32 Non-Candy Halloween Treats Kids Actually Want

Kristy Pepping said:  Glow stick bracelets are non candy Halloween treats that kids can wear for the rest of their trick or treating throughout the evening.

Kristy Pepping said:  Kids always need more bookmarks. Try one of these kits from Melissa & Doug where they get to scratch their own design into it.

Beth Wood said:  Mini themed coloring books are great non candy Halloween giveaways for the creative kids in your neighborhood.

Kelly R. said:  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!

Kristy Pepping said:  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.

Kristy Pepping said:  Balloons are great alternatives to Halloween candy, and these are more durable and long-lasting.

Kristy Pepping said:  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!

Beth Wood said:  This play-doh "treat without the sweet" Halloween bag comes with 15 one-ounce cans in assorted Halloween themed colors.

Kelly R. said:  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.

Kristy Pepping said:  Try these wacky and colorful straws for non candy Halloween treats. Great for little ones and big kids alike.

Beth Wood said:  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!

Beth Wood said:  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.

Kristy Pepping said:  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.

Beth Wood said:  Make your favorite pumpkin face! You can use the sheet of stickers to decorate a jack-o-lantern.

Kristy Pepping said:  Try passing out these creepy spider rings. Kids can wear these after leaving your doorstep!

Beth Wood said:  Give out a fun Halloween craft! My kids love playing with these packs of colorful, non-toxic wax and yarn sticks. You can twist, bend, mold and stick them together with just a fingertip of pressure to create 3-d shapes and images. These sticks are reusable. The trick or treat packs come with halloween designed themed cards that encourage shape building such as cats, ghosts, and pumpkins.

Kristy Pepping said:  These fake teeth are a hit as non candy Halloween treats and won't lead to any sugar high!

Beth Wood said:  Mini bottles of noise putty in different colors are fun non candy Halloween treats. Putty and slime are all the rage with kids right now!

Vanessa M. said:  Slap bracelets never go out of style! Trick or treaters will be happy to get these in their pumpkins on Halloween night.

Beth Wood said:  These assorted Halloween themed pencils with giant erasers are great non candy Halloween treats!

Jennie Utsinger said:  Magic springs are always the first toy my kids reach for in toy baskets at fairs or doctor's offices. They can't get enough of these little slinky-like toys. They often twist them into oblivion fairly quickly, so would be thrilled to find a new one while trick-or-treating!

Alex F said:  Slime is an all-ages favorite, and you can usually find small containers to buy in bulk. Glow-in-the-dark slime is especially fun as a non food Halloween treat.

Katie G. said:  Believe it or not, not all kids like candy. These Halloween pretzels are always a hit with my kids for when they need a change of pace from the sweet treats.

Beth Wood said:  This is my kid's favorite find this year! These vampire lip whistles are lots of fun for a wide range of ages. They love the built-in siren whistle that is easy to blow.

Kelly R. said:  You can never have too many bubbles, and these mini ones are great for younger kids so you don't have to worry too much about spilling.

Kelly R. said:  What kid doesn't love fresh crayons? These little Crayola packs are perfect for restaurant games, killing time in the car, etc.

Kelly R. said:  My kids enjoy collecting fun stickers to display on their laptops, and these sugar skulls look cool all year round. They are cheap enough that you can hand them out to the kids who take candy, too!

Lisa R said:  We purchased these in bulk for my daughter to hand out at school and they were a big hit! My daughter has one on her backpack and plays with it all the time, so I'm hoping the other kids in her class will get some mileage out of theirs too.

Alex F said:  Though I am not a fan of pencils as treats generally (we get way too many!), my kids get so excited about mechanical and push pencils that they have become the exception to the rule. These Halloween-themed pencils are fun, or you can go with an orange/black/green color scheme, too.

Kelly R. said:  I love that these brain erasers fit right in at Halloween, but won't become obsolete when the calendar hits November. A subtle reminder to use your noodle!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Kids will love these cute little Halloween-themed maze puzzles as a fun treat on Halloween. Ideal for Trick or Treating or in a party goody bag!

Lisa R said:  Pencil toppers are a great cheap option to throw into a Halloween goody bag or hand out to trick or treaters. There are a ton of options to choose from: erasers, squishy stress relievers, fidget toys and more. Buy pumpkin or skull erasers in bulk if you want to stick to a Halloween theme or choose cute characters and fidget toys for something kids will want to play with all year.

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