This post was updated on August 29, 2024.

Halloween is around the corner, and as much as we love the holiday, we are definitely feeling a bit exhausted thinking about one more thing to improvise or plan this year. For example, what will our trunk for Trunk-or-Treat look like this fall? Then add-on thinking up amazing Boo Basket ideas for our kids, friends, and neighbors? Phew!

Before you drive yourself crazy trying to assemble Boo Baskets, let us share our favorite Boo Basket ideas for different ages with you! Whether you are making an Boo Basket for a toddler, need some Boo Basket ideas for picky tweens, or are searching for the perfect fun item to give to your partner, these unique items will bring a smile to your boo's face!

There are myriad ways to make this year's Boo Basket experience memorable. You can start by browsing our Tiny Treasures collection, of course, and add a card or personalized printable. Or if you're creating a basket for your significant other, why not fill the basket with spooky candles, delicious dark chocolate, and games for two? 

Halloween is magical ... and so are our non-candy Boo Basket ideas! 

14 Best Non-Candy Boo Basket Filler Ideas

1. Personalized Jellycat Bunnies - We hold a special place in our hearts (and in our store) for all things Jellycat, and we know you will, too. The absolute softest, and oh-so-snuggly, these personalized bunnies make the perfect personalized gift that will be treasured for years to come.
2. Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty - Thinking Putty is a high-quality, silicone based putty that is safe, non-toxic, and will never dry out. And the cool, collectible tins are designed for easy, mess-free storage!
3. Skeleton Bob Bag Charm - The cutest Jellycat bag charm ever! With kooky details, dark charcoal fur, and embroidered bones. 
4. Nee Doh - Globs of gratifying goo! These ultimate stress balls will help mellow your kiddos. Give them a squeeze, a squish, a pull or a smush. They'll soothe the soul. A great fidget toy!
5. GooGames Water Game Pads - Unlock their imagination in the enchanting realm of GooGames! This set includes swapable game cards, each with 3 different themes of play.
6. Snap It Up Phonics & Reading Game - Perfect for early readers, Snap It Up uses word families to align perfectly with reading curriculums. Play with the whole family, and help your children grow a love for words and wordplay.
7. Suddenly Unicorn Eggs Water Marbles - Just add water, and these colorful unicorn eggs and in a short time, they will start to expand and grow. Take the unicorn eggs out of the water and they return to their original size.
8. IQ Gears - This IQ game will put your brain in high gear! Can you fit all the gears on the game board? When you have the correct solution, the pieces will connect. Featuring 120 challenges, from Easy to Expert.
9. Plus Plus Tubes - Perfect for big ideas. These tube sets contain all the pieces to build multiple projects. Endless fun for a broad range of ages!
10. Bubble Gems Backpack Keychains - Elevate your sticker art with the enchanting Pearlized Bubble Gems set! Designed for kids age 6 and up, this no-glue, no-mess kit transforms ordinary crafting into an imaginative adventure. Peel, pick up, and place!
11. Ooly Writing & Art Supplies - Spark their creativity with Ooly pens, pencils, markers, and a lot more!
12. Ooze Labs Science Experiment Kits - Fun and simple science experiments include ingredients plus the site for the experiment to take place, and storage for the final product. Introduce scientific concepts in a fun and engaging way!
13. Let's Celebrate Vanilla Cake Card - Your kiddos can share these cards with friends, loved ones, or anyone else who deserves to know how great they are! Beautifully packaged.
14. Magna-Tiles - Endless possibilities! Create colorful mosaics or work in 3-D to bring ideas to life. Magna-Tiles encourage fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination without the use of screens! Appeals to a broad range of ages.

It was so much fun to develop this list of fun Boo Basket filler ideas (that aren't candy) for you. We hope you found Boo Basket filler ideas you love!

Don't have the time to put it all together? Let us assemble your Boo Baskets for you.

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• Don't see something you'd like to order from us in our online store? Email us with what you're looking for and we'll get it online ASAP!
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