Halloween “Treats” don’t have to be food/candy —especially for those of us who are on Zero Carb Carnivore diets that know how unhealthy sugar is. These non-food treat ideas are budget-friendly (most under $0.50 per piece when bought in bulk from dollar stores, Amazon, or Oriental Trading), easy to source, and themed to keep the spooky spirit alive. They’re great for trick-or-treating, class parties, or trunk-or-treat events. Here’s a list of 12 popular options that kids actually love, based on parent and community recommendations.
Treat Idea
Why Kids Love It
Where to Get It Cheap
Approx. Cost per Item
Glow sticks or bracelets
Lights up the night for safe, fun visibility during trick-or-treating
Dollar stores, party supply aisles
$0.25–$0.50
Halloween-themed stickers
Endless decorating fun for notebooks, helmets, or costumes
Bulk packs at Walmart or Amazon
$0.10–$0.20
Temporary tattoos (ghosts, pumpkins, bats)
Quick, cool body art that washes off easily
Oriental Trading or dollar store bins
$0.15–$0.30
Mini Play-Doh pots (1-oz cans in orange/black)
Sparks creativity for instant monster-making
Amazon bulk sets or craft stores
$0.40–$0.60
Bouncy balls or spider rings
Bouncy energy or creepy crawly accessories
Party favor sections at Target/Dollar Tree
$0.20–$0.35
Small bottles of bubbles
Magical, wand-waving fun with a Halloween label
Dollar stores or bulk online
$0.30–$0.50
Themed pencils or erasers (with ghosts or witches)
Practical school supplies with a spooky twist
Back-to-school clearance at Walmart
$0.10–$0.25
Costume rubber duckies
Adorable bath-time pals dressed as vampires or mummies
