10 Non-Food Halloween Treats (No Tricks!)

Halloween can be an exciting time for kids, but for children with food allergies, juvenile diabetes, or suffering from malnutrition (yes, this occurs in your backyard across North America), candy can be dangerous and even deadly. This doesn’t sound like a treat, but it certainly does sound like a trick. Even foods that don't contain peanuts may be off limits for children with severe nut allergies.

​Even more difficult is explaining to the child that they cannot eat the candy that they so excitedly received from loved ones, friendly neighbors, schools, and businesses. A serious bummer for parents and children. 

So what can we do to make Halloween a fun holiday for everyone? A day ALL kids can enjoy, where there is no detriment to a child's health?

Here are our top 10 non-candy, non-food Halloween treat ideas:

1. ​Scary Stickers
   ​You can get Halloween stickers in boxes or by the sheet and cut individual stickers out
2. Vampire teeth
   Makes for a scary, fun time!
3. Glow sticks/bracelets 
   Glow sticks or bracelets usually come in packs of 10. The best part is this treat helps kids stay safe in the dark.
4. Bouncy eye balls 
   How high can your eye ball bounce?!
5. Temporary Tattoos 
   Need we say more?
6. Halloween erasers 
   Halloween themed erasers are fun and practical!
7. Spider rings 
   Scary and exciting!
8. Bug Flingers 
   Stretch them and watch them fly across the room! 
9. Bubbles 
   Always a classic treat for kids with endless excitement, well until the solution falls on the ground! ;)
10. Play-Doh​ 
    Watch what excitement a few Play-Doh containers will provide!

Learn more about what foods are Snackster Sam approved and how to get kids to eat healthy in just 5 minutes with the list of Snackster Sam approved snacks!
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The great news these options do not need to cost more than your traditional candy bags! There are many stores offering more non-food Halloween treats such as your local dollar store or discount store.

Non-food options are not only safer, they are more fun for kids! These treats will last longer than candy and will provide more memories.

Take it to the next level and let families know you are offering non-candy items by setting a painted teal pumpkin outside. Learn more about getting started with the Teal Pumpkin Project here. 

Try adding non-candy treats in your Halloween basket!

Did we miss a treat? Let us know in the comments below!
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Learn more about what foods are Snackster Sam approved and how to get kids to eat healthy in just 5 minutes with the list of Snackster Sam approved snacks.

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Danielle is the mother of two and creator of Snackster Sam. She has been concerned about healthy habits and nutrition for over a decade, and conducted an award-winning scientific study on portion control. She created Snackster Sam to make eating healthy more fun for parents and children. Learn more about the mission here.