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Alright, ladies, let’s dive into the ultimate guide for throwing the cutest, most memorable August baby shower! Whether you’re celebrating a little boy or girl, I’ve got 25 amazing, seasonal August baby shower themes that are going to knock your flip-flops off.
Each theme is packed with ideas to make your party a smashing success. Let’s get started!
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1. End of Summer Luau Extravaganza
Boy: “Aloha, Little Dude!”
For a boy’s luau-themed baby shower, think tropical paradise with a splash of blue! Decorate with surfboards, palm trees, and beach balls.
Set up a tiki bar (non-alcoholic, of course) serving mocktails in coconut cups. Guests can wear leis and grass skirts, and you can have a fun limbo contest. Don’t forget the beachy music to set the vibe!
Girl: “Aloha, Little Princess!”
For a girl’s luau, go for vibrant pinks, purples, and tropical flowers. Floral garlands and hibiscus centerpieces will make your space pop.
Serve tropical fruit platters and pineapple-shaped cookies. How about a DIY flower crown station for guests to craft their own? It’s a fun activity and doubles as a cute take-home gift!
2. Sunflower Sunshine
Boy: “Little Ray of Sunshine”
Decorate with sunflowers and yellow accents to create a cheerful, sunny atmosphere. Use burlap table runners and mason jar centerpieces filled with sunflowers.
For activities, you could have a sunflower seed planting station where guests plant seeds in mini pots to take home. Serve lemonade and sun-shaped cookies to keep the theme going.
Girl: “Hello, Sunshine!”
For a girl’s party, add some pastel pinks and golds to your sunflower decor. Create a photo booth with a sunflower backdrop and cute props like sun hats and sunglasses.
A “Make Your Own Bouquet” station with various flowers, including sunflowers, would be a hit. Guests can craft and take home their floral creations!
3. Ice Cream Social
Boy: “Cool Dude on the Way”
Transform your space into an old-fashioned ice cream parlor with blue and white striped decor. Set up a DIY ice cream sundae bar with all the toppings: sprinkles, chocolate chips, whipped cream, and cherries.
Have fun activities like “Guess the Flavor” or an ice cream taste test. Hand out mini ice cream scoops as party favors.
Girl: “Sweet Little Scoop”
For a girl’s ice cream social, decorate with pastel colors and ice cream cone garlands. A candy bar with jars filled with various sweets and treats will be a crowd-pleaser.
You could also have a “Design Your Own Ice Cream Cone” craft station where guests decorate paper cones with glitter, stickers, and more.
4. Backyard BBQ Bash
Boy: “Lil’ Cowboy Cookout”
Think classic BBQ with a western twist! Set up picnic tables with checkered tablecloths and hay bales for seating. Serve classic BBQ fare like burgers, hot dogs, and corn on the cob.
For activities, have a horseshoe toss or a cowboy hat decorating station. Mini BBQ sauce bottles make great favors.
Girl: “Lil’ Cowgirl Cookout”
For a girl’s BBQ, add some girly touches like pink checkered tablecloths and floral centerpieces. A cupcake decorating station with cowboy boot and hat toppers would be a fun activity.
Serve pink lemonade in mason jars with cute straws. Don’t forget a photo booth with cowboy and cowgirl props!
5. Vintage Picnic
Boy: “Retro Little Gent”
Create a vintage picnic setting with gingham blankets, wicker baskets, and retro decor. Serve classic picnic foods like sandwiches, potato salad, and lemonade.
Have lawn games like croquet and bocce ball for entertainment. Vintage-style favors like mini Polaroid cameras or retro sunglasses will add a nostalgic touch.
Girl: “Vintage Little Lady”
For a girl’s vintage picnic, incorporate floral patterns and pastel colors. Set up a tea party area with vintage tea sets and finger sandwiches.
A “Make Your Own Jam” station where guests can mix and match fruits and take home their creations would be delightful. Floral crowns and vintage-inspired photo props will complete the look.
6. Seaside Escape
Boy: “Little Sailor Adventure”
Transform your space into a seaside retreat with nautical decor. Think anchors, sailboats, and seashells. Serve seafood-inspired snacks like shrimp cocktails and fish-shaped crackers.
Activities could include a “Message in a Bottle” station where guests write messages for the baby to read when they’re older. Mini sailboats or seashell soaps make cute favors.
Girl: “Mermaid Magic”
For a girl’s seaside theme, go for an under-the-sea mermaid vibe. Decorate with iridescent streamers, seashell garlands, and lots of turquoise.
Have a “Design Your Own Mermaid Tail” craft station with sequins and glitter. Serve ocean-themed snacks like starfish sandwiches and blue punch. Mermaid tiaras and pearl necklaces make perfect party favors.
7. Garden Party
Boy: “Little Sprout’s Garden”
Create a serene garden setting with lots of greenery, potted plants, and garden gnomes. Serve fresh salads, veggie trays, and herbal teas.
Have a planting station where guests can plant herbs in mini pots to take home. Lawn games like giant Jenga and ring toss will keep guests entertained.
Girl: “Blooming Baby Bash”
For a girl’s garden party, add lots of flowers and pastel colors. Set up a flower arranging station where guests can create their own bouquets.
Serve floral-themed treats like rose cupcakes and lavender lemonade. A butterfly release would be a magical touch to end the celebration. Floral crowns make beautiful favors.
8. Carnival Fun
Boy: “Big Top Baby”
Turn your space into a carnival with red and white striped decor, popcorn machines, and cotton candy. Set up game booths with classic carnival games like ring toss and balloon darts.
Serve carnival foods like hot dogs, pretzels, and funnel cakes. Clown noses or mini stuffed animals make fun favors.
Girl: “Circus Sweetie”
For a girl’s carnival, add some pink and purple accents to the decor. A DIY photo booth with clown and circus props will be a hit.
Have a face painting station and a candy apple decorating station. Serve pink lemonade and candy floss. Circus-themed gift bags filled with goodies make great favors.
9. Beach Bash
Boy: “Surf’s Up, Little Dude”
Create a beach atmosphere with sand, beach balls, and surfboards. Serve seafood snacks like shrimp skewers and crab cakes.
Have a sandcastle building contest and a surfboard decorating station. Beach-themed favors like mini surfboards or sunglasses will be a hit.
Girl: “Beach Babe”
For a girl’s beach bash, incorporate lots of pinks and purples with the beach decor. Set up a mermaid tail decorating station with sequins and glitter.
Serve tropical fruit platters and coconut drinks. A hula hoop contest will be fun for guests of all ages. Beach bags filled with goodies make great favors.
10. Camping Adventure
Boy: “Little Explorer’s Campout”
Set up tents and campfires (real or fake) to create a camping vibe. Serve s’mores, hot dogs, and trail mix. Have a nature scavenger hunt and a storytelling circle.
Mini lanterns or compasses make great favors.
Girl: “Campout Cutie”
For a girl’s camping theme, add some floral touches to the decor. Set up a “Make Your Own Dreamcatcher” craft station.
Serve pink s’mores and berry skewers. A campfire sing-along will be a fun activity. Floral headbands or personalized water bottles make cute favors.
11. Farmer’s Market
Boy: “Little Farmer”
Create a farmer’s market atmosphere with crates of fresh produce, hay bales, and gingham tablecloths. Serve fresh fruit, veggie trays, and homemade pies.
Have a “Pick Your Own Fruit” station where guests can fill mini baskets with their favorite fruits. Mini jars of jam make perfect favors.
Girl: “Farm Fresh Fun”
For a girl’s farmer’s market, add some pastel colors and floral touches. Set up a flower crown making station and a lemonade stand. Serve fresh salads and fruit tarts.
A petting zoo with baby animals would be a delightful addition. Floral tote bags filled with goodies make great favors.
12. Tropical Paradise
Boy: “Little Islander”
Transform your space into a tropical paradise with palm trees, tiki torches, and Hawaiian shirts. Serve tropical drinks in coconut cups and pineapple skewers.
Have a limbo contest and a DIY lei making station. Mini surfboards or tropical sunglasses make fun favors.
Girl: “Tropical Princess”
For a girl’s tropical paradise, add lots of bright colors and tropical flowers. Set up a DIY flower crown station and a hula dancing contest. Serve tropical fruit platters and coconut drinks.
A sandcastle building contest will be fun for guests of all ages. Tropical-themed gift bags filled with goodies make great favors.
13. Watermelon Wonderland
Boy: “Little Watermelon Warrior”
Decorate with watermelon-themed everything! Think watermelon balloons, tablecloths, and centerpieces. Serve watermelon slices, watermelon lemonade, and watermelon cupcakes.
Have a watermelon eating contest and a seed spitting contest (keep it clean!). Mini watermelon slices or seed packets make fun favors.
Girl: “Watermelon Sweetie”
For a girl’s watermelon wonderland, add some pink and green accents to the decor. Set up a DIY watermelon painting station where
guests can paint mini watermelons. Serve watermelon sorbet and watermelon punch. A watermelon piñata filled with goodies will be a hit. Watermelon-themed tote bags filled with treats make great favors.
14. Rustic Chic
Boy: “Little Lumberjack”
Create a rustic atmosphere with wooden accents, plaid tablecloths, and mason jar centerpieces. Serve hearty foods like pulled pork sliders, baked beans, and apple pie.
Have a “Build Your Own Birdhouse” craft station. Mini axes (safe, of course) or rustic-themed candles make great favors.
Girl: “Rustic Princess”
For a girl’s rustic chic theme, add some lace and floral touches to the decor. Set up a DIY flower arranging station and a photo booth with rustic props.
Serve floral-themed treats like rose cupcakes and lavender lemonade. A hayride or horse-drawn carriage ride would be a fun activity. Floral crowns or personalized mason jars make cute favors.
15. Ice Cream Social
Boy: “Cool Dude on the Way”
Transform your space into an old-fashioned ice cream parlor with blue and white striped decor. Set up a DIY ice cream sundae bar with all the toppings: sprinkles, chocolate chips, whipped cream, and cherries.
Have fun activities like “Guess the Flavor” or an ice cream taste test. Hand out mini ice cream scoops as party favors.
Girl: “Sweet Little Scoop”
For a girl’s ice cream social, decorate with pastel colors and ice cream cone garlands. A candy bar with jars filled with various sweets and treats will be a crowd-pleaser.
You could also have a “Design Your Own Ice Cream Cone” craft station where guests decorate paper cones with glitter, stickers, and more.
16. Fruits of August
Boy: “Berry Sweet Boy”
Decorate with berry-themed items like strawberry balloons, blueberry garlands, and raspberry tablecloths. Serve berry smoothies, berry tarts, and berry-flavored candy.
Have a berry picking contest and a DIY berry jam making station. Mini berry baskets filled with treats make great favors.
Girl: “Peachy Princess”
For a girl’s fruit-themed shower, add some peach and pink accents to the decor. Set up a “Make Your Own Fruit Salad” station where guests can mix and match their favorite fruits.
Serve peach lemonade and fruit kebabs. A fruit-themed piñata filled with goodies will be a hit. Fruit-shaped tote bags filled with treats make great favors.
17. Butterfly Bliss
Boy: “Little Flutter Guy”
Decorate with butterfly garlands, colorful balloons, and flower centerpieces. Serve butterfly-shaped cookies, cupcakes, and sandwiches.
Have a “Paint Your Own Butterfly” station and a butterfly release. Mini butterfly nets or butterfly-themed keychains make cute favors.
Girl: “Butterfly Kisses”
For a girl’s butterfly bliss, add lots of pastel colors and floral touches. Set up a “Make Your Own Butterfly Crown” station and a photo booth with butterfly props.
Serve butterfly-themed treats like butterfly cupcakes and butterfly-shaped sandwiches. A butterfly piñata filled with goodies will be a hit. Butterfly-themed tote bags filled with treats make great favors.
18. Fiesta Fun
Boy: “Little Hombre’s Fiesta”
Turn your space into a fiesta with colorful decorations, sombreros, and maracas. Serve tacos, nachos, and churros.
Have a piñata and a “Decorate Your Own Sombrero” station. Mini maracas or fiesta-themed keychains make great favors.
Girl: “Fiesta Princess”
For a girl’s fiesta, add lots of bright colors and floral touches. Set up a DIY flower crown station and a photo booth with fiesta props.
Serve Mexican sodas and fruit skewers. A mariachi band would be a fun addition. Fiesta-themed tote bags filled with treats make great favors.
19. August Adventures
Boy: “Little Explorer”
Decorate with maps, compasses, and adventure-themed props. Serve trail mix, sandwiches, and fruit skewers.
Have a “Create Your Own Adventure Map” station and a treasure hunt. Mini compasses or adventure-themed keychains make great favors.
Girl: “Little Adventurer”
For a girl’s adventure theme, add some pastel colors and floral touches. Set up a “Design Your Own Adventure Hat” station and a photo booth with adventure props.
Serve adventure-themed treats like compass cookies and trail mix. A scavenger hunt would be a fun activity. Adventure-themed tote bags filled with treats make great favors.
20. Summer Sports
Boy: “Little All-Star”
Decorate with sports-themed items like baseballs, basketballs, and footballs. Serve stadium snacks like hot dogs, popcorn, and pretzels.
Have a “Design Your Own Jersey” station and a mini sports tournament. Mini trophies or sports-themed keychains make great favors.
Girl: “Sports Princess”
For a girl’s sports theme, add some pastel colors and floral touches. Set up a “Make Your Own Cheerleading Pom Poms” station and a photo booth with sports props.
Serve sports-themed treats like mini burgers and fruit skewers. A sports-themed piñata filled with goodies will be a hit. Sports-themed tote bags filled with treats make great favors.
21. End of Summer Festival
Boy: “Little Festival King”
Create a festival atmosphere with colorful tents, bunting, and fairy lights. Serve festival foods like hot dogs, popcorn, and candy floss.
Have a “Design Your Own Festival Hat” station and a mini funfair. Festival-themed keychains or mini fairy lights make great favors.
Girl: “Festival Queen”
For a girl’s festival theme, add lots of bright colors and floral touches. Set up a DIY flower crown station and a photo booth with festival props.
Serve festival-themed treats like candy floss and fruit skewers. A festival-themed piñata filled with goodies will be a hit. Festival-themed tote bags filled with treats make great favors.
22. Teddy Bear Picnic
Boy: “Little Bear’s Picnic”
Decorate with teddy bears, picnic blankets, and wicker baskets. Serve picnic foods like sandwiches, fruit, and lemonade.
Have a “Create Your Own Teddy Bear” station and a teddy bear hunt. Mini teddy bears or teddy bear-themed keychains make cute favors.
Girl: “Teddy Bear Tea Party”
For a girl’s teddy bear picnic, add some pastel colors and floral touches. Set up a “Make Your Own Teddy Bear Headband” station and a photo booth with teddy bear props.
Serve teddy bear-themed treats like teddy bear cookies and teddy bear-shaped sandwiches. A teddy bear-themed piñata filled with goodies will be a hit. Teddy bear-themed tote bags filled with treats make great favors.
23. August Garden Tea Party
Boy: “Little Gentleman’s Tea Party”
Create a charming tea party atmosphere with elegant tea sets, doilies, and floral centerpieces. Serve mini sandwiches, scones, and iced tea.
Have a “Decorate Your Own Tea Cup” station and a lawn game area with croquet and bocce ball. Mini tea sets or floral-themed keychains make great favors.
Girl: “Garden Princess Tea Party”
For a girl’s garden tea party, add lots of pastel colors and floral touches. Set up a DIY flower crown station and a photo booth with tea party props.
Serve floral-themed treats like rose cupcakes and lavender lemonade. A butterfly release would be a magical touch to end the celebration. Floral crowns make beautiful favors.
24. Sunset Soiree
Boy: “Little Sunset Star”
Decorate with warm sunset colors like oranges, pinks, and yellows. Serve sunset-inspired foods like fruit skewers and orange creamsicles.
Have a “Paint Your Own Sunset” station and a sunset photo booth. Mini paint sets or sunset-themed keychains make great favors.
Girl: “Sunset Princess”
For a girl’s sunset soiree, add lots of pastel colors and floral touches. Set up a DIY flower crown station and a photo booth with sunset props.
Serve sunset-themed treats like pink lemonade and fruit skewers. A sunset viewing area with blankets and pillows would be a cozy addition. Sunset-themed tote bags filled with treats make great favors.
25. Forest Fairy Tale
Boy: “Little Forest Prince”
Create a magical forest atmosphere with fairy lights, greenery, and woodland creatures. Serve forest-themed snacks like berry tarts and mushroom-shaped cookies.
Have a “Create Your Own Fairy House” station and a forest treasure hunt. Mini lanterns or forest-themed keychains make great favors.
Girl: “Forest Fairy Princess”
For a girl’s forest fairy tale, add lots of pastel colors and floral touches. Set up a DIY flower crown station and a photo booth with forest props.
Serve forest-themed treats like flower cupcakes and berry punch. A fairy-themed piñata filled with goodies will be a hit. Fairy wings and wands make enchanting favors.
Our 25 Favorite August Baby Shower Themes
There you have it, mamas! 25 fabulous, fun, and festive baby shower themes for the month of August perfect for celebrating your little one’s upcoming arrival. Each theme is bursting with creative ideas to make your shower a day to remember. Happy planning!