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Boo Bash

The Guild of CDF Presents

The 27th Annual Boo Bash

Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Colorado School of Mines

Get ready for an afternoon of Halloween fun at Boo Bash, an exciting event hosted by The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation! Designed for patients of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and their siblings, this magical event takes place on the Colorado School of Mines campus and is packed with festive activities.

Boo Bash FAQs

  • Who can attend Boo Bash?

    Boo Bash is for patients of the Barbara Davis Center aged 2-12 and their siblings. This event is a great way to celebrate Halloween in a T1D friendly environment with people who just get it!

  • What's the cost?

    Free! There is no cost to attend this Halloween celebration.

  • Where is Boo Bash?

    Boo Bash is held annually at Fridehoff Hall at Colorado School of Mines. 


    924 16th Street

    Golden, CO 80401

  • What happens at Boo Bash?

    We have activities for everyone!

    • Balloon twisters
    • Pumpkin decorating contest
    • Fun games - Giant Jenga, ball toss, cornhole, and more!
    • Pizza (with carb counts) and diet soda
    • Photo booth with fun and silly accessories
    • A costume parade and limbo bar
    • A chance to meet and connect with other families living with T1D!
  • What is the attire for Boo Bash?

    Halloween costumes! Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume. It can be spooky, silly, creative, or anything between.




Boo Bash Photos

two young girls dressed as a bunny and a parrot for Halloween
decorated pumpkins on stage for a contest
young man sitting at a table with prizes and small cars
tables of kids getting their faces painted
  • Young female T1D patient in a superhero mask and cape, showing her CGM device on her arm

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Hear from previous attendees:

“My favorite part of Boo Bash was connecting with other parents who are going through the same thing and seeing my T1D connect with kids who can relate what she’s going through”


“My favorite part of Boo Bash was hearing all the laughs seeing all the smiles the feeling of togetherness”


“Loved how friendly the staff was-- everyone was so welcoming and helpful. Really picked up our spirits.”


“This helped my child in more ways than you can imagine. Thank you.”

Headshot of Sydney Lundgren, Community Engagement Manager at CDF.

Want to learn more or sign up to volunteer? Email Sydney Lundgren at Sydney@ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org