How to Throw a Halloween Baby Shower for a Mummy to Be

A Halloween baby shower, whether you call it a Mummy to Be party or a celebration for your little Baby Boo, is easy to pull together with popcorn at the center, a few spooky-cute desserts, and simple decorations.

Plan a Baby Shower That’s Fun, Not Frightening

If your little boo is due in October, or you’re planning for a friend who loves Halloween, this theme almost plans itself. We leaned into the playful side of spooky: jars filled with candy corn, bowls of popcorn with seasoning packets, and a few “Mummy to Be” touches that made everyone smile.

It doesn’t take much: a couple of themed desserts, a banner or two, and some clever packaging ideas will turn an ordinary shower into something memorable - all without breaking the bank.

Food + Treats Your Baby Boo Guests Will Love

When we created such a shower for a dear family friend, popcorn was our star. (Of course!)

We set out big jars of it alongside our single-serve seasoning bags so every guest could mix their own flavor. Some went sweet - salted caramel, chocolate drizzle, kettle corn - while others dove into bold Cajun or Buffalo wing.

For the dessert table, we kept it simple but on theme. Store-bought Rice Krispie bars got a quick mummy makeover with white chocolate “bandages” and edible googly eyes. And our pumpkin cupcakes? We couldn’t resist topping them with a scoop of our Pumpkin Spice Popcorn recipe. It tied the flavors together and gave guests that little surprise crunch.

Don't forget the candy. We found some fun jars and even a couple clear, wide-mouth vases to fill with candy corn, skeleton wrapped chocolates and autumn colored M&M’s to sit alongside the popcorn bar. 

Décor That’s Spooky-Cute, Not Scary

We skipped the gore and leaned into charm. Etsy has no shortage of adorable toppers - we found one shaped like a pregnant witch - plus spiderweb muffin liners that made our cupcakes instantly festive. (Orange or black liners work too if you want an easy swap.)

A simple chalkboard sign that said “Mummy to Be” over the dessert table set the mood. We added “Baby Boo” touches, such as little pumpkins with pacifiers and ghost-shaped napkins, to keep it playful.

Small, thoughtful details like these can do a lot of heavy lifting without requiring a big budget.

Games + Party Favors Guests Will Actually Love

A popcorn seasoning bar turned into an activity all by itself, with guests trading bowls to sample each other’s mixes. An impromptu “pregnant Mummy popcorn cravings” baby shower game had some guests dipping sour gummy worms into bowls of popcorn flavored with our Dill Pickle seasoning. (It was...interesting...)

For favors, we filled spiderweb-patterned bags with popcorn and tucked in a single-serve seasoning packet. We labeled ours “Baby Boo’s First Treat” and “Mummy to Be’s Popcorn Mix,” and those little extras made people smile before they even dug in.

Nobody left empty-handed, and everyone ended the day with happy memories and plenty of popcorn to snack on later.

Now, Bring It All Together

A Halloween baby shower doesn’t need to be complicated. With popcorn at the center, a couple of spooky-cute desserts, and simple decorations, you’ll have a celebration that’s fun! Ready to make it happen? Here are the recipes we used to pull off our Mummy to Be shower.

How to Throw a Halloween-Themed Baby Shower

Dell Cove Spices & More

Servings

12

Prep Time

45 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

All Recipes, Halloween Recipes, Party Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Tutorial/How To

Planning a “Mummy to Be” Halloween-themed baby shower? This tutorial shows you how to make spooky popcorn treats, cupcakes, and mummies that are sure to delight. With Dell Cove® gourmet popcorn, marshmallows, and festive candies, it’s a playful way to celebrate the mom-to-be and the Baby Boo in Halloween style.

Ingredients

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• ½ cup canola oil

• ¾ cup light brown sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

•  1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground ginger

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

• 1 tsp baking powder

•  ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

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• 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature

• 3 cups confectioner’s sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp salt

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• 1 package mini Rice Krispie treats, unwrapped

• 1 cup white chocolate chips

•  Candy googly eyes

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• Dell Cove® Movie Night popcorn kernels, popped

• Dell Cove® Popcorn Seasonings (samplers or your favorites)

• Candy corn, Halloween-wrapped chocolates, autumn M&M’s

• Spiderweb treat bags or jars for display

Directions

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1. Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. Beat together the canola oil, eggs, light brown sugar, pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.

4. Add the dry ingredients into the wet and stir until combined. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

5. Now, make the frosting.
   
   Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in vanilla, sugar, and salt. If the frosting feels too thin, beat in an additional 2 to 4 tablespoons of confectioner's sugar until you like the consistency.

6. Fill a piping bag fitted with a large tip with the frosting. We like the 1M tip for this.
   
   Frost the cupcakes using the bag and tip or just just spoon on the frosting and smooth out with a butter knife.

7. Add a decorative cupcake liner, like our spiderweb version, and top your cupcake with flavored popped popcorn.
   
   We like using our pumpkin spice popcorn recipe to match the flavor and spices in the cupcakes. Top with the pregnant witch or other cute cupcake topper.

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1. Melt the white chocolate chips in a bowl set over a pot filled with a shallow amount of boiling water.

2. Stir until melted and pour melted chocolate into a piping bag fitted with a small tip.

3. Place Rice Krispie treats on a plate. Pipe straight and diagonal lines of chocolate to look like bandages.

4. Add googly eyes. Let dry before serving or storing in jars labeled “Mummy to Be.”

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1. Fill jars with freshly popped Dell Cove® popcorn.
   
   Set out bowls of popcorn seasonings and provide individual cups for guests to flavor their own popcorn snacks.

2. Add bowls of candy corn, chocolates, and M&M’s for extra color and fun.

3. Package popcorn in spiderweb bags with seasoning packets as take-home favors for guests.