Tower Trick or Treat Draws 585 to Moscow
The University of Idaho's 48th annual event in Theophilus Tower featured retro video game-themed floors and a candy giveaway for families.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy
University of Idaho hosted its 48th annual Tower Trick or Treat in Theophilus Tower on October 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. An estimated 18,000 pieces of candy were handed out to 585 adults and children from Moscow and surrounding areas.
Why it matters
The event brings university residents and Moscow-area families together on campus, with volunteers and donations supporting the local community. Attendees also donated 38 canned food items to the food bank.
The event recorded 585 attendees, 86 volunteers, and an estimated 18,000 pieces of candy distributed across the two-hour event. A $100 prize went to the best-decorated floor, and 38 canned food items were donated to the food bank.
The players
University of Idaho
The University of Idaho is a public research university in Moscow, Idaho, and the host of the annual Tower Trick or Treat event.
The details
Students decorated each floor of Theophilus Tower, the first-year residence hall, with the 2026 theme of retro video games. The ninth floor, themed Frogger, won the best-decorated prize, and families rode the elevator to the eleventh floor before walking down while trick-or-treating and playing games.
Timeline
October 31, 2026 from 2 to 4 p.m.: Tower Trick or Treat held in Theophilus Tower.
Philanthropy Tradition
Now in its 48th year, the Tower Trick or Treat extends a long-running University of Idaho residence hall tradition that pairs resident programming with community giving. The 38 canned food items donated this year continue that pattern of linking campus social events to local food bank support.
Moscow-area families can attend the University of Idaho's residence hall events, and donations to local food banks benefit area households. Residents and visitors interested in future Tower events should watch for announcements from the university.
The takeaway
Community events that pair fun with food donations can build lasting ties between a campus and its town. Local families can support similar efforts by bringing non-perishable food to community events.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy coverage tied to community giving in Moscow.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Argonaut.
