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The days and weeks leading up to Halloween are a great time to have a baby shower. The leaves are turning colors, there is a slight chill in the air, and you have every excuse to pull out all the amazing fall-scented candles. Whether you’re looking to go all-out with a spooky Halloween decor theme or whether you want a more boho-inspired pumpkin aesthetic for your baby shower, there are countless ways to create a memorable Halloween themed baby shower .

In this article, we share ideas that will inspire a perfect Halloween themed baby shower. Whether you’re the expectant mom-to-be or a loved one helping with planning, we’ve got you covered.

If you want to embrace the fall season for your decor but are not 100% certain you want to commit to a Halloween themed baby shower, you should check out our other post on 9 fall baby shower themes for some ideas.

Halloween Themed Baby Shower Ideas

1. Halloween Themed Baby SHower Invitations

Set the tone of your Halloween themed baby shower before the big day with special invitations. Consider designed featuring cute ghosts, pumpkins, or baby-themed Halloween motifs. Phrases like “a little pumpkin is on the way” or “it’s a boo-tiful baby shower” can add a playful touch. Digital invitations with animated effects or traditional paper invites both work wonderfully.

Here are a few of our favorite designs for Halloween baby shower invitations to give you some ideas. Click on the image to go directly to the product page to learn more.

2. Fun Halloween Decor

Transform your space with decorations that balance spooky, cute, and fun. Here are some ideas to get you started.

• Pumpkin Decorations: carve or paint pumpkins with baby-themed designs, like a baby’s name or due date. Use mini pumpkins as table centerpieces or scatter them around the venue.

• Balloon Garland: balloon garlands are a great statement piece for baby shower decor that function both as decoration and a great backdrop for photos. Depending on your color scheme and aesthetic, there are plenty of options that would go well with a Halloween themed baby shower.

• Halloween Baby Shower Welcome Sign: a customized baby shower welcome sign is the perfect addition to baby shower decorations. It welcomes your guests and can set the tone for the entire aesthetic when your guests arrive. Choose a halloween themed welcome sign.

• Festive Cupcake or Cake Toppers: adding fun and festive cupcake or cake toppers is a great way to tie food in with your decorations. There are a lot of cute options for Halloween themed cupcake toppers—see below for examples.

Here are some photo ideas for inspiration. Click on the image to go directly to the product page to learn more.

3. Creepy Cute Food and Drinks

Halloween themed food can be both adorable and delicious. Here are some ideas to make your baby shower menu both festive and tasty.

• Mummy Hot Dogs: wrap mini hot dogs in crescent roll dough to look like mummies. Use mustard dots for eyes and bake until golden.

• Pumpkin Deviled Eggs: dye the filling of deviled eggs orange and add a small piece of green onion on top to resemble a pumpkin stem.

• Witch’s Brew Punch: create a fun, on-theme pump by mixing green or purple soda with lemonade. Add gummy worms and serve in a cauldron with dry ice for an extra spooky effect.

• Monster Cupcakes: decorate cupcakes with monster faces using colorful icing, candy eyes, and fun sprinkles. Or let guests decorate their own as a fun activity!

4. Halloween Baby Shower Games and Activities

Entertain your guests with one of these on-theme ideas.

• Pumpkin Decorating Contest: provide small pumpkins, paint, and craft supplies. Guests can decorate their pumpkins and vote for their favorites.

• Guess The Baby Item: fill a large cauldron with baby items (bottle, pacifier, baby socks, etc) and cover it with shredded paper. Guests have to guess what’s inside just by feeling.

• Classic Baby Shower Games, But Make It Halloween: there are cute Halloween-themed templates available for many classic baby shower games. Below is an example.

• Monster or Pumpkin Cookie or Cupcake Decorating: this is a fun and tasty hands-on activity that will allow your guests to create their own delicious masterpiece. Supply cookies or cupcakes, colored frosting, sprinkles, and any other accompaniments.

5. Halloween Baby Shower Party Favors

Send your guests home with memorable party favors that fit your Halloween theme.

• Candy Bags: fill small bags with Halloween candy, decorated with cute ghosts or pumpkins

• Mini Pumpkins: give each guest a mini pumpkin to take home. You can paint, stencil, or sticker a thank-you message on each one.

• Pumpkin Spice Soap or Candles: small bars of pumpkin spice soap or candles wrapped in festive fabric could be a great party favor for your Halloween baby shower.

Conclusion

A Halloween themed baby shower is a fantastic way to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a little one while embracing the season. With these ideas as inspiration, you can create a baby shower that is memorable and fun. Whether you go for cute pumpkins and baby ghosts or a full-on haunted house vibe, your baby shower will be a success!

Wishing you a special celebration.

If you enjoyed this article, you may like these others:

• 10 Fall Baby Shower Ideas

• 9 Fall Baby Shower Theme Ideas

• 11 Baby Shower Welcome Sign Ideas

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