5 Halloween Treats For Kids

Learn about 5 Halloween treats for kids you can use this year with great results. Candy is fine, but kids are sure to remember the unique and fun treats that last much longer than a candy bar. Not only that, but they'll likely get more enjoyment from these super treat ideas than they would from that high sugar, high calorie candy.

1. Create a bag of Halloween toy goodies. Use a plastic, Halloween themed bag and fill it with a variety of small holiday items. Good options include vampire teeth, glow in the dark stickers, spider rings and miniature Halloween coloring books. Pick up these toys in bulk at any general merchandise store for just a few dollars.
2. Glow sticks. No, they don't look like much to adults, but these are one of those Halloween treats kids just love. Kids just snap these small sticks to mix chemicals inside, which emit a bright glow in a variety of colors. Not only will kids like this treat, but you'll be adding an element of safety to the remainder of their evening, making them easier for cars to see as they walk around the neighborhood.
3. Pencils, erasers, stickers and notepads. These items can all be found in Halloween themes. For parties, offer these as a set in a goodie bag. For trick-or-treaters, either offer a bag or let each child choose one or two items.
4. Offer alternative snacks. Individual bags of popcorn or mini boxes of raisins are popular choices for Halloween treats for kids. Consider air-popped popcorn mixed with a reasonable amount of raisins or colorful chocolate candies. Offer these at parties, but be aware trick-or-treaters will probably not be allowed to eat any goodies they receive from strangers which are not store bought and not wrapped in their original wrapping.
5. Fast food coupons. Kids love getting these and it adds a little variety to the chocolate phenomenon of Halloween. Some fast food chains even offer these coupons for less than face value, giving you added incentive to choose these Halloween treats for kids.