Make Your Own DIY Candy Hedge

2 min read September 13, 2026 Heather Clark
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A DIY candy hedge is one of our favorite no-contact trick-or-treat ideas. Kids love plucking candy from the faux hedge, so there's no need for lots of excited little hands to reach into a big candy bowl. You can even control how many trick-or-treaters are picking treats from the DIY candy wall at once, so everyone can enjoy some socially distanced Halloween fun! Read on to learn how easy it is to make your own DIY candy hedge. Need more ideas for low-contact trick-or-treating? You'll find some great ones here.

Project Time
30 to 60 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
2

Hang strips of garland over the top, so that the ends hang down over the front and back of the covered backdrop frame. Make sure more of the garland hangs in the front. Use packaging tape or Gorilla® tape to secure the garland strips to the back of the frame.

Make Your Own DIY Candy Hedge step 2
Step
3

Use clothespins to clip candy to the garlands, and then you're ready for trick-or-treaters! You can replenish candy as needed throughout the evening, and or even add some variety by clipping little handouts to the wall!

For even more safe trick-or-treating inspriation, take a look at these 10 ideas.

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