25 Non-Food Halloween Treats Kids Will Love

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

• Bookmarks
• Bouncy balls
• Bubbles
• Coloring books
• Crayons, markers, or color pencils
• Fidget spinners
• Finger puppets
• Glow sticks, necklaces, or bracelets
• Hair ties
• Halloween pencil toppers
• LED rings
• Mini flashlights
• Mini slinkies
• Playdough (be sure to check the label, some dough may contain wheat) 
• Quarters
• Slap bracelets
• Slime
• Spider rings
• Stickers, stencils, or stamps
• Temporary tattoos
• Whistles, kazoos, or other noisemakers
• Playing cards
• Vampire fangs
• Whoopee cushions
• 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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