21 Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Ideas to copy this fall

A Little Pumpkin baby shower is the perfect fall theme to welcome a new arrival. It blends rustic charm, warm autumn tones, and festive, affordable details that make guests feel cozy.

This theme works beautifully for baby boys, girls, or gender-neutral celebrations. I’ve hosted this exact theme myself—and trust me, it’s just as sweet in person as it looks online.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through 21 creative and budget-friendly Little Pumpkin baby shower ideas, plus planning tips to help you pull it all together (without the stress)!

Let’s make your pumpkin-themed baby shower picture-perfect!

What do you need for a Little Pumpkin baby shower?

Here’s a quick list to get started:

• Cozy fall-themed decor (pumpkins, florals, burlap)
• A themed cake or cupcake toppers
• Fall-inspired snacks and drinks
• Printable games and guestbook ideas
• Small favors like mini pumpkins, soap or, themed cookies

1. Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Invitations

For this theme, I like choosing editable invitations that feature pumpkins, florals, and cozy autumn tones. You can go digital to save money and track RSVPs more easily.

Look for versions in:

• Baby boy colors: dusty blue, white, orange
• Baby girl colors: blush pink, peach, cream
• Gender neutral: earthy browns, sage, ivory

Include the baby’s name, date, time, location, registry, and RSVP info. Add a line like “A little pumpkin is on the way—join us to celebrate!” to tie in your theme.

2. Our Little Pumpkin Cake Topper

A themed cake topper instantly elevates your dessert table. Go for a glittery “Our Little Pumpkin is on the Way” sign in gold, rose gold, or neutral wood. It’s an easy upgrade for a store-bought cake and makes for a cute keepsake afterward. You can also repurpose it for nursery decor or a photo frame.

3. Little Pumpkin Balloon Garland

Take your baby shower décor to the next level with a stunning rustic fall harvest balloon garland that perfectly complements the Little Pumpkin is on the Way theme. 

This eye-catching garland features a beautiful blend of matte balloons in spiced pumpkin, muted orange, chrome copper, stone, and retro white, creating a warm, inviting fall color palette. 

The rich, earthy tones and modern accents add a festive yet sophisticated touch to your special event. Whether used as a backdrop for photos, draped over the dessert table, or framing the entryway, this balloon garland will impress your guests and make your baby shower truly unforgettable.

4. Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Games

Are you looking for a fun way to entertain your guests at your baby shower? This printable games bundle has everything you need to bring the fun to your shower! The set includes 35 games, like Over or Under, Guess Who, Name That Baby Song, and more!

Bonus: If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, check out our 10 FREE printable baby shower games.

5. Oh Baby Pumpkin Napkins

Add a charming touch to your pumpkin-themed baby shower with “Oh Baby” pumpkin napkins. These adorable cocktail napkins come in sets of 25 and are perfectly sized at 5×5 inches, making them a practical yet stylish addition to your celebration. 

Printed with a cute pumpkin design and playful “Oh Baby” wording, these napkins effortlessly tie into your fall theme. Available in luncheon and dinner sizes, they’re ideal for serving drinks, appetizers, or desserts while adding a seasonal flair to your tablescape.

6. A Little Pumpkin Is On the Way Sign

Create the perfect setting for your Little Pumpkin baby shower with this stunning fall-inspired backdrop sign. This backdrop sets the tone for a cozy, festive celebration featuring warm autumn colors, playful pumpkins, and beautiful florals.

It’s the ideal focal point for your event, making for beautiful photo opportunities and enhancing the overall theme of your shower. Whether placed behind the dessert table or as a photo booth backdrop, it adds charm and warmth, creating an inviting atmosphere for your guests. 

7. Caramel Apple Bites Dessert Board

Looking for fall-inspired treats for your baby shower? This Caramel Apple Bites Dessert Board is the perfect choice! Featuring bite-sized pieces of fresh Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, it offers a refreshing mix of sweet and tart flavors. 

Serve the apple slices with a homemade salted caramel sauce for dipping, adding a touch of indulgence to each bite. Offer classic caramel apple toppings like crushed nuts, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, and graham cracker crumbs, letting guests customize their treats for a fun, interactive experience. 

The caramel apple bites board is a fun, festive addition and a crowd-pleasing, shareable dessert that your guests will love.

8. DIY Baby Face Pumpkins Shower Decor

Add a creative and adorable touch to your Little Pumpkin baby shower with DIY baby face pumpkins! These easy-to-make decorations are perfect for centerpieces or shower decor. 

Simply paint some pumpkins white, draw on cute baby eyelashes, pop a pacifier in the mouth, and tie a pink bow around the stem. In no time, you’ll have the sweetest baby-faced pumpkins that perfectly match your shower’s theme! 

Not only are they fun to make, but they’ll also be a big hit with guests.

9. Easy Pumpkin Pretzels

Add a playful and festive snack to your Little Pumpkin baby shower with these easy Pumpkin Pretzels! These crunchy pretzels are dipped in orange chocolate and decorated to look like mini pumpkins, making them an irresistible fall party treat. They’re the perfect mix of sweet and salty that guests will love. Plus, they’re super easy to make for a cozy autumn-themed baby shower.

10. Pumpkin Floral Centerpiece

Bring the fall vibes to your baby shower décor with a stunning centerpiece, beautifully crafted in soft pastel colors. 

Featuring elegant cream velvet pumpkins, delicate dried star flowers, and sola wood flowers in shades of sage, dusty blue, and cream, this arrangement brings a perfect blend of warmth and elegance to your table.

Measuring 14x8x10 inches, it’s the ideal size to make a statement without overwhelming your space. The textures and soothing colors add a refined yet cozy touch, making this centerpiece a lovely complement to your fall-themed shower.

11. Pumpkin Oreo Balls

Made with just five ingredients, these no-bake pumpkin-shaped Oreo balls are a simple treat to whip up for your pumpkin-themed baby shower.

Each Oreo ball is shaped into a cute mini pumpkin, dipped in melted orange chocolate, and finished with a small pretzel stem and a green candy leaf—making them almost too cute to eat! Perfect for any fall gathering, these pumpkin Oreo balls will surely be a hit with your friends and family.

12. Welcome Pumpkin Shower Cake

Wow your guests with a show-stopping Welcome pumpkin cake like this one at your Little Pumpkin baby shower! This adorable cake features a large pumpkin with a sweet baby nestled inside, making it the perfect centerpiece for your fall-themed baby shower. 

Whether it’s displayed on the dessert table or used as a photo-worthy focal point, this creative cake will have everyone talking—and snapping pictures! It’s a sweet way to welcome the newest little pumpkin into the world!

13. Little Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Add a sweet touch to your baby shower dessert table with these Little Pumpkin sugar cookies, which are perfectly themed for your celebration. 

These beautifully decorated cookies come in charming shapes like baby rattles, onesies, pumpkins, and baby bibs, each detailed with soft pastel colors and intricate icing. 

Combining the adorable baby-themed designs and the festive pumpkin details ties your theme together, adding visual appeal to your dessert spread. These cookies make the dessert table a showstopper, offering your baby shower guests a treat that’s almost too cute to eat! 

They also make the perfect party favor. Add them to clear treat bags and attach pumpkin-themed ribbons and thank-you tags for the ultimate take-home treat!

14. Pumpkin Baby Shower Fingerprint Tree Guestbook

This pumpkin baby shower fingerprint tree guestbook is a creative and memorable alternative to the traditional guestbook! Instead of simply signing their names, guests leave their fingerprints as ” leaves” on the tree, creating a beautiful, personalized keepsake for the mom-to-be. 

You can customize it with the baby’s name and shower date, making it a unique piece of art to hang in the nursery. It’s a fun, interactive way for guests to leave their “mark” and celebrate the baby’s pending arrival.

15. Little Pumpkin Diaper Cake

A Little Pumpkin diaper cake is the perfect addition to your baby shower, serving as both a thoughtful gift and a charming centerpiece! 

Made from essentials every new mom needs, like diapers, baby wipes, and little extras, this creative cake adds a fun, festive touch to your pumpkin-themed baby shower. Decorate it with tiny pumpkins, autumn leaves, or burlap ribbon for a cozy, rustic vibe that ties your theme together beautifully.

Not only does a diaper cake make for eye-catching decor, but it’s also a practical gift that the mom-to-be will truly appreciate. Place it at the center of the gift table or use it as a standout decoration on your dessert table. Either way, it will get your guests talking!

16. Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are hands-down one of the best fall treats, and they’re a must for your Little Pumpkin baby shower! These cupcakes are bursting with rich pumpkin flavor. 

Topped with smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting, each bite is pure fall bliss. Not only are they delicious, but they also fit your fall-themed shower to a tee—your guests will be raving about them long after the party ends!

17. Apple Cider Punch

Elevate your drink game with a signature beverage served in a stylish container like this one! A delicious apple cider punch is an absolute must for a fall baby shower! Not only does it perfectly fit the cozy autumn vibe, but it also gives your guests a refreshing drink they’ll love. 

Serve it chilled or warm, and watch it quickly become the star of your drink table! Plus, with a fun pumpkin beverage dispenser, it doubles as both a tasty drink and a festive decor piece.

18. Pumpkin and Floral Tablescape

Create a warm and inviting fall pumpkin floral blush tablescape perfect for a pumpkin-themed baby shower. Start by mixing soft blush and coal-colored pumpkins as the centerpiece, with rustic elements like burlap runners and wooden chargers for a cozy, earthy vibe. 

Add fresh or faux floral arrangements featuring blush pink roses, white hydrangeas, and delicate greenery nestled between the pumpkins to create a soft and whimsical touch. Accent the table with a light gold or copper candlesticks, offering a subtle glow, and finish with personalized napkins or name cards to give the setting a thoughtful, intimate feel. 

The fall textures and soft blush tones create a lovely balance, perfect for celebrating a new baby girl’s arrival.

19. Gold Glittery Little Pumpkin Cupcake Toppers

Take your cupcakes from simple to stunning with adorable gold glitter pumpkin toppers at your Little Pumpkin baby shower! These cute, sparkly toppers add just the right touch of glam to your fall baby shower, making even the plainest cupcakes feel festive and fun! 

Whether you’re going for classic vanilla or something more decadent, the gold glitter pumpkins instantly dress up your dessert table and tie together your autumn theme. Plus, they’re an easy, affordable way to add a little extra sparkle!

20. Burlap Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Banner

This burlap little pumpkin banner perfectly adds a rustic touch to your fall-inspired baby shower! Whether you hang it over the dessert table, gift table, or as a photo backdrop, it instantly adds charm and coziness to your celebration. Plus, it’s a great keepsake for the mom-to-be to remember her special day!

21. Pumpkin Soap Baby Shower Favors

Planning a pumpkin-themed baby shower and need the perfect favors? These adorable pumpkin soap favors are just the thing for your fall-inspired shower! Whether you’re using them to add a cozy autumn touch to your shower decor or sending guests home with a memorable gift, these charming farmhouse mini soaps are the ideal blend of rustic and fun!

Tips for planning a Little Pumpkin Baby Shower

Planning a baby shower can feel overwhelming, but it can be a fun and rewarding experience with a little organization. Here are some tips to help you stay on track and make sure everything goes smoothly for the big celebration.

1. Create a timeline

Start by setting a date. If possible, give yourself at least 4-6 weeks to plan. Break tasks down week by week to avoid last-minute stress. Early on, decide on a venue (or host it at home), send out invitations, and plan your menu. As the date approaches, you can focus on decorations, games, and any last-minute details.

2. Coordinate with vendors

Whether you’re ordering a custom cake, renting party supplies, or hiring a photographer, it’s important to lock in your vendors early. Make sure to get quotes and confirm details well in advance. Double-check the timeline with all your vendors the week of the event to ensure everything is on track.

3. Manage your budget effectively

Baby showers can get expensive quickly if you’re not careful. Set a budget early on and stick to it. Prioritize the elements that are most important to you (or the mom-to-be), whether that’s splurging on a beautiful cake or creating a stunning DIY photo backdrop. Don’t be afraid to delegate some of the cost to other close friends or family who want to help out.

When I hosted a Little Pumpkin-themed baby shower for my best friend last fall, I learned the importance of planning ahead the hard way. I underestimated how long it would take to make the DIY pumpkin centerpieces (spoiler: painting mini pumpkins is messier than you’d think!). Thankfully, a few family members pitched in, and we pulled it off in time. 

Another tip: stick to your budget! I went overboard with pumpkin-shaped everything—plates, napkins, even little pumpkin balloons—and ended up trimming the menu to balance it out. Ultimately, it was worth it because the mom-to-be was thrilled, but I recommend being a little more realistic than I was!

Plan ahead, stay flexible, and most importantly, have fun with it! Hosting a Little Pumpkin baby shower is a sweet way to celebrate, and a few hiccups along the way only make the day more memorable.

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