These Spooky, Three-Card Pokémon "BOOster" Packs Are the Best Halloween Handout
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When they go trick-or-treating, kids gets heaps of candy. At Halloween parties, they get candy. During events like class parties and trunk-or-treats, what do they get? That's right, more candy.
If you feel like it's time to take a break from all that sugar, here are the best non-candy Halloween treats that can act as healthy alternatives to candy. Most of them come in bulk, which makes them good to consider for handouts, goodie bags or spooky baskets. A lot of them are Halloween toys, so they'll be able to play with them (which means they'll last longer than a candy bar, anyway). Some are good for toddlers who might be too young for sweets to begin with, while others are better for tweens, teens and even adults who aren't as into the thrill of building up a candy stash anymore, but still want to participate in the Halloween fun. This year, kids are sill into fidget toys, light-up toys and anything that glows in the dark. And, of course, it wouldn't be Halloween without all the spooky pumpkins, ghosts, skeletons and monsters you associate with the season.
Halloween Bracelets
Beaded bracelets aren't just for Taylor Swift concerts anymore. Kids can choose their favorite Halloween saying from among these 48 bracelets, or, if there's enough, they can pick a few and wear them stacked together. No age recommendation given
Noisy Putty Skulls
These boneheads look gruesome, sure — and they also make silly noises when kids stick their fingers into the putty within. They come in a set of 24, in four cool colors.
Pokémon Trick or Trade BOOster Bundles
You get 50, three-card booster packs in this bag, and they're full of Pokémon that fit the season. (Gotta love that Pumpkaboo.) Don't be surprised if you see the trainers in your neighborhood circling the block again and again to try and get more. Ages 6+
Halloween Coloring Books
Give them something to do while waiting for the sun to go down. The set comes with 20 coloring books, and each one is just 5 inches by 7 inches, so they can be easy take-alongs. Ages 3+
Halloween Squishies
Slow-rising squishies are still as popular as ever, and this pack comes in a set of six shapes, perfect for Halloween. Skeletons, vampires, mummies and the like are far less threatening when you can smush them. If you are anticipating doing a larger handout, you can also get smaller squishes in larger numbers. Ages 3+
Flip-Sequin Pumpkins
Who among us hasn't been mesmerized by wiping our hands across a set of flip sequins? These cuties give that activity a seasonal twist, turning the pumpkins from red to gold. Ages 3+
Halloween Light-Up Rings
These rings make for fun, seasonal accessories during the day, but they also light up with the power of LEDs that flash red, green and blue. It's a good way to brighten up a dark costume. Ages 3+
Candy Corn Stress Relief Toys
These aren't candy, they just look like they are. Kids can squeeze them for squishy stress relief, toss them around, or use them as decorations in their room. Ages 3+
Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Bounce Balls
Bouncy balls are always a good time, but this set of 72 bounce balls gets even more fun when the lights go out. Then, you can see the balls' glow-in-the-dark designs (which makes them easier to keep track of). No age recommendation given
Cute Stickers
Ghosts, yes, but make them as adorable as possible — not scary in the least. This comes with four sheets of stickers, each one cuter than the last. Ages 2+
Glow Bracelets
You can get 100 PartySticks in a pack, which means there will be enough for every kid in the neighborhood. Plus, when kids wear them, they'll be easier to see crossing the street. Ages 3+
Spider Rings
Sometimes the classics are classics for a reason. No matter how many times you've seen these spindly plastic legs, they still manage to make the skin crawl. There are 288 rings in this pack, and they come in orange, black and purple. Ages 3+
Halloween Nail Stickers
For kids who love to switch up their looks, these self-adhesive stickers will let them trick out their nails for Halloween. They look black and white during the day, then glow in the dark at night. No age recommendation given
Galaxy Slime
When the slime comes out of these containers, not only does it feel cool to touch, it has a marbled, rainbow, galactic look to it — so cool! They come in a pack of 24 containers. Ages 5+
Neon Vampire Teeth
This will make them want to smile for pictures! These vampire teeth come in four bright colors, and you can buy them in packs of 12, 24, 48 or 100. Ages 3+
Halloween Rubber Ducks
When you imagine Halloween, you don't think of ducks, but these costumed rubber duckies will have you thinking again. Use them in a bath, or just line them up on a shelf as a decoration. Ages 3+
Glow-in-the Dark Alien Figures
Aliens are certainly scary, but these little 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+
Halloween Zipper Bracelets
Kids will love wearing these around Halloweentime, since they have cute, seasonal charms that hang down. But the two-tone zipper looks give them some extra pizzazz. Ages 6+
Fortune Teller Miracle Fish
You may remember these from your own childhood. Now give them the vintage pleasure of watching the magic fortune-telling fish curl in the palms of their hands, revealing what's to come in their futures. Ages 6+
Eye Finger Puppets
Googly eyes? Instant hilarity no matter where they are. But these are even more hilarious, since they turn a kid's finger into a funny-looking character. Plus, you can get 100 for $10. Ages 3+
Glow Critters
A trick and a treat, these glowing critters will enliven any goodie bag or bowl of Halloween favors. Mini glow sticks can be inserted into fake lizards, spiders, beetles, flies, rats and other creepy-crawlies to give them a luminescent effect. The set also comes with stings so kids can hang them up or wear them. Ages 3+
Halloween Lip Balm
It feels like a cosmetic but goes on clear, making it great for kids who want to experiment with makeup. There are 40 in a pack, with four different designs — just in time for the dry season. No age recommendation given
Mini Halloween Pop Fidget Toys
They've been around for years now, but pop fidgets still feel satisfying to push and press. These come with 24 pop fidget toys in six different Halloween shapes, and they can also attach to a backpack. No age recommendation given
Finger Skateboards
Though some of these fingerboards have skulls, they're not explicitly for Halloween, which. means kids can keep them out and play with them all year. There are 12 different designs to add to their collections. Ages 3+
Halloween Temporary Tattoos
If the kids can't stand 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 in six different designs. (Dibs on the silly candy corn face.) Ages 3+
Pre-Filled Small Plastic Witch Cauldrons
Surprise toys, but make it Halloween! When they peel open these mini cauldrons, they'll discover toys including vampire teeth, stickers, toy spiders and more. There are 30 witch cauldrons in a pack, so it's great for big groups. Ages 3+
Make-a-Pumpkin Stickers
You can carve a pumpkin, you can paint a pumpkin, but by far the easiest, least messy thing you can do is let kids make their own pumpkin faces with these sticker sheets. They can choose what stickers they want to use for the eyes, noses, mouths and accessories and place them on the pumpkin outline. Ages 3+
Play-Doh "Treat Without the Sweet" Bag
This bag is filled with15 one-ounce containers of Play-Doh in Halloween colors — the perfect size for Halloween handouts. You can also get one-ounce Play-Doh containers in non-Halloween colors if you want more of a variety. Ages 2+
Halloween Glow Stick Hanging Wands
These glow wands do double duty: The Halloween designs make them a fun holiday accessory, and you can hang them from a treat bag or costume to make kids easier to spot in the dark as an added safety measure. When trick-or-treating is done, kids will love waving them around in the dark like real magic wands. Ages 3+
Halloween Wind-Up Toy Assortment
Little ones will delight in winding up these little monsters and watching them go. There are 12 different designs for kids to try and collect. Ages 3+
Halloween Scrunchies
Teens and tweens will scoop up these silky smooth hair ties in a dozen different Halloween-ready patterns, including spiders, pumpkins and skeletons. No age recommendation given
Scentco Halloween Smencils (Scented Pencils)
These aren't candy, but they sure smell sweet, with scents like cherry, pumpkin, candy apple, plum, and blueberry. There are five in a pack, and they come in different Halloween designs. No age recommendation given
Jack o' Lantern Slinkies
Okay, these mini coils are too small to go down stairs, but you can stretch them, spring them and twirl them around your fingers. Plus, they come in such fun colors, they'll liven up a Halloween bowl that's full of orange and black. Ages 3+
Halloween Stampers
After they get their hands on one of these stamps, they can DIY their own treat bags (without making too much of a mess). This comes in a set of 24, which makes it easy to share. Ages 3+
Halloween Scratch Art Ornaments
Kids can use the scratch art sticks to create their own fun rainbow designs on pumpkin-shaped blank canvases — then use the satin ribbons to hang them up for display. Ages 3+
Halloween Whoopee Cushions
If you know kids who would much prefer tricks to treats, these whoopee cushions are for them. There are 12 in a pack, and they come in either skeleton or Frankenstein's monster designs. Ages 3+
Halloween Bookmarks
When they're staying up all night to read their spooky stories, these Halloween-themed bookmarks will come in handy. There are different designs on each side. No age recommendation given
Halloween-Themed Bubbles
While any favor-sized bubbles will do, these have toppers with monsters, vampires, mummies and pumpkins, which makes them perfect for a fall bubble-blowing session. No age recommendation given
Halloween Mini Erasers
Buy the end of October, they might need some new erasers anyway. Get them into the spirit with these mini handouts, which come in four cute styles. There are 48 erasers in a pack. No age recommendations given
Halloween Mini Notepads
They'll get to keep track of their candy or take whatever Halloween notes they want to write in these notepads, which come in six different Halloween designs. There are 48 notepads in all, so you might be able to give some kids multiple designs. No age recommendation given
Highlights Halloween Hidden Pictures
This one isn't priced to give away as a Halloween handout, so it's better if you're looking for an extra Halloween treat to give to your kids, your nieces or nephews or other special children in your life. They'll have fun scouring through the detailed illustrations to find the hidden Halloween pictures. Ages 6+
Monster Plushes
For a handout that fits the Halloween theme but isn't too scary, these plush monsters are actually cute and good to snuggle up with. There are 12 in a pack, and they're around 2.25" – 4" big. No age recommendation given
LEGO Ghost
If they're master builders, give them something to make their LEGO scenes a little more spooky. And if they like the ghost, they can always get a skeleton head or pumpkin storage bin to go with it. Ages 6+
Stretchy Skeletons
You've heard of spooky, scary skeletons — but these are stretchy, silly skeletons! The pack of 48 includes all different colors, and kids will love feeling the stretch. Ages 3+
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