Welcoming a new baby is definitely cause for celebration! And if the party date coincides with one of the milder months in New York, an outdoor terrace, garden, or patio is one of the best baby shower venues available. Mingle, dine, play games, and open presents in a greenery-filled area with all the natural light you need, and the pictures are almost guaranteed to be frameable.
For help finding the top garden baby shower venues in New York City, Giggster is the perfect ally. We've got all five boroughs covered from Midtown Manhattan to Staten Island and have the top baby shower venues with luxury amenities, comfortable seating, and twinkle lights as far as the eye can see.
Your first step to planning an unforgettable baby shower is to download the Giggster app and just start searching. Holding a baby shower outdoors might be the best decision you make all week!
Looking for an outdoor pool table for a bit of fun? How about an actual pool for a refreshing dip? Whatever exciting features you want in your baby shower venues in New York, NY, the Giggster app is your gateway to them all.
A garden is nice, but it's even nicer and more practical when there's an actual home attached with a modern, clean space with large windows, a caterer's dream kitchen, and large living rooms that can act as a contingency plan for bad weather.
Manicured gardens, wildflower oases, rose gardens, and just about any type of plant that fits your theme and color scheme can be booked with Giggster.
Variety is key with us, and for a unique baby shower venue in the area, choose a working horse and alpaca farm, a French chateau that exudes luxury, or a completely pink house with a matching pink garden.
Whether it's an intimate gathering or a large-scale event, Giggster has the baby shower location for you. Mansions have expansive gardens for hundreds, and restaurants have lovely attached patios for 15-20 people. And we have everything in between.
Exceptional Variety & Quality: It's never hard to find a prime location for your New York baby shower with Giggster's 408 options in our curated list. Grab a spot with comfy deck chairs lined up around a posh pool, the courtyard of a trendy bar, or a sprawling garden where you can dine among the flowers and shrubs.
Hassle-Free Booking: With Giggster, booking baby shower venues anywhere is a breeze, and this convenience doesn't translate into impossibly high prices. Secure your dream outdoor setting for as little as $17/hour, and the price is always clearly displayed. It's also easy to filter the results and see all a property's amenities, images, and availability all in one spot. If additional questions arise, you can always message the hosts directly, too.
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: Things happen and plans change—we get that, which is why we offer free cancellations for bookings canceled within 24 hours of confirmation, as long as the booking was made at least 48 hours before the event.
Platform Protections: Rent any Giggster venue, like Cheery Harlem Home, and you have the choice to add coverage for things like damage, liability, or cancellation. Opt in and fully protect yourself, the venue, and the event from these inconvenient issues.
The hustle and bustle of New York may not be for everyone, so double-check that this is the ideal spot for a fresh-air baby shower before committing to any venue:
Advantages
The variety of venues and vibe is pretty much unparalleled in NYC. With five different boroughs and tons of homes, event spaces, restaurants, and farms, you'll have no issues finding gardens or outdoor areas that are just right.
Venues in busier New York areas allow your baby shower to have the best of both worlds—the excitement of the city and the solitude of a private outdoor space.
Regardless of where you choose to host the shower in New York, public transportation will make it easy for everyone to get around. The subway, commuter trains, and buses will be at your disposal. Plus, Grand Central Terminal is a big transit point in the city, as is Penn Station.
Disadvantages
That same busyness that can be exciting can also be a deterrent. Your choice of venue, especially in Manhattan, may be limited if you don't want to listen to horns honking, people yelling, or cars driving while you try to celebrate new life.
Outdoor space in New York can't really be used year-round. Your window for an outdoor baby shower here is only from late spring to early fall to be safe.
Because outdoor venues aren't usable year-round, when the weather gets nice, they are in high demand. You'll need to book early or risk disappointment.
Atmosphere is everything with an outdoor event like this, so choose wisely. Our 408 venues run the gamut, including:
Rooftop Gardens – Panoramic Views. To add a little grandeur to the garden theme, head up. Rent a rooftop garden with tons of plants, 360° views, and multiple distinct seating areas for real conversations about the important stuff, like baby names.
Backyards – Space and Privacy. New York backyards can be tiny ones attached to a Brooklyn Brownstone or huge swaths of land in more rural areas of Long Island and across the border into New Jersey.
Pools – Waterside Fun. A pool adds a certain amount of class (and interest) to an otherwise conventional baby shower. Plan pool games, set up a buffet table outside, and use the attached home's facilities to change and take a break from the sun.
Farms – Intriguing Backdrops. Within easy reach of NYC, your baby shower guests can enjoy the serenity and unique charm of a working farm, sometimes complete with a historical farmhouse with turn-of-the-century features and high ceilings. Dine and chat with the horses in the background, or set everything up in an expertly decorated greenhouse with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Patios and Courtyards – Urban Style. Honor the city vibes of New York with a shower at a patio, terrace, or courtyard of one of the thousands of restaurant options here. The tables and chairs, exposed brick walls, tasty menu, and staff will all be ready and waiting to create a memorable event.
To commemorate such an important occasion, you want to get the baby shower right, whether you're planning one for yourself or for someone else. Do some careful planning up front, and it will pay dividends.
Set Your Shower Budget – Before you start booking anything, decide exactly how much you want to spend overall on the party. Don't be vague, and instead assign upper limits to all the categories like food, venue, and entertainment.
Find the Perfect Venue – Judge the venue on atmosphere, price, amenities, location, and anything else you deem crucial to a fun and memorable experience. Use the Giggster app to sort through all the options, and you can tick this item off your to-do list pretty quickly.
Keep Everyone Comfortable – Try to think of the little things that will keep the outdoor venue pleasant. Make sure there's plenty of shade to escape the heat, bug spray and sunscreen available, and keep everybody hydrated with refreshing drinks and water-heavy foods like fruit.
Plan Crowd-Pleasing Games – To break the ice, schedule a few fun games that go with the baby theme. Maybe have guests decorate onesies or write advice cards to the mother-to-be. To keep it competitive, offer prizes like gift cards to the winners.
Raising babies (and kids in general) is expensive, so save as much as possible for the impending costs as you prepare for the imminent arrival of a new family member:
Smaller guest lists mean more affordable.
Although inviting more people can translate into getting more gifts, the baby shower will end up costing you more. Keep the invites in check by sticking to your closest friends and family, and you'll spend less and have more time to connect with guests individually.
DIY as much as possible.
Another way to keep the shower more budget-friendly is to make as much of the decor and food as you can. Borrow items instead of buying, and even do the takedown and cleanup yourself to avoid additional charges.
Do you need a full meal?
It would be cheaper if your menu consisted exclusively of snacks and appetizers. It's easier to prepare and serve while still offering guests a good variety of food options.
From the chaos of Canal Street to the historic atmosphere of Union Square to the trendiness of Williamsburg, the gardens of New York all have something great to offer for your baby shower. The Giggster app will ensure you find a welcoming and private setting for this special occasion, whether you want a completely decked-out space or a blank canvas. Keep the app handy because you can use it in the future, too, for corporate events, birthday parties, and even weddings in the Big Apple!
