43 Ghost Coloring Pages for Kids
Boo! Don’t be scared — these friendly ghost coloring pages are more fun than fright. On this page, you’ll find a spook-tacular collection of free printable ghost coloring sheets, perfect for kids of all ages. Whether you’re planning for Halloween, a ghost-themed birthday party, or just want something cute and silly to color, these ghost coloring pages have you covered.
Our ghosts come in all sorts of styles and moods. You’ll find coloring pages with silly ghosts floating in the night sky, ghosts hiding behind pumpkins, trick-or-treating ghosts with candy, and even some dressed up in costumes! From super simple ghost shapes for preschoolers to more detailed Halloween scenes for older kids, these free coloring sheets are great for classrooms, playdates, or a cozy afternoon at home.
How to Use These Free Printable PDF Ghost Coloring Sheets
To get started, click on any of the images or links below. This will open a free ghost coloring page in a new tab as a printable PDF. From there, you can print it out right away or download it to save for later.
All the ghost coloring pages are formatted for standard US letter-size paper (8.5 × 11 inches), but they’ll also print perfectly on A4 paper too. These PDF coloring sheets are super easy to use for crafts, art time, or digital coloring apps like Procreate or Adobe Fresco on an iPad.
So grab your markers, crayons, or colored pencils and start filling these spooky friends with color!
Fun Things To Do With Your Ghost Coloring Pages
Once your ghost coloring pages are complete, don’t stop there! There are so many fun and easy DIY crafts you can make using your finished coloring sheets. Here are some creative ideas you can try at home, in the classroom, or at a party:
1. Ghost Garland Decoration
After coloring a bunch of ghost pages, cut out the ghosts (or cut around the whole scene). Punch holes at the top of each ghost with a hole puncher, then string them together using yarn or ribbon. Hang your ghost garland across a wall, on a classroom bulletin board, or over a fireplace to create spooky decorations for Halloween or ghost-themed parties.
Tip: You can also alternate ghosts with pumpkins, bats, or stars to mix things up!
2. Ghost Stick Puppets
Turn your ghost coloring sheets into puppets for storytelling and pretend play. Color your ghost, cut it out, and glue it onto a craft stick, straw, or popsicle stick. You can make several different ghosts and put on your own puppet show. Kids can give each ghost a name and a silly voice!
You could also make a mini puppet theater from a cardboard box and use these for classroom activities or Halloween skits.
3. Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Lanterns
Print and color your ghost on regular paper, then glue the sheet onto a recycled glass jar or plastic container. Wrap the coloring page around the jar and secure it with tape or glue. Add a battery-powered tea light inside the jar, and it becomes a glowing ghost lantern!
If you want extra glow, try coloring your ghost with glow-in-the-dark crayons or paints. These lanterns are great for nightlights or Halloween decorations.
4. Ghost-Themed Storybooks
Encourage kids to write their own ghost story using their coloring page as the inspiration. After coloring their ghost scene, they can write a short story underneath or on the back of the paper. Put multiple pages together to create a class book or ghost story booklet.
Staple the pages together and make a homemade cover for a cute little keepsake.
5. Haunted House Diorama
Use a shoebox or small cardboard box to create a haunted house scene. Color and cut out ghosts, then glue or tape them inside the box along with extra decorations like cotton ball clouds, pipe cleaner trees, or paper bats.
Kids can make ghosts appear to fly by attaching them to string or bent paperclips. It’s a super fun way to bring their colored pages to life in 3D!
6. Ghost Window Clings
After coloring a ghost on thin white paper, trace the ghost shape onto wax paper using clear glue or puffy paint. Let it dry completely. Then carefully peel off the glue shape and stick it to a window. These simple ghost window clings are reusable and look awesome when the sun shines through.
Try outlining the ghost with black glue for a bold cartoon effect!
7. Trick-or-Treat Bags
Print your favorite ghost coloring page on sticker paper (or just use regular paper and glue). Once colored, cut out the ghost and stick it to a plain paper bag or tote bag. These make awesome DIY trick-or-treat bags for Halloween night. Add each child’s name to the top to make it personal!
You can also use the colored ghosts as party favor bag decorations.
8. Ghost Memory Game
Print and color two copies of each ghost coloring page (shrink them down to smaller sizes if you like). Cut out each ghost and glue it to cardstock. Turn them all face-down and play a classic memory matching game. Whoever finds the most ghost pairs wins!
To make it harder, try using ghosts with small differences in their drawings so players have to look closely.
9. Spooky Classroom Bulletin Board
Use the finished coloring pages to create a giant classroom display for Halloween. Add cut-out ghosts flying through the sky or dancing in a haunted house. Kids will love seeing their artwork on display, and it adds a festive look to any school hallway or classroom.
Add student names under each ghost to make it extra fun and personal.
10. Ghost Magnets
After coloring a ghost, cut it out and glue it onto a piece of thin cardboard (like a cereal box). Stick a small magnet to the back, and now you’ve got a ghost magnet for your fridge or locker!
You can even laminate them first to make them last longer, or turn them into seasonal magnets for each holiday.
11. Ghost Bookmarks
Color your ghost page, cut out a vertical strip with a ghost image on it, and glue it onto cardstock. Laminate if you want to keep it for a long time. Punch a hole at the top and tie a ribbon for a finishing touch. These ghost bookmarks make great little gifts for classmates or Halloween party favors.
Let kids write their names or a spooky phrase like “Boo!” or “Read if you dare!”
12. Ghost Puzzle Game
After coloring, glue the ghost page onto thin cardboard and cut it into puzzle pieces. Kids can cut their own puzzle or let a grown-up help. You can even challenge friends to put it back together as fast as possible.
Store the pieces in a zip-top bag for repeated play.
These ghost coloring pages are more than just fun to color — they open up tons of creative ways for kids to learn, play, and decorate! Whether you’re looking for Halloween fun or just love cute ghosts, you can print as many as you want and try all kinds of crafts and activities.
To get started, just click on the ghost coloring page you like. The printable PDF will open in a new tab, ready to download or print. Have fun making your own haunted world of ghostly creations!
