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Here are our favourite winter baby shower themes and ideas for boys, from December baby shower themes for a boy to January baby shower ideas, plus themes, decor and fun party activities for a February baby shower - here are unique and fun boy baby shower ideas for the holidays or for the colder months!
From fun winter themed games and activities for an indoor baby shower when it's cold, rainy or snowy outdoors, to fun DIY party favours, we hope you enjoy these ideas!
Best winter baby shower themes for boys
1. Expecting a little pickle in a blanket
This is a fun and unique theme that would be well suited to the colder months and a super cute baby pun - you could serve plates of the appetizer with different toppings and flavours for guests to enjoy.
2. We love him all-yeti
Try a really cute yeti theme - perfect if you are after something quirky and unique!
3. A snowboard theme
Try 'a baby on board' - the winter edition! Try a winter sports theme, such as snowboarding, with a sugar cookie medal decorating activity, a jumbo sized snowboard prop that guests can sign and decorate and some wintry themed party drinks and snacks. You could even try a punny theme, such as 'We're expecting, send alp!' or 'Board on over!'
4. A pancakes and waffles theme
Make an adorable winter brunch party spread for guests, or even a waffles stall with all of the toppings! You could set up some chalkboard style party signs and even try a cafe inspired party setup.
5. An ice skating theme
This would be so sweet for a December, January or February baby shower - you could try some 'Apres ski' style decor with some cute rustic touches - try setting up some chalkboard style party signs and some rustic log serving slices to present party treats.
Set up some chalkboard style party signs 👈🏻
6. A penguin theme
Expecting a baby penguin - or Two Little Happy Feet!
7. A polar bear theme
Another cute animal baby shower theme - you could try Expecting our new little cub or We can Bearly Wait!
8. A nutella theme
A unique and quirky theme for the Nutella toast lovers! You could set up some Nutella themed party treats, such as pastries and mini hazelnut chocolate tarts.
9. Baby it's cold outside
This classic winter baby shower theme works so well!
10. A knitting theme
Really cute and quirky for winter! You could try an 'expecting a new little bundle' or 'a little bundle of love' theme with a sweater sugar cookie decorating activity, a funny timed sweater dress up game and even a rate the jumper party game - or guess the price - of funny jumpers found on the internet.
11. A love him a latte theme
A really sweet and unique theme for a winter baby shower that takes inspiration from everyone's favourite warm winter beverage.
12. A baby is brewing theme
Similar to n.11, this winter drink inspired theme would be so cute - you could interpret it as a tea or coffee theme or even arrange a winter afternoon tea party themed setup, with mini winter desserts!
13. Ice ice baby
A funny wintry theme that is sure to charm your recipient and guests alike!
14. Check it out! A baby is coming
Using all the plaid and flannel prints and patterns! For this theme you could try a game of Fast Dressup, where guests have to put on as many layers as they can in the allotted time frame, using only plaid or check items - deck the party table out in all the cool plaid patterns and even ice some check or gingham patterns on to donuts, then arrange on a doughnut wall!
15. A moon and stars theme
Taking inspiration from the winter sky at night, try a 'Twinkle Twinkle' baby shower theme, or even try a magical stargazing or celestial theme.
16. A bun in the oven theme
This theme references cosy winter baking and works so well for a winter baby shower!
17. A winter woodland theme
Think enchanted woodland meets winter wonderland! You could try some cute rustic decor too a la log cabin in the wilderness and set up some rustic style chalkboard party signs and arrange party treats on some rustic log serving slices. This is a really cute gender neutral winter baby shower theme.
Use wood slices to arrange party snacks 👈🏻
You could use these wooden rings as stands for party treats or to create a dreamy, rustic effect party table centerpiece.
18. A little snowflake is on the way
For this theme try a paper snowflake making and decorating activity and serve some white chocolate dipped treats, sprinkled with edible glitter - even try a beautiful white and silver macaron tower, topped and decorated with mini edible wafer snowflakes.
19. A s'more to love theme
For colder weather look no further than this cute theme! Referencing the sweet campfire treat, this would be just right for the colder months. You could theme it 'adding s'more love to the family'.
20. An expecting a snowbaby theme
Before snowmen grow up, they are snowbabies!
21. We're soup-er duper excited theme
A cute, unique and quirky winter baby shower theme to impress guests - this theme fits with the winter months so well!
22. A cosy book theme
You could try 'a new chapter is about to begin' - perfect for cosy season!
23. A little sweetie candy theme
Take the land of sweets as inspiration for this sweet and magical baby shower theme.
24. A baby bazaar theme
Or a 'coming soon near to you' theme inspired by winter Christmas markets, try a baby fair or baby bazaar with soft pretzel party favours tied with pretty ribbons, serve some mini hot dogs and set up a gingerbread heart cookie decorating station!
25. A deer little one
A reindeer theme would be such a cute wintry twist on this theme!
Best winter themed baby shower ideas
1. Serve gingerbread men with blue bow ties
Decorate them with blue bow ties for a cute party touch, to make a standout display!
2. A make your own candy bark activity
Guests can have the most fun ever with this! There are so many decorating options you could try, from milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate curls they can sprinkle in, to cookie pieces, any candy pieces, mini marshmallows, freeze dried fruit and even popping candy!
For this activity, you will only need some candy melts/wafers or melting/cooking chocolate and some chocolate moulds, then, when all guests are set to start, melt the chocolate in the microwave and pour into each guest's mould. They can then decorate to their heart's content and make their own special chocolate!
You could even melt some portions of colourful candy melts, then add a little vegetable oil to keep it melted as long as possible - for your guests to use to create colourful swirls and patterns in their chocolate.
When guests have finished their creations, pop them in the fridge to set. When the chocolate is cool it can then be broken into pieces in order to create candy bark, to arrange in a pretty bag and tie with a ribbon!
3. Serve some 'melting snow' cotton candy drinks
These cotton candy party drinks look so cool and right out of a winter wonderland! They are so much fun to watch and look magical and mesmerising.
To make them, just pop a good amount of white candyfloss in your cups, glasses or flutes, then a sprinkle of edible shimmer in each one - then pour the liquid on top of the candyfloss to make it dissolve, so beautiful to watch and so much fun for guests! You could even add some edible wafer snowflakes to drinks to bring the theme to life!
Edible wafer snowflake toppers for drinks 👈🏻
4. Some cool personalised drinks toppers 👈🏻
These are amazing and the perfect way to add a personal touch to your baby shower and celebrate the event - they are also edible and great for topping drinks or party treats.
5. Try a winter themed sugar cookie decorating activity
You could decorate some sweater shaped sugar cookies and even make it in to a contest!
6. A winter wreath making activity
This would make the perfect wintry baby shower activity! It also means they get a beautiful memento to take away with them to remind them of the occasion.
7. Set up a winter themed afternoon tea party
You could serve some festive treats, such as mini gingerbread men, nutella pastries or mini chocolate yule logs dusted with powdered sugar to look like snow.
8. Set up a hot cocoa stall with all the toppings
Guests will adore being able to make their own loaded hot cocoa, with toppings such as cream, all different marshmallows and sprinkles plus fun toppings to place atop the cream, such as mini soft pretzels, donuts, chocolate dipped jumbo marshmallows and curled chocolate wafers as stirrers!
9. Play a game of fast dressup, the winter edition!
A game of who can put the most scarves on in the fastest time will always go down a treat with guests of all ages, it's such a funny party game that will keep everyone engaged and result in some funny photos too! More winter party options include, who can wear the most coats or who can wear the most winter clothes in the time window given.
10. Make a jumbo gingerbread house to decorate
This would be so cute and a great group activity to try! Make the biggest gingerbread house you can and allow guests to decorate all together!
11. Try a decorating gingerbread shapes activity
For guests to enjoy - referencing the huge decorated heart cookies tied with ribbons you find at winter markets. You could turn it in to a fun contest or decorate a display with them!
12. DIY a winter themed cupcake pullapart
This will make for the best standout party display! To make this, you will need a whole set of un iced, plain cupcakes, along with some icing in a few different colours to decorate with. Choose your favourite design, such as an igloo, a snow capped mountain or a bobble hat. Arrange your cupcakes in your chosen formation, then layer the frosting all over the top of them, like joining the dots, ice them to create one whole shape. Then decorate with the finer details to bring it to life!
13. Some chocolate or sugar cookie medals
As party favours or prizes for a winter sports theme - this would be so cute for a skiing or snowboard theme!
14. Set up a mini 'bakeoff' event
Where guests can get creative decorating their own winter bake - it could be decorating a mini bento cake each or icing and decorating a cinnamon roll Christmas tree - with all the toppings and different colours of icing available!
15. Set up a rustic style party message wall for guests
So all guests can write, draw and scribble their own messages on it! You could even set up a giant chalkboard canvas that guests can decorate, with photos, drawings and messages! This would make an amazing photo backdrop for the party, for guests to take photos in front of. To create the canvas backdrop for guests to decorate, grab some black paper or cardstock and staple it to a base, such as a wall, fence or giant board made from cardboard. Provide guests with some chalks and liquid chalk markers and let them leave funny messages and doodles!
16. Try a decorate a tree ornament activity
A make or customise your own tree decoration activity, from painting blank ornaments to creating them from colourful clay like Fimo or making them from paper.
17. Set up a wintry donut wall
So much fun, this will also double as fun party decor! This will also serve as cute party decor - try icing each with a cute winter themed design to fit the theme.
18. Set up different party zones
You could create different party zones for different Arctic animals, for example, a penguin, polar bear, arctic fox or owl. You could then play a party quiz, where guests have to guess which character is the answer, based on trivia. They must stand in whichever zone of the character they think the question pertains to. You could deck out each zone to represent each character and get super creative, you could even create some different themed cupcakes for each area!
19. Set up a waffles or pancakes bar
Where guests can load up on all the toppings and create some waffle based creations!
20. Watch some home movies
Of your recipient when they were younger, or of the family too, for cuteness overload/to share special memories. Watching some home movies with snacks makes for the cutest cosy get together.
21. Make some handkerchief bundle party favours
You could wrap party favours in handkerchiefs, then knot them onto sticks and twigs to make mini 'bindle' shaped favours - then attach little labels saying 'it's dangerous to go alone, take this' - a fun video game reference - guests will absolutely love!
22. Set up a popcorn stall
This would go perfectly with the theme - arrange all kinds of flavours - you could even create a fun chalkboard sign showing guests the best combinations of flavours and toppings!
23. DIY some hot cocoa party favours
Try making some hot cocoa in a tube for party favours. These make perfect cheap and easy party favours and are basically like mini hot chocolate kits that guests can put together at home, so cute! They also visually look so cool and are inexpensive to DIY plus quick to put together. You can even order some ready made if you are short on time.
24. DIY some pennant flags for a table centerpiece
As a cute and low cost party table centerpiece idea, why not craft some cute pretty pennant style flags from thick paper or cardstock, decorate them with cute puns, phrases or quotes to match the theme, then attach them to skewers and arrange in a pretty vase with some candy. Deck them out with cute winter motifs and sequins to make them look extra pretty!
25. Try a game of guess the peppermints
Fill a jar with some peppermints candy or similar and challenge guests to guess the correct number of items in the jar - the guest who guesses the closest wins!
26. DIY some 3d letters as a centerpiece
These are so much fun to make and make a striking and adorable party table centerpiece idea!
27. Serve some white chocolate dipped oreos or stroopwafels
These make for the perfect wintry themed party treats and will suit every theme! You could even finish them with a sprinkle of edible glitter to decorate.
28. Serve some white icing dipped pretzels
These are perfect for your winter themed dessert party table! You could even dip them in edible glitter to make them extra eye catching and pretty!
29. Create a 'sign my skis' setup
Or 'sign my snowboard' - where guests can sign and enscribe their own messages! You could craft a skis or snowboard prop from cardstock. You could even set up a 'guess her age' game, by arranging photos of your recipient when they were younger on the skis/snowboard display - a cute party decor and game in one!
30. Try a paper snowflake making and decorating activity
So cute for a winter baby shower - you could try to create some intricate designs and even host a paper craft making workshop to try making different winter inspired designs. You could even make it in to a contest!
31. Make a doughnut tower cake
Simply arrange pretty decorated donuts in tower formation, then top with a special jumbo topper.
32. DIY some mug cake kits for party favours
This is such a fun and cute low cost - or no cost - party favour idea they will love! Mug cakes are the perfect easy comforting dessert they will be able to make on a whim. Create some mug cake mixes (minus the milk or wet ingredient) in different flavours and colours and place each one in its own special cone or zip lock sachet. Your recipient only needs to add the wet ingredient to the mixture and pop it in the microwave to create their mug cake!
33. Try a 'pin the toppers on the pancakes' game 👈🏻
A fun wintry twist on the traditional party game, 'Pin the tail on the Donkey'! To play this, each guest must take it in turns to wear a blindfold and 'pin' the pancake topping where they think it should go. Hilarity ensues as the toppings end up being placed everywhere but the pancakes! The guest who places their topping most accurately wins the contest.
34. Arrange some mini white donuts on party skewers
To look like snowmen! This is a clever party treat idea and guests can eat them fingers free!
35. Arrange some blue macarons or mini pastry puffs in tower formation
Try using mini creme puffs or eclairs, ice them in pastel hues and arrange them in tower formation. You could even decorate your creation with edible wafer snowflakes to make a beautiful statement display!
36. Set up a cool party directions signpost
Apres ski style! This would be so cute for any theme, to direct guests to different zones around the party space! This would be super useful and also double as cute party decor. You could even design some pointing to wintry locations, such as the North Pole or Narnia - and paint plain wooden signs with cute mini illustrations and swirly borders!
Blank ready made signs for decorating 👈🏻
37. Serve miniature winter desserts
There is no cuter party dessert idea! Take some traditional winter desserts from your part of the world and create some miniatures for guests to enjoy!
38. Serve some wintry popcorn mix
Make some white chocolate popcorn and include some mini marshmallows, golden oreo pieces, white chocolate dipped pretzels and frosted cereal pieces. You could even package in to mini parcels to give as party favours, so cute and low cost too!
39. Play a game of guess the Oreo cupcake
A party game and party food in one! Set up a cupcake pullapart or arrangement, but one cake within the selection has a secret Oreo hidden inside. Guests have to take it turns to see who can guess the winning cupcake!
40. DIY a display of soft pretzel party favours
Use a doughnut wall or similar peg wall or board to display jumbo soft pretzels that guests can take home as party favours! This will double as cute decor - tie each with a pretty bow to create a beautiful display that guests will love. You could even dip them in white chocolate or icing and crushed Oreo crumbs, before packaging them in parcels and tying a ribbon to each one.
41. Set up a hot cocoa tasting activity
You could give each guest a scorecard and get them to rate different types of hot cocoa and different hot cocoa flavours. This is so much fun for guests of all ages and an elegant activity for your special occasion!
42. Some ombre candy cone party favours
These are a lot of fun to make and put together and are low cost, easy and quick to make too! You could match the colour of the sweets/candy with your party scheme eg you could layer some white candy gradating into blue candy - they look so striking!
43. Ice some jumbo gingerbread shapes for party favours
You could ice each one with 'thank you' or with each guest's name, then thread them on ribbons and arrange them to create a beautiful display - cute party favours and party decor in one!
44. Try a winter themed paint and sip activity
You could create a pretty winter themed still life display for guests to paint!
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