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40 Fun Non-Candy Halloween Treats for Trick-or-Treaters

Buy in bulk for Halloween parties or just to hand out to trick-or-treaters.

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There’s no denying that candy is the star of Halloween every year—but sometimes, the sugar can be a little too much (and cause an inevitable sugar crash). For those who want to change the trick-or-treating tradition up, buying fun toys in bulk might help.

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Here, we rounded up dozens of ideas for non-candy Halloween treats to give out this year. They still celebrate the spirit of spooky season, but they also give excited kids a break from the sugary treats.

Our top picks

Put these Halloween toys in party favor bags or boo bags, pass them out at the school party, or add some variety to your town’s trunk-or-treat.

Slow-rising squishies are still as popular as ever, and each one in this set of 30 is a different Halloween classic. Skeletons, vampires, witches, and the like are far less threatening when you can smush them. Ages 3+

Ducks aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when someone says “Halloween,” but these costumed rubber duckies really fit the bill (pun intended). Use them in a bath, give them out as favors, or just line them up on a shelf as a decoration. There are 27 ducks in the set. Ages 3+

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Worn individually or stacked together, these festive bracelets come with charms like pumpkins, bats, and ghosts. There are 40 bracelets in the set, so they can be given out individually, in bunches, or used as prizes. No age recommendation given

Remember how fun it was to click through all of the colors on these 24 pens? We’re pretty sure this will be the coolest party favor in the Halloween gift bag this year, and it may even impress picky teenagers. No age recommendation given

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This “treat without the sweet” is good for toddlers. The bag has 30 individually wrapped 1-ounce Play-Doh sticks in black, white, purple, orange, and green to help them replenish their stash. Ages 2+

These PartySticks come with 100 in a pack, which means there’s enough for every trick-or-treater in the neighborhood. Plus, when kids wear them, they’ll be easier to see crossing the street. Ages 3+, be wary of small parts

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When the slime comes out of these containers, not only does it feel fun to squish between your fingers, but it also has a marbled, rainbow, galactic look to it—so cool! They come in a pack of 24 containers. Ages 6+

If the kids don’t enjoy face paint, they can deck themselves out with these Halloween tattoos and still be in the festive spirit. With this set, you get a whopping 144 tattoos featuring 11 different designs—but the best part is that they glow in the dark! Ages 3+

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Adults may remember these from their own childhoods—and kids will love the vintage thrill of watching the magic fortune-telling fish curl in the palms of their hands, revealing what's to come in their futures. This comes with 144 fish, so it’s a great Halloween handout. Ages 6+

They’re going to be sticking their hands out all night—might as well make sure the nails look cute! This comes with six sheets of nail stickers with various Halloween designs. No age recommendation given

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These rings make for fun, seasonal accessories during the day, but they also light up with LEDs that flash red, green, and blue at night. They’re a good way to brighten up a dark costume, and they come with 50 in a pack. Ages 3+

Bouncy balls are always a good time, but this set of 72 gets even more fun when the lights go out. Halloween partiers can see the glow-in-the-dark eyeball, bat, witch, jack-o’-lantern, cat, and ghost designs (which makes them easier to keep track of, too). No age recommendation given

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Sure, they’re not Labubu, but these mini troll dolls were the original collectibles. Their wild, rainbow hair is just as fun to play with now as it was in the ’80s. The set comes with 60 figures that will be a fun addition to party favor bags. Ages 3+

Kids can use the scratch art sticks to create their own fun rainbow designs on one of 72 blank canvases in 18 different shapes—and then use the string to hang them up as decor or attach to their backpacks. Ages 3+

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Flinging these sticky toys onto mirrors, windows, ceilings, and walls is one of the great joys of childhood. The 30 webs come individually wrapped, so they’re easy to hand out to trick-or-treaters or throw in a goodie bag. Ages 4+

Give them a way to enjoy Halloween long after the trick-or-treating ends. The set comes with 60 coloring books, and each one is just 5 inches by 7 inches. Ages 3+

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These Halloween glow wands do double duty. The designs make them a fun holiday accessory kids will enjoy waving around, and you can hang them from a treat bag or costume to make them easier to spot in the dark. They come in a set of 24. Ages 3+

Aliens are certainly scary, but these 100, 1-inch guys look like they're having a party, so they’re seasonal without being terrifying. Plus, when the lights go out, they glow in the dark. Ages 6+

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Give them some spooky season self-care with one of these hydrating face masks. There are nine masks in all, divided between Midnight Meows, Witch’s Brew, and Candy Corn Cuties. No age recommendation given

Kids will see plenty of spooky, scary skeletons this Halloween—but these are stretchy, silly skeletons! The pack of 48 includes different colors, and kids will have fun seeing how far they can stretch them. Ages 3+

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Jessica Dukes
Shopping Editor

Jessica Dukes is a shopping editor at Hearst Magazines, writing about home goods, tech, fashion, wellness, and more for titles like Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and House Beautiful. Drawing on more than 20 years of digital experience, Jess focuses on curating gift guides, tracking down the best deals, and testing products for candid reviews. Prior to Hearst, her career spanned Bonnier Corp., NBC Universal, and Barnes&Noble.com. As a busy mom of two teenagers (one in college), relaxing looks a lot like gardening, hiking, or planning the next family getaway. 

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Deputy Editor

Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky. 

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