20 Alternatives to Halloween Candy for Trick-or-Treaters

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Halloween, that holiday where you get a million little kids all dressed up as monsters and Spongebob and fairy princesses knocking at your door all asking for candy!!! However, perhaps you don't want to give MORE candy, perhaps you would like to give a little trinket instead. I got ya covered... here's a list of a bunch of different halloween favors you can give those little cuties instead of more sweet stuff.

Here's some Halloween-themed gliders

Aren't these spooky-sweet little stampers just the cutest? 

Don't want to decide? Here's a nice mix of trinkets any kid would love. 

I personally would have LOVED to get one of these make-a-pumpkin sticker sheets

Of course, you can NEVER go wrong with Halloween themed bouncy balls

Glow Sticks would be a fun addition to anyone's trick-or-treat bag!

Was anyone else obsessed with slap bracelets in middle school, or was it just me? 

These party favors might be birthday themed, but they'd still do the "trick..."

... see what I did there? 

Fidget Spinners? Sign me up! 

Halloween pencils would be so cute to hand out to those adorable little monsters and ghosts and ballerinas. 

A nice, inexpensive option that would last through hundreds of kiddos is this large roll of Halloween stickers!

Froot Loop's personal pick when I showed him all of these options is these Gooey, Ewwie sticky hands

Mini erasers are sure making a comeback! Here's a large bag of mini pumpkin erasers you could hand out. 

If you only have a handful of kids who stop by your house, I think it would be a real treat for them to each get a mini container of play-doh!

Cocoa Puff picked these adorable Halloween themed glasses. Of course he has to pick one of the more expensive options...

Froot Loop has gotten a handful of these plastic flippy frogs as prizes at school. (P.S. Check out the fun game I made for one of these flippy frogs Here). They're a popular choice! 

These little dinosaurs are just ADORABLE! Love love love!

I think these cute little emoji rings would make a cute little giveaway as well. 

Bubbles! I would SOOOOOO have loved to get bubbles as a kid! Heck, I'd love to get bubbles now! 

Finally, aren't these mini Halloween rubber duckies just adorable? 

Well, I hope I've given you some ideas for all of those kiddos on Halloween. I think these would also work well for a Halloween carnival or a class party or Trunk-or-Treating or whatever! 

What will your house be giving out to Trick-or-Treaters this year? 

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Comments

Rachel - October 12, 2018 2:02 PM
This is such a good idea to provide alternative treats to kids at halloween, they eat so much chocolate that I think parents would be pleased if they got some little toy type bits instead!
Adriana - October 12, 2018 2:32 PM
I think these are some great alternatives for trick or treaters! I will be utilizing these ideas.
Tiffany Khyla - October 12, 2018 3:21 PM
I'm a preschool teacher, and I know my kids would be so excited to get any of these things! Play-doh is always a favorite, and there are so many great toy options here! I never thought about giving anything but candy out, but I love these ideas.
Wendy - October 12, 2018 8:16 PM
I wish I could buy them locally from a shop. I'm doing a last-minute thing with my son's birthday and these look great as party favors as well.
Indya | The Small Adventurer - October 12, 2018 11:29 PM
I clicked on this thinking there's nothing I'd prefer over candy, but man these items are cute as heck! I want all of those stamps ASAP!
Maartje van Sandwijk - October 13, 2018 4:11 AM
I never even considered handing out something other than candy!
joanna - October 13, 2018 6:50 AM
I love the sticky hands! I remember when they first came out when I was a child, I think I broke hundreds of them :) It's a great idea to give children something else rather than sweets.
Amanda - October 13, 2018 7:27 AM
I like the idea of giving small Halloween themed toys instead of candy. There are a lot of children with food allergies so it's nice when they can still get something for trick or treating.
Monidipa Dutta - October 13, 2018 8:27 AM
I wish I could buy them locally from a shop. They are cute.
Amina Means - October 13, 2018 8:36 AM
The trinkets and mini erasers are my favorite. Love them so much!!! Thanks for this awesome tips
Zulema - October 13, 2018 9:01 AM
I will for sure use these ideas this year thanks for sharing
Angel - October 13, 2018 9:21 AM
Wow! Lot of these brings back childhood memories. Always loved the glowstick and those snap bands. Had lots of fun with stamps too when i was a kid.
Joshua - October 13, 2018 10:48 AM
Cute list of knick knacks and small toys for the kids this year on halloween. I choose the airplanes and play dough.
Jayashree Sengupta - October 13, 2018 12:23 PM
Wonderful ideas. Not only for Halloween but easy DIYs too.
Ellie Plummer - October 13, 2018 2:45 PM
This is a brilliant idea! I especially love the idea of giving out fun stickers, I bet they would be popular.
Amanda - October 13, 2018 3:59 PM
Such a great idea! My son would love the bouncy balls!
Christa - October 13, 2018 4:37 PM
This is such a great idea! As a mom who limits sugar, I d love to be on the receiving end of any of these treats.
Samara - October 13, 2018 6:56 PM
These are AWESOME ideas! I am dreading Halloween this year because of all the candy. If only all parents read this... : )
Leah Ashley - October 13, 2018 7:11 PM
Being a former dental worker I appreciate this post, seen one too many kids break their teeth on candy or lose a crown oh and then the cavities lol great options great post!
Amber Alton - October 13, 2018 7:24 PM
Love all the fun ideas. I hate all the candy my kids come home with so if they got these alternatives I would be so happy.
Preet - October 14, 2018 7:01 AM
Oh wow, what a fun and great idea. My kids would love this for sure. Can't wait for Holloween.
Catherine Santiago Jose - October 14, 2018 10:18 AM
Such a nice idea and for this year I like giving Halloween theme toys to my kids instead of giving them candies.
Diana Tidswell - October 14, 2018 11:20 AM
Such a good idea. Instead of giving them candies this Halloween why we give them something that they can use or something that will help them to relax.
Aditi - October 14, 2018 1:04 PM
I love the idea of non candy treats.Giving out pencils or balls in my opinion have the best chance of a gift being used.
Megan - October 15, 2018 10:46 AM
Great unique ideas for trick or treaters! Seriously good tips. x
Angie - October 15, 2018 12:36 PM
These are fabulous ideas. I like the idea of giving out toys instead of candy, they get SO much candy.
Deborah Salko - October 15, 2018 10:22 PM
How fun! I've never really done anything trick or treat related in my life. But now that i have a daughter I really want her to enjoy and experience this holiday. Even though she's a baby lol
Lyosha - October 17, 2018 8:17 AM
Great ideas! i will make sure to have some alternatives alongside with candies to give local kids who can't eat sweets. Super list!
Dana Brillante-Peller - October 17, 2018 9:36 AM
We're all for giving out alternative things at Halloween. I had a friend who gave out toothbrushes. Pretty hilarious, but functional!
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