32 Best Non-Candy Halloween Treats to Pass out This Year
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Although Halloween is a popular holiday for all things candy, it’s nice to give kids something fun, interactive, and sugar-free to break up the pile of Reese’s, Snickers, and M&M’s in their trick-or-treat bag. Not to mention, parents will be endlessly thankful for a break in their kids' candy flow. Non-candy Halloween treats will provide little ones entertainment in the form of a Halloween-themed activity while coming off their sugar highs.
Additionally, many of these non-candy items can be re-used and played with again and again, lasting longer than one night (or bite). The popper fidget keychains and Halloween crayons, for example, can be used for long car rides, while waiting for appointments, or in other scenarios where toys may be needed. Best of all, these non-candy treats are small and compact, so parents won’t have to worry about where to store them post-holiday. They can add them to their kid’s toy bin, craft drawer, school backpack, and more.
If you’re leaning towards giving out candy this holiday, be sure to check out our rankings of the best Halloween candy and the worst Halloween candy, to avoid being that house. For more Halloween inspiration, check out our healthy Halloween treat recipes, Halloween snacks for kids, and easy DIY Halloween decorations.
1. Stretchy Toys
These elastic skeleton toys are sure to bring lots of fun, as kids test how far they can stretch the colorful figures. They can pull on them, make them dance, and more.
2. Crayons
This 4-pack set of crayons is perfect for drawing on the go. The pack contains four prominent colors: red, yellow, blue, and green — ideal for drawing blue skies, yellow suns, green grass, and red houses, among other things.
3. Mini Puzzles
Puzzles are a great way to help kids identify patterns, develop problem-solving skills, and work on independent play. These mini Halloween character puzzles are great for children ages three and up.
4. Lip Balm
Add this lip balm to your little one's "beauty collection" for dress-up time. They'll feel just like an adult applying their "lipstick," except it's clear and will help hydrate their lips.
Halloween Stretchy Skeleton Toys
Halloween Crayons
Halloween Jigsaw Puzzle Set
Halloween Spooky Lip Balm
5. Silly Straws
Meal time will be double the fun with these boo-shaped silly straws. Kids will be anxious to add them to their drink, which will be a great way to keep them hydrated.
6. Plastic Cups
These skeleton-patterned cups are a fun addition to snack time. Fill them with a mix of pretzels, candy corn, and popcorn for a delicious Halloween snack.
7. Pop Fidget Toys
Both kids and adults alike will enjoy these pumpkin and skull-shaped pop fidgets that help soothe anxiety one pop at a time.
8.Halloween Whoopee Cushions
If there's one universal truth known of mankind, it's that kids cannot resist the hilarity of a whoopee cushion. These ones even feature familiar Halloween character faces.
Boo Plastic Silly Straws
Silly Dancing Skeleton Plastic Cups
Halloween Popper Fidget Key Chains
Halloween Happy Characters Whoopee Cushions
Halloween Characters Whoopee Cushions
9. LED Rings
Halloween-themed light-up rings are age-appropriate goody-bag fillers you can easily nab on Amazon or at your local dollar store.
10. Glow Bracelets
Here's a not-so-fun fact: Children are at the highest risk for being hit by a car on Halloween night, according to TODAY. Hand out glow-in-the-dark accessories to make kids extra visible to oncoming drivers.
11. Slime
We think it's fair to say, kids are obsessed with slime. Feed their love of slime with these individual containers of multicolored, metallic goo.
12. Hair Scrunchies
Festive and practical, these Halloween hair scrunchies are less than $1 a piece. They are sure to be popular with both older and younger kids.
Halloween LED Rings
Glow Bracelets
Halloween Marbled Unicorn Color Slime
Halloween Scrunchies
13.Magnets
If you want to combine your love for DIY projects and Halloween, these magnets are the best of both worlds. They're the perfect trick-or-treat bag stuffer when you're looking for a non-candy alternative.
14. Stamps
It's never too early to get kids interested in arts and crafts, and these toddler-friendly Halloween stampers are bound to do just that.
15. Plush Monster Toys
Not everything about All Hallows' Eve has to be spooky. Oriental Trading's mini plush monsters are cute keepsakes for young trick-or-treaters.
16. Bookmarks
Getting a child excited about reading can be difficult, but maybe a cool, festive bookmark will make it just a little bit easier?
Patterned Candy Corn Magnet Craft Kit
Halloween Stamps for Kids
Plush Monsters
Halloween Theme Bookmarks
17. Slinkies
Slinkies are fun for everyone, and Halloween-themed slinkies make great candy alternatives for kids ringing your doorbell on October 31.
18. Mini Skateboards
Before the pop fidget, fidget slug, and fidget spinner, there was the Tech Deck — a miniature skateboard everyone played with in middle school during the aughts. Oriental Trading has the cutest Halloween-themed boards.
19. Stickers
What kid doesn't love decorating their notebooks with colorful adhesives? Sheets of festive stickers make for fun treats that won't weigh down trick-or-treaters' bags.
20. Novelty Glasses
In eight different Halloween styles, these glasses are a screaming good time. Perfect for adding to their dress up bin at home.
Halloween Slinkies
Jack-O-Lantern Coil Springs
Mini Halloween Skateboards
Glow Bracelets
Halloween Stickers
Halloween Stickers
Halloween Costume Glasses
21. Snack Bags
If you have minimal time to shop, pre-packaged, individual servings of Goldfish from Amazon are a great non-candy Halloween treat option (that smiles back).
22. Mini Brain-Shaped Erasers
School supplies in fun shapes and patterns give kids something to enjoy after Halloween ends. They can bring them to school and show all their friends.
23. Bubbles
Pick up Halloween-themed, party-sized bubble bottles or grab packs of clear bubble tubes and decorate each with Halloween stickers.
24. Glow-in-the-Dark Vampire Teeth
Even if they didn't dress up as a vampire or werewolf, it's hard to resist these spooky, glowing plastic teeth. Princesses can have fangs too, right?
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Cheddar Crackers
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers
Halloween Pencil Top Erasers
Mini Brain-Shaped Erasers
Halloween Bubbles
Halloween Bubble Bottles
Glow-in-the-Dark Vampire Teeth
LED Rings
Marbled Unicorn Color Slime
25. Mini Bottles of Water
Walking from door to door around the neighborhood can be a workout, especially if you're sneaking candy between houses, so help the kiddos stay hydrated while they make the rounds. Slap on a festive label, and the water bottles are good to go.
26. Play-Doh
Whether you hand out a mix of colors or opt only for Halloween hues, kids will love playing with the dough inside these iconic canisters long after the holiday has passed.
27. Temporary Tattoos
Halloween-themed tattoos are safe for kids, easy to press on, and perfect for showing off at school the next day. Sounds like a win to us!
28. Bouncy Balls
Opt for creepy eyeballs in the bouncy ball department if you want to stay on theme for October 31.
Halloween Water Bottle Labels
Mini Water Bottles
Mini Party Favors
Play-Doh Cans
Temporary Tattoos
Bouncy Eyeballs
Halloween Bouncing Balls
Halloween Bouncy Eyeballs
29. Keychains
Whether they attach them to their jean loop or to their backpack, they'll love bouncing around with these cute, light-up LED pumpkins.
30. Slap Bracelets
You loved them in the '80s and '90s, and now, your kids will know the joy of a slap bracelet, too. These festive versions keep the novelty alive.
31. Coloring Books
Instead of a treat that'll last for all of five seconds, hand out these coloring books full of Halloween characters that'll keep them occupied for hours.
32. Drink Packets
Give the kids a treat they can look forward to savoring at home, like a mug of warm apple cider or hot chocolate on a cold, autumn night.
Halloween Pumpkin LED Keychains
Halloween Slap Bracelets
Halloween Slap Bracelets
Halloween Coloring Books
Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Mix
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