Updated on: Aug 31, 2024
Are you expecting a little pumpkin soon and trying to plan the most adorable baby shower? We have some great little pumpkin baby shower theme ideas from party favors to decorations that will be sure to win over your guests! We also have great tools you can use to manage your shower like our checklist and budget guide.
Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Decorations
1. Artificial Pumpkins
Artificial pumpkins are a great way to dress up your Little Pumpkin Baby Shower. Sticking with the Fall theme, you can find various artificial pumpkins in glass, felt, and plastic that will make great centerpieces and decor for your party! The best part about artificial pumpkins is that, as opposed to real pumpkins, they won’t rot, and you won’t have to worry about disposing of them later.
2. Pumpkin Guest Book
Guest books are an event staple. No matter what type of party you are throwing, it’s sentimental to look back on who attended to make your celebration special. A great idea for your Little Pumpkin-themed baby shower is to include a real pumpkin guest book! Any large pumpkin will do, set it up along with permanent markers at the entrance of your party and invite your guests to write their sentiments on the pumpkin. This is a creative, innovative take on a simple guest book while sticking to your pumpkin theme. To make your guest book last, don't forget to photograph your pumpkin!
3. Pumpkin Vases/Centerpieces
Looking for centerpiece ideas? Pumpkin-shaped vases are a great start! Flowers are the perfect centerpiece for any party or event. Start by choosing flowers based on your baby’s gender, or if you’re going for a gender-neutral theme, white will do. Add your flowers to your pumpkin-shaped vases for a fun, Fall themed centerpiece. Additionally, add vines of fake flowers as a table runner or candles for a full display!
4. Orange Paper Lanterns/Pumpkin Garland
Paper lanterns are very trendy, so why not dress up your party with light strands of orange paper lanterns to play along with the pumpkin theme? If you’re going for a gendered theme for your baby shower, you could add these same lanterns in pink or blue or alternate the respective color with orange! They provide the perfect ambiance for an evening party or just act as a cute decoration during the day. As an alternative, a DIY pumpkin garland is a great way to play along with your Little Pumpkin theme. Small paper or felt pumpkins fastened to a string of hemp or yarn can be hung up in place of lanterns.
5. Custom Banner
Banners are a great photo opportunity background and also dress up an occasion! A cute banner customized for your little pumpkin could read many things. Include their name, match the colors based on the baby’s gender, or even just use a simple sentiment like, “Our Little Pumpkin is on the way”. Banners are a sign of celebration!
Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Favors
6. Custom Pumpkin Hand Sanitizer
Customized pumpkin hand sanitizer is a really cute, Covid-19 friendly, party favor for every guest that sticks to the Little Pumpkin theme. Customize your own labels for each bottle; get creative! Something like, “Thanks for celebrating our Little Pumpkin”.
7. Cooking Pumpkin with Recipe Wrapper
Wrap a small baking pumpkin in a wrapper, including a custom tag that features a Little Pumpkin-themed sentiment. This is a cute, interactive party favor that will surely please your guests.
8. Mini Burlap Sack of Pumpkin Candy
Who doesn’t love pumpkin candy? Candy corn is a Fall staple, but why not go for the pumpkin-shaped candy corn? They’re easy to come by, and they’re a sweet treat to match your Little Pumpkin Theme. Grab some mini burlap sacks (to go along with your Fall theme), fill them with pumpkin candies, and tie a pumpkin tag around the bag! Everyone loves an edible party favor.
9. DIY Sugar Scrub
A DIY sugar/body scrub is a great party favor for guests coming to celebrate you and your new baby! Sugar scrub is easy to make and can be customized in many ways. Just grab some small mason jars or any small container, fill the jars with the scrub, and add a custom tag from your Little Pumpkin. You can also order pre-made sugar scrubs in customizable jars on Etsy!
10. Mini Candles
Mini candles are always a great party favor. Mini, pumpkin-scented candles are perfect for all your guests to take home with them! Customize the sticker on the jar to something that sticks with your Little Pumpkin theme.
Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Menu Ideas
11. Pumpkin Pie
Anything pumpkin-flavored is a given for this themed party idea. A pumpkin pie is a simple and delicious dessert, and they're easy to make at home using pumpkin pie dishes!
12. Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin-flavored cookies are an obvious and perfect idea for your Little Pumpkin Baby Shower! Any type will do; they can be pumpkin-flavored or pumpkin shaped. Something cute and delicious to match this Fall themed event.
13. Drink Station
A drink station is a great, self-service way to serve drinks to your guests. Set up large, glass drink dispensers containing different Fall-themed cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks; be sure to label each dispenser. Set mason jars and pumpkin-themed paper straws alongside each dispenser for guests to pour their own drinks as they please.
14. Pie Bar
A pie bar is a fun, creative way to tie in some sweet treats for your Little Pumpkin baby shower. You can include all different kinds of Fall/harvest pies like pumpkin, apple, pecan, etc for all of your guests to enjoy. Set up all your pies with tags identifying each one. Display them on a shelf or table for everyone to eat and celebrate your Little Pumpkin.
15. Apple Cider Donuts
To include something that sticks to the Fall theme but strays slightly away from the Pumpkin theme, try some apple cider donuts! Not all your guests are guaranteed to love pumpkins, and that’s okay! Use Fall-themed food to encompass a broader pumpkin theme that still feels true to your Little Pumpkin, and tastes delicious too!
Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Activities
16. Pumpkin Word Scramble Game
“Baby Babble” games are a fun activity to keep your guests engaged throughout your Little Pumpkin baby shower. Using a downloadable template, you can create your own word scramble game that includes all different Fall-themed words, pumpkin-themed words, or even the name of your baby as a fun way to reveal it to guests if you have it in mind! If you don't have a baby name yet our name generator can help! Place a copy at every seat so everyone can play.
17. Cookie Decorating
Who doesn’t love a sweet treat? Why not have your guests decorate cookies? You can do either pumpkin-shaped cookies or pumpkin-flavored cookies, along with frosting at each table that matches the gender/themed colors of your Little Pumpkin baby shower. Guests can eat as they decorate or bring them home! This doubles as a great party favor as well.
18. Painting Pumpkins
Painting pumpkins for your Little Pumpkin is a great, fun activity to do with your guests at your Little Pumpkin-themed Baby Shower! Paint and paintbrushes are easy to find too! You can use large or small pumpkins, whichever you prefer. Depending on the gender, have your guests paint pumpkins to match and make a cute, Fall themed display.
If the gender is unknown, use it as a guessing game! Have each guest write their name on the pumpkin and paint it according to which gender they think the baby is. This is a fun way to visually represent your guest's thoughts and also makes a great display.
19. Little Pumpkin Trivia Game
A Little Pumpkin trivia game is another great option to keep your guests engaged throughout your event! Use a downloadable template, customize it to be Fall themed/gendered, and include questions about pumpkins, Fall, and even the mom-to-be! These questions can be as easy or as hard as you would like; make sure to keep your guests on their toes!
20. Decorate your own Mason Jar
Mason jars stick to the rustic/fall theme of a Little Pumpkin Baby Shower. Guests can decorate their own mason jars and take them home with them! These also double as a cute party favor. You can use paper mâché, paint, stickers, and even ribbon to match your theme!
Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Party Supplies
21. Pumpkin Themed Plates
There is a wide variety of pumpkin-themed plates that you can use for your Little Pumpkin baby shower! You can match them to your theme based on gender, or you can match them based on style. If you’re going for a more rustic/traditional style, you can use white and orange. If you’re sticking to a more gendered theme, go with either pink or blue.
22. Pumpkin Themed Napkins
Themed napkins are a great touch, and they show that you put a lot of thought into planning your party. You can match them to the plates to emphasize your pumpkin theme and add to the aesthetic!
23. Mason Jar Glasses (with Pumpkin Straws)
Mason jar glasses just play up the rustic/Fall theme. For your Little Pumpkin Baby Shower, include mason jars as your primary glasses for guests to drink out of. Use them for the drink station previously mentioned under “Menu Ideas”, and add the finishing touch of pumpkin-themed paper straws! Paper straws are much better for the environment too!
24. Pumpkin Themed Custom Water Bottle Labels
Customizable water bottle labels are a great idea for any event! You can find templates/customizable options on Etsy. Have them say something like, “Thank you for celebrating our Little Pumpkin”. The little details count!
25. Custom Pumpkin Place Cards
Place cards are a really nice way to acknowledge your guests in attendance at your party. You can find blank, Fall-themed place cards on Etsy, or you can handwrite your guests' names on each one. Place them where guests should sit or place them all at the front of the party so guests can find their name and take it with them wherever they decide to seat themselves.
26. Pumpkin Cake/Pie Toppers
Cake toppers are a party staple. You can find great pumpkin cake toppers on Etsy to match the theme of your party and your cake!
27. Fall-Themed Tablecloths
Tablecloths are a great touch to dress up your party and tie everything together. From the tablecloths to the centerpieces, they all add to the overall aesthetic of the party. You can use Fall-themed tablecloths, or you can match your tablecloths to the gender of the baby.
Little Pumpkin Baby Shower: Conclusion
Hopefully, our ideas will help spark some inspiration for your little pumpkin baby shower. After extensive research, we compiled some of the best ideas to leave your guests happy and excited to celebrate the arrival of your new little pumpkin. For some extra fun, you can even have your venue at a pumpkin patch, and don't forget to get a gift for the new mother!
Written by Rachel Howard; Contributor: Maisie Wingert