Ideal for quiet time, play dates, cafe trips and more, colouring pages and pencils are an essential part of any parent's craft collection. What better way to celebrate the season and get the kids in the spooky spirit than with these frightful Halloween colouring pages?
In this round-up, you'll find lots of free Halloween colouring ideas, plus a selection of creepy colouring books for when you need lots of pages on-the-go. As well as pictures to colour in we also have super-sized scenes and foldable creations to take your colouring to the next level.
We've chosen the designs with little artists in mind, so they're more smile-raising than spine-chilling. These adorable ghosts and ghouls, cats in costumes and funny pumpkins will appeal to anyone who loves to have a spooky-cute Halloween.
So, treat the kids (or yourself!) to a new set of colouring pencils and let's get scribbling…
Free Halloween colouring pages
These free colouring pages are a must-have for busy parents. From tots to teens, we have Halloween designs for every age and stage. All you need is a printer and some pencils…
A pile of Jack-o'-lanterns
You'll want all the orange and green crayons for this one! Kids can practise pulling their own silly faces as they colour in this frightfully funny pile of pumpkins. Which is their favourite?
Get the colouring page from Crayola.
Cute ghost Halloween colouring page
These adorable ghosties are too cute to spook! Little colourers can use chunky felt tips in bright autumn shades to bring the not-so-terrifying trio to life.
Get this Halloween colouring page from Homemade Gifts Made Easy.
Skeleton Bluey colouring page
Fans of Bluey (that's everyone, right?) will love this fun Halloween colouring page based on the popular cartoon. Look out for Bluey's sister Bingo and the rest of the Heeler family to colour in too.
Download the Bluey colouring page.
Tricks and treats colouring
How many seasonal motifs can you spot in this Halloween colouring page from Hobbycraft? From toffee apples to acorns, spider's webs to sweets, they're all here for you to colour in!
Get the colouring page from Hobbycraft.
Little witch colouring page
Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble… What magic potion is this little witch brewing in her cauldron? Colour her in with your favourite pencils and find out!
Download the colouring page from Supercoloring.
Colour in a haunted house
Haunted houses are a Halloween staple – after all, witches and ghosts have to live somewhere! Find lots of tumbledown mansions to colour in at Monday Mandala, including this spooky hillside home.
Get the colouring page from Monday Mandala.
Colour by numbers bats
School-age kids can work on their number recognition as well as their colouring skills with this Halloween scene. Use the key to choose your colours and watch the picture unfold with every new shade.
Find the page at Coloritbynumbers.
Two-in-one colouring page
A Halloween colouring page with a twist! View this folded picture (called an agamograph) from a different angle and you'll see a different image. Spooky fun for kids of all ages.
Get the template from Baker Ross.
Día de los Muertos colouring idea
Spooky season isn't just about black, orange and purple. Get your brightest pens out for these floral Day of the Dead skulls and learn all about the Mexican holiday at the same time.
Download the colouring page from Parents.
Giant Halloween colouring page
Go big with this super-sized colouring idea from Mr Printables. Perfect for siblings or friends to colour together, this bustling haunted house is made from 10 separate sheets and would look great displayed on a wall.
Print it out from Mr Printables.
Mindful colouring
You're never too old to join in the colouring fun! Relax and unwind with our guide to the best adult colouring books and pens.
Halloween colouring books
Want more to colour? These Halloween colouring books are packed with designs to keep the kids busy all spooky season long. From ghosts and ghouls to their favourite Disney characters, there's something for everyone in our list.
Little First Colouring Halloween
Even the youngest children can take part with this toddler-friendly Halloween colouring book. Bold outlines and simple shapes help them improve their pen control and learn how to colour within the lines.
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Halloween Colouring Book Spooky Cats
These adorable cats in costumes are sure to melt even the coldest heart. Choose from a bat cat, the bride of Frankenstein, a mummy and more.
Why not involve your real-life moggy in the fancy dress fun with our guide to cat Halloween costumes?
Spooky Vibes Colouring Book
Teens won't be too cool for colouring when they get their hands on this collection from Southern Lotus. Take a break from homework to colour in these creepy yet cute designs.
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Disney Halloween Colouring Book
All your Disney faves are getting ready for Halloween – so it's time to colour them in and bring them to life! With Mickey and friends, Lilo and Stitch, princesses and more, this is a must for fans of the House of Mouse!
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Mega Colouring Halloween Book
With more than 90 pictures to colour in, all packed with charming Halloween characters, this easy-to-colour book will keep kids entertained for hours! Tear out a few pages for take-along fun.
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Creepy crafts
Embrace the season with these inspiring Halloween art projects for kids and adults.
Get spooky with Halloween colouring pages
As autumn arrives and the weather changes, it can be harder to keep kids occupied – especially if it's too wet and cold for the playground! So keep a few of these fun colouring pages to hand and you'll always have a quick and easy activity ready to go.
Whether it's entertaining the little ones, giving the teens a rest from studying, or even taking a few mindful moments for yourself, colouring is a lovely way to get in the spirit of the season. We hope you enjoy these Halloween colouring pages as much as we have.
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