Best Spring Baby Shower ideas for Boys

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Here are our favourite spring baby shower themes and ideas for boys, just right for a March, April or May baby shower for a boy! We also included some sweet options in honour of St Patricks, from fun themes and decor to fun party activities for a spring baby shower - here are unique and fun boy baby shower ideas! 

Best spring baby shower themes for boys

1. A Jack and the Beanstalk theme 

You could theme it 'expecting a little bean' - or 'a little bean is growing!' This is super cute and quirky and goes so well with the season. You could even make some adorable 'thanks for bean here' green jellybean party favors! 

Jack and the beanstalk clipart party pieces 👈🏻

Pea pod cupcake toppers 👈🏻

2. Little boy blue 

Following the nursery rhyme! A nursery rhyme theme would be so sweet for spring - you could include motifs of different nursery rhyme characters and include cute objects and references to each one through the party decor and games. 

Blue stripe bow baby shower welcome sign 👈🏻

Baby blue plaid gingham effect welcome sign 👈🏻

Baby blue plaid gingham effect baby shower bundle 👈🏻

Baby blue check baby shower invitation 👈🏻

Fun nursery rhymes emoji pictionary baby shower game 👈🏻

Baby blue check printable custom signs 👈🏻

3. Momma to bee 

A bumblebee or honeybee theme would be so cute and just right for spring! 

Mommy to Bee bumblebee baby shower invitation 👈🏻

4. Waiting on a li'l honey 

Similar to n.3, why not try a sweet honey theme for your little sweetie - 'a little honey is on the way!' This would be perfect for a spring baby shower - you could even lay out a honey themed party spread! 

Little honey baby shower party bundle 👈🏻

Mommy to bee gold glitter baby shower cake topper 👈🏻

Little honey baby shower games party bundle 👈🏻

Bee themed baby shower bingo 👈🏻

5. Winnie the pooh 

This darling and classic theme would be just right for spring! 

 

6. Expecting a little lovebug 

Our little lovebug on the way baby shower invitation 👈🏻

Cute green check gingham plates 👈🏻

A little love bug baby shower bundle 👈🏻

7. Hatching soon... 

You could even interpret this as a gaming reference - try a banner saying 'Oh? One egg ready to hatch' for a super cute part Pokemon theme! 

8. A hot cross bun is in the oven 

An Easter inspired twist on the traditional funny 'bun in the oven' baby shower theme! This is so cute and references the traditional bakery treat, as hot cross buns are a spring delicacy! You could serve some to guests as party food (for younger guests, you could all stand in a circle and sing the hot cross buns nursery rhyme!) 

9. Expecting a daffa-li'l! 

A cute and unique gender neutral baby shower theme for spring! 

10. A dandelion theme 

Sweet and whimsical, why not try a dandelion or wildflower theme to celebrate the season! 

11. A Peter Rabbit theme 

Make the most of your spring baby shower and opt for a Peter Rabbit or Beatrix Potter inspired theme. You could set up a game of 'pin the tail on Peter' - a cute twist on the traditional party game 'Pin the tail on the Donkey' - or try a Mrs Tiggywinkle apron decorating challenge! 

Peter Rabbit blue bow baby shower invitation 👈🏻

Peter Rabbit bunny on the way baby shower invitaton 👈🏻

Peter Rabbit themed baby shower backdrop 👈🏻

Peter Rabbit themed baby shower games bundle 👈🏻

Cute doodle Peter Rabbit themed baby shower bundle 👈🏻

Peter Rabbit themed baby shower bundle 👈🏻

Delicate blue Peter Rabbit themed baby shower invitations 👈🏻

Cute Peter Rabbit illustration themed party napkins 👈🏻

12. A 'there's not mushroom in here' theme 

This cheeky theme will be sure to be a hit with guests! You could do a nature/mushroom theme - think woodland-fairy theme but gender neutral, with green/forest elements.  

13. Our lucky charm theme 

This would be so cute for a St Patricks Day themed boy baby shower! 

14. Expecting a pea in a pod 

This garden related theme will help put a spring in your step! 

Sage green check gingham party backdrop 👈🏻

Cute sage green guess the arrival date baby shower game 👈🏻

Sage green wave guess the baby name game 👈🏻

Cute green check gingham plates 👈🏻

Delicate green check gingham welcome baby shower sign 👈🏻

15. Some bunny is on the way 

Or a 'some bunny is on their way' party theme - just right for spring! 

Some bunny cute teacup baby shower invitation 👈🏻

Our little bunny cute minimal baby shower invitation 👈🏻

Little bunny on the way blue stripe invitation 👈🏻

Some bunny on the way baby shower invitation 👈🏻

Thank you bunny themed baby shower favor tags 👈🏻

Blue bow bunny themed baby shower invitation 👈🏻

16. A hot air balloon theme 

This theme is light and breezy - you could set up a game of 'pin the basket on the balloon', DIY a hot air balloon themed backdrop for taking photos against and even set up a paper airplane making and decorating activity. 

17. A silly goose theme 

Silly goose blue check baby shower invitation 👈🏻

Silly goose themed guess the due date game 👈🏻

Silly goose themed baby shower backdrop 👈🏻

18. A picnic theme 

Spring is the perfect time for picnics - make the most of the season with a picnic setup, with all the cute gingham party touches! You could even throw an indoor picnic if the weather is cold!

19. An elegant brunch occasion 

Chic, sophisticated and just right for spring! 

Pale blue check elegant baby brunch invitation 👈🏻

Let's brunch baby shower invitation 👈🏻

Baby blue check bow baby brunch welcome sign 👈🏻

Blue bow baby brunch invitation 👈🏻

20. Our next adventure theme 

This nature inspired theme fits the season so well! 

Our next adventure baby shower invitation 👈🏻

21. A storybook theme 

This theme is whimsical and elegant in equal measure! 

Storybook pages party decorations 👈🏻

A new chapter begins baby shower bundle 👈🏻

22. A bonjour bebe theme  

Bonjour bebe blue stripe welcome sign 👈🏻

Chic blue stripe party napkins 👈🏻

23. A lemonade theme 

So cute for spring! You could theme it 'she's ready to pop!' and theme the whole event after a lemonade stand or stall - try some cute blue checked napkins or table cloth. 

24. We can bearly wait theme 

You could even try a teddybears picnic theme for spring! 

We can bearly wait check baby shower invitation 👈🏻

We can bearly wait edible drinks toppers 👈🏻

'We can bearly wait' teddy bear themed cake decoration 👈🏻

Teddy bear themed baby shower predictions sheet 👈🏻

Teddy bear shaped party pinata 👈🏻

25. A farmer's market theme 

You could theme it 'growing a little sprout ' and try a cute welcome sign and lots of rustic touches! You could create some wooden stalls and arrange pretty party treats in crates and wicker baskets. Add some gingham party decor to bring it to life! You could keep it subtle and classy or really bring the theme to life for an adorable party setup. 

26. Expecting a little bean 

A jellybean theme! This would also tie in with n.1 so well - or you could dress it up as a candy jellybean theme! 

27. Try a secret garden party theme

Spring is the perfect time to try out this theme and there is no better occasion than a baby shower! 

Secret garden themed baby shower invitation 👈🏻

Best spring baby shower ideas for a boy 

1. Pair light blue candlesticks with matching ribbons 

For a charming table centerpiece! Just be sure not to light them with the ribbons tied around - try matching coloured velvet ribbons for a luxe feel! 

2. DIY some cute bindle party favors 

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 storybook and video game reference - guests will absolutely love! 

3. A blue and white cotton candy stall 

This would suit so many cute spring themes and guests will love! You could even decorate the candyfloss with mini edible blue bows and flowers afterwards. 

Edible wafer forget me not flower toppers 👈🏻

4. Set up a lemonade bar 

Always a favourite among guests - you could set up a rustic chalkboard style sign for a nostalgic feel! 

Set up some chalkboard style party signs 👈🏻

 

5. Try a lemonade tasting activity 

You could set up a chart so guests can score different types of lemonade, or even lemon cake! This is a fun and elegant activity to try that guests will love. 

6. Set up a sip and paint activity 

You could set up a pretty spring themed still life scene to paint and even incorporate items themed after different storybook characters! 

7. A picnic style setup 

All the cute gingham party touches! You could even throw an indoor picnic if the weather is cold! 

8. Try a pretty mason jar centerpiece  

Oh boy cute mason jar centerpiece decorations 👈🏻

9. Try a picnic basket party centerpiece 

Try checking thrift stores to see if they have one in your area - or you might even be able to rent one. Tie some pretty pale green or cream coloured ribbons to the handles to make a super cute party table centerpiece! You could fill it with party treats or create a magical display. 

10. Try a pass the parcel game 

A traditional party game that guests will love - you could play it with music/whoever it lands on when the music stops unwraps a layer, or create a rule sheet with random requests that dictate who opens the next layer eg 'pass to the nearest person with blonde hair'. You could even include some funny challenges, dares and riddles along with mini prizes throughout the parcel, as well as a main prize in the very center! 

100 acre wood printable paper (print as many copies as you need!) 👈🏻

11. Set up an egg painting or decorating contest 

Perfectly suited to Easter time! 

12. Throw a tea party 

You can have so much fun with this theme and it works beautifully for a spring month party! 

13. Serve some zephyr swirl marshmallow pops 

DIY some special zephyr marshmallows, which appear in shape like meringues - one of our favourite recipes is here. Each zephyr marshmallow can be placed atop a lollipop stick or skewer to create marshmallow lollies - you could even make them in different pretty pastel hues for a gorgeous display!

14. DIY some pastel icing dipped oreos  

These will look so striking for the party table or dessert table - you could even create a beautiful pastel ombre display! To make these, you could melt some white cooking chocolate and add a tiny amount of oil based food colouring, dipping your desired number of oreos before whipping up another bowl of melted chocolate in a different colour.

15. Some cute picnic basket party favour boxes 👈🏻

These are so cute for guests and also come in printable template form, meaning you can use to print and make as many as you need!

16. Cutest custom spatula party favours 👈🏻

These can be personalised with the surname and make such cute useful baby shower favors! 

17. A candlestick painting activity 

This is really a thing! A cute and charming activity that can be done outside or inside for a spring baby shower. 

18. Set up a saucer painting activity 

Alternatively, why not set up a saucer or teacup decorating activity - guests can take home their own little memento of the event! 

19. Try some pretty pastel tableware 👈🏻

 

20. Fold some adorable spring themed origami napkins 

This is a cute party touch that guests will love! You could choose any spring design to emulate to reflect the season perfectly. You could even fill each one with a sprinkle of edible glitter before folding, for a touch of magic when opened! 

21. Serve some pastel dipped madeleine cakes 

These will look stunning and guests will love! Just like the oreos, once they are baked and cooled, whip up some melted white chocolate coloured in a pretty pastel hue, then dip a certain number and leave in the fridge to set. Repeat this with every colour of chocolate you want to use. You could even finish them with some pretty gold leaf accents, or edible petals. 

Madeleines baking pan tray 👈🏻

22. Arrange some pretty 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 in mini bows or edible wafer flowers to make a beautiful statement display! 

23. Serve some candyfloss cloud drinks 

Try creating these amazing candyfloss mocktails that guests of all ages will adore! They even double as pretty decor and younger guests will adore discovering candy floss or cotton candy, as it dissolves so quickly and is so much fun to pull apart.

To make them, just pop a good amount of candyfloss in your glasses or flutes, then pour the liquid on top of the candyfloss to make it dissolve, so beautiful to watch and so much fun for your younger guests - and your older guests! You could even add some edible flowers and rosebuds to drinks to make them extra pretty! A rose lemonade with edible petals would be so magical and match the theme perfectly too!

24. Tie pretty ribbons to the base of each glass 👈🏻

Of drinks for guests!

25. Serve some elegant edible drinks toppers 

Glitzy silver stars cocktail mocktail drinks toppers 👈🏻

Baby vest shaped edible drinks toppers 👈🏻

Edible wafer custom baby shower drink toppers 👈🏻

Personalised photo edible wafer toppers 👈🏻

26. DIY a blackboard style photo memory wall 

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 decorate to their hearts content.   

27. Play a game of guess the blue cupcake

A party game and party food in one! Set up a cupcake pullapart or arrangement, but one cake within the selection has a blue frosting center - or a marshmallow fluff center. Guests have to take it turns to see who can guess the winning cupcake! You could choose any surprise to hide inside the winning cupcake, just be sure there is nothing chokeable for younger guests.

28. Play a game of 'who has the daddy?' 👈🏻

29. Try some pastel ombre effect party decor   

Spring is the perfect season to indulge in pastels, but why not take it to the next level and channel an ombre effect with your party bakes and treats! You could try this with a macaron tower or doughnut wall. These make for pretty party decor as well as party food and desserts.

30. A game of decorate your own spring themed cookies 

You could even make it in to a cookie contest - a really fun party game that guests of all ages will enjoy!

Easter egg shaped cookie cutters set 👈🏻

31. Play a game of fast dressup 

You could theme it after the party theme - for example, for a Peter Rabbit/bunny/garden related theme, you could try overalls or items pertaining to a gardeners uniform! 

32. A funny blindfolded painting activity 

Or a painting/art challenge - called 'Easter Bunny says' - where guests have to draw or paint under certain rules and conditions - being blindfolded, or having to draw with their other hand, or not being allowed to take the paintbrush/pencil off the page! 

33. Make some spring themed ice cubes for drinks  

Spring themed flower ice cube tray 👈🏻

You could fill the moulds with juice, lemonade or even coloured water with a few drops of food colouring - or even with edible flower petals to make them extra pretty.

34. Make some dreamy ice pops and ice lollies 

With edible flower petals 

Edible flower petals for drinks, treats or bakes 👈🏻 

35. Serve some creme sodas for guests

You could set up a stall with all different drinks and ice cream flavours, where guests can create their own. Guests will love this and this can serve as cute party decor also. 

36. Serve some spring themed slushies and smoothies 

Or even smoothie bowls! 

37. Serve some delicate mini desserts

Like french fancies or battenberg slices! These are perfect for a springtime party. 

38. DIY some 'pop it' party favors 

Pop and send a cheer when baby is here favor tags 👈🏻

39. Make some wildflower seed bombs for party favours 

40. Play a game of 'don't say baby' 👈🏻

At the start of the party, all guests are given something to wear - you could give each guest a clothespin/peg or a sash to wear! - then for the duration of the party, no one is allowed to mention the word 'baby'. If someone is to mention the word, the first individual to call it out gets to steal their clothespin/item/sash. The individual with the most items at the end of the party wins!

41. Throw a spring wreath making workshop or challenge 

This would make the perfect spring baby shower party activity for adults! It also means they get a beautiful memento to take away with them to remind them of the occasion.

42. Try some fun printable baby shower games 👈🏻

These are so fun and come in a bundle or set, so you have everything you need for your party, plus you can print as many copies as you need! 

Fun guessing picture baby shower party games set 👈🏻

Printable baby shower emoji game (print as many as you need!) 👈🏻

43. Try a picnic spread setup  

All the cute gingham party touches! You could even throw an indoor picnic if the weather is still cold! 

44. DIY some flower crowns as party favours for guests 

A really fun spring themed party favour idea that guests will love and can keep as a memento and reminder of the event. 

45. Try some printable baby shower signs 👈🏻

These double as cute decor! 

46. Dress up your pets as spring creatures   

This is such a fun idea that guests of all ages will love and is a great way to include your furry friends and let them in on the fun! 

47. A paper airplane making activity 

Guests will have so much fun with this activity and it matches with the season too! You could set up a cute stall where guests can make and decorate their own, then test them out - you could even hold a contest and award small prizes for the best decorated or the furthest distance travelled - or create a loop-the-loop paper plane challenge for guests to try! 

48. Set up a hot air balloon attraction area   

This would be adorable for guests of all ages! This would be perfect as a backdrop for taking photos, plus is an adorable place to play for little ones and looks amazing as party decor. 

49. Some spring themed candy bark for party favours 

This is super easy, quick and super affordable to make! To make candy bark, You could even create swirls of colourful pastel chocolate to fit the theme and add some popping candy or edible glitter to finish. 

50. DIY a flower filled party table wreath 

Perfect for the party table! 

Spring colours ready made wreath 👈🏻

51. Serve some mini berry tartlets 

Berries and cream make perfect spring party food! 

52. A lemon themed party spread 

Refreshing and energising, lemon is the perfect theme for a spring month party! 

53. DIY a spring themed cupcake pullapart 

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 spring design - it could be a flower, such as a daisy, or a bee, butterfly, leaf - any simple design will do. 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 and voila!