Uncommon Winter Baby Shower Themes

If you’re looking for winter baby shower themes that will be memorable and extremely unique, this is the list for you.

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Cue the cuteness! Hosting a baby shower is so much fun but also a lot of work because you want everything to be perfect on this super special day. Family and friends come from all over to celebrate the upcoming new arrival and mommy-to-be so it can seem like the pressure is on to select the perfect baby shower theme.

This post has you covered whether you’re planning a shower for a baby boy, baby girl or if you’d prefer a gender neutral party. These ideas include a variety of ambiances including winter wonderland, woodland, carnival, fairytale, forest animals, and food/drink themes.

My favorite neutral baby shower themes are Arctic Animals, Polar Express, and Winter Carnival. More masculine themes I adore are Little Lumberjack, Baby Bear, and Little Explorer. For a more feminine event, Snowy Rose Garden, Fairy Tale Forest, and Starry Winter Night are truly magical.

Once you decide on an idea you love, spend some time on Pinterest or Google for more decor and food/drink inspiration. I love to search a theme and see how others executed it to really get my imagination spinning. The possibilities are truly endless.

These baby shower themes are so cozy and fun. Enjoy falling in love with these wintery ideas and have the best time planning your baby shower event!

Winter Baby Shower Ideas

1. Winter Wonderland

Decorate using snowflakes, icicles, and decorations that shimmer and sparkle. Focus on colors that are white, silver, and light blue to create a frosty atmosphere.

2. Arctic Animals

This one is so cute. You can buy little stuffed animals (polar bear, white fox, snow owl, reindeer) to scatter around the food stations and guest tables. Decorate using snow fluff and cut out snowflakes with white, grays and blue colors.

3. Rustic Cabin

This is truly an enchanting theme. You can use tree trunk slices to display the cake and use as table centerpieces paired with candles, pinecones and greenery. Focus on browns, greens and yellow colors so you create the perfect outdoorsy feel.

4. Hot Cocoa Bar

This one is always a hit because who doesn’t love hot cocoa? Create the ultimate hot cocoa bar with different flavors of hot chocolate and various toppings (marshmallows, peppermint sticks, chocolate shavings, whipped cream) that will have your guests feeling super cozy.

5. Fairy Tale Forest

I love this theme for a baby girl. Incorporate florals, butterflies, floating candles as centerpieces, and fairy wings throughout the party. Colors for your theme should be soft pinks, greens and purples for a magical ambiance.

6. Little Nutcracker

A perfect theme for a boy or a girl since there are so many fun characters in the famous Nutcracker ballet. Decorate with nutcrackers, little stuffed animal mice, ballet slippers, and Christmas trees as decoration.

7. Merry & Bright

What better theme during the holidays to bring festive cheer? If you’re looking for an easier option, this theme can be simple to execute. Focus on reds, greens, and metallic colors for this theme. Incorporate ornaments, mini trees, string lights, and snow fluff so your guests feel like they just walked into Christmas Day.

8. Snowflake Soiree

Use a combo of snow fluff, paper and /or wooden snowflakes, and artic animal figurines throughout your party with sparkling accents. Using colors like pale blue, white, and silver will create a magical, wintry atmosphere.

9. Snow Sledding

Craft stores like Hobby Lobby have the BEST winter decor, including all sorts of sleds that can be used for table centerpieces, at the entryway and at food stations. Add artic animals (polar bear, white fox, snow owl, reindeer) with little scarves and hats on for the perfect touch.

10. Cozy Cabin

Your guests will love this theme as they arrive in their comfy cozy sweaters for the celebration. Create a warm, rustic room with plaid patterns, faux fur throws, and tree trunk slices for your centerpieces to be displayed on. Serve comfort foods, fun desserts like in the picture below, and hot cocoa.

11. Little Snowman

I always think of Frost the Snowman for this theme. Incorporate snowman figures, polar bears, snowflakes, and scarves and gloves into your decorations. Use colors like blue, white, and gray for a wintery atmosphere.

12. Baby It’s Cold Outside

A classic and so cute! Emphasize the chilly weather with a hot chocolate bar, snow gear scattered on tables (baby mittens, hats, scarves), and candles if you don’t have a home/rental with a fireplace.

13. Sweet Little Gingerbread

So yummy. Your guests can decorate cookies at their tables using delicious toppings. Pre-decorate gingerbread houses to have displayed as centerpieces on guest tables and use bright fun colors when decorating.

14. Polar Bears & Penguins

Decor that involves cuddly animals in a snowy setting will always be a win. Incorporate polar bears at food stations and penguins at the drink station for a bit of fun.

15. Little Lumberjack

This is a great baby shower themes for a little baby boy on the way. Use plaid patterns, wood accents, and images of lumberjacks throughout the room. Guests can enjoy dressing in their favorite flannel and snow boots.

16. Little Snow Bunny

Feature cute snow bunnies throughout and decorate with pastel colors like white, grays, and blues. Add greenery and wood features for an outdoor vibe. Serve foods that little bunnies would love like veggie sticks with dressing, tea sandwiches, and a big fruit salad.

17. Winter Whimsy

Use soft colors like blush, lavender, and baby blue. Decor should include snowflakes, stars, string lights, and mini snow globes to create an enchanting space. Your guests can enjoy fun treats like snow cones, white chocolate pretzels, homemade cookies, and a festive trail mix.

18. Polar Express

This theme is so amazing because everyone grew up reading this masterpiece. Display trains, conductor figurines, faux-wrapped presents, and snow fluff on tables. Have each guest create a fun candy train using lifesavers, peppermints, Rolos, and mini chocolate bars.

19. Starry Winter Night

I love this for an evening baby shower because it’ll pop at night. Use twinkling lights, candles, metallic colors, and star accents throughout the room to create a magical ambiance for guests.

20. Baby Bear

I like this to have a more woodland vibe with brown bears (stuffed animals and figurines) being the main decor piece. Add greenery, wood slabs, and pinecones so you’re creating the perfect forest atmosphere.

21. Winter Wonderland Princess

Display princess crowns, castles, and carriages with sparkly accents. Use pinks, purples, and gold so it feels like a true fairytale.

22. Baby’s First Snow

Celebrate baby’s upcoming arrival with a theme that highlights the beauty of the first snowfall. Use light blues, whites, and soft grays, and include snow-themed decorations with tiny footprints.

23. Buffalo Plaid

Do a mix of red and black checkered tableclothes/runners, add greenery, wood elements (crates, signs barrels), and mason jars so your guests feel super cozy.

24. Winter Carnival

Give the winter season a pop of color with this fun theme. Use vibrant colors in your decor, Ferris wheel centerpieces, and string lights. Offer yummy desserts (cotton candy, popcorn bar, candy bars, churros) because you can’t have a carnival without a lot of sweetness.

25. Mittens & Boots

Baby shower themes can’t get more adorable. This is so cute and also perfect for gender neutral. Decorate using winter gear with cute mittens, baby booties, and scarves.

26. Magical Snowglobe

Your guests will adore this theme because it’ll make them feel like kids again. Make snow globes your centerpieces while adding winter elements like snow fluff, snowflake decor, and twinkling lights.

27. Little Explorer

Turn your party into an expedition with little snow boots, plush Arctic animals, sled dogs, and sleds. Use rustic green and brown colors so your party feels like an outdoor adventure.

28. North Pole Adventure

Guests will love this theme because it’ll feel like Christmas is here. Santa Claus, reindeer figures, and elves are perfect characters to have displayed. Add playful touches with wrapped presents, colorful string lights, and Christmas trees. I suggest also adding a hot cocoa and cookie bar because Santa loves both!

29. Winter Sports

Have an Olympic or winter sport-themed party focusing on skiing, snowboarding, or ice skating. Incorporate colors like red, blue, and white to create a sporty feel.

30. Snowy Rose Garden

Use blush pinks, whites, and soft green colors for a soft wintery atmosphere. Decorate with greenery and flowers so the space feels feminine. In addition, serve pastries, mini sandwiches, tea, and sweet treats.

31. Snowy Owl

Center your decorations around snowy white and gray owls using greenery and snow fluff. Utilize soft whites, grays, and blues so your guests feel like they are outside in the forest.