11-02-2025
Hawaiʻi's top 10 most popular candies for keiki Valentine's parties
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Valentine's Day is all about showing love and kindness, and what better way to spread joy than by sharing sweet candies with friends? Keiki, or kids in Hawaiʻi, love to give candy to their classmates; and there are some treats that are extra popular for this holiday.
With so many candy options out there, it can be tough to choose the best ones to hand we've got a list of the most popular candies that keiki are giving to their friends for Valentine's Day, according to Amazon.
These fun and delicious treats are sure to make anyone smile!
Jolly Rancher Jelly Hearts are a fruity favorite that come in a heart shape, making them perfect for Valentine's Day. These chewy, colorful candies have a bold, sweet flavor that kids love. With flavors like cherry, watermelon, and blue raspberry, these jelly hearts are a fun and tasty treat to give to your friends.
Kinder Chocolates are a creamy, chocolatey treat that's loved by many. These candies have a delicious milk chocolate shell with a smooth, creamy hazelnut filling inside. Kinder Chocolates are small, easy to share, and make a sweet Valentine's gift. If you like chocolate, these are definitely a must-have!
If you're a fan of gummy candy, Swedish Fish Hearts are the way to go! These chewy, fruity candies come in the shape of hearts for Valentine's Day. They're soft, sweet, and have a fun flavor that makes them a great gift for classmates. Plus, the heart shape is perfect for showing a little love!
Hershey's Hugs & Kisses are classic chocolate treats that everyone loves. Hugs are made with milk chocolate and white chocolate, while Kisses are just the regular milk chocolate we all know and adore. These bite-sized chocolates are perfect for giving to friends, and the cute heart shapes make them ideal for Valentine's Day.
Reese's Peanut Butter Hearts are a Valentine's twist on the popular Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. These treats are filled with creamy peanut butter and covered in smooth milk chocolate. If you love the salty and sweet combination, these chocolates are perfect for your Valentine's celebration. They come in a cute heart shape too!
Jolly Rancher Lollipops are colorful, long-lasting, and bursting with flavor. These lollipops come in different fruity flavors like cherry, watermelon, and blue raspberry. They are fun to suck on for a while and can be easily shared with classmates. If you want to give a candy that lasts a little longer, Jolly Rancher Lollipops are a great choice!
Ring Pops are one of the most fun candies to give for Valentine's Day. These lollipops are shaped like rings, so you can actually wear them on your finger while you enjoy the candy! They come in fruity flavors like cherry, watermelon, and blue raspberry. Ring Pops are a sweet and fun treat that are sure to make your friends smile.
Push Pops are another candy that kids love. These lollipops come in a tube, and you push the candy up as you eat it. They're available in flavors like cherry and blue raspberry, and the cool twist is that you can save some for later by pushing the candy back down into the tube. These are a fun, portable candy for sharing with friends.
Sour Patch Kids are perfect for kids who like their candy with a little sour kick! These gummy candies start off sour and then turn sweet, giving you the best of both worlds. They come in fun, colorful shapes of little people, and they're perfect for sharing with friends who enjoy a little tanginess in their treats.
Sweetart Valentine's Conversation Hearts are a classic Valentine's candy. These small, heart-shaped candies have fun sayings like 'Be Mine' or 'XOXO' on them. They come in different colors and are sweet, tangy, and fun to share. They're a great candy to give out for Valentine's Day, especially if you want to share a little message of love!
These candies are all popular choices for Valentine's Day, and each one offers something different for every taste. Whether your friends prefer fruity, chocolatey, sour or sweet treats, there's a perfect candy on this list for everyone.
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This Valentine's Day, spread the love by sharing one of these delicious candies with your classmates!
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