10 non-edible Halloween candy alternatives trick-or-treaters will love
Halloween is nearly here, which means it’s time to stock up on treats. But for some parents, coming home with a bag of sugary sweets is anything but a treat. These Halloween candy alternatives include stickers, toys, and accessories that kids will love, even if they have allergies or dietary restrictions. Plus, parents (and pediatric dentists) everywhere will thank you.
1. ArtCreativity Assorted Halloween Stickers
These Halloween sticker sheets feature ghosts, vampires, Frankenstein’s monster, candy corn, mummies, and more. At under $15 for a pack of 100 sheets, they make an affordable treat to give away on Halloween night.
Buy it here: ArtCreativity Assorted Halloween Stickers, 100 Sheets, $14
2. Funiverse Spider Rings
These creepy crawly spider rings come in an assortment of glow-in-the-dark orange, purple, and black. The bulk pack of 288 rings costs just $20.
Buy it here: Funiverse Spider Rings, 288-count, $20
3. POPLAY Halloween Sticky Hands and Toys
Sticky toys provide hours of entertainment (until they’re covered in lint and pet hair) without the sugar rush. This bag of 32 Halloween sticky toys features hands, bats, skeletons, spiders, and more.
Buy it here: POPLAY Halloween Sticky Hands and Toys, $9
4. JOYIN Halloween Squishies
These Halloween squishy mochi toys provide stress relief and imaginative fun. The 24-pack features glow-in-the-dark witches, candy corn, bats, ghosts, and more.
Buy it here: JOYIN Halloween Squishies, $12
5. JOYIN Halloween Rainbow Scratch Art Masks
These paper rainbow scratch-off Halloween masks give kids a creative project to complete while they're through their trick-or-treating haul.
Buy it here: JOYIN Halloween Rainbow Scratch Art Masks, 32 Pieces, $10
6. URATOT Halloween Bouncing Eyeballs
These Halloween bouncy balls have a creepy glow-in-the-dark eyeball design kids will love. Each affordable pack comes with 36 pieces.
Buy it here: URATOT Halloween Bouncing Eyeballs, 36-count, $15
7. SpringFlower Glow Critters
These glowing creepy crawlies are perfect for trick-or-treaters with dietary restrictions. They come with one extra replaceable glowstick each to extend the fun.
Buy it here: SpringFlower Glow Critters, 20 Critters, $14
8. QINGQIU Halloween Jumping Popper Toys
These spring launcher Halloween popper toys are way more entertaining than a fun-sized candy bar, with cute ghost, bat, pumpkin, mummy, eyeball, and monster shapes.
Buy it here: QINGQIU Halloween Jumping Popper Toys, 24 Pieces, $15
9. WOONOO Halloween Bubble Wands
You can’t go wrong with bubbles. These Halloween party favors are great for trick-or-treaters. The bubble wands come in eight Halloween designs at an affordable price.
Buy it here: WOONOO Halloween Bubble Wands, 48 Pieces, $14
10. SULOLI Halloween Spring Toys
These coil spring toys are perfect to give away as Halloween treats. They feature ghosts, bats, Jack-o’-lanterns, skulls, black cats, and more.
Buy it here: SULOLI Halloween Spring Toy, 36 Pieces, $9
While other sweets have their haters (we're looking at you Peeps, Circus Peanuts and Brach's Peppermint Christmas Nougats), candy corn has launched a world of memes on social media.
The California Food Safety Act bans four ingredients found in popular snacks and packaged foods — including candy corn and other Halloween treats.