31 Non-Candy Halloween Treats Kids Actually Want

All that trick-or-treating makes kids thirsty, so mini water bottles are a surprisingly thoughtful Halloween giveaway.

Kristy Pepping said:  I know when we are out trick-or-treating our kids are constantly running from house to house. Why not give out the much needed gift of hydration as an alternative to candy for Halloween? Even big kids will appreciate a water break!

This play-doh "treat without the sweet" Halloween bag comes with 15 one-ounce cans in assorted Halloween themed colors.

Stickers are a safe bet for many kids, and buying them by the roll allows you to cut them yourself and decide how many to hand out to each trick-or-treater.

Alexandra F. said:  Target has great deals on Halloween stickers!

These reusable straws come in silly, twisty shapes that make any drink more fun. A Halloween giveaway kids will keep using long after the holiday.

Kristy Pepping said:  Try these wacky and colorful straws for non candy Halloween treats. Great for little ones and big kids alike.

These quirky bendable zombies are some of the best non candy Halloween treats if you want to do something a little special, and also fun Halloween gifts for kids if you think yours will have trouble giving them away!

Jennie Utsinger said:  I just bought these figures and don't think my kids are going to relinquish them to trick-or-treaters. They're so cute and fun!

These mini LED lights gently clip right on to fingers.

These cute Halloween sticker sheets let kids customize their own jack-o-lantern, mummy, vampire & more.

Lisa R said:  A great twist on just giving stickers

Simple and spooky, spider rings are a classic and one of the cheapest non candy Halloween ideas.

Kristy Pepping said:  Try passing out these creepy spider rings. Kids can wear these after leaving your doorstep!

Wikki Stix makes a fun trick or treat pack version of its bendable wax crafts, and these are some of the best Halloween treats to give out for a hands-on, mess-free alternative to candy.

Beth Wood said:  Give out a fun Halloween craft! My kids love playing with these packs of colorful, non-toxic wax and yarn sticks. You can twist, bend, mold and stick them together with just a fingertip of pressure to create 3-d shapes and images. These sticks are reusable. The trick or treat packs come with halloween designed themed cards that encourage shape building such as cats, ghosts, and pumpkins.

These oversized pencils with fun Halloween toppers double as both a toy and a school supply. A special non-candy Halloween treat that’s practical and playful.

Beth Wood said:  These assorted Halloween themed pencils with giant erasers are great non candy Halloween treats!

Colorful, bendy, and endlessly fidget-worthy, mini Halloween magic springs are a fun non-candy handout for younger kids.

Jennie Utsinger said:  Magic springs are always the first toy my kids reach for in toy baskets at fairs or doctor's offices. They can't get enough of these little slinky-like toys. They often twist them into oblivion fairly quickly, so would be thrilled to find a new one while trick-or-treating!

Slime is an all-ages favorite, and you can usually find small containers to buy in bulk. Glow-in-the-dark slime is especially fun as a non food Halloween treat.

These goofy vampire lip whistles are equal parts spooky and silly.

Beth Wood said:  This is my kid's favorite find this year! These vampire lip whistles are lots of fun for a wide range of ages. They love the built-in siren whistle that is easy to blow.

Simple, inexpensive, and candy-free, pencil toppers come in all different styles and are an easy Halloween treat that kids actually enjoy.

Lisa R said:  Pencil toppers are a great cheap option to throw into a Halloween goody bag or hand out to trick or treaters. There are a ton of options to choose from: erasers, squishy stress relievers, fidget toys and more. Buy pumpkin or skull erasers in bulk if you want to stick to a Halloween theme or choose cute characters and fidget toys for something kids will want to play with all year.

These genius Pokemon trick or treat packs contain three trading cards each.