“The Teal Pumpkin Project is a simple way to make trick-or-treating safer and more inclusive for the one in 13 children living with food allergies, and many others impacted by intolerances and other conditions,” according to FoodAllergy.org. “Placing a teal pumpkin on your doorstep signals that, in addition to candy, you offer non-food trinkets and treats that are safe for all trick or treaters.”
Here are some non-candy ideas to put on your Halloween buying list:
• Glow sticks, bracelets or necklaces
• Halloween pencils and erasers
• Stickers
• Mini notepads
• Bubbles
• Bouncy balls
For children with special needs, try this sensory-friendly trick-or-treat outing, Zoothing Boo at the Zoo on Oct. 29 at the Akron Zoo. The zoo will open an hour early for people with different abilities who don’t like crowds or loud noises to trick-or- treat. Tickets are separate from general admission Boo at the Zoo. October 29, 9:30-10:30 a.m. akronzoo.org
