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October coloring pages are a cheap way to fill a rainy afternoon, a classroom party or a long wait at the table. Below are 24 free pages with fall and Halloween scenes, from a pumpkin patch to a sleepy fox, and each one prints on regular letter paper.
Download any page on its own, or grab all 24 in one PDF. The line art is thick and clean, so crayons, markers and colored pencils all work. There is no signup and no text on the pages, so you can print as many copies as you need.
If you are planning other fall projects, our pumpkin painting ideas and pumpkin carving ideas pair well with these, and farm chores for kids has more for little hands.
1. Pumpkin patch wheelbarrow
SaveA wheelbarrow stacked with pumpkins is the picture most of us think of in October. Color each pumpkin a slightly different orange so the pile has depth. The wood of the barrow works well in two shades of brown.
2. Jack o’lantern on a hay bale
SaveThis grinning jack o’lantern sits on a hay bale with two mini pumpkins at its side. Try yellow inside the carved eyes and mouth so it looks lit from within. Use golden tan for the straw.
3. Friendly ghost
SaveA friendly ghost is a good first Halloween page for small kids because nothing about it is scary. Leave the ghost white, or tint it a pale blue. Fill the night sky with purple and navy.
4. Black cat on a pumpkin
SaveA cat perched on a big pumpkin looks up at the moon. A black or gray cat stands out nicely against an orange pumpkin. Add a few red and yellow leaves around the base.
5. Barn and harvest moon
SaveIf you keep a barn on the place, this one will feel familiar. A classic red barn looks best against a pale yellow moon and a deep blue sky. Save the brown for the fence and the bare trees.
6. Scarecrow in the garden
SaveA scarecrow keeps watch over the garden while a crow rests on his shoulder anyway. Patch his clothes in different colors, like a quilt. The corn stalks behind him can be gold and green.
7. Fall leaf pattern
SaveThis page is covered in oak, maple and birch leaves with a scattering of acorns. It is a calm page for older kids and adults who like patterns. Color every leaf a different fall shade, from rust to mustard to deep red.
8. Acorns and oak leaves
SaveThree acorns hang from an oak branch with big lobed leaves around them. Use light brown for the nuts and a darker brown for the caps. The leaves can go green, orange or both.
9. Apple picking basket
SaveApple picking is a fall tradition on many farms. Red, green and yellow apples make a pretty mix in the basket. A real apple on the table makes a nice color guide for kids.
10. Cozy cottage in fall
SaveA little cottage with smoke curling from the chimney and a pumpkin on the porch step. It has more detail than most pages here, so it suits older kids. Try warm browns on the roof and a bright wreath on the door.
11. Witch hat and cauldron
SaveA bubbling cauldron, a pointy hat and a broom wait for the witch to come back. Purple and green are the classic colors here. A glitter pen works well on the bubbles.
12. Owl on a branch
SaveA round little owl sits on an oak branch under a crescent moon. Brown and tan feathers look natural, but a purple owl is fine too. Add golden eyes and a few stars.
13. Hedgehog in a leaf pile
SaveA hedgehog peeks out of a pile of fall leaves, the way a kid does when jumping into one. Use gray and brown for the spikes. The leaves around it give you room to use every color in the box.
14. Trick or treat bucket
SaveA pumpkin bucket overflows with wrapped candy, lollipops and candy corn. This page is made for bright markers. Color the candy first, then the bucket.
15. Spiderweb and spider
SaveA smiling spider dangles from a web above two small pumpkins. Gray or silver pencils make the web look real. Give the spider a bright color so it stays cute.
16. Harvest cornucopia
SaveA cornucopia spills out apples, pumpkins, corn and grapes, which makes it a nice page to color before Thanksgiving. Use yellow for the corn and purple for the grapes. The woven basket looks good in a light brown.
17. Tractor with pumpkins
SaveA farm tractor pulls a cart of pumpkins and hay down a country road. This is a hit with kids who love farm machines. Pick any color you like for the tractor, red and green are the most common.
18. Cozy mug and scarf
SaveA mug of cocoa with marshmallows, a chunky scarf and a small pumpkin. It is a good page to color while you drink something warm yourself. Use a pattern on the scarf, like stripes or zigzags.
19. Bats and full moon
SaveA flock of cute bats flies across a big full moon. Go dark on the sky and leave the moon pale yellow so it glows. White gel pen dots make good stars.
20. Sunflowers and pumpkins
SaveTall sunflowers stand over a group of pumpkins and gourds with a few bees buzzing by. Yellow petals with brown centers, and a different shade for each gourd. Sunflowers bloom into October in many gardens.
21. Hen and chicks with a pumpkin
SaveA mother hen leads three chicks past a big pumpkin. If you keep chickens, color her like one of your own hens. The chicks are yellow, or any color a farm kid wants.
22. Cow in a fall pasture
SaveThis cow wears a scarf in the pasture because fall mornings get cool. Black and white patches, or brown ones for a Jersey. Add a splash of orange for the pumpkin by her feet.
23. Woodland mushrooms
SaveA forest floor full of mushrooms, ferns and acorns, with a snail making its way across. It has lots of small spaces, so use sharp colored pencils. Red caps with white dots are fun, and so are brown ones.
24. Fox in autumn leaves
SaveA fox curls up asleep on a bed of fall leaves. Orange and white are the usual colors. Let the leaves around it use every warm color you own.
How to print these October coloring pages
- Open the page you want and choose the download button under it. The image opens in a new tab.
- Press print, or save the image and print it from your photos. Pick letter size and turn on fit to page.
- Use plain printer paper for crayons and colored pencils. Heavier paper, like cardstock, holds up better to markers and watercolor.
- For the whole set, download the PDF and print the pages you want. Each page already has a margin so nothing gets cut off.
Ways to use them
Hand a few pages to kids at a Halloween party, or tape them to the wall of a classroom as a quiet corner. Older kids can color the detailed pages, like the cottage, the mushrooms and the leaf pattern. A finished page also makes a good card for a grandparent when you fold it in half.
FAQ
Quick answers about printing and using the pages.
Are these coloring pages really free?
Yes. They are free to print for your family, classroom or party. Please do not sell them or post the files on another site, but you are welcome to link to this page.
What size do they print?
Each page is set up for standard 8.5 by 11 inch letter paper with a margin around the picture. On A4 paper, choose fit to page when you print.
What can I color them with?
Crayons, colored pencils and markers all work. Markers can bleed through thin paper, so slip a sheet of scrap paper underneath.
Which pages are best for small kids?
The friendly ghost, the pumpkin patch wheelbarrow, the trick or treat bucket and the hen with chicks have big shapes that are easier for small hands. The leaf pattern and the woodland mushrooms have finer detail for older kids and adults.
