Boulder’s Halloween Candy Alternatives

Boulderites might be used to giving out candy on Halloween, but is that who we really are?? Boulder has MANY Halloween Candy Alternatives! I respectfully suggest that giving out 100% sugar treats, while well received by most kids, are not truly in tune with the health-oriented diet-conscious Boulder population.

That thought led me to come up with a list of some candy alternatives for Halloween. We like to have a fire pit in the driveway and hot cider on the front deck for trick-or-treaters. We’ve had everything from freezing snow to WARM nights over the past decades in Boulder to accompany our Halloween. We have skipped the fire pit some years, and the hot cider is always a huge hit!

But candy alternatives? YOU BET!!!

Consider this list as both a list of suggestions and as a list to generate additional ideas.

NON-candy Halloween treats!!!

Boulder’s Halloween Candy Alternatives

1. Stickers and Temporary Tattoos – Always a hit, especially with fun Halloween themes
2. Mini Glow Sticks or Glow Bracelets – Adds a bit of Halloween safety for trick-or-treaters in the dark
3. Mini Play-Doh Containers – Encourages creativity and lasts longer than a candy treat
4. Pencils and Erasers – Look for fun Halloween-themed ones, which kids can use at school
5. Bouncy Balls or Yo-Yos – Small toys like these are a crowd-pleaser
6. Slime or Putty – Comes in tiny containers and appeals to kids’ love of messy fun
7. Spider Rings or Vampire Fangs – Classic Halloween accessories that are affordable and playful
8. Mini Notebooks or Coloring Books and small boxes of crayons – Great for kids who enjoy doodling and coloring.
9. Bubbles – Kids love mini bubble bottles, which make for a cute and entertaining giveaway
10. Bookmarks – Look for themed ones with spooky designs
11. Craft Kits – Small craft kits like DIY bracelets or coloring masks for a creative activity
12. Fruit Leather or Applesauce Pouches – Healthier options for parents who still want treats
13. Puzzle Toys or Mini Rubik’s Cubes – Small puzzles for a bit of mental fun
14. Mini Flashlights – Great for Halloween night and useful year-round

Have a great Halloween!!!

Lenny Lensworth Frieling

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