I typically buy Halloween candy for the home candy dishes starting in mid-Sept. I'll typically get something that I like, but is not my favorite, so it will last longer. There's also a need for something autumn colored for the covered candy dishes (orange slices, candy corn, etc.). As for stuff for the trick-or treaters, I've been getting mini packs of pretzels or fruit snacks in recent years and will probably do the same this year and will get them before my trip (10/16). Aldi has had them in 30 packs, so will get one of each -- just in case. Never know how many we'll have -- could be 5 or 50.