October Baby Shower for a Little Pumpkin

There’s no cuter way to celebrate the arrival of a fall baby than with an “Our Little Pumpkin” themed baby shower! This charming theme brings together the warmth of autumn and the excitement of welcoming a little one. And with Poply’s personalized online invitations, you can easily set the perfect seasonal tone for your celebration.

Invitations that Set the Tone

Start the planning process with adorable “Our Little Pumpkin” themed invitations. Using Poply's online invitation maker, you can customize your invites to reflect the autumnal spirit with your personal photos or videos and designer themes in cozy colors. Poply makes personalizing your invitation easy - drop a link to your baby registry in the description field and guests can click it to select a gift. Poply even collects RSVPs so you know exactly who’s coming.

Cozy Fall Decor

To create the perfect autumn-inspired atmosphere, embrace the colors and textures of fall. Think orange, white, and gold pumpkins and fall leaves. Decorate with garlands of twinkling lights to add a warm, inviting glow. A backdrop featuring a rustic “Our Little Pumpkin” banner, with baby pumpkins or soft florals, makes for an ideal photo area.

Centerpieces can be simple yet elegant, using mini pumpkins or gourds, surrounded by candles or fresh flowers in mason jars.

Seasonal Food & Drinks

For the menu, incorporate the rich flavors of fall! Serve pumpkin-flavored treats like cupcakes, muffins, or pies, alongside apple cider donuts and caramel apples. A grazing table with cheeses, fruits, and fall-inspired finger foods will keep guests satisfied. For drinks, offer spiced cider, pumpkin lattes, or a fall punch.

Games & Activities

Keep the guests entertained with baby shower games that tie into the pumpkin theme. A “Guess How Many Pumpkins” jar filled with candy corn or mini pumpkin candies makes for a fun icebreaker. Another idea is "Autumn Baby Bingo" – create bingo cards with autumn-themed baby items (like "pumpkin onesie" or "cozy blanket") and hand them out to guests. As presents are opened, guests can mark their cards. First to get a bingo wins!

For a memorable keepsake, set up a “Little Pumpkin Advice” station, where guests can write down parenting tips or wishes for the baby on paper pumpkins that can be collected in a jar or scrapbook.

Party Favors with a Fall Twist

Send guests home with a little piece of autumn. Mini pumpkin-scented candles, pumpkin-spice soap, or small jars of homemade apple butter make perfect fall-inspired favors. Personalize each favor with a tag that reads “Thanks for Celebrating Our Little Pumpkin!” to tie everything back to the theme.

With its cozy, festive charm and heartwarming theme, an "Our Little Pumpkin" baby shower is sure to create an unforgettable experience. It’s the perfect way to surround the parents-to-be with love and support as they prepare for their little one’s arrival. From the moment the invitations are sent to the final farewell, every thoughtful detail will come together to celebrate this sweet, special occasion—just like the little pumpkin on the way!