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Alternatives to Candy for Trick-Or-Treaters
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items We always try and think outside of the box for trick-or-treaters and offer non-candy and even non-edible options. Partially for fun, and partially (or completely!) so every kid feels included.
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Non-Candy Treats
Toys and Favors
Teal Pumpkin Project
Non-Candy Treats
Individually wrapped cakes are always a hit with the kids, and are a fun non-candy option. Sam's Club always has a great price on larger packs of snack cakes.
Hostess Twinkies & Cupcakes Variety Pack Snack Cakes, 32 pk.
Even the adults got excited when we handed out Capri Suns last year! Sam's Club has a great price on a 40 pack.
Capri Sun Variety Pack 6 fl. oz. pouches, 40 pk.
Toys and Favors
If you’re trying to avoid edible items altogether, here’s my tried and true toys and party favors.
I have re-ordered these for 3 Halloweens now, and the kids never get tired of them. Teenagers regularly stop and ask if they can take some too (and of course!)
Multicolor Glow Wand Party Favors, 6 Count, by Way To Celebrate
Another pack forever on my re-order list! Wearable glowsticks also make trick-or-treats more visible to vehicles.
Multicolor Glow Jumbo Pack, 72 Count, by Way To Celebrate
Every kid loves play-doh, and parents will appreciate it way more than giving out slime.
Play-Doh 50-Pack Party Colors Modeling Compound, Classroom Arts & Crafts Supplies for Kids 2+
Best price I could find on 1 oz play-doh party favors! Check your Target Circle offers to see if you have an extra 25% off coupon to bring them down even further.
Play-Doh Party Bag Multipack - 15pc
Another great goodie bag stuffer or giveaway that will actually get used. Target has buy 1 get 1 50% off on all Hide & Eek party favors right now!
24ct Bubble Sticks Non-Candy Party Favor Trick or Treat - Hyde and EEK! Boutique™: Halloween
Ready to go crayons and coloring books if you don’t want to order separately. ~$12 for a 20 pack!
Halloween Monster Coloring Books with Crayons - 20 pc
Splat toys are always a hit, and these are individually bagged for easy giveaways
Bulk Halloween Sticky Vinyl Cat Splat Toys - 60 pc
The neighborhood parents might hate you, but kids LOVE putty and slime
Pumpkin Guts Orange Putty in Plastic Containers - 42 pc
A fun craft for kiddos and pre-teens alike
Beaded Halloween Character Backpack Clip Craft Kit
Teal Pumpkin Project
The Teal Pumpkin project is dedicated to “Raising food allergy awareness and offering the option of non-food trinkets and toys in a separate bowl makes Halloween safer and more fun for all trick-or-treaters.”
Click the link to learn more about the Teal Pumpkin Project and add your house to the Teal map (optional).
Teal Pumpkin Project
Taking part in the Teal Pumpkin Project? This is a well-priced light up pumpkin that makes it easy for parents with young kids and independent trick-or-treaters to see you have non-food and candy items available at your house.
8" Lit Pumpkin Blow Mold Halloween Decorative Prop Teal - Hyde and EEK! Boutique™: Modern Indoor Plastic Decor
A great treat pail to put Teal Pumpkin giveaways in. Target has kept the price on these teal buckets at only $1 for years now.
Halloween Trick or Treat Pail Teal - Hyde and EEK! Boutique™