with three items, such as a puzzle, a puppet and a pencil set, for a complete handout at £1.40 per child.
- The paper bag measures 16cm x 22cm x 9cm and suits larger groups.
- The colour-in canvas bag suits ages 3+ and doubles as a party activity.
- Fillers under 35p include colouring pencils, a glider and a mini puzzle.
- Count guests and add two spares before assembling your bags.
- Assembling 20 bags takes around 20 minutes once everything is on the table.
Table of Contents
- Dinosaur Party Bags: Bag Styles, Sizes and Costs at a Glance
- Dinosaur Party Bag Fillers That Get Used at Home
- Non-Sweet Party Bag Fillers for Every Budget
- DIY Dinosaur Party Bags: A Step-by-Step Plan
- Ready-Made Dinosaur Party Bags: When the Convenience Pays Off
- Build Your Dinosaur Party Bag Bundle
- Frequently Asked Questions
Dinosaur Party Bags: Bag Styles, Sizes and Costs at a Glance
Dinosaur party bags are small themed gift bags handed to young guests at the end of a birthday party, usually filled with toys, stationery and a sweet treat or two. At Pickit Parties, we sell a sturdy paper dinosaur party bag for £0.40 and a colour-in canvas version for £1.50. Below, we break down which bag suits which party, what to put inside, and how to avoid the classic mistake of buying fillers nobody takes home.
The size question trips people up first. Our paper dinosaur party bag measures roughly 16cm x 22cm x 9cm, which is roomy enough for a puzzle, a puppet and a handful of smaller bits. The canvas bag is a flatter 22cm x 16cm, so it holds less volume but doubles as an activity.
| Option | Price per bag | Size | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper dinosaur party bag | £0.40 | 16cm x 22cm x 9cm | Quick handouts, larger groups |
| Colour-in canvas bag | £1.50 | 22cm x 16cm | Ages 3+, keepsake, party activity |
Paper or canvas: which bag suits your party?
Paper wins on volume and cost. If you are catering for twenty children and want each bag to feel full, a paper bag at 40p lets you spend the rest on fillers.
Canvas suits smaller guest lists and older toddlers. The colour-in design keeps children occupied during the quiet bit before food, and it goes home as something reusable rather than recycling. You can see the colour-in canvas dinosaur bag if you want the activity built into the party bag.
Watch out: canvas bags are flatter than paper ones, so plan two or three slim fillers rather than one bulky toy.
Dinosaur Party Bag Fillers That Get Used at Home
Our dinosaur colouring and sticker book costs £0.40, the six-pencil dinosaur set costs £0.30, and a dinosaur finger puppet costs £0.40. All three are small, light and genuinely reusable.
Stick to items with a second life: a 16-piece dinosaur mini puzzle at £0.30, a 28-card dinosaur memory game at £0.40, or an 18cm dinosaur glider at £0.30 for outdoor play.
If you want to browse the full filler range in one place, our dinosaur party bag fillers collection covers toys, stationery and puzzles in the same theme.
Non-Sweet Party Bag Fillers for Every Budget
Non-sweet party bag fillers travel better, keep longer and suit children with allergies without you having to quiz every guest.
Here is how the price bands stack up:
- Under 35p: dinosaur colouring pencils (£0.30), dinosaur glider (£0.30), dinosaur mini puzzle (£0.30)
- Around 40p: colouring and sticker book, finger puppet, keyring, memory game
- £1 and over: dinosaur metal yoyo (£1.00), colour-in canvas bag (£1.50)
A bag with a puzzle, a puppet and a pencil set lands at £1.00 in fillers plus 40p for the paper bag. That is a complete, themed handout for £1.40 per child. The wider range of children's party bag fillers is worth a look if you are mixing themes across siblings.
Buy two or three different fillers and rotate them so children swap rather than compare identical bags.
DIY Dinosaur Party Bags: A Step-by-Step Plan
Assembling your own dinosaur party bags takes about 20 minutes for a class-sized batch once everything is on the table.
- Count guests and add two spares. Breakages and last-minute siblings happen.
- Pick three fillers per bag. One stationery item, one toy, one small extra.
- Set up an assembly line. Bags in a row, one filler type beside each bag.
- Drop items in left to right. One pass, no doubling back.
- Add a name tag if guests are young. It stops arguments at the door.
- Store flat and upright. Heavy items on the bottom so handles do not strain.
Total time: around 20 minutes for 20 bags. Difficulty: easy.
Expected result: a stack of filled bags ready to hand out, all matching the theme. If you want a structured walkthrough of the whole party, our DIY party planning resources sit alongside the bag range.
Ready-Made Dinosaur Party Bags: When the Convenience Pays Off
Ready-made dinosaur party bags arrive packed with the fillers you choose, so there is no assembly evening and no forgotten item. You select the bag, pick the contents, and the whole lot turns up ready to hand out.
If you are working late the week before the party, the difference between a 20-minute assembly line and a box arriving done is worth more than the few pence you save buying loose. The ready-filled dinosaur party bag option keeps everything in one theme, which matters when you are also sourcing tableware and decorations.
Where it falls short: you get less control over exact filler combinations than if you pick every item yourself. For a very specific request, ask about a custom theme before ordering.
Build Your Dinosaur Party Bag Bundle
Everything in our dinosaur range coordinates, from the bags to the tableware, so you are not hunting across five shops.
Pickit Parties makes that straightforward with themed collections, fillers priced from 30p, and bags that arrive packed and ready to hand out. Custom theme requests are welcome if your child has something specific in mind, and our DIY guides cover the setup step by step.
Get started with Pickit Parties and hand out dinosaur party bags that children actually take home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you put in dinosaur party bags?
Aim for three to five small items that suit the age group. Good dinosaur party bag fillers include a finger puppet, colouring pencils, a mini puzzle, a glider or a keyring, plus one edible treat if you want one. Pickit Parties sells these from £0.30 to £0.40 each, so a bag with four fillers costs roughly £1.60 plus the bag. Keep items small enough to fit a 16cm x 22cm bag and check the age suitability on each product, as most are marked for ages 3 and up.
Are ready-made dinosaur party bags worth buying?
Buying fillers separately means sourcing each item, checking it fits, and stuffing bags the night before. Ready-made dinosaur party bags arrive packed with the fillers you choose, so you hand them out as they are. If you enjoy the making, DIY gives you more control over what goes in each bag.
What can I put in party bags instead of sweets?
Plenty of non-sweet party bag fillers work well for a dinosaur theme: colouring pencils, a colouring and sticker book, a mini 16-piece puzzle, a metal yoyo, a glider or a colour-in canvas bag. Add a small thank-you note if you want the bag to feel finished.
How many items should go in a children's party bag?
Three to five items is the usual range for children aged 3 to 8. A practical formula is one toy, one stationery item and one small extra, which comes to around £1.10 to £1.50 in fillers plus the bag. If you are using a canvas bag at £1.50, count the bag itself as one of the gifts and reduce the fillers to two or three.
