25 Fun Halloween Treats That Aren’t Just Candy

The fall season is upon us, and Halloween is looming, and that means it's time to start looking for goodies to pass out to trick-or-treaters and to provide as treats for your kids at home. Many folks go straight to the candy aisle when looking for tasty treats. However, too much candy is never a good idea, and it can be fun for kids to have some variety. If you want to keep your kids healthy while still providing fun gifts this season, then look no further than this list of 25 fun Halloween treats.

This list combines tasty snacks and non-edible treats that are great for trick-or-treaters of all ages. From the fun of stickers and stamps to the delectable flavors of honey straws and granola bars, there's a lot here to enjoy. We hope you use this list as inspiration for your Halloween extravaganza. 

Stamps

Stamps are fun Halloween treats that are great for your kids to enjoy before and after Halloween. They’re also great gifts for the trick-or-treaters that come to your door. There are many Halloween-inspired stamp designs from ghosts and pumpkins to witches and ghosts. Your kids can even have a good time trying to collect all of the stamps in a collection. They can trade them with their friends!

Honey Straws

Head to your local grocery store or beekeeper and find a pack of tasty honey sticks. Your kids can drink the honey right out of the straw, or you can use it to sweeten your tea. Many farmers' markets sell honey sticks in a variety of flavors, from apple and banana to root beer and pink lemonade. They're a unique treat that should do the trick.

Stickers

You can never go wrong with stickers! You can find stickers in just about any shape, size, and design these days. Kids go crazy for stickers because they can put them everywhere, from their notebooks and water bottles to the mirrors in their bedroom. Buy them and give them to your children, or give them out during trick-or-treating. 

Granola Bars

Some granola bars are just as tasty as candy, but they’re healthy and packed with nutrients. You can get granola bars in a variety of flavors, from chocolate chip to blueberry, honey, and more. There are organic and vegan granola bars as well. Hand out tasty granola bars during trick-or-treating, and the kids at the door may like them even more than their favorite chocolate bar.

Bubbles

If you have young kids, then you likely know just how excited they get when they get a bottle of bubbles. They never get tired of blowing bubbles in the yard, with their siblings, and anywhere else they go. Bubbles can easily make fun Halloween treats because you can get them in Halloween colors and designs. They may drive parents crazy, but kids love them.

Oranges

At first, giving oranges to your kids may not scream “Halloween.” That is, until you paint or draw pumpkin faces on them! If you really want to thrill the trick-or-treaters this year, spend an hour making tasty little jack-o-lanterns and then hand them out to the kiddies at the door. Little cutie oranges are also just plain delicious, so it's an overall great treat.

Play-Doh

If you want to give your kids and the children of the neighborhood a gift that keeps on giving, then give out Play-Doh this year. You can get the product in a variety of colors, and they can use it to create all kinds of spooky characters, from ghosts to monsters, for weeks. You'll get a big bang for your buck with Play-Doh. Just be careful, as it can get messy.

Popcorn Balls

Your kids won't need candy when they have a treat as tasty as a delicious popcorn ball. Most are simple to make, consisting mostly of butter, salted popcorn, and marshmallows. You can make them yourself or buy them in a bag at the store. Most kids love popcorn, and the sweet taste will keep them coming back for more.

Bouncing Balls

An affordable toy that will thrill the kids, you can't go wrong with bouncy balls. They are a ton of fun for kids of all ages. You can kick things up a notch by finding glow-in-the-dark balls that your kids can play with all night long. You can get a batch of balls for only a few bucks, so everyone wins, and they're fun even after the night ends.

Pretzels

It may not seem that exciting, but you'll be amazed at what a bag of perfectly salted pretzels will do for a hungry kid. You can purchase several mini bags for only a few bucks and be the life of the party. If you pair your gift of pretzels with a tasty juice box, your kids will be in heaven. When giving out treats like this, always ask about allergies just to be safe.

Halloween Slinkies

Head to Amazon and you’ll find spooky and colorful slinkies that make great toys for youngsters this year. They come with cute pictures of ghosts, pumpkins, bats, spiders, and more. This is another toy that can potentially provide hours of entertainment, especially when your kids learn how the toy can walk down the stairs!

Trail Mix

Trail mix bags also make fun Halloween treats. You can get trail mix in a variety of flavors. While some mixes will contain candy like M&Ms, they are balanced out with nuts, raisins, and other more nutritious treats. You can get small trail mix bags and hand them out to trick-or-treaters and leave the rest for yourself or the kids for their school lunches.

Temporary Tattoos

Kids love to play with temporary tattoos. It’s not that they’re trying to make a statement or buy a motorcycle. They just like to express themselves. You can get pretend tattoos in a variety of colors and characters, and after a few hours, they come off without a fuss. Bring your temporary tattoos to another level by getting glow-in-the-dark tattoos that they can wear while they go out trick-or-treating or while they’re hanging out at home. 

Mini Water Bottles

Water may not be as exciting as some of the tastiest candy treats out there, but it can still be fun. You can find mini water bottles that have colorful Halloween-inspired designs and give them out to the kids who come to your door. It's essential that your kids drink water throughout the day, so this treat is both refreshing and essential.

Glow Sticks

A spectacular treat for kids on Halloween is a good glow stick. Give glow sticks out to trick-or-treaters or give them to your kids to walk around with while they’re getting their own candy. Plus, you can wrap a glow stick around the handle of your stroller or around your child’s wrist so you can see them and ensure that they’re safe.

Cracker Snack Packs

When your kids are hungry, you can't go wrong with any of the many varieties of cracker snack packs that are available at your local supermarket. You can find crackers filled with cheese, peanut butter, and more. These are handy little snacks that are easy to give out to the kids who ring your doorbell, and they're tasty too!

Bookmarks

At first, a bookmark may not seem like the most exciting treat, but they can come in very handy. First of all, you can find spooky Halloween-themed bookmarks that the kids can trade during the holiday. Once the holiday is over, your kids can continue to use the bookmarks for their school work and their books at home. When you love reading, you can never have enough bookmarks!

Hot Chocolate Packets

If your experiences with Halloween have been anything like mine, then you probably find that, while they're fun, most nights around this time are chilly and sometimes rainy. Nothing beats the cooler temperatures like a hot chocolate packet, so why not give them out to the trick-or-treaters? You can get packets in white chocolate, dark chocolate, or whatever type of chocolate you like. This treat is almost always a hit.

Slap Bracelets

Older parents may remember the craze of slap bracelets back in the '90s. What may surprise you is that these toys are still very much in fashion, and they make for fun Halloween treats. There's nothing quite like landing that fun bracelet on your wrist or the wrists of your friends. You can get the bracelets in many different designs, from Halloween-themed to various cartoon characters. Your kids will thank you.

Goldfish Crackers

Most things change over time, but one thing that stays the same is that children love to eat Goldfish crackers. Give these out to kids at your door, and they'll walk away happy. As time goes on, more flavors are released, ranging from whole grain to pretzel and parmesan. There's something for everyone, and the kids will thank you.

Yo-Yo

Nothing beats the fun and entertainment of a classic yo-yo. Yes, they still make these today, and they're just as entertaining as they were in the past. When the Halloween season comes around, you can typically find a pack of several small yo-yos for a few dollars. This is a great treat for kids. Even if they don't know what a yo-yo is now, they'll have a blast learning how to use it.

Gum

Though it is a bit like candy, gum can be a great treat for kids old enough to safely enjoy it. You can go for the classic tastes of Double Bubble, or you can go a little more classy and refined by having Juicy Fruit or Big Red. A pack of gum will add some nice heft to a trick-or-treater's bag, and with multiple pieces per pack, it's the gift that keeps giving day after day.

Fruit Leather

While it may taste as good as candy, fruit leather is a healthier version of a sweet treat. Many brands, such as Simply Balanced, offer their fruit leather with a healthy dose of fiber and nutrients, so you're doing the kids a favor by handing it out. Fruit leather comes in many different flavors, so there's bound to be something for everyone, and parents love it too.

Coloring Books

When you have kids, nothing beats a good coloring book. You can get a coloring book that is dedicated to the Halloween season or one that includes other pretty pictures. Since they come in many different sizes, this is a perfect gift to hand out to trick-or-treaters who come to your door. Plus, the act of coloring provides hours of entertainment for the little ones.

Halloween Activity Books

If you have older children at home or in the neighborhood, they may be more excited about getting an activity book. These are books that have mazes, puzzles, matching games, and more. Kids will love getting these in their trick-or-treat bags. They’re a gift that could bring joy for weeks.

Finding Your Own Fun Halloween Treats

The treats on this list are just a sampling of the many fun and tasty items you can give away on Halloween that don’t involve candy. If you need more affordable ideas, walk down the aisle of your local grocery, dollar store, or Spirit Halloween store, and you’ll be sure to find tons of great toys and treats. Find something fun for the kids and you’ll make it a special day they won’t soon forget.

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