Tricks, treats warm up Moscow
Amid chilly Halloween weather, kids heat up the scene with costumes and holiday cheer
It might have been a chilly Tuesday afternoon but that didn’t stop trick-or-treaters from coming out in full force to cover Moscow’s Main Street with princesses, wizards, superheroes and more.
Children got to inspect Moscow Police Department cop cars, eat a hot dog or stop at each shop downtown for a sweet treat. Families wore matching costumes and met up with friends and neighbors to celebrate Halloween.
The annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event, planned by the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and city of Moscow, blocked Main Street from First to Sixth streets for the event, said Executive Director Sam Martinet.
“We provide it as a safe way to trick-or-treat,” Martinet said. “It’s a well-loved event.”
Trick-or-treaters could visit the storefronts along the street or any of the pop-up tables. Some of the tables had activities and lined the entire street as well as the sidewalk.
Moscow Axe Throwing set up a table and offered the trick-or-treaters a chance at ninja star throwing. For employee Kobe Beckton, it was a fun opportunity to see the trick-or-treaters and celebrate the holiday.
“I like to see all the costumes and it’s a fun holiday,” Beckton said.
The candy was free flowing throughout Main Street, and Beckton said his party had brought a large container of it but was quickly running out with an hour to go.
For Ken Sutula. of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., visiting Moscow for the downtown trick-or-treat is a tradition — as is dressing up with his granddaughters. This year Sutula was the “Moscow Trick or Treat Wizard,” complete with cape, party hat and wig.
His daughter, Lauren Bowersox, said visiting the party is part of their annual Halloween tradition. She and her family have lived in Moscow for 20 years and look forward to the trick-or-treat each year. They started coming when the children were young and planned their Halloween festivities around the trip down Main Street, all in costume.
While downtown, she said it was nice to see neighbors, both new and old, as well as their friends before they head out to trick-or-treat in town.
“It’s the community and the atmosphere. We get to see friends and old neighbors,” Bowersox said. “I love seeing our community come together.”
Kali Nelson can be reached at knelson@dnews.com.
