We looked high and low for fun birthday party favors—including good-quality trinkets and special standalone items—that aren’t bound straight for the trash.

So, with Party City closing stores, some shoppers may wonder about their best options for finding balloons, plates, and other party favors at a good price. No need to worry, though, party planners.

What’s a birthday party without a birthday cake? Costco sells round, sheet, and bar cakes. Fair warning: A half-sheet cake measuring 12 x 16 inches is more than enough to feed a party crowd.

The collapse of Party City is giving Michaels an opportunity to expand its selection of balloons and other celebration-themed supplies. Michaels, the retailer best known for selling arts and ...

Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree, which has more than 16,000 stores in 48 states, as well as in five Canadian provinces, offers an array of balloons, including birthday, latex, and ones in various shapes.