Is the overwhelming amount of candy on Halloween leaving you dreading Trick-or-Treating?!? We love using our costumes more than once - attending trunk-or-treats, Halloween parties, and of course embarking on a night of trick-or-treating in our neighborhood. However, with three active trick-or-treaters the quantity of candy that returns to the house is daunting. This year, we are doing our research and are looking forward to passing out non-candy treats on Halloween. Here are 28 Non-Candy Halloween Treats!
Artistic Halloween Treats
- Wikki Stix
- Miniature Play Doh
- Halloween Stampers
- Crayons
- Sand Art Kits
- Halloween Stencils
- Stickers
- Rainbow Scratch Bookmarks
- Miniature Magnadoodles
Tricks for Handing out Non-Candy Treats
When you decide to hand out non-candy treats, be sure to have a variety of items to hand out to the different ages and personalities that come to the door. Having items that excite preschoolers and middle schoolers will keep Halloween night stress free.
Halloween Food Treats
- Freeze pops - for now or later
- Drink Mix Packets
- Ghost String Cheese
- Mandarin Oranges with Faces
- Raisins
- Popcorn
- Bottled Water
- Hot chocolate mix
- Goldfish
- Organic Fruit Snacks
What to do with Left Over Halloween Candy
First, set expectations about how much candy you find acceptable to consume each day as well as a cut off date for candy donations. Many schools collect Halloween candy a week or two after Halloween. If you are ready to be done with your candy before the drive or your school doesn't have one, consider donating your candy to Operation Gratitude. Individuals and organizations can collect extra Halloween candy and send it to troops overseas.
Other Non-Candy Halloween Treats
- Snap bracelets
- Pencils
- Bouncy Balls
- $1 bills
- Bubbles
- Tattoos
- Glow in the Dark Slime
- A Little Bit of Everything
- Animal Figurines
Involve Your Kids
The best experts about what kids want on Halloween are... our kids! Ask your kids to help you pick out non-candy Halloween treats. Encourage them to grab non-candy treats as they are available during your trick and trunk-or-treat events. Teach kids about the importance of moderation. And, of course, let them indulge a bit on Halloween night!
