It’s that time of year again where children all over the world are getting ready to dress up in their scariest costumes and go trick-or-treating. For most kids, this is a fun tradition they look forward to each year. But for kids with special needs, Halloween can be a bit more challenging. So if your child falls into this category, here are seven candy alternatives you can give them instead!
7 HALLOWEEN CANDY ALTERNATIVES
All of our items were purchased at Walmart but can also be found on Amazon and we have included links you can shop from below!
1. Squishys
2. GLOW STICKS
3. GLOW SPIDERS
4. BUBBLES
5. EYEball GLASSES
6. fidgetz
7. stretchy string animals
DYE-FREE CANDY OPTIONS
Whitney and Brandon Cawood have devoted a lot of their time to finding dye-free alternatives in every food group – including candy! In their research for the documentary, To Dye For, they have built an impressive resource database.
Check out their blog post for Twenty-Five Dye Free Halloween Candies, Swaps, and Treats!
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Trick or Treat for our Special Needs Friends
HOSTED BY THE SWEET COCOON
The Sweet Cocoon is inviting all special needs friends and their families to come to their Fall Festival at The Sweet Cocoon on October 28th from 3-7. Location: 45 Ellis Road SE, Silver Creek Georgia, 30161 There will be many activities taking place!Trick or Treat
Best Halloween Costume Prize
Face Painting
Marshmallow roasting
Hayride
Games
And much more! If you would like to volunteer and pass out candy/fidget toys, please reach out via Facebook and they will get you set up! Facebook Event:Trick or Treat for our Special Needs Friends
Read more about the nonprofit organization, The Sweet Cocoon.
