10/27/2026
Have you spotted a teal pumpkin on a neighbor’s porch and wondered what it means? It’s likely part of the , a growing initiative that makes Halloween more inclusive for children with food allergies.
The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages households to offer non-food treats as a fun alternative to candy. Think pencils, tiny stuffed animals, mini notepads, Slinkies, bubbles, crayons, markers, stickers, and stencils. These little surprises can bring just as much excitement to a child’s Halloween night.
Add a teal pumpkin to your porch to signalsthat your household offers non-food treats, helping children with food allergies enjoy a safer, more inclusive trick-or-treating experience. You can also register your home on the Teal Pumpkin Project website so families can identify your home as a welcoming stop along their trick-or-treat route.
This Halloween, consider adding a teal pumpkin to your porch and helping make the holiday a little sweeter for every child!
