31 Non-Candy Halloween Treats Kids Actually Want

Glow stick bracelets are always a hit on Halloween night—kids crack them open right away, and parents love the extra visibility for trick-or-treating.

Alexandra F. said:  Kids love wearing glow sticks at night, so Halloween is a perfect time to break these out! I always look for them at Dollar Tree in the weeks leading up to Halloween (and Fourth of July), as they always seem to stock them then.

Bath & Body Works Halloween PocketBac hand sanitizers are practical but still fun, thanks to their festive scents and playful packaging. A trick-or-treat giveaway that parents appreciate and kids actually like.

Kelly R said:  A house on my street gave out these mini hand sanitizers as Halloween candy alternatives, and the kids went nuts for them. They felt like they had hit the jackpot! Though I don't totally understand the appeal myself, I figure a little extra (adult supervised) germ fighting couldn't hurt on a night when the kids are running around in suboptimal weather and indulging in candy!

Mini bags of Utz Halloween pretzels are festive, peanut-free, and a safe candy alternative for trick-or-treaters.

Katie G. said:  Believe it or not, not all kids like candy. These Halloween pretzels are always a hit with my kids for when they need a change of pace from the sweet treats.

Bright, bold sugar skull stickers are a fun non candy Halloween idea for older kids and teens who want to decorate water bottles, laptops, or notebooks.

Kelly R said:  My kids enjoy collecting fun stickers to display on their laptops, and these sugar skulls look cool all year round. They are cheap enough that you can hand them out to the kids who take candy, too!

Creepy but cute, brain-shaped erasers are perfect for Halloween handouts or goodie bags. Since they're not obviously holiday-themed, kids can keep using them at school long after Halloween.

Kelly R said:  I love that these brain erasers fit right in at Halloween, but won't become obsolete when the calendar hits November. A subtle reminder to use your noodle!

Pencils are a practical Halloween handout, and these stackable push pencils are a little more special and go over well with kids.

Alex F said:  Though I am not a fan of pencils as treats generally (we get way too many!), my kids get so excited about mechanical and push pencils that they have become the exception to the rule. These Halloween-themed pencils are fun, or you can go with an orange/black/green color scheme, too.

Crayons that are specially formulated to lay down bright, creamy color on all kinds of paper.

Alexandra F. said:  I just found 8 ct boxes of these construction paper crayons at Dollar Tree and immediately bought them up as Halloween class favors for my son's kindergarten class. I think the dark box gives them a great "Halloween" look, and they are so darn useful! We already opened a box and they work so well - finally, we can write cards and make drawings on our darker construction paper!

These spooky scratch art crafts each come with their own wooden stylus and ribbon for a cute candy-free Halloween treat.

Slap bracelets with Halloween designs are a throwback treat that kids never get tired of.

Vanessa M. said:  Slap bracelets never go out of style! Trick or treaters will be happy to get these in their pumpkins on Halloween night.

You can never have too many bubbles, and these mini Halloween bubbles are great non candy treat for younger kids so you don't have to worry too much about spilling.

Kids love the satisfying "pop" of these trendy fidgets, and the clip-on design makes them a treat they can carry anywhere.

Lisa R said:  We purchased these in bulk for my daughter to hand out at school and they were a big hit! My daughter has one on her backpack and plays with it all the time, so I'm hoping the other kids in her class will get some mileage out of theirs too.

Kids love having their own mini flashlight, and these keychain versions are just the right size for Halloween night. A fun and useful handout that doubles as a safety win.

Kristy Pepping said:  These mini flashlights are fun to use on Halloween once it gets dark outside. When kids are done using it trick or treating, they could add it to their backpacks.

Plastic vampire teeth are a nostalgic alternative to candy for Halloween, but make sure to have a different option for the little kids, as they can pose a choking hazard.

Kristy Pepping said:  These fake teeth are a hit as non candy Halloween treats and won't lead to any sugar high!

Mini Halloween coloring books keep the fun going after trick-or-treating is over. They’re a simple, creative alternative to candy that works well for parties or classrooms, too.

Balloons are great alternatives to Halloween candy, and these are more durable and long-lasting.