Fall-Themed Baby Shower Ideas: Decorations, Food, Games, and Favors

A fall-themed baby shower is going to be popular for a lot of reasons...I have to say that the fall is my favorite season, and I know that's the same for a lot of people. If you're having an autumn baby, you can take advantage of the cooler weather and fall traditions to plan your "welcome, baby" party. Decide on a theme. Before you get started, decide on a specific fall-related theme. This article with some Autumn baby shower theme ideas can help. Once you have a specific theme in mind, you can narrow down the decor and food choices. There's going to be a lot of overlap since there are so many Autumn themes that can fit multiple categories of parties, but having a specific theme in mind can help to choose the direction you want to go in. Autumn baby shower decorations. There are a lot of decorations that you can use for a fall-themed baby shower, and depending on whether you have it inside or outside, you can take advantage of nature for part of your decor. You can also use the decor as a double for party favors in some cases. Pumpkin centerpieces. Use mini pumpkins or painted pumpkins as table centerpieces. You can attach guests' names to the stems and use them as placecards if you're having a luncheon or dinner. Fall leaf garlands and mantle decor. Hang garlands made from real or artificial fall leaves. You can get pre-made artificial leaf garlands at the craft store or on Amazon here: Autumn leaf garlands on Amazon (#ad) To see an article with more fall-themed home decor ideas, click here. Rustic wood elements. Incorporate wooden crates, tree slices, and barrels as part of the decor. If you're having the party outside, use them as seating and tables, or get an assortment of adirondack chairs to place around a firepit. Cozy blankets or quilts. Drape plaid or knit blankets or autumn-colored quilts over seating areas for a cozy touch. You can also provide pashminas in autumn shades for guests to use during the party if it's outdoors, then they can take them home as a party favor. Candle lanterns. Use lanterns with candles or fairy lights to create a warm, inviting glow for an outdoor party. These are pretty easy to make, especially if you can get a bunch of mason jars to use as the main decor element. Mason jar vases. Fill mason jars with sunflowers, mums, or fall foliage for an autumn feel. Use artificial flowers so that you don't have to worry about them wilting! Apple baskets. Place baskets of apples around the space, doubling as decor and a snack. Give guests a bag to take some home. For first birthday party theme ideas, click here to read the list. Fall-themed banner or bunting. Hang a banner or bunting that says “Welcome Baby” with fall colors and harvest motifs. You can get them in various places online, or make one yourself.See fall-themed baby shower bunting on Amazon (#ad) See fall themed baby shower bunting on Zazzle A firepit for an outdoor party. If the weather is cool and you have a firepit available, decorate around it with fall decor and gather the guests to watch for fireflies as the sun goes down. To see a list of niche holidays in October for more shower theme ideas, click here. This Fall In Love baby shower invitation has hand-painted watercolor leaves and berries for a minimalist design in sage green and ivory colors. This hand-painted Fall In Love With Baby invitation has fall foliage and berries, and is a sophisticated design for a modern shower. Fall baby shower games. Pumpkin decorating contest. Have guests decorate small pumpkins with glue, glitter, paint, markers, or embellishments. Here's an article about the best glue to use for crafts. Guess the fall baby food. Puree fall fruits and vegetables and have guests guess what they are. Or buy a bunch of baby food jars, blindfold people, and have them guess what they're being fed. Stick with the fruits and vegetables, though, nobody wants to eat baby food turkey. Autumn baby word scramble. Create a word scramble with fall and baby-related words. If you don't want to make one of your own, you can find a good variety of baby shower games on Etsy. Fall pumpkin patch bingo. Customized bingo cards with fall-themed pumpkin patch images are a fun addition to a fall baby shower. Guess the baby pumpkin weight. Guests guess the weight of a pumpkin, just like guessing the baby’s birth weight. Give a pumpkin pie as the prize. For more pumpkin themed baby shower details, click here. For an article with a list of over 45 baby shower theme ideas, click here. Fall baby shower food ideas. Butternut squash soup shots. Serve warm soup in small cups or shot glasses as an appetizer. Pumpkin spice cupcakes. Decorate with cream cheese frosting and autumn sprinkles or edible wafer paper leaves. Apple cider donuts. A fall treat that’s perfect for a baby shower. Serve with hot apple cider. Hot apple cider. Offer hot and cold versions with cinnamon sticks. For an article about how to keep hot apple cider warm during a party, click to go to Cook For Folks. Caramel apple bar. Set up a DIY bar where guests can dip apple slices in caramel and toppings. You'll need to do some planning for this one, but using a fondue pot would work. See them on Amazon here (#ad) Harvest salad. A salad with mixed greens, roasted squash, cranberries, pecans, and a simple dressing. Add a protein to make it the main course. Mini pies. Serve mini pies or hand pies in flavors like apple, cherry, pecan, and pumpkin. Pumpkin ravioli. A savory option for heartier appetites, this could also be used as a foodie baby shower if you want to make the ravioli with your guests during the party, then cook it for the meal. If you want to have the party at a cooking school this would be a fun activity for everyone. Fall baby shower party favors. Mini pumpkin candles. Small candles in the shape of pumpkins can be found pretty easily during the fall. You can get them year-round on Amazon here. (#ad) Apple butter jars. Homemade or store-bought, tied with a fall-themed ribbon. Add a custom sticker to match the baby shower invitations to carry the theme through. Autumn scented soaps. Soaps in scents like cinnamon, orange spice, or pumpkin spice would be a nice gift to give your guests. Get them on Etsy or Amazon (#ad). Fall-themed cookie cutters. You can get cookie cutters in shapes like leaves, pumpkins, or acorns. If it's close to Thanksgiving you can also get turkeys! Hot chocolate kits. Small jars with layers of cocoa powder, marshmallows, and chocolate chips are easy to put together. Tie a peppermint stick to the outside to use as a stirrer. Personalized fall-themed tea bags. Custom tea bags with the baby’s name and due date. You can get personalized stickers on Zazzle. Maple syrup bottles. Small bottles of maple syrup with a rustic, autumn label. You can get mini syrup bottles on Amazon here (#ad) For gifts for people who like to entertain, click here. Related posts: