Looking for something other than candy to hand out for Halloween? These non-candy Halloween treats are fun for kids and adults!
We aren’t saying that you shouldn’t give your kids candy every once in a while but on Halloween, they get insane amounts of candy! Also, factor in the school parties, neighborhood parties, and team parties that all come around the same time of year. Talk about sugar overload!
Over the last few years we’ve given out some non-candy treats and they were a hit with the neighborhood kids. The following non-candy Halloween treat ideas will provide hours of fun for kids with no sugar added. 😉 We’ve included treat ideas for all different budgets. We’re partial to the glow sticks (which can be made into necklaces and bracelets) because they come in a pack of 300 for less than $21. I’ve NEVER seen a large bag of Halloween candy for that price. It breaks down to $0.07 per glow stick.
These treats can be used to hand out to trick or treats, give your own children for the holiday instead of candy, or used at school parties.
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NON-CANDY HALLOWEEN TREAT IDEAS
Glow Sticks/Necklaces/Bracelets
These glow sticks were very popular when we passed them out. The kids were so excited to get something that lit up and wanted to put them on immediately! They can be made into necklaces or bracelets. Plus, this price beats any price I’ve seen on candy – 300 sticks for under $21!
Stickers
I’ve never met a child that didn’t love stickers. Give them festive Halloween stickers or generic stickers to use at any time of the year.
Yo Yo’s
Yo Yo’s don’t need any explanation. Grab a pack of these mini Yo Yo’s and provide kids with hours of entertainment.
Play-Doh
These mini cans of Play-Doh are the perfect size for treat or treaters.
Bubbles
You can’t say the word bubbles with a frown, even as an adult. So spread some smiles with these bubble containers.
Chalk
Each trick or treater will get three sticks of chalk with this particular sidewalk chalk party pack. What kid wouldn’t want that as a treat?!
Vampire Fangs
These glow in the dark vampire fangs are another one of our favorite cost-effective options. You could even pair these with a glow in the dark necklace and still have a very inexpensive Halloween treat!
Silly Straws
These silly straws will provide fun for kids over and over again each time they use it.
Pencils
A Halloween treat that doubles as school supplies?! Winner! Get an assorted pack of pencils or a Halloween themed pack.
Erasers
Same as the pencils, these erasers double as school supplies. Get a traditional pack or a Halloween themed pack.
Stamps
Stamps would be the perfect unexpected treat!
Easy to apply and remove temporary tattoos will make your house a popular one. 😉 Get the Halloween pack, Super Hero, and/or Disney Princess temporary tattoo.
Slinkies
Just hearing the word slinky reminds me of my childhood. I don’t think kids will ever get tired of slinkies. Give parents a blast from the past and the kids entertainment with slinkies! These mini slinkies are the perfect size to hand out at Halloween or throw in gift bags for a class.
Bouncy Balls
Never doubt the fun that kids will have with a classic bouncy ball! These are another great cost-effective non-candy treat!
Leis
Maybe this idea is because we just got back from Hawaii but a lei would be a fun and unusual item to give as a Halloween treat! Choose from these inexpensive plastic leis or the luau flower party lei pack. Aloha!
P.S. Here’s our list of what to buy at Costco in Kauai to save LOTS of money. 😉
Bandaids
Kids obsession over bandaids still blow my mind but hey, makes it easy for you when thinking of unusual Halloween treats. These neon adhesive bandages are the most cost-effective but there’s also character bandaids like Paw Patrol and Hello Kitty but they are more expensive.
Bulk Halloween Party Favors
You could even get an assorted pack of Halloween party favors and have the children pick the one they want or just randomly hand out different items. Packs include things like stamps, stickers, pencils, erasers and much more.
If you still want to give out food but not necessarily candy, check your local Sam’s Club or Costco for individually packaged snacks like pretzels, or fruit snacks. If you don’t have access to a warehouse club or store that sells these items, try the following products we found on Amazon.
Utz Halloween Snack Pack
Organic Fruit Snacks
Organic Lollipops
Whole Grain Graham Snacks
Garden Veggie Chips
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Lana says
While I think its very admirable of you to move away from the sugar rush of Halloween, I’m not convinced that replacing it with a host of cheap plastic throwaway toys is the best replacement. Just trades one toxicity for another.
Whitney Carlson says
Hi Lana, You do have a good point there!