Halloween is a fun holiday for kids- with the fun decorations, costumes, and of course, the treats. Kids who suffer from food allergies or have special dietary restrictions such as diabetes, are somewhat limited with trick or treating.
FARE, or Food Allergy Research & Education is encouraging food allergy families and those who are wishing to accommodate food allergies for trick or treating to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project.
How to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project
The Teal Pumpkin Project is simple: if you are offering non-food items to trick-or-treaters, paint a pumpkin (real or plastic) the color teal and place it on your porch to signal to families managing food allergies that you have non-food treats available at your home.
You can even buy teal plastic pumpkins in select stores.
Buying party favors (Halloween-themed or otherwise) is a good way to get a larger amount of small trinkets inexpensively, such as glow bracelets, pencils, notebooks, crayons, erasers, bouncy balls, bookmarks, stickers, and bubbles.
Amazon, Oriental Trading, Target Dollar Spot, party stores, or dollar stores are good places to find inexpensive non-food items. (NOTE: Play-doh is not gluten-free, so it is not considered food allergy friendly due to the skin contact/possible absorption),
Here are some reasonably priced options from Amazon:
(many are cheaper than buying bags of candy!)
- TREAT WITHOUT THE SWEET: Be everyoneâs favorite Halloween hero...
- FUN SIZE 1 OUNCE STICKS: Each individually wrapped stick contains...
- 5 DIFFERENT COLORS: The frightfully fun colors include 6 sticks...
- GLOW IN THE DARK FAKE BUG TOYS: This 30-pack of light up plastic...
- 20 MINI GLOW STICKS: These bug toys for kids and adults are...
- NONTOXIC LIGHT UP TOYS: These kid-safe glow in the dark toys for...
- Ideal Halloween Party Favors: You'll receive 36 finger lights (6...
- Cool Glow-in-the-Dark Toys: Halloween LED Light Up Finger Lights...
- Fun & Easy to Use: 36 finger lights features a comfortable...
- đˇď¸Extensive Quantity. The package includes 72pcs of...
- đˇď¸Variety of Designs. With 6 Halloween theme character...
- đˇď¸Glow-in-the-dark Feature. The bounce balls have a...
- [Halloween Stickers] - Halloween Decorations,Halloween Party...
- [Halloween Games] - Halloween stickers for kids,halloween...
- [Halloween Crafts] - Halloween Gifts,Halloween crafts for...
- Super value pack:Bubble Soap Liquid set of 32 pec 8 colors...
- Each bubble toy measures 4â, recommend for children 3 years up,...
- Magic goody bags: Best use in family reunion,bridal...
- ăFIDGET TOYS SETăThe new upgraded version of 60+ styles...
- ăMULTIFUNCTIONăSensory Toys pack can treat and soothe...
- ăSAFE AND FUNăHigh quality fidget party favor set for...
- Surprisingly party favors set - 32 brightly colored springs in...
- Experience the ultimate in quality - Our springs have passed the...
- Stress Relief Artifact - These springs serve as interesting...
- Squishy Toys for Kids- These 80 piece cute mochi squishy toys...
- Party Favors For Kids Goodie Bags- These popular kids toys are...
- Treasure Chest for Kids Prizes- These squishy fidget toys can...
- Abundant Quantity: the package includes 72 mindfulness stickers,...
- Suitable for Fidget and Mindfulness: the calming stickers can be...
- Variety of Practices: with 9 different practices to choose from,...
- Fun Pop Tubes Set: This sensory toys set can be stretched,...
- High-quality and safe material: The pop tubes are made of...
- Fun Sensory Toys for Kids & Adults: The fidget tubes set is not...
- 30 DIFFERENT COLOR COMBINATIONS: Enjoy a Variety Of Hues with Our...
- POP SOUND FOR STRESS RELIEF: Experience Instant Relaxation with...
- HIGH-QUALITY SILICONE MATERIAL: Crafted From High-Quality...
- IMAGINE A WORLD OF PLAY-DOH COLOR: This 65-pack of Play-Doh...
- 65 SMALL 1-OUNCE CANS: These 1-ounce fun size Play-Doh cans are...
- FEATURING PLAY-DOH SAPPHIRE SPARKLE: 5 cans of super sparkly...
- đă48 Pack Stress Balls SetăYou will get 16 different...
- â¤ď¸ăAnxiety Relief Fidget BallsăWhen you feel stressed due...
- đăSafe Material and DurableăAll these squeeze balls are...
Halloween Themed non-candy items for trick or treat or classroom parties
- ăPull Back CarsăThe package comes with 50 pcs pull back cars...
- ăSturdy Small CarsăMade of high-quality plastic, safe...
- ăSize detailsăAbout 2 inches per toy, easy to grasp for kids....
- Variety of Pictures: Includes 60 coloring books, each with 6...
- Non-Candy Halloween Treat Alternative: A suitable option for Teal...
- Material: Made with average thickness paper that resists tearing...
- A Halloween Favorite Thatâs Not Candy â Treat...
- 60 Individually Sealed 1oz Tubs â Includes 60 mini tubs of...
- Soft, Moldable, and Scented Fun â Crayola Silly Scents Foam...
- ăHalloween Pencil SetăThe Halloween pencil stationery set...
- ă72 Pack Halloween Party Favor Giftsă Halloween stationery...
- ăThoughtful designăthe shell of the Halloween pencil is...
- Value Set. Our Halloween Spooky Notepads Gift Set includes 48 pcs...
- Unique Design. Just what you need to write down witchy...
- Endless Fun. Perfect for Halloween treats bags, party favor bag...
- đ [What you will get] 100PCS vinyl stickers with completely...
- đ [Excellent material] Our stickers are made of high quality...
- đ ăWide applicationăHalloween stickers can be attached to...
- 530 Pcs Halloween Party Favors Set---- This Childfun set includes...
- Effective Stress Relief Sensory Fidget Toys----- Ideal for use...
- Perfect Prizes and Gifts for Kids----Our bulk toy set is perfect...
Print out on of the FAREâs teal pumpkin project posters to post next to your door to notify visitors that you are handing out non-food items in support of all children with food allergies, and to raise awareness within your neighborhood.
There's so much to do in Columbus in the Fall, whether youâre looking for something spooky or kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall events, Haunted Houses and Haunted Woods and Spooky Ghost Tours, community Trunk or Treat events and Halloween Parties, and our list of pumpkin patches, farm activities and corn mazes! Plus, find out when your community is having Trick or Treat or Beggar's Night this year!
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