We’re not against candy at Halloween, but sometimes it’s nice to have options—especially since the spooky season seems to stretch through all of October. These ten choices will be welcome additions on the 31st—including five non-food options perfect for anyone with allergies, plus five yummy treats that are outside of the candy box.
5 Spooky Halloween Non-Food Picks
Glow in the Dark Bouncy Balls, $27 for 72
Bouncy balls are fun for all ages and these will glow in your basket for trick-or-treaters.
Halloween Play-Doh, $8 for 30
Little trick-or-treaters will get a big kick out of these orange, purple, black and green mini packs of Play-Doh.
Pumpkin Building Sets, $24 for 10
Lego fans will love these 16-piece sets of ready-to-build Jack-o-lanterns.
Halloween Butter Squishy, $21 for 6
A bit pricier than other bulk options, giving these out is the equivalent of being the “big candy bar” house—sans sugar and updated for 2026.
Halloween Tattoos, $6 for 150
These festive temporary tattoos are pre-cut so you don’t have a ghastly time prepping your treat basket.
5 Festive Halloween Food Finds
Snack Buddies Chocolate Chip Muffins, $70 for 40 packs (subscription price)
With half the sugar and twice the fiber of other mini muffins, this brand is the opposite of a nutrition nightmare. The orange packaging makes it Halloween-ready. Use code LMN for 20% off and free shipping on your first order.
LesserEvil Spaceballs, $10 for 18 packs
A cleaner version of cheese puffs with none of the scary ingredients. Your crunchy neighbors will thank you and the kids won’t know the difference.
Annie’s Bunnies & Pumpkins Grahams, $11 for 20 packs
What’s better than Annie’s bunny grahams? Pumpkin grahams!
Utz Bats & Jacks Pretzels, $7 for 36 packs
Give kids another non-sugar option at a great price.
GoGo Squeez Slymez Halloween Pouches, $11 for 10 pouches
Kids love anything sweet and sour, and related to slime, so these pouches should be a perfect alternative to candy.
