13 Fun Outdoor Baby Shower Ideas (2025)

Need a few outdoor baby shower ideas? At Peerspace, we’re here to help! As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we strive to connect you with amazing baby shower venues as well as provide you with fun party ideas. Rely on our platform to discover beautiful hidden gem venues near you that make celebrating the mama-to-be as special as possible.

For mamas-to-be and/or their friends who are throwing a baby shower outside in the fresh air, here are 13 awesome outdoor baby shower ideas that will make your event a complete success.

1. Choose a venue with optional indoor space in case of inclement weather

It might seem odd to start a list of outdoor baby shower ideas with this suggestion, but hear us out! If you live somewhere with any chance of rain, you’ll want to have an alternative in case the weather goes bad. Our suggestion, if possible, is to choose a venue with outdoor space as well as some indoor space where you can move inside if necessary.

You can rent venues like these on Peerspace. For example, check out this modern eclectic oasis home with a huge yard in Atlanta, GA. It has 2,600 square feet of lovely indoor space ideal for 50 guests. Plus, it has a private backyard space for an additional $75 per hour. The home also provides a sunroom, offering you the best of both worlds!

This is also one of those Peerspace venues that has a host and an ambiance that gets a lot of love from the Peerspace community! Here is a review from a past renter to show you what we mean: “5 Stars! Beautiful home, Clean and well kept. It wasn’t hard accessing entry to the space and check out was a breeze. Our host was excellent and very accommodating. We will definitely be booking again soon.”

2. …Or put up a tent to protect your guests

Another of our favorite outdoor baby shower ideas provides you and your guests with a way to enjoy the outdoors and fresh air without having the sun beating down on you all day. Just put up a large tent! And no, we’re not talking about a camping tent. We mean those large canopy tents that you can rent or purchase for events. Not only are these kinds of tents eminently practical, but they can also be incredibly pretty, too.

Case in point, check out this Grass Is Greener event space in San Diego, CA. It offers you the use of two full-sized event tents (as seen in the photo above), each of which has a capacity for 100 guests. It allows you and your guests to enjoy the outdoors while still having shelter from rain, wind, and direct sunshine.

3. Use a large yard sign/banner to mark the location of your shower

Having your baby shower in a backyard or on a lawn? We love this outdoor baby shower idea: take advantage of all that outdoor space and put up a banner or yard sign like this “It’s a Girl” banner, which measures about 10 feet long. A large, bright banner will be easily visible from afar, helping guests find the right location as they arrive at your baby shower.

Discover more of our fabulous baby shower decoration ideas here!

4. Put up a balloon arch that matches your shower’s theme

Whatever your baby shower theme of choice, put up a balloon arch in a color palette that fits that theme! For instance, if you’re doing an “Under the Sea”-themed baby shower, use balloons in various shades of blue for your balloon arch. Balloon arches are an affordable and dramatic-looking outdoor baby shower idea. They’re also super easy to execute, especially if you buy a pre-made balloon arch kit like these from Party City.

You can make this idea even easier by booking a Peerspace, like this perfect backyard for outdoor celebrations in Milpitas, CA that provides 5,000 square feet of private outdoor space, a range of amazing add-on options, and the ability to dress it up as you see fit!

5. Pick a cohesive color scheme to inform your decor choices

Speaking of color palettes that go with your baby shower theme, we’d strongly suggest picking a color scheme that’s cohesive and consistent throughout your decor. You can even extend the color scheme to the food and drinks you serve, if possible. This doesn’t mean you have to pick just one color (although this can also be really cute), but using a combination of colors that go well together will help to make your decor look extra professional.

6. Provide comfortable seating

You definitely want to provide guests with lots of comfortable seating Especially for mama-to-be and any older relatives and friends who will be in attendance!

For portable outdoor furniture, Brit and Co suggests options like “a couple of poufs (lightweight ottomans will also do), a folding table, a bar cart and a breakfast-in-bed tray that doubled as a would-be coffee table”. We’d say that comfortable guests are required for a truly successful baby shower!

To make it easy on yourself, book an outdoor party venue through Peerspace that provides you with plenty of comfy seating. One beautiful option is this modern stylish home with an outdoor lounge in Pasadena, CA. Its covered, comfortable seating is just the start of the perks you can enjoy here.

7. Bring portable speakers

A cordless Bluetooth speaker is an awesome alternative to wired speakers. And these days, they make ones that produce high-quality sound.

Many Peerspace outdoor event venues already provide you with the use of a Bluetooth speaker. Check listing pages to see what your favorite venues include! If you have any questions or requests, simply reach out to the venue’s host and they will be happy to help. A Bluetooth speaker will allow you (or a friend with particularly great taste in music) to put together a playlist for your baby shower that’ll help maximize the good vibes at your event!

8. Set off confetti poppers for added pizazz

Here’s yet another idea that works way better outside than inside. We love the idea of setting off some confetti poppers (as long as you do so safely, of course). Many people even use the color of the confetti in their confetti poppers as part of their gender reveal, but that’s totally optional.

9. Incorporate centerpieces that reflect the outdoor setting

Choose plants and flowers in colors that suit your baby shower’s decor color palette (see #5 for our explanation of this) and use them as floral centerpieces for your seating area! Web Baby Shower suggests: “When outdoors, finding a good spot for photos can be challenging. Instead of wondering where the best place is, create it by setting up a small table with a huge flower centerpiece or another decoration if you prefer.”

If you live somewhere particularly warm where flowers are likely to wilt outdoors, fake flowers are an excellent, low-maintenance alternative. Better yet, book a Peerspace venue that has already hosted events like this before, like this elegant Montrose bungalow in Houston, TX. We love the outdoor dining set up with amazing green plant life centerpieces that other renters have incorporated in the setting.

What’s like an Airbnb for baby showers? We answer that question here!

10. Decorate with tissue paper pom poms

Not only do tissue paper pom poms in your color(s) of choice add a festive feel to any event, but they’re also inexpensive. You can even make them yourself to save even more money. Here’s a guide to making tissue paper pom poms from Two Twenty One if you’re interested in giving this a try.

11. Keep your guests comfy by setting a casual dress code

If you’re having an outdoor gathering, expecting your guests to wear formal clothes is a recipe for discomfort. This is especially true if it’s warm out. Therefore, let them know that they should wear whatever makes them most comfortable, as long as it’s still reasonably dressy. Think lightweight linen dresses, not athletic wear. Your guests will definitely appreciate this!

12. Put up some atmospheric lights

When it comes to lighting/decor, it’s almost impossible to go wrong with string lights or cafe lights! They cast a pretty, warm glow over your festivities and also make it possible to continue your celebration after dark if you like.

You can also rent a space that comes with string lighting, such as this country barndominium gathering spot in Spicewood, Texas. The top of the barn is furnished with comfy seating, a small fire pit, and string lights outlining the rooftop. The downstairs area also boasts a larger fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and even more string lights. Take a look at the photos of this venue in the listing to see what a great fit it would be for an outdoor baby shower.

13. Elevate your baby shower (literally!) by booking a rooftop space

One of our favorite outdoor baby shower ideas is to book a rooftop venue and celebrate the shower against the backdrop of your city. This is easy to do when you use a resource like Peerspace to discover and book outdoor spaces near you! For example, if you’re based in Seattle, WA, you can book this spectacular rooftop deck with skyline views and enjoy a beautifully furnished rooftop space that has plenty of amazing amenities going for it, besides its incredible views.

Outdoor baby shower ideas: conclusion

These outdoor baby shower ideas should make it easy to gather outdoors and celebrate the mama-to-be in a stylish and comfortable setting. Start by booking an outdoor celebration venue through Peerspace that offers you plenty of room and amazing amenities. Then, incorporate some of these ideas, and you’ll be well on your way to hosting an unforgettable event.

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