45 Non-Food Halloween Treats Kids Will Love
Safer and Healthier Options than Candy
Trick-or-treating on Halloween night is an activity most kids dream about. All the candy you can collect, sorting and trading with your friends/siblings, eating as much as your parents will let you before crashing into bed with a smile on your face. But for some kids, one tiny piece of the wrong candy could be a nightmare.
Teal Pumpkins
According to FARE (Food Allergy and Research Education) 5.6 million children under age 18 have food allergies. That's 1 in 13 children. FARE created the Teal Pumpkin Project® as a national campaign in 2014 for those 1 in 13 children.
It is a simple idea. Provide non-food treats for your Halloween guests, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for all trick-or-treaters. Placing a teal pumpkin on your doorstep indicates that you have non-food treats available.
PRO TIP: Add your home to the Teal Pumpkin Project map to indicate that you have non-food treats available on Halloween.
Having a hard time figuring out what to pick up in place of candy? We have some great ideas for you below.
Ideas for Non-Food Halloween Treats
1. Bookmarks
2. Bouncy balls
3. Bubbles
4. Chalk and mini chalkboards
5. Coloring books
6. Crayons, markers, or color pencils
7. DIY friendship bracelet kits
8. Felt Halloween masks
9. Fidget spinners
10. Finger lights
11. Finger puppets
12. Foldable paper fans with Halloween characters
13. Glow sticks, necklaces, or bracelets
14. Glow-in-the-dark wall stickers
15. Hair ties
16. Halloween pencil toppers
17. Halloween-themed craft kits (decorate your own mask, etc.)
18. Halloween-themed pencils and erasers
19. Halloween-themed socks
20. Halloween-themed water bottle stickers
21. Keychains with cute or spooky designs
22. LED rings
23. Magnetic bookmarks with spooky themes
24. Mini flashlights
25. Mini notebooks with spooky covers
26. Mini puzzle sets
27. Miniature slinkies
28. Miniature dinosaurs or animals
29. Playdough (be sure to check the label, some dough may contain wheat)
30. Playing cards
31. Quarters
32. Reusable cloth bags with fun Halloween prints
33. Reusable Halloween-themed snack bags
34. Silly straws with spooky designs
35. Slap bracelets
36. Slime
37. Spider rings
38. Spooky pop-up toys
39. Stickers, stencils, or stamps
40. Stress balls with Halloween designs
41. Temporary tattoos
42. Vampire fangs
43. Whistles, kazoos, or other noisemakers
44. Whoopee cushions
45. Yo-yos
Pro Tip: Try to choose latex-free items for those who have latex allergies.
If you choose to provide candy in addition to non-food treats, that’s great! Just be sure to keep the food items completely separate from the non-food treats to avoid cross-contamination.
Participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project® allows kids who are on special diets or have serious allergies to be included in the tradition of trick-or-treating on Halloween. It’s a simple act that helps create a safer and happier Halloween for all.
Not Just for Trick-Or-Treating
Non-food treats aren’t just a great idea for your trick-or-treaters! It’s also perfect for the community block party or school classroom party. Students will be excited to bring home a small surprise and parents will be happy their children aren’t coming home hyped-up on sugar.
To help you plan the best Halloween party ever, SignUp created this exclusive Party Guide packed with creative ideas for your Halloween or Fall-themed Class Party. You will find fun crafts and games, decoration ideas, and (not too) spooky stories. Also check out SignUp's class party checklist which will help ensure that the planning and execution of the party will be easy and stress-free!
SignUp makes it easy to quickly schedule all of your class party needs – from food and drink to paper goods, craft supplies, and decorations. Build a Holiday Party SignUp in a snap! Invite participants and parents via email or social media. With just a few clicks, parents can sign up to bring something to the party or volunteer to help with setup or activities. Automatic reminders to the participants ensure you aren’t scrambling at the last minute to locate paper plates for 30.
SignUp is your go-to for all things Halloween events planning and organizing! We've got you covered – from planning the party specifics to organizing participants to making sure kids with food allergies can still participate in all the fun.
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