20 Memorial Day Coloring Pages
Honor the brave men and women who served our country with these free Memorial Day coloring pages. This collection includes over 40 printable coloring sheets that are perfect for kids and families to use as part of their holiday celebration. From American flags and eagles to soldiers and parades, these designs are a great way to talk with kids about the meaning behind Memorial Day while also letting them enjoy a fun and creative activity.
Whether you’re a teacher planning a classroom activity, a parent setting up a backyard barbecue with some crafts for the kids, or just looking for something special to do this Memorial Day, these coloring pages offer a meaningful and simple way to observe the day. With scenes that include saluting soldiers, patriotic wreaths, poppies, and even historic monuments, there’s a printable coloring sheet here for every age and skill level.
How to Use These Free Printable PDF Coloring Pages
Getting started is easy! Just scroll down and click on any of the coloring page images you want to use. A new tab will open with a PDF version of that coloring sheet. From there, you can either print the page or download it to save for later. You can even use it on a tablet or iPad for digital coloring.
All of these Memorial Day coloring sheets are formatted to fit standard US letter size paper (8.5 x 11 inches) and will also print nicely on A4-sized paper. So whether you’re printing at home, in a classroom, or at the library, these pages are ready to go!
Fun Things To Do With Your Memorial Day Coloring Pages
Here are some fun and creative ways to use these Memorial Day coloring pages beyond just coloring. These craft ideas can help kids learn more about the holiday while enjoying a hands-on activity.
1. Patriotic Bunting Banner
Turn your finished coloring pages into a Memorial Day banner! After coloring, cut each page into a triangle or flag shape. Use a hole punch to make two holes at the top of each piece and thread string or yarn through them. Hang your banner on a porch, wall, or fence for a festive and meaningful decoration.
2. Memorial Day Thank You Cards
Choose a coloring sheet with a soldier, flag, or poppy design. Fold the page in half like a greeting card. Kids can write a short thank you message inside, then give it to a veteran or send it to a military base or VA hospital. It’s a great way to teach gratitude while creating something heartfelt.
3. Paper Plate Wreaths
Color smaller designs or cut out key images like stars, eagles, or flags from your finished sheets. Glue them around the edge of a paper plate with the center cut out to make a patriotic wreath. Add a ribbon or string at the top to hang it on your front door for Memorial Day.
4. Memorial Day Parade Hat
Pick a few printable coloring pages with stars, stripes, or military vehicles. Color them in, cut them out, and glue them onto a strip of cardstock to make a hat band. Wrap the band around your head and tape it to fit. It’s perfect to wear while watching or participating in a Memorial Day parade!
5. Pop-Up Soldier Craft
Use a soldier coloring sheet and glue it to a thick piece of cardstock after coloring. Cut out the shape and fold a small tab at the bottom. Attach the tab to a base made from a folded piece of paper so the soldier can “stand up” on a display. Line them up for a mini tribute display.
6. Patriotic Lanterns
Print and color several pages with flag patterns or fireworks. Roll each colored sheet into a cylinder and tape the ends together. Use scissors to make vertical slits around the middle section. Then gently push the cylinder inward so the slits bow out like a lantern. Add a string at the top to hang them.
7. Classroom Bulletin Board Display
Create a large Memorial Day display in your classroom using the kids’ finished coloring sheets. Arrange the pages around a large flag or banner that says “We Remember” or “Thank You Veterans.” You can even create themed sections like soldiers, flags, or monuments to give it more structure.
8. Patriotic Puzzle
After coloring a sheet, glue it to a piece of cardboard or cereal box. Let it dry completely, then cut it into puzzle pieces. Kids can mix and match their puzzles or swap with a friend. This is a great fine motor activity and adds a fun challenge to their artwork.
9. Flag Pole Craft
Use a coloring page with a large flag. Once colored, cut it out and tape it to a wooden skewer or straw to create a mini flag. You can even plant these in small flower pots or use them as centerpieces for your Memorial Day cookout.
10. Story Time Poster
Have kids color a sheet and then write a short story about what they see in the picture. It could be about a soldier, a flag flying in the wind, or a family watching a parade. Display these “story posters” on a bulletin board or hallway wall to share with others.
11. Memory Keepsake Book
Collect several finished coloring sheets and bind them together with staples or a hole punch and ribbon. Kids can write a sentence on the back of each page about what Memorial Day means to them. This becomes a personal keepsake or classroom project to take home.
12. Poppy Pin Craft
Use a poppy-themed coloring page, color and cut out individual flowers, and glue a safety pin or paperclip on the back. Kids can wear their handmade poppy pin on Memorial Day in honor of those who served. It’s a simple way to participate in the tradition of remembrance.
These Memorial Day coloring pages are more than just fun—they help teach kids the importance of remembering and honoring our heroes. Whether you’re decorating your home, making gifts, or creating a classroom display, there are so many ways to use these free printable PDF coloring sheets.
Ready to get started? Scroll down, click on the image you like, and open the PDF coloring page in a new tab. From there, you’re all set to print, color, and create something meaningful this Memorial Day.
