Some people feel that teenagers shouldn’t be allowed to trick-or-treat on Halloween. It’s a sentiment shared by parents of young kids and by really grumpy people who’ve forgotten what it was like to be a teenager. A town in Virginia has an even stricter stance on Halloween: Teens over the age of 14 are banned from trick-or-treating, and until the law was amended a couple of years ago, offenders could face jail time. That’s a stiff price to pay for a couple of Snickers bars.
But most feel that teenagers should be allowed to participate in the Halloween ritual, and experts agree. “As long as everyone is being kind and respectful, how can we put an age limit on fun?” pediatric occupational therapist Keri Wilmot told Good Housekeeping.
Whether you’re looking to welcome older kids to your door this Halloween, giving out gift bags at a Halloween party, or just looking for something special to give your favorite teen ghoul, look no further than a Halloween treat bag. Here are some Halloween goodie bag ideas for teens and tweens.
The most popular Halloween candy with teens
Non-candy treats for Halloween teens
Another great idea is to give your favorite teen something that doesn’t go into their stomach. These non-candy handouts might just be the most appreciated — and healthy — treats of all.
Gift cards
Any teen would appreciate a gift card to their favorite bookstore, tech store, or clothing store. And go ahead and give Starbucks, PostMates, or DoorDash cards if you really still want to satiate those stomachs.
Pokémon cards
You’ll be the most popular house on the block once they find out you’re giving out these collectibles. Pokémon cards are back in (did they ever go out?), and with some cards being sold for hundreds of dollars, you might just be investing in some lucky teen’s future.
School supplies
Nothing says fun like associating school with Halloween, but hear me out — what teen wouldn’t love getting a pack of Post-Its with a funky design, some cool boho bookmarks, or an eraser shaped like a unicorn? I’ll bet some of them would take these over a box of Nerds any day.
