Day of the Dead coloring pages
Sugar skulls, marigolds and papel picado for Día de los Muertos. Colorful Day of the Dead coloring pages for older kids.
Day of the dead pictures to print and color
Día de los Muertos is a Mexican celebration on November 1 and 2, when families remember loved ones with bright flowers, candles and decorated sugar skulls. The pages here are colorful and joyful, not scary.
Make more of your coloring time
Sugar skull pages are full of small patterns, so they suit older children and adults who like detailed coloring.
- Use the brightest colors: Day of the Dead is a happy celebration.
- Learn about marigolds, the flower of the holiday.
- Decorate your own sugar skull design.
Inside this collection
There are 8 free Day of the Dead coloring pages here. Each one prints on US Letter or A4, saves as a PDF or can be colored online.
- Calavera cat: Kids can color a calavera cat on paper or online. One of our free Day of the Dead coloring sheets with clear, closed shapes. (ages 6–12, medium)
- Candle and flowers: A candle and flowers, drawn with thick outlines and big spaces to color. A free Day of the Dead coloring page for kids. (ages 6–12, medium)
- Marigold flowers: Kids can color marigold flowers on paper or online. One of our free Day of the Dead coloring sheets with clear, closed shapes. (ages 6–12, medium)
- Decorated sugar skull: This printable shows a decorated sugar skull. Simple, clean outlines on white, part of our Day of the Dead coloring pages collection. (ages 6–12, medium)
- Family altar with photos: Color a family altar with photos with crayons, markers or paint. Bold lines and large shapes make this Day of the Dead page easy for kids. (ages 6–12, medium)
- Guitar with marigolds: A guitar with marigolds, drawn with thick outlines and big spaces to color. A free Day of the Dead coloring page for kids. (ages 6–12, medium)
- Papel picado banners: Kids can color papel picado banners on paper or online. One of our free Day of the Dead coloring sheets with clear, closed shapes. (ages 6–12, medium)
- Sugar skull with flowers: Kids can color a sugar skull with flowers on paper or online. One of our free Day of the Dead coloring sheets with clear, closed shapes. (ages 6–12, medium)
Questions parents ask
Is Day of the Dead the same as Halloween?
No. It is a separate Mexican celebration that honours family members who have died.
Are these pages scary?
No. They use bright, decorative designs suitable for older children.
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