Halloween Party Favor Ideas for Every Age (That Won’t Get You Dirty Looks from Other Parents)

From 1-year-olds to tweens who act like they’re 22, we’ve got you covered

Not all Halloween party favors are created equal. Some are choking hazards. Some are sugar bombs. Some just... suck. Let’s break it down by age so you can skip the guessing and still be the parent who has it together (at least on the outside).

By age group:

1-Year-Olds:

• Crinkle paper, mini board books, fruit pouches with a ghost tag

• Avoid: Anything small or hard; trust me on this.

Toddlers (2-3):

• Chunky crayons, stickers, rubber duckies dressed as pumpkins

• Gift tag idea: “Boo Crew Approved”

Preschool (4-5):

• Play-Doh, glow sticks, small puzzles, spooky coloring pages

• Optional printable: Mini Halloween coloring sheet

Elementary (6–9):

• Slap bracelets, joke cards, monster erasers, sugar-free lollipops

• Add-on: Trick-or-treat checklist printable (use your Canva templates!)

Tweens (10–13):

• Mini body mists, moody stickers, aesthetic candy bags

• Pro tip: If it looks cute on their Snapchat story, you’ve won

Bonus Section:

• Allergy-friendly options (Sunbutter cups, non-edible fillers)

• Printable editable tag pack for each age group