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Day of the Dead Coloring Pages for Kids

Free printable Day of the Dead coloring pages for kids, with marigolds, ofrendas, papel picado and friendly calaveras. Includes easy, medium and detailed PDFs for home or classroom use.

Colored example of a big cempasuchil marigold for Day of the Dead coloring pages
Sheets
9
Ages
3-10
Levels
3 easy 3 medium 3 detailed
Format
PDFUS Letter + A4
Price
FreeNo sign-up

These 9 free printable day of the dead coloring pages give kids cheerful, respectful Día de los Muertos scenes to color at home or in class. The set includes a big cempasuchil marigold, papel picado, smiling calaveras, monarch butterflies and family ofrendas. Easy pages suit ages 3-5, medium pages add simple scenes for ages 5-7, and detailed sheets give ages 7-10 more patterns to enjoy. Each page is available as a US Letter or A4 PDF, free for home and classroom use.

Easy Day of the Dead Coloring Pages (Ages 3-5)

These easy Day of the Dead coloring pages use big shapes, friendly faces and extra-open spaces for chunky crayons.

Big Cempasuchil Marigold Coloring Page

Easy
Day of the Dead coloring page of a large cempasuchil marigold, easy printable for ages 3-5
Easy · Ages 3-5 · Big petals for chunky crayons

One big cempasuchil marigold fills the page with ruffled petals, a short stem and two leaves. It is a gentle starter sheet for preschoolers. Try coloring the center first, then move outward petal by petal.

Smiling Calavera with a Flower Crown Coloring Page

Easy
Day of the Dead coloring page of a smiling calavera with flower crown, easy printable for ages 3-5
Easy · Ages 3-5 · Friendly face with wide spaces

This friendly calavera has flower eyes, a happy smile and a marigold crown. The shapes stay large and simple for younger kids. Color the flowers in repeating shades, then add soft details to the cheek swirls.

Papel Picado Flag Coloring Page

Easy
Day of the Dead coloring page of one papel picado flag, easy printable for ages 3-5
Easy · Ages 3-5 · Simple banner shapes to fill

A single papel picado flag hangs from a string with big cut-out shapes: a flower, hearts and a bird. This easy page is good for preschool or kindergarten. Use one bold color for the flag, then different colors inside each shape.

Medium Day of the Dead Coloring Pages (Ages 5-7)

Medium sheets add simple family and classroom scenes while keeping the artwork calm, kind and easy to finish in one sitting.

Ofrenda with Candles and Marigolds Coloring Page

Medium
Day of the Dead coloring page of an ofrenda with candles and marigolds, medium printable for ages 5-7
Medium · Ages 5-7 · Color one table item at a time

This ofrenda scene includes candles, marigolds, pan de muerto, fruit and small picture frames with smiling faces. It works well for ages 5-7 learning about traditions. Color the table items one at a time so the page feels calm and organized.

Family Making Marigold Garlands Coloring Page

Medium
Day of the Dead coloring page of family making marigold garlands, medium printable for ages 5-7
Medium · Ages 5-7 · Repeat flower colors in a pattern

A grandmother and two children make marigold garlands at a table, with flower baskets nearby and papel picado overhead. This page suits early elementary kids. Encourage a repeating color pattern along the garlands for a simple art lesson.

Monarch Butterflies over Marigolds Coloring Page

Medium
Day of the Dead coloring page of monarch butterflies over marigolds, medium printable for ages 5-7
Medium · Ages 5-7 · Use symmetry on butterfly wings

Three monarch butterflies flutter above marigolds with a small candle holder tucked into the flowers. Ages 5-7 can practice coloring matching wing shapes. Fold the idea into a science chat about migration and careful observation.

Detailed Day of the Dead Coloring Pages (Ages 7-10)

Older kids can slow down with detailed patterns, rows of papel picado, candle shapes, flowers and small closed spaces.

Papel Picado Garland Coloring Page

Detailed
Day of the Dead coloring page of detailed papel picado garland, detailed printable for ages 7-10
Detailed · Ages 7-10 · Pick a pattern for each flag

Rows of papel picado flags stretch across the page with flowers, birds, hearts, stars and swirls. This detailed sheet is for kids who enjoy patterns. Choose two or three favorite colors per row to keep the garland looking connected.

Floral Calavera Coloring Page

Detailed
Day of the Dead coloring page of a floral calavera, detailed printable for ages 7-10
Detailed · Ages 7-10 · Color tiny shapes slowly

A large smiling calavera is filled with flowers, leaves, dots and swirl patterns, then framed by marigolds and hearts. It gives older kids many small shapes to color. Start with the flower crown before filling the face patterns.

Candlelit Family Ofrenda Coloring Page

Detailed
Day of the Dead coloring page of a candlelit family ofrenda, detailed printable for ages 7-10
Detailed · Ages 7-10 · Work from top to bottom

This full scene shows a family arranging a tiered ofrenda with candles, marigolds, papel picado, pan de muerto, fruit, hot chocolate cups and flower calaveras. It is best for older kids. Color from top to bottom to avoid missing tiny details.

How to Print and Download

  • Use the Download PDF button on any card for a US Letter page, or choose the A4 link if that paper size fits your printer.
  • Print in portrait orientation and choose fit to page so the thin margin stays clean.
  • Black-and-white printing saves ink because each sheet is simple line art.
  • Use regular paper for crayons and colored pencils, or cardstock for marker work, garlands and bulletin boards.
  • To make a small classroom packet, print the easy, medium and detailed pages separately by age group.

Coloring Tips and Ideas

  • Invite kids to use warm yellows and oranges for cempasuchil marigolds, then add favorite family colors to candles, fruit and banners.
  • Crayons work well for the easy Day of the Dead pages; colored pencils help with the tiny shapes on detailed sheets.
  • Markers can make bold papel picado, but place scrap paper underneath to protect the table.
  • For a gentle lesson, talk about Día de los Muertos as a remembrance celebration, separate from Halloween.
  • Turn finished Day of the Dead sheets into a classroom display with paper flowers and a kindness note about someone special.

Fun Facts About Day of the Dead

  • Día de los Muertos is often observed on November 1 and 2 as a time to remember loved ones with family, stories and welcoming decorations. Source
  • An ofrenda can include photos, candles, flowers, food, drinks and meaningful objects that help families honor people they love. Source
  • Cempasuchil marigolds are traditional flowers for the celebration, and many families use their bright petals to decorate the path to the ofrenda. Source
  • Papel picado is cut-paper decoration. Its delicate paper shapes can remind students that the celebration is tender, creative and full of family care. Source
  • Monarch butterflies make an amazing nature connection: their migration can stretch between central Mexico and places as far north as Canada over several generations. Source

More Day of the Dead Activities

Pair these Day of the Dead coloring pages with paper marigold crafts, a family memory drawing prompt, or a gentle seasonal packet that also includes Fall Coloring Pages for Kids.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Day of the Dead coloring pages free for classroom use?

Yes. These pages are free for personal and classroom use, so teachers may print copies for lessons, centers, Spanish class or a respectful remembrance activity. Please share the page link instead of re-uploading or selling the files.

Do the PDFs come in US Letter and A4 sizes?

Yes. Each printable card is prepared for US Letter, with an A4 option for families and schools that use that paper size. Choose fit to page in your printer settings so the artwork keeps its clean margin.

What ages are these coloring pages best for?

The set is grouped for ages 3-10. Preschoolers can start with the three easy pages, early elementary kids may like the medium scenes, and older kids can use the detailed sheets with flowers, candles and papel picado patterns.

Can I print just one coloring page?

Yes. Open the card for the page you want, then use its Print or Download PDF button. This is handy when you need one marigold page for a craft table or one detailed ofrenda sheet for quiet work.

Are these Day of the Dead pages the same as Halloween pages?

No. These sheets focus on Día de los Muertos as a cheerful remembrance celebration with marigolds, ofrendas, papel picado and smiling calaveras. The artwork is kid-safe, gentle and not scary.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these sources.

  1. https://ucanr.edu/site/agricultura-y-recursos-naturales/culture-and-traditions
  2. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/monarch-butterflies