32 Non-Candy Halloween Treats Kids Actually Want
From spooky trinkets and toys to allergy-friendly snacks, parents are sharing the non-candy Halloween treats that have been the biggest hit with their trick-or-treaters over the years.
Depending on what fun Halloween activities you have planned, these also make great school favors, party game prizes or Halloween gifts for kids.
Have you given out any Halloween candy alternatives that your trick-or-treaters loved? Share your reviews below!
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Glow Sticks
Kristy Pepping: Glow stick bracelets are non candy Halloween treats that kids can wear for the rest of their trick or treating throughout the evening.
Scratch Art Bookmarks
Kristy Pepping: Kids always need more bookmarks. Try one of these kits from Melissa & Doug where they get to scratch their own design into it.
Halloween Coloring Books
Beth Wood: Mini themed coloring books are great non candy Halloween giveaways for the creative kids in your neighborhood.
Mini Keychain Flashlights
Kristy Pepping: These mini flashlights are fun to use on Halloween once it gets dark outside. When kids are done using it trick or treating, they could add it to their backpacks.
Bath & Body Works Halloween PocketBac Hand Sanitizers
Kelly R.: A house on my street gave out these mini hand sanitizers as Halloween candy alternatives, and the kids went nuts for them. They felt like they had hit the jackpot! Though I don't totally understand the appeal myself, I figure a little extra (adult supervised) germ fighting couldn't hurt on a night when the kids are running around in suboptimal weather and indulging in candy!
Halloween Play-Doh
Beth Wood: This play-doh "treat without the sweet" Halloween bag comes with 15 one-ounce cans in assorted Halloween themed colors.
Mini Water Bottles
Kristy Pepping: I know when we are out trick-or-treating our kids are constantly running from house to house. Why not give out the much needed gift of hydration as an alternative to candy for Halloween? Even big kids will appreciate a water break!
Halloween Punch Balloons
Kristy Pepping: Balloons are great alternatives to Halloween candy, and these are more durable and long-lasting.
Halloween Stickers
Kelly R.: Stickers are a safe bet for many kids, and buying them by the roll allows you to cut them yourself and decide how many to hand out to each trick-or-treater.
LED Finger Lights
Beth Wood: Light up your trick-or-treaters' night with these LED finger flashlights. Sold in an assortment of colors, these flashlights have a rubber band for easy attachment to fingers.
Jack-o-Lantern Stickers
Beth Wood: Make your favorite pumpkin face! You can use the sheet of stickers to decorate a jack-o-lantern.
Blank Puzzles
Kristy Pepping: We received one of these at a festival, and I thought about trick or treating and the fact that these would make great non-candy Halloween treats to pass out. The blank puzzles come in multi-packs and are only 12 pieces each so super easy for little ones.
Bendable Zombies
Beth Wood: These bendable zombie figures are fun to play with. An assortment of zombies comes in each pack. These are a great alternative to candy giveaways, or fun Halloween gifts for kids!
Crazy Loop Straws
Kristy Pepping: Try these wacky and colorful straws for non candy Halloween treats. Great for little ones and big kids alike.
Vampire Teeth
Kristy Pepping: These fake teeth are a hit as non candy Halloween treats and won't lead to any sugar high!
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