32 Best Non-Candy Halloween Treats to Pass out This Year

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Although Halloween is a popular holiday for all things candy, it’s nice to give kids something fun, interactive, and sugar-free to break up the pile of Reese’s, Snickers, and M&M’s in their trick-or-treat bag. Not to mention, parents will be endlessly thankful for a break in their kids' candy flow. Non-candy Halloween treats will provide little ones entertainment in the form of a Halloween-themed activity while coming off their sugar highs.

Additionally, many of these non-candy items can be re-used and played with again and again, lasting longer than one night (or bite). The popper fidget keychains and Halloween crayons, for example, can be used for long car rides, while waiting for appointments, or in other scenarios where toys may be needed. Best of all, these non-candy treats are small and compact, so parents won’t have to worry about where to store them post-holiday. They can add them to their kid’s toy bin, craft drawer, school backpack, and more.

If you’re leaning towards giving out candy this holiday, be sure to check out our rankings of the best Halloween candy and the worst Halloween candy, to avoid being that house. For more Halloween inspiration, check out our healthy Halloween treat recipes, Halloween snacks for kids, and easy DIY Halloween decorations.

1. Stretchy Toys

These elastic skeleton toys are sure to bring lots of fun, as kids test how far they can stretch the colorful figures. They can pull on them, make them dance, and more.

2. Crayons

This 4-pack set of crayons is perfect for drawing on the go. The pack contains four prominent colors: red, yellow, blue, and green — ideal for drawing blue skies, yellow suns, green grass, and red houses, among other things.

3. Mini Puzzles

Puzzles are a great way to help kids identify patterns, develop problem-solving skills, and work on independent play. These mini Halloween character puzzles are great for children ages three and up.

4. Lip Balm

Add this lip balm to your little one's "beauty collection" for dress-up time. They'll feel just like an adult applying their "lipstick," except it's clear and will help hydrate their lips.

Halloween Stretchy Skeleton Toys

Halloween Crayons

Halloween Jigsaw Puzzle Set

Halloween Spooky Lip Balm

5. Silly Straws

Meal time will be double the fun with these boo-shaped silly straws. Kids will be anxious to add them to their drink, which will be a great way to keep them hydrated.

6. Plastic Cups

These skeleton-patterned cups are a fun addition to snack time. Fill them with a mix of pretzels, candy corn, and popcorn for a delicious Halloween snack.

7. Pop Fidget Toys

Both kids and adults alike will enjoy these pumpkin and skull-shaped pop fidgets that help soothe anxiety one pop at a time.

8.Halloween Whoopee Cushions

If there's one universal truth known of mankind, it's that kids cannot resist the hilarity of a whoopee cushion. These ones even feature familiar Halloween character faces.

Boo Plastic Silly Straws

Silly Dancing Skeleton Plastic Cups

Halloween Popper Fidget Key Chains

Halloween Happy Characters Whoopee Cushions

Halloween Characters Whoopee Cushions

9. LED Rings

Halloween-themed light-up rings are age-appropriate goody-bag fillers you can easily nab on Amazon or at your local dollar store.

10. Glow Bracelets

Here's a not-so-fun fact: Children are at the highest risk for being hit by a car on Halloween night, according to TODAY. Hand out glow-in-the-dark accessories to make kids extra visible to oncoming drivers.

11. Slime

We think it's fair to say, kids are obsessed with slime. Feed their love of slime with these individual containers of multicolored, metallic goo.

12. Hair Scrunchies

Festive and practical, these Halloween hair scrunchies are less than $1 a piece. They are sure to be popular with both older and younger kids.

Halloween LED Rings

Glow Bracelets

Halloween Marbled Unicorn Color Slime

Halloween Scrunchies

13.Magnets

If you want to combine your love for DIY projects and Halloween, these magnets are the best of both worlds. They're the perfect trick-or-treat bag stuffer when you're looking for a non-candy alternative.

14. Stamps

It's never too early to get kids interested in arts and crafts, and these toddler-friendly Halloween stampers are bound to do just that.

15. Plush Monster Toys

Not everything about All Hallows' Eve has to be spooky. Oriental Trading's mini plush monsters are cute keepsakes for young trick-or-treaters.

16. Bookmarks

Getting a child excited about reading can be difficult, but maybe a cool, festive bookmark will make it just a little bit easier?

Patterned Candy Corn Magnet Craft Kit

Halloween Stamps for Kids

Plush Monsters

Halloween Theme Bookmarks

17. Slinkies

Slinkies are fun for everyone, and Halloween-themed slinkies make great candy alternatives for kids ringing your doorbell on October 31.

18. Mini Skateboards

Before the pop fidget, fidget slug, and fidget spinner, there was the Tech Deck — a miniature skateboard everyone played with in middle school during the aughts. Oriental Trading has the cutest Halloween-themed boards.

19. Stickers

What kid doesn't love decorating their notebooks with colorful adhesives? Sheets of festive stickers make for fun treats that won't weigh down trick-or-treaters' bags.

20. Novelty Glasses

In eight different Halloween styles, these glasses are a screaming good time. Perfect for adding to their dress up bin at home.

Halloween Slinkies

Jack-O-Lantern Coil Springs

Mini Halloween Skateboards

Glow Bracelets

Halloween Stickers

Halloween Stickers

Halloween Costume Glasses

21. Snack Bags

If you have minimal time to shop, pre-packaged, individual servings of Goldfish from Amazon are a great non-candy Halloween treat option (that smiles back).

22. Mini Brain-Shaped Erasers

School supplies in fun shapes and patterns give kids something to enjoy after Halloween ends. They can bring them to school and show all their friends.

23. Bubbles

Pick up Halloween-themed, party-sized bubble bottles or grab packs of clear bubble tubes and decorate each with Halloween stickers.

24. Glow-in-the-Dark Vampire Teeth

Even if they didn't dress up as a vampire or werewolf, it's hard to resist these spooky, glowing plastic teeth. Princesses can have fangs too, right?

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Cheddar Crackers

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers

Halloween Pencil Top Erasers

Mini Brain-Shaped Erasers

Halloween Bubbles

Halloween Bubble Bottles

Glow-in-the-Dark Vampire Teeth

LED Rings

Marbled Unicorn Color Slime

25. Mini Bottles of Water

Walking from door to door around the neighborhood can be a workout, especially if you're sneaking candy between houses, so help the kiddos stay hydrated while they make the rounds. Slap on a festive label, and the water bottles are good to go.

26. Play-Doh

Whether you hand out a mix of colors or opt only for Halloween hues, kids will love playing with the dough inside these iconic canisters long after the holiday has passed.

27. Temporary Tattoos

Halloween-themed tattoos are safe for kids, easy to press on, and perfect for showing off at school the next day. Sounds like a win to us!

28. Bouncy Balls

Opt for creepy eyeballs in the bouncy ball department if you want to stay on theme for October 31.

Halloween Water Bottle Labels

Mini Water Bottles

Mini Party Favors

Play-Doh Cans

Temporary Tattoos

Bouncy Eyeballs

Halloween Bouncing Balls

Halloween Bouncy Eyeballs

29. Keychains

Whether they attach them to their jean loop or to their backpack, they'll love bouncing around with these cute, light-up LED pumpkins.

30. Slap Bracelets

You loved them in the '80s and '90s, and now, your kids will know the joy of a slap bracelet, too. These festive versions keep the novelty alive.

31. Coloring Books

Instead of a treat that'll last for all of five seconds, hand out these coloring books full of Halloween characters that'll keep them occupied for hours.

32. Drink Packets

Give the kids a treat they can look forward to savoring at home, like a mug of warm apple cider or hot chocolate on a cold, autumn night.

Halloween Pumpkin LED Keychains

Halloween Slap Bracelets

Halloween Slap Bracelets

Halloween Coloring Books

Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Mix

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