Halloween is a favorite holiday for many kids, but not every child loves being scared. Coloring lets kids enjoy the spooky season at their own comfort level.
Pick the right level of spooky
| Comfort level | Try |
|---|---|
| Not at all scary | Smiling pumpkins, friendly ghosts, cute bats |
| A little spooky | Silly witches, goofy monsters, black cats |
| Spookier | Skeletons, haunted houses, creepy creatures |
Start with cute characters from Trace Then Color: Cartoon Halloween Characters. Older kids who want more spook can try Trace Then Color: Spooky Stuff for Halloween.
Coloring ideas
- Glowing pumpkins. Yellow center, orange edges, dark background.
- Night skies. Dark blue or purple with a big yellow moon.
- Silly colors. A pink ghost or a rainbow bat makes spooky funny.
- Crayon resist. Color in crayon, then paint over with dark watercolor. See mixed media coloring.
Halloween activities
- Costume design. Color a character wearing the costume you want.
- Treat bags. Glue colored pages onto paper bags.
- Door decorations. Hang colored characters on the front door.
- Party table. Set out coloring pages at a Halloween party.
Help with fears
If your child is nervous about Halloween, coloring friendly versions of scary things can help. Coloring a ghost with a big smile makes ghosts less scary. See cute monster coloring.
Let your child decide how spooky is too spooky. It’s supposed to be fun.
Questions parents ask
Are Halloween pages scary for toddlers?
Cute characters are fine for most toddlers. Skip pages with scary faces.
What colors work best for Halloween?
Orange, black, purple, green and white, but any colors are fun.
Can I use Halloween pages at school?
Yes, if your school celebrates. Fall and pumpkin pages are a good alternative.
About Kevin Coulston
Kevin Coulston is a cartoonist and member of the National Cartoonists Society who has written and illustrated more than 100 drawing, tracing and coloring books for kids, including the Trace Then Color series. Meet Kevin or browse all his books on FirstArtBooks.com.
