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Huge List of Allergy-Friendly Non Candy Halloween Treats

Inspired by the Teal Pumpkin Project, I decided to pull together a huge list of Non Candy Halloween Treats (not allergy-friendly candy, but an alternative altogether) for trick-or-treat that are generally allergy-friendly. Many of these are unconventional–in other words, they are not just your typical pencil toppers and cheap Halloween toys that get thrown away as soon as the kids get home. We are all about fun and functional.

IF you are looking for allergy-friendly non-candy Halloween goodies for trick-or-treat, here is a detailed list of generally allergy-free treats with info on common and less common allergies and possible allergens, inspired by the Teal Pumpkin Project. Non Candy Halloween | Teal Pumpkin Project | Candy Free Halloween | Trick or Treat Ideas | Halloween | Trunk or Treat | Treat Bags | Allergy Free Halloween | Allergy Friendly Halloween Ideas | Trick or Treat IdeasGreat for Pinning Image Pin It Button

This list is organized into categories so you can more easily find the best non candy Halloween treats for you. Each is something that should be available in bulk or easily purchased or prepared in bulk, all at lower costs per unit (in other words, I won’t share things that cost $2 each) so they should fit various budgets and time schedules. Because some of the suggestions have possible allergy complications, I will put quick “warning” descriptions or alternatives next to each in case you know someone may have one of those sensitivities.

Note: I am not a doctor; these are simply ideas for you to consider based on my at-home research. If you notice something listed that contains an allergen and is not labeled, please notify me so I can update it. Have any other ideas? Let me know in the comments.

Obviously, you know the area you live better than I do, so use your judgment as to what non candy Halloween treats will go over best. Please take care when handing out things with small pieces to young children–make sure the parents are fully aware and include disclaimers if needed or simply have another option to offer to younger children.

Let’s begin by listing off some common and less common allergies you may want to consider:

More common allergies/sensitivities:

  • Peanuts/tree nuts/other nuts/soy
  • Gluten*
  • Lactose (dairy)`
  • Latex‡
  • Egg°
  • Artificial food dye^

Less common allergies/sensitivities:

  • Adhesives (such as on bandages, stickers, glue, etc.)¨
  • High fructose corn syrup†
  • Citrusº

There are more than listed above (for instance, I am allergic to hand sanitizer which isn’t too common), but these are some of the more common and potentially very dangerous ones to keep an eye out for. If you really want to hand out any non candy Halloween treats that may contain allergens listed above, you can have two separate containers with the various options for kids, just make sure they are far enough apart that the allergy-free goodies do not get contaminated.

If you have concern over any, do a little research. Unfortunately, it is difficult to know every product that contains these allergens, but parents will appreciate the options and the effort! Many of the products that contain or may contain allergens (as labeled below) can be found in allergy-free formats as well. Many are also safe for most unless the allergen is ingested, depending on the specific child’s allergy severity. Overall, just use your judgment. I hope this list is a great place for you to start!

Again, for the goodies listed below that contain small parts, be sure to seal them properly and alert parents of younger children.

Non Candy Halloween Treats

Food (single serve packages)

1. Pretzels*° (consider finding gluten-free varieties)

2. Popcorn

3. Fruit snacks†^ (look for the varieties that do not contain artificial dyes and flavors or high fructose corn syrup)

4. Crackers/granola bars*°^` (consider looking for varieties that do not contain dairy, gluten, nuts, or artificial food coloring)

5. Applesauce packs† (look for plain applesauce, not flavored, and find varieties without high fructose corn syrup)

6. Fruit cups + a plastic spoonº (mandarin oranges are great, but consider choosing a variety for those with citrus sensitivities)

7. Raisins/Craisins

8. Cereal boxes* (consider looking for packs with gluten-free, dye-free varieties)

9. Hot cocoa mix` (I understand this is sweet, but it is a fun alternative to candy)

10. Apple slices or baby carrots (you know, the individual bags; consider serving these in a cooler if it is still warm out by you)

11. Juice boxes†^º (consider looking for brands that do not contain high fructose corn syrup and artificial dyes)

12. Bottled water (want to make it more fun? Make themed water labels!)

13. Kids’ free fast food coupons (you know, the ones like McDonald’s has yearly around this time)


Crafty

14. Craft kits¨‡ (most, if not all, contain forms of adhesive: find my FREE printable craft kit ideas HERE or you can purchase ready-made craft kits here; watch for adhesive products that may contain latex or gluten)

15. Stickers¨‡

16. Mini coloring books/coloring pages (if you decide to use free printed pages, such as those offered on my site, be sure to print only a handful each or request permission from the creator to print an excessive amount)

17. Crayons* (potential gluten exposure in factories)

18. Pencils‡ (make them special with this DIY pencil decorating craft!) Note: pencil erasers may contain latex

19. Beading kits (think pony beads and string with directions to make various animals…on a keychain…you know, from the 90s)

20. Shrinky dink keychains and necklaces (make the designs, cut them out, then put them in a baggie with instructions and a key ring or necklace chain)

21. Mini perler bead sets (be sure to include the ironing sheets and simple instructions)

22. Sun catchers/sun catcher crafts (from Oriental Trading / from Amazon)

21. Cool paper airplanes or foam airplanes

22. Washi tape¨‡

23. Pet rock/troll sets¨‡ (fake rocks are best, these days, though check ingredient labels: include eyeballs, some string for hair, sticker lips, etc.)

24. Paint palettes with recipe for homemade paint (yogurt with food coloring, for example)

25. Sew-on/iron-on patches¨

26. Cookie cutters

27. Play dough*^ (Check out this fun list of play dough activities!)

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Educational/Learning

28. Mini books/activity books* (some books may contain gluten in the binding agent–look for books that are not glued together)

29. Playing cards/card games

30. Small notebooks

31. Fun erasers‡ (I personally try to stay away from the itsy bitsy ones, as they are useless)

32. Mini games

33. I Spy pages (cut out pages from I Spy books or find/make flashcard versions!)

34. Pencil bags

35. Small puzzle sets/brain teasers

36. Sticky notes¨

37. Bookmarks (coloring page, handmade, or store bought–if handmade, adhesives may contain gluten/latex, so keep that in mind)

38. Fun pencil sharpeners

39. Mini plastic mazes

STEM Learning

40. Rulers (check out these fun ways to personalize them: decoupage / painted)

41. Crazy straws

42. Bubbles

43. Vegetable seeds to plant (think peas, beans, cucumbers) with a small cup, instructions, and a disclaimer DO NOT EAT (take a look at these Valentine’s Seed Packets)

44. Mini flashlight

45. Compass

46. Mini plastic magnifying glasses

47. Mini building brick sets (i.e a few small LEGO bricks or a few DUPLO bricks…add sticker eyes¨ so they can make monsters or animals)

48. Mini figures (similar to above)

49. Glow sticks (necklaces, bracelets, etc.–these are also great for trick-or-treat safety. Check out these glow stick monsters pendants and glow stick lightsabers)

50. Mini kaleidoscopes

51. Spinning tops/gyroscopes

52. Math manipulatives (dice, actual math manipulatives, a few math cubes)

53. Yo-yos


Toys/Other Fun Goodies

54. Mini stuffed animals

55. Toy cars

56. Mini toy animals, bugs, dinosaurs, soldiers, cowboys

57. Rubber duckies‡ (vinyl ducks should be okay and not contain latex)

58. Chinese finger traps

 59. Stress balls

60. Hacky sacks/vinyl balls

61. Bendable toys (people/animals–make sure they are vinyl)

62. Mini calm down jars (made in plastic containers and sealed tightly shut)

63. Keychains

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Functional/Everyday Essentials

64. Foam visors

65. Coin purse/wallet

66. Brushes/combs

67. COOL toothbrushes (if you’re going to go this route, make sure it’s cool; my kids enjoy new fun toothbrushes)

68. Mittens/winter hats‡ (may contain latex in the stretchy material–these are great because the temps are getting chillier and some children may not have them)

69. Socks‡ (look for latex-free)

70. Sunglasses

71. Lip balm

72. Tote bags (small craft ones are fun for decorating!)

73. Pop up/expanding towels

74. Fun bandages¨‡ (look for latex-free)

75. Plastic kid cups

76. Coins or dollar bill (depending on how many children come through–hand out a quarter or two or $1 to each child, perhaps with a note about saving money; let parents of littles know, for choking hazard reasons)

Other/Keepsake

77. Christmas ornament (something fairly generic and perhaps customizable, like the kind you paint)

78. Photos (use an instant prints camera and take pictures of each group and hand out the instantly printed photos for them to keep!)

79. Wristbands/bracelets‡ (check for latex)

80. Necklaces/lanyards

81. Play mustaches¨


Babies

82. Bibs

83. Disposable diapers‡ (grab a pack or so each of size 1-3 and donate any extras to a local pregnancy care center!)

Fur Babies

Some people bring their fur babies along in costume, so you might want to have some goodies ready for them too!

84. Dog treats* (donate extras to a local shelter)

85. Tennis balls

If you have leftovers of anything, consider looking for a local shelter or soup kitchen that will accept them, donate to a teacher, or find a non-profit organization that will send goody packages to troops overseas! Many non-profits on this military deployment resources list accept care package donations for candy, so be sure to ask if they could use these. Not everything will qualify, but most should be acceptable to send.

Read also: 250+ Unconventional Easter Basket Ideas and For Halloween, I Didn’t Hand Out Candy…

What is your favorite non candy Halloween treat idea? Share with me in the comments!

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12 Comments

  1. I love all the educational ideas!

  2. You covered everything that I can think of when it comes to Non Candy Halloween treats. I like the ideas of not having candy to give to the kids and handing out something healthier. I will have to try it this year. Thanks for the great list.

  3. I love the idea of handing out something else besides candy for Halloween. This is such a detailed list too. It has a lot of great ideas!

  4. Great list! I particularly like the crafty section–something fun for the kids to do after Halloween is over. Thanks for putting this together. I’m going to read it more carefully now and pick a few favorites that would work for us.

  5. Great list! Thanks you!

  6. When I was a kid, many, many years ago, my favorite treat was an apple that I always got at a certain house. It was the best apple I have ever had and I looked forward to it every year. Since growing up I have tried unsuccessfully to remember which house gave them out. And I have determined that it was a Macintosh but have been unable to find another one as delicious. You might be surprised how many kids would prefer something other than candy.

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