28 Fun Halloween Treats That Aren’t Candy

Halloween can be a mixed bag, especially as a parent. While the holiday is all about fun costumes and trick-or-treating, it can be tough to find healthier treat options. If you’re a health-conscious parent, you might be looking for some alternatives to the usual sugar-laden candy. Here are some creative ideas that will keep kids happy without the sugar rush.

Option 1: Skip Halloween Altogether When my kids were younger, I simply didn’t participate in Halloween. We didn’t do costumes, and we certainly didn’t trick-or-treat. Instead, we’d turn off the lights and go to bed early to avoid the doorbell. It might seem extreme, but I wasn’t keen on my toddlers staying up late to gather bags of sugary treats. Now, with trunk-or-treat events, it’s even easier for kids to collect heaps of candy without much effort.

Option 2: The Candy Fairy For a middle-ground approach, consider the Candy Fairy (or Switch Witch). After trick-or-treating, kids can leave most of their candy out for the fairy, who’ll swap it for a goodie bag filled with healthier treats or small toys. It’s a great way to let them enjoy the Halloween experience without overloading on sweets.

Option 3: Hand Out Non-Candy Treats Passing out non-candy treats might not make you the most popular house on the block, but it can be a fun, healthier alternative. Plus, with more kids facing food allergies and sensitivities to food dyes, parents will appreciate the option. Here are 28 kid-approved non-candy treats:

1. Glider Airplanes
   Mini glider planes are an inexpensive, fun alternative to candy that kids love.
2. Organic Juice Boxes
   After all that trick-or-treating, a juice box can be a welcome refreshment. It still contains sugar, but it’s a better option than candy.
3. Natural Fruit Leather
   These tasty snacks are made from real fruit and taste better than artificial candies.
4. Bouncy Balls
   Kids can never get enough of bouncy balls, especially if they come in fun shapes like eyeballs.
5. Local Honey Sticks
   Honey sticks are a sweet treat with natural benefits, unlike traditional candy.
6. Stamps
   Kids love stamping pictures, and stamps can be a fun, affordable alternative.
7. Halloween-Themed Bookmarks
   Encourage reading with festive bookmarks that kids can color.
8. Carabiners
   These versatile clips are great for backpacks and can even double as keychains.
9. Mini Flashlights
   Perfect for lighting the way on a dark Halloween night.
10. Pumpkin Oranges
    Draw a pumpkin face on an orange for a cute, healthy treat.
11. Organic Candy
    If you must give out candy, opt for organic lollipops or other healthier alternatives.
12. Fake Mustaches
    These silly costume additions will get a lot of laughs.
13. Stickers
    Sure, they might end up stuck on everything, but kids love them.
14. Bubbles
    Bubbles are always a hit and provide endless entertainment.
15. Mini Notebooks
    Kids can use these to jot down their Halloween memories.
16. LED Light-Up Rings
    These glowing rings are fun and help keep kids visible in the dark.
17. Skeleton Bone Pens
    These spooky pens make writing more fun.
18. Wikki Sticks
    Crafty kids will love these colorful, bendable sticks.
19. Lego Minifigures
    For the coolest house on the block, hand out Lego figures.
20. Glow Bracelets
    A safe, glowing accessory for trick-or-treating.
21. Puzzle Balls
    These toys encourage critical thinking and keep kids entertained.
22. Fancy Crayon Pens
    Add a touch of creativity with these multi-colored crayon pens.
23. Slap Bracelets
    A nostalgic favorite that’s making a comeback.
24. Mini Play-Doh
    Stretchy and fun, but be mindful of kids with gluten allergies.
25. Spooky Spider Rings
    A classic Halloween trinket that adds to the spooky fun.
26. Punch Balloons
    These inflatable toys encourage active play.
27. Finger Puppets
    Monster-themed finger puppets add to the Halloween spirit.
28. Slinkies
    The classic slinky toy still brings a smile.

If You’re Handing Out Candy…
Choose pre-packaged treats made from natural or organic ingredients to avoid unwanted additives.

What’s your Halloween treat policy? Which of these non-candy options would your kids enjoy most?