12 Festive Winter Baby Shower Ideas (2024)

Looking for amazing winter baby shower ideas for your most exciting event to date? Spring is the season of beginnings and new life, making it a magical time to welcome a new baby. But before you can say hello to a spring baby, you’ll need to welcome them with a winter baby shower.

The best events are held at the best event venues, which is also something we at Peerspace can help you with. Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals and makes it easy to uncover and book unique spaces that make hosting a baby shower easy.

Thanks to the frosty snow and winter holidays, this season provides tons of opportunities to inspire and elevate your baby shower. Use these 12 festive winter baby shower ideas to design a totally unforgettable party, along with some venue suggestions courtesy of Peerspace.

1. Book a cozy warm event venue to gather in through Peerspace 

When the weather outside is oh-so-frightful, the right indoor venue makes all the difference. You can find the ideal venue for your winter baby shower with a little help from Peerspace. 

Peerspace is home to plenty of cozy and inviting party venue rentals across the globe. You can rent them by the hour for as long as you need, giving you a warm and photogenic place to host your winter-themed baby shower. To see what’s out there, just input your event type (baby shower!) and your city, then browse the available listings in your area. 

Here are a couple of suggestions to get you started:

• This Tahoe A-frame rustic chic cabin in Homewood, CA (pictured above) with a super cozy living area that boasts plush seats and an electric fireplace, all surrounded by alpine meadows.
• This bright white storefront with stylish amenities in Chicago, IL with an on-site event manager, a catering kitchen, seating for 40, and a warm, inspiring ambiance.
• This eccentric green jungle penthouse in Atlanta, GA with floor-to-ceiling windows, a kitchen, and optional catering and other amenities provided by the host.

2. Wander in a forest of Christmas trees for a photo op

If you’re planning a baby shower that takes place around the holidays, a Christmas tree can help you curate your wintry decor. They’re the epitome of warm and cozy holiday cheer, and you can make them special for the occasion with baby-themed ornaments.

Many Peerspace venues create beautiful Christmas scenes during the winter season, like this creative studio in Alexandria, VA. You could even arrange the baby shower gifts underneath them for a photo op. How adorable would that be? 

3. Decorate with frosty balloons

Balloons automatically make any parties more fun and festive — and they don’t even have to try. Try using balloons in colors like blue and white to elevate your winter baby shower’s theme. Or, you could use balloons in holiday shades of red and green to capture a little holiday spirit, depending on your hosting date. 

Check out our sweet January baby shower ideas for even more wintry inspiration!

4. Make a balloon Christmas tree for something different

Ok, you love balloons, and you love Christmas trees… are you thinking what we’re thinking? If you thought, “make a Christmas tree out of balloons,” we’re totally on the same page!  

Check out the cute, festive balloon tree at this spacious event hall in Queens, NY for inspiration. Not only is it a cute way to welcome a “little snowflake, ” but it also saves you from trimming a real Christmas tree — which in turn helps you save time on decorating. It’s easily one of the ultimate winter baby shower ideas for holiday gatherings!

5. Don’t let in the cold, bring on the fake snow 

The weather outside is frightful, yes. But all that winter snow looks totally gorgeous. So, why not bring some fake snow into your baby shower decor? Faux snow works beautifully in baby shower displays, like dessert tables, gift displays, or photo backdrops. 

As an example, you can see how this beautiful adaptive studio space in Orange, CA created a beautiful scene using faux snow and trees. You could also play with the “faux snow” idea in more abstract ways, like incorporating a fuzzy white rug into your party decor.  

6. Let the twinkle lights shine baby shower-bright

What is it about twinkle lights that create a magical, enchanting environment? Try using strands of twinkle lights to mimic falling snow and create a mystical winter wonderland environment. Turn to this Cameron Hills, CA event space warehouse for inspiration, with hundreds of tiny cool twinkle lights that create a to-die-for winter wonderland. 

7. Warm up with hot cocoa 

While everyone is enjoying plenty of wintry baby shower fun, they’ll need some refreshments to refuel. May we suggest some warm and toasty hot cocoa? A hot cocoa bar is a cute way to upgrade your winter baby shower’s style — and have an excuse to savor chocolatey goodness while you’re at it. If you need a spot to prepare your goodies, a kitchen rental venue through Peerspace can help you get the job done. 

8. …Or maybe with coffee? 

Ok, hot cocoa isn’t for everyone. If you’re more of a coffeeholic instead, try setting up a coffee bar for your guests. Wintry offerings you could bring to the table include winter-themed creamers or yummy toppings like caramel and whipped cream. You’ll get the same warm fuzziness from cocoa alongside the energizing coffee kick. Just make sure you have decaf on hand for an expectant mom! 

9. Decorate with faux florals to create a warm winterscape

Flowers can help you brighten a room with their flashy colors and greenery. While the flowers outside might be asleep for the season, you can still light up a room with a little help from faux flowers.

Check out how this cozy and adorable Tribeca space uses a hoop backdrop with flowers to create visual interest and vibrance. It’s one of those winter baby shower ideas that help you bring a taste of spring to the party. They also offer a full snack and dessert set up (!) so if you’re in the area, consider booking this lovely space for your friend’s winter baby shower.

These fabulous baby shower decoration ideas also help you bring your winter baby shower together!

10. Get away to a log cabin nestled in the woods

Pop quiz: what’s the coziest location for a winter getaway? If you guessed cabin, you’re totally right! So, why not host your baby shower at one of these ultimate winter locations? You can find rentable cabins on Peerspace, like this historic winter getaway in Twin Peaks, CA. Its stone fireplace looks incredibly inviting and ideal for gathering and giving the mom-to-be her shower gifts. Getting snowed in never seemed so appealing! 

11. Unwrap gifts by a roaring fire

Is the mom-to-be more of a city girl? Then she may prefer cozying up by this fireplace than one on a forested log cabin. Either way, there’s nothing like a roaring fire to warm you up on a cold winter’s day. That makes it the perfect spot to unwrap baby shower gifts. Keep an eye out for venues with a cozy fireplace, like this neutral Los Angeles home. Whether it’s gas or wood-burning, the fire will warm expectant parents as they unwrap gifts for their upcoming bundle of joy. 

12. Warm up with a heated pool 

Who says swimming is just for the summer? How cool would it be to take a dip in a heated pool at a winter baby shower? You can make it happen with a little help from Peerspace.

Just check out this amazing heated pool in Ontario, Canada. Wouldn’t it be amazing to dip your toes in a toasty pool while snow falls outside? It’s a super cool winter baby shower idea for those who crave unique experiences. 

Winter baby shower ideas: conclusion

We hope these winter baby shower ideas help you throw a warm and toasty event the mom-to-be will always remember! Head to Peerspace for event spaces that make it easy to put these ideas into action.

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