Non-Candy Halloween Treats Kids Actually Love
Not every kid can have candy. Food allergies are common, and some families just want fewer sweets. That's why you see teal pumpkins on porches: they mean "non-food treats here."
The good news is that kids get just as excited about glow sticks and stickers. All of these come in bulk, so one pack covers a whole night of trick-or-treaters.
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PartySticks Glow Sticks (100 Pack)
100 glow sticks with connectors to make bracelets. Kids snap them and wear them for the rest of the walk. It's the most popular non-candy treat for a reason.
Best for: the teal pumpkin bowl and older kids.
Check price on Amazon OHOME Halloween Stickers (100)
A pack of 100 Halloween stickers in tons of designs. Cheap, easy to hand out, and little kids love picking their favorite.
Best for: toddlers and preschoolers.
Check price on AmazonChildFun Halloween Party Favors (350 Pieces)
A giant box of 350 small Halloween toys in 30 types. Mix them into a bowl and let kids pick one. Enough for a busy street.
Best for: houses that get a lot of trick-or-treaters.
Check price on AmazonJOYIN Halloween Pencils with Erasers (108)
108 Halloween pencils in 12 designs with erasers. Parents like them, teachers love them, and kids actually use them.
Best for: classroom parties and school-age kids.
Check price on AmazonEverBrite Halloween Mini Flashlights
Small Halloween flashlights with a warm glow. A treat that also helps them see on the walk home.
Best for: a special treat for younger kids or your own kids' bags.
Check price on AmazonHalloween 3D Nail Stickers
Raised Halloween nail stickers with ghosts, pumpkins and cats. A fun pick for older kids and tweens.
Best for: tweens who are "too old" for stickers.
Check price on AmazonAurora Palm Pals Boo Ghost
A palm-sized ghost plush. Too pricey to hand out to every kid, but great for your own kids or a classroom prize.
Best for: a special treat.
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Before you buy
If you hand out both candy and toys, keep them in separate bowls. Kids with allergies shouldn't have to dig through candy to find a safe treat.
Mark your house with a teal pumpkin or a teal sign so families know. It's a small thing that makes Halloween way easier for a lot of kids.