Trick-Or-Treat Ideas
Candy is always a great thing to have on hand for trick-or-treaters but it’s also fun to get creative with trick-or-treat ideas for those kids who would like non-sugar treats or for those who may have allergies. Check out the trick-or-treat ideas I’ve suggested below and have one or two options on hand for the little trick-or-treaters to choose from!
Creative Non-Candy Trick-Or-Treat Ideas
Listed below are a few of my favorite trick-or-treat ideas!
Wishing You A Poppin’ Halloween
Do you want to say Happy Halloween without the sugar? Check out this Just Poppin’ By Halloween Popcorn idea!
Monster Slime Tags
Use these Monster Slime Tags on itty bitty containers of slime to hand out to trick-or-treaters.
Let Your Light Shine
Tags can take a normal thing and turn it into something special and unique! These Let Your Light Shine Glow Stick Tags transform a simple glow stick into a clever treat for trick-or-treaters!
In my experience, the creative non-candy treats are the ones that trick-or-treaters pick first. Another fun, but time-intensive idea would be to make friendship bracelets to pass out for Halloween!
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Easy Trick-Or-Treat Ideas
Sometimes you just want something quick and easy to pass out to trick-or-treaters and these ideas are sure to be crowd pleasers!
- Eyeball Finger Puppets – Because they’re just silly and fun!
- Play-Doh – Most little goblins enjoy Play-Doh and these are the perfect size for trick-or-treaters.
- Bubble Wand – Bubbles are another all-time favorite of kids and adults!
- Rice Krispie Treats – It’s a sweet treat that many with allergies can eat.
- Glow Sticks – There’s something about glow sticks that light up the night. Plus, you’ll help those little trick-or-treaters be seen as they walk the neighborhood. You could even use these Let Your Light Shine Tags to add to each glow stick!
- Fruit Snacks – Fruit snacks or Fruit Roll-Ups are a fun option to have on hand for trick-or-treaters with bags full of candy.
- Rubber Ducks – Rubber Ducks are an all-time favorite and a treat kids would love to get.
- Make A Pumpkin Stickers – There’s something about stickers that kids and adults love.
- Slinkies – Another all-time favorite that’s hard to pass up.
Printable Trick-Or-Treat Halloween Signs
Printable Halloween Signs
If you plan to leave treats by your door this Halloween, make your expectations clear with these cute Printable Halloween Signs For Your Door.
Straight Outta Candy Sign
When you run out of treats or if you don’t plan to pass them out, this Straight Outta Candy Sign will let trick-or-treaters know not to knock.
Trick-Or-Treat Table Ideas
This trick-or-treat table is charcuterie style with a good variety of treats that are candy and non-candy for kids to pick from. This table is one we set up back in 2021.
We did have a woman swipe the candy in front into her bag which was quite disappointing but it was a cool setup!
DIY Wood Tray
Have you heard neighbors say that silly trick-or-treaters take their whole bowl or basket full of treats? A DIY Wood Tray is quite heavy and less likely to be stolen if you’re setting up a table for trick-or-treaters.
Candy Corn Banner
Create a Candy Corn Banner to attach to your trick-or-treat table or to hang on your porch.
Classroom Trick-Or-Treat Ideas
If your kids have the opportunity to pass out treats for Halloween, or if you’re a teacher who would like to pass out a fun snack, these Halloween Popcorn Tags will help you transform a simple bag of microwave popcorn into a festive gift that you can personalize.
Corny Halloween Popcorn Tags
These Corny Halloween Popcorn Tags are fillable which means you can type names at the bottom before you print them!
Providing different options for trick-or-treaters doesn’t mean they have to be expensive. Often, good alternative trick-or-treat ideas cost about the same as the candy in the bags you purchase. Work the math and you just might be surprised!
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