We found pinatas for practically every kid’s party theme and found the twenty-four best options to make your life easier. From food to animals to general birthday party pinatas; it’s time to party!
Best Themed Pinatas
Video Game Controller Pinata
For gamers, get the Video Game Controller Pinata, and all you need to add is a little candy… or 2 pounds worth!
Next, the pinata includes a green decorated stick, or “pinata-whacker.” As for size, this video game controller pinata measures 17.5 x 11 x 5 inches. Be aware — some parents say this pinata is hard to break which is great for a party filled with energetic kids!
3D Number Pinata
Proudly celebrate your child’s new age with the 3D Number Pinata. Choose from the numbers zero through nine, or buy two and make a double-digit number. Each number includes a hook for hanging at the top.
Next, the numbers come layered in rainbow colors, moving down the shape. They are large too and ready to hold enough candy for up to six kids or even small toys.
Small Skull Pirate Pinata
Rrrrrrr! It’s time for a pirate-themed party with a Small Skull Pirate Pinata. This adorable skull pirate includes a head wrap, eye patch, and a face. Pull the strings to release the candy or use a stick to force the candy out of the skeleton.
At 17 x 13 x 3 inches in size, the pinata can hold a lot of candy and treats. Now you just need the rest of the supplies!
Mermaid Sparkle Tail Pinata
A mermaid-themed party works perfectly for magical little girls. Get the Mermaid Sparkle Tail Pinata and make your daughter happy. She doesn’t need to beat up an actual mermaid to get the candy out, just the tail complete with scales.
The mermaid tail measures 20.39 x 13.7 x 4.17 inches and can hold a ton of candy or mermaid toys although it’s not the largest pinata, but perfect for a poolside party.
Cactus Pinata
No matter what kind of party you host for your kids, the Cactus Pinata is ready to delight. With a simple cactus theme in bold greens with pink flowers on top, this prickly pinata is ready to hold candy in its branches. It measures 21.25 x 14.5 x 7 inches making it a large option ready to hold a ton of treats and small toys.
Choose this option for summer themes, cowboy parties, plant themes, and so much more. Honestly, kids will just love beating the candy out, no matter if the theme matches or not!
Rocket Ship Pinata
Head for the stars with the Rocket Ship Pinata. Space-themed parties require a spaceship, and this is a bold and colorful option. In reds, teals, and yellows, the rocket is ready to send kids candy straight from the moon.
Strings as the bottom serve as the tail and mean you do not need a stick to beat the candy out. Pull the strings until one activates the trap door, and it’s candy time!
Guitar Piñata Bundle
Host a kids karaoke or music party with the Guitar Piñata Bundle as the feature decoration. What makes this option special is it comes with a sick and eye mask, so it’s ready to go. Also, this option is huge at 23.75 x 10.38 x 3.63 inches allowing for up to 10 pounds of candy.
The white guitar features a floral design with gold trim. We love when a pinata comes with everything needed but the filler. Make it your own with stickers, candy, and treats.
Rainbow and Clouds Pinata
Brighten up a party with the Rainbow and Clouds Pinata. A pastel rainbow with shimmery clouds is just the thing to make a great party epic. It’s a huge pinata, too, measuring 16.5 x 21.5 x 3 inches and ready to hold up to two pounds of candy or toys.
Girls will adore the iridescent details and trying to bust the pinata open for the treasure inside. Hang the pinata from the loop at the top and fill from the top too.
Small Basketball Pinata
Win your child’s party with the Small Basketball Piñata. Kids will love the shiny orange basketball replete with black lines for authenticity.
The pinata is small at only 13 x 13 x 3 inches making it the perfect option for a small party. It’s affordable, though, so you can buy two and set up two pinata stations for double the fun. Choose this for a sports-themed party or even to celebrate a winning game!
Small Dump Truck Pinata
For construction or vehicle parties pick the Small Dump Truck Pinata. The adorable dump truck looks ready to roll away and says caution on the side. It measures 15.7 x 9.2 x 6.3 inches.
Boys love vehicles, and you could have a lot of fun filling this pinata with toy cars instead of candy. It’s perfect for a little boys’ outdoor party at a park by the sandbox filled with construction vehicles.
Mini Ninja Pinata
Avoid the sticks for your son or daughter’s ninja party with the Mini Ninja Pinata. While it’s a small pinata, it uses strings to open instead of beating it to death with a stick. The pinata is red, white, and black with ninja decals on a round base.
At 11.7 x 11.7 x 3 inches, it can hold a decent amount of candy, but for larger parties, you may want to get two. If your kids are determined to use a stick, you can ignore the strings.
Best Animal Pinatas
6 Pack Mini Donkey Pinatas
The 6 Pack Mini Donkey Pinatas provides six mini pinatas so you can set up multiple stations. If you rather, give one pinata to each kid and prevent arguments. Each kid can go nuts on their own personal pinata.
All six pinatas are exactly the same – a festive donkey ready to take a beating. Use them for a Mexican-themed party, animal party, or any other party! These even make great gift bags as they are so low price, just don’t forget the candy.
Riles & Bash Owl Pinata
Do your kids love Harry Potter? Choose the Riles & Bash Owl Pinata for wizard themed parties. You can use the owl for a woodland creature party, too, or a variety of other options. No matter the theme, kids will love the snowy white owl with large eyes.
The pinata measures 11 x 4.5 x 15.5 inches which is large enough for up to five pounds of candy. Large parties of up to 12 children will enjoy taking turns hitting this poor owl. Includes a hook for hanging at the top of the owl’s head.
Small Panda Pinata
Host an animal-themed party with the extra cuteSmall Panda Pinata. The price is right, and so is the design with an adorable panda head. It’s large, round, and easy to fill with room for tons of candy.
Girls will love the cute heart cheeks making this great for a zoo animal theme or even an Asian party. It measures 14.5 x 13 inches, which is large enough for a small kids’ party, and it has a hook at the top for hanging.
Blue Turtle Pinata
Beach or sea life parties needs this adorable Blue Turtle Pinata. Toddlers especially will love this blue and green turtle as it practically looks cuddly. Overall, the turtle measures 18 x 11.5 inches and can hold two pounds of treats or toys.
A loop at the top of the turtle makes it easy to hang the turtle. Use this outside and get a water slide for a toddler or preschooler party and enjoy water fun with this ocean-themed pinata.
Donkey Pinata
If you want one large donkey pinata, get the Donkey Pinata as it’s large and ready to be filled with candy. Made with corrugated paper inside and tissue paper outside, it’s ready to stand up to a bat for several hits. Use this for any party or a themed party as it’s a traditional pinata ready to delight.
The pinata measures 12.5 x 15.7 x 4.7 inches. You will have to get inventive to hang the pinata, but a lasso around the neck should work just fine. Kids will love the bright colors.
Small Butterfly Piñata
Add some beauty to a girls party with the Small Butterfly Piñata. It’s mainly white with accents in pink, yellow, blue, and purple with hearts too in sparkly gold. Fill it up with candy and confetti with plenty of room as it measures 16.5 x 13 x 3 inches.
Girls can boys can pull the colorful strings instead of hitting the pinata with a bat. Each kid gets a chance, and once the right string is pulled, the pinata unloads its treasure of treats.
Swan Pinata
Host a beautiful princess party with the iridescent Swan Pinata. Fans of all things princess or Barbie will love the crowned and feathered beautiful bird. At 16.25 x 14 x 3 inches, it’s ready to hold a couple of pounds of sweets.
The swan is so pretty, you may not want to let a party of girls beat up this beauty. A gold crown at the top makes this a work of art for little girls everywhere.
Horse Pinata
Both boys and girls love horses and will adore the Horse Pinata. While we do not recommend beating a real horse with a stick, that’s what this 3D horse was made for and for a great price too. The horse looks so realistic you might feel like PETA will knock down your door when kids start attacking the equestrian pinata.
The massive pinata measures 19 x 19 x 6 inches and ready to hold 2 pounds of candy. Use this stallion for a girl’s party, wild west, cowboy, or animal party.
Dolphin Pinata
Take your party to the sea with the cute Dolphin Pinata. The pinata looks like a cartoon dolphin and not even remotely realistic, so kids won’t mind tearing into the pinata with a baseball bat or a stick. A sturdy cable tie at the top makes hanging the dolphin simple.
Pair the pinata with an ocean-themed party or go straight dolphin. Add two pounds of candy and let the party begin with this 14 x 3.5 x 20-inch pinata.
Best Food Pinatas
Small Watermelon Slice Pinata
Summer parties need a fresh fruit like the Small Watermelon Slice Pinata. Shaped like a yummy slice of watermelon, this pinata is ready to make a summer party-perfect, and it’s easy to fill too with treats, toys, or candy.
The pinata measures 17 x 14.5 x 3 inches making it large enough for several kids. Hang it from the hook at the top of the triangular fruit and let the party begin.
Pull String Birthday Cupcake Pinata
What pinata could be better for a birthday party than the Pull String Birthday Cupcake Pinata? It’s shaped like an oversized cupcake with sprinkles and ribbons on top. The pinata is colorful too, with pink, green, purple, blue, white, and orange.
Either beat the cupcake with a stick or pull the strings to open the two-pound capacity pinata. It measures 10 inches by 12 inches, which is rather small but more than sufficient for medium-sized parties. A string on top makes it easy to hang this up for the party.
Small Pizza Piñata
If your party doesn’t have a theme, but you want a pinata, get the Small Pizza Piñata. Make the food the theme and watch kids get excited about beating up a slice of pepperoni pizza. It has some veggies on it, which kids hate, so they will have no problem taking a stick to this triangular pinata.
The pinata measures 16.5 x 13.5 x 3 inches, and it’s large enough for a couple of pounds of candy or toys. Kids will love the bright orange color and cute pizza print on top. Choose this for older kids too and not just little children.
Donut Pinata
All kids love donuts, and the Donut Pinata can be the perfect sweet treat full of sweets for a little girls party. The extra-large donut already has a bit taken out, showing just how yummy it is with pink frosting and sprinkles.
Fill the pinata with 2 pounds of candy or toys, and you are good to go. It measures 18.5 x 3.5 inches, and it’s round but ready to sit flat if necessary and includes a hanger hook at the top.
Buying Considerations
Party Theme
Pick your kid’s theme with them before deciding on a pinata. Honestly, though, kids just love pinatas, and if you like one that doesn’t match the party, your kids won’t mind. Pick their favorite animal, food, or activity, and they will be happy.
Parents pay more attention to the theme than kids do, but they will appreciate your effort to get a matching themed pinata. Make sure to stay on budget too, as a party should be fun and not make you broke.
Party Size
For a party of 3 to 5 kids, a small pinata will do the job. Medium-sized pinatas require an option ready to hold about two pounds of candy. Larger parties will need an extra-large pinata or two medium pinatas. We like mixing and matching pinatas as it allows for two sets of kids to hit a pinata at the same time as kids have the attention span of a gnat, especially when they are full of sugar.
Pinata Filling
Get creative with the filling. Try gift bag fillers, candy, toy cars, tickets, and even confetti. Take allergies into consideration if you have candy and have a wide selection to work for any kid. Do not add the extra pressure of getting themed expensive items for the filling as kids enjoy the experience and the sugar more than the theme.
FAQs – Pinatas For Kids
Should I blindfold little kids for a pinata?
Absolutely, but make sure to stay close by to steer them if they are about to hit something or someone other than the pinata! Do not force a kid to wear a blindfold if they are not comfortable wearing one.
How much candy do I need to fill a pinata?
Most pinatas need about two pounds of candy. Go by pounds and grab an extra bag to be on the safe side. Check the pinata you purchase, as it should say how much candy it needs.
What should I do if the pinata won’t break?
It’s time to send in the big guns. If all the kids have had a couple of turns and are getting antsy because the pinata won’t release its treasure, send in an adult to hit the pinata. Make sure to pick the funny guy who will make it a show to entertain the kids.
Conclusion
Pinatas add great fun to a party with tons of release for pent-up energy and a reward at the end. Find the perfect option for your kid with over twenty different choices, all in budget. We love the Video Game Controller Pinata Kit as it comes with the pinata, filler toys, a blindfold, and a decorated stick.
