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Halloween Ghost Coloring Pages (Free Printable PDFs)

Halloween ghost coloring pages with friendly ghosts, a pumpkin, a candy bucket and purple colored pencils.

Not one ghost in this set says boo. Instead, they hug candy buckets, float through space, watch movies with popcorn and nap in baskets. That makes them perfect for little kids who want Halloween fun without the frights. Every picture prints from a free A4 PDF.

Smiling ghost with rosy cheeks raising both arms, with two hearts above and hills below

Big Smile Ghost Coloring Page

This happy ghost throws both arms up and grins from ear to ear. Two floating hearts and rolling hills make it a perfect first page for little artists.

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Ghost holding a jack o lantern candy bucket full of lollipops and wrapped sweets, with a crescent moon and a star

Candy Bucket Ghost Coloring Page

Trick or treat time is here! A cheerful ghost hugs a jack o lantern bucket packed with lollipops and wrapped candy under the moon.

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Ghost hugging a smiling cat on the grass with hearts floating above them

Ghost and Black Cat Coloring Page

Best friends forever, a gentle ghost wraps a kitty in a big hug. Color the cat jet black for a classic Halloween pair, then add pink hearts all around.

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Smiling ghost standing next to a cute round bat with a crescent moon and stars above

Ghost and Bat Coloring Page

A round little bat flaps beside its ghost buddy under a crescent moon. Big, simple shapes make this page easy for small hands.

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Five smiling ghosts hugging each other with hearts, stars and a crescent moon above

Ghost Friends Hug Coloring Page

Five ghost friends squeeze together in one giant group hug. Hearts, stars and a moon fill the sky above the happy crowd.

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Three ghosts of different sizes standing together on the grass, the tallest wearing a bow tie, with hearts around them

Ghost Family Coloring Page

Meet the ghost family: a dad in a bow tie, a smiling mom and a tiny baby ghost. Color each one a different pastel shade.

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Two ghosts holding hands, one wearing a bow and one wearing a small witch hat, with hearts between them

Ghost Twins Coloring Page

Hand in hand, two ghost twins show off their style. One wears a bow, and the other sports a tiny witch hat.

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Three dancing ghosts under a disco ball with music notes and stars around them

Ghost Dance Party Coloring Page

Under a sparkling disco ball, three ghosts bust out their best dance moves. Music notes and stars bounce all over the page.

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Five small ghosts in a row wearing a party hat, glasses, a bow, a scarf and a crown, with hearts above

Ghost Parade Coloring Page

Line up for the parade! Five little ghosts march in a row wearing a party hat, glasses, a bow, a scarf and a crown.

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Ghost conductor with a bow tie and a baton leading four small ghosts playing a drum, a trumpet, a guitar and a flute, with music notes

Ghost Conductor Coloring Page

Wearing a bow tie, a ghost conductor waves a baton at a tiny band. Four small ghosts play a drum, a trumpet, a guitar and a flute.

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Ghost playing an upright piano with a lit candle on top and music notes floating above

Ghost Piano Coloring Page

Music fills the room as a ghost plays an upright piano. A little candle glows on top while notes drift into the air.

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Ghost magician in a top hat waving a star wand while a bunny peeks out of a magic hat, with stars and sparkles

Ghost Magician Coloring Page

Abracadabra! A ghost in a tall top hat waves a star wand, and a bunny pops out of the hat. Sparkles and stars add a touch of magic.

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Ghost superhero with a cape flying through the sky with one fist raised, between clouds and stars

Super Ghost Coloring Page

Up through the clouds flies a brave ghost in a flowing cape. One fist punches the air as stars twinkle nearby.

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Ghost wearing an astronaut helmet floating in space next to a ringed planet, a rocket and stars

Ghost Astronaut Coloring Page

Blast off with a ghost astronaut in a round space helmet. A ringed planet, a rocket and bright stars float around it.

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Small ghost sitting on top of a large crescent moon surrounded by stars

Ghost on the Moon Coloring Page

Perched on top of a giant crescent moon, a tiny ghost waves hello. Stars cover the night sky, so grab your darkest blues.

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Ghost holding a net to catch a falling star, with a crescent moon and sparkles in the sky

Star Catcher Ghost Coloring Page

Quick, catch it! A ghost swings a butterfly net at a shooting star under the moon. Little sparkles light up the night.

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Ghost carrying a round lantern decorated with a star, with a crescent moon and stars

Lantern Ghost Coloring Page

Lighting the way, a friendly ghost carries a round lantern with a star on it. Color the glass bright yellow so it glows against the night sky.

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Small ghost sitting on top of a smiling, waving cloud with stars around

Ghost on a Cloud Coloring Page

High in the sky, a small ghost rides on a fluffy cloud. The cloud smiles and waves back, so you get two friends on one page.

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Ghost riding in the basket of a striped hot air balloon, with clouds and a bird

Ghost Balloon Ride Coloring Page

Floating past the clouds, a ghost waves from the basket of a hot air balloon. Stripe the balloon with every color you love.

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Ghost driving a steam train pulling two cars along a track, with heart shaped smoke and clouds

Ghost Train Driver Coloring Page

All aboard! A ghost drives a little steam train with two cars down the track. Heart shaped puffs of smoke rise toward the clouds.

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Ghost in a sailor hat steering a sailboat on the waves, with the sun and a seagull in the sky

Ghost Sailor Coloring Page

Steering the ship wheel, a ghost in a sailor hat guides a sailboat over the waves. A seagull and the sun keep it company.

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Ghost jumping off a skateboard near a small ramp, with stars around

Ghost Skateboard Coloring Page

Watch this trick! A sporty ghost leaps off a skateboard next to a small ramp. Speed lines and stars show off the jump.

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Happy ghost wearing roller skates and rolling along, with stars and a heart

Ghost Roller Skates Coloring Page

Zooming along on roller skates, this ghost cannot stop smiling. Stars and a heart cheer it on as it rolls past.

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Small ghost on a rope swing hanging from a tree, with falling leaves and a cloud

Ghost Swing Coloring Page

Back and forth, a tiny ghost swings from a big tree branch. Falling leaves give you a nice spot for fall colors.

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Ghost covering its eyes while another ghost peeks out from behind a tree, with falling leaves

Ghost Hide and Seek Coloring Page

Ready or not, here I come! One ghost covers its eyes while a sneaky friend peeks out from behind a tree trunk.

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Ghost and an owl sitting together on a tree branch under a full moon, with leaves and stars

Ghost and Owl Coloring Page

Side by side on a tree branch, a ghost and a wise owl watch the full moon. Leaves and stars frame this quiet night scene.

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Ghost throwing a ball to a jumping puppy on the grass, with flowers and a bone

Ghost and Puppy Coloring Page

Fetch time! A playful ghost tosses a ball to an excited puppy in a field of flowers. A bone waits on the grass for later.

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Ghost hugging a teddy bear with a bow around its neck, with hearts above

Ghost and Teddy Coloring Page

Cuddle time comes with a fluffy teddy bear wearing a big bow. Hearts drift above this soft and cozy hug.

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Two ghosts roasting marshmallows over a campfire next to a tent and a tree, under a crescent moon and stars

Ghost Camping Coloring Page

Two ghost campers toast marshmallows over a crackling fire. A tent, a big tree and a starry sky complete the camping trip.

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Ghost sitting on a dock with a fishing rod while a fish jumps out of the water, with a bucket nearby

Ghost Fishing Coloring Page

Sitting on the dock, a ghost reels in a fish that jumps right out of the water. A small bucket waits for the catch.

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Ghost wearing sunglasses building a sandcastle on the beach, with a beach ball, a bucket, a shovel, waves and the sun

Ghost Beach Day Coloring Page

Sunglasses on! A ghost builds a sandcastle while waves roll in behind it. A beach ball, a bucket and a shovel fill the sand.

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Ghost holding a tall ice cream cone with three scoops and a cherry under a bright sun

Ghost Ice Cream Coloring Page

Three scoops and a cherry on top make this cone almost as tall as the ghost. Pick your favorite flavors for each scoop.

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Ghost in a scarf standing beside a snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose

Ghost Snowman Coloring Page

Bundled in a warm scarf, a ghost stands next to the snowman it just built. Both friends wear matching scarves.

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Ghost with an umbrella and rain boots jumping into a puddle under a smiling rain cloud with heart shaped raindrops

Ghost Puddle Jump Coloring Page

Splash! A ghost in rain boots jumps into a puddle with an umbrella in hand. Even the rain cloud smiles at the fun.

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Ghost watering flowers with a watering can next to a wooden fence, with a butterfly

Ghost Gardener Coloring Page

Watering can in hand, a ghost gives the flowers a drink beside a wooden fence. A butterfly flutters by to say hello.

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Ghost in a beret painting a heart on a canvas on an easel, with a paint bucket below

Ghost Painter Coloring Page

Every artist needs a beret, and this ghost has one on while it paints a big heart on a canvas. A paint bucket and a few drips sit by the easel.

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Ghost teacher with glasses pointing at a chalkboard with a heart and a star, with an apple on the desk

Ghost Teacher Coloring Page

Class is in session! A ghost teacher with round glasses points to a heart and a star on the board. An apple waits on the desk.

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Ghost in a mail carrier cap holding a letter with a heart next to a mailbox and a flower

Ghost Mailman Coloring Page

Special delivery for you! A ghost mail carrier in a cap brings a heart letter to the mailbox.

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Ghost reading an open book inside a blanket fort with a pillow and hanging stars

Ghost Reader Coloring Page

Inside a cozy blanket fort, a ghost curls up with a pillow and a good book. Paper stars hang on a string above.

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Three small ghosts hanging on a clothesline with clothespins, a laundry basket below and a smiling sun

Ghost Laundry Day Coloring Page

Laundry day looks a little different here. Three small ghosts hang on the clothesline with clothespins while the sun smiles down.

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Ghost relaxing in a clawfoot bathtub full of bubbles with a rubber duck and a bar of soap

Ghost Bubble Bath Coloring Page

Bath time means mountains of bubbles for this happy ghost. A rubber duck and a bar of soap join the fun in the tub.

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Ghost rising out of a steaming teacup on a saucer with a spoon, with hearts on both sides

Teacup Ghost Coloring Page

Rising out of a steaming teacup, a playful ghost swirls up like steam. Hearts float beside the cup and saucer.

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Ghost wearing a bow looking into a tall standing mirror at its smiling reflection, with sparkles around

Mirror Ghost Coloring Page

Looking good! A ghost with a fancy bow checks its reflection in a tall standing mirror, and the reflection smiles right back.

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Ghost sitting in an armchair under a blanket holding a bowl of popcorn, next to a lamp on a side table

Movie Night Ghost Coloring Page

Snuggled in an armchair under a blanket, a ghost munches popcorn during movie night. A little lamp glows on the side table.

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Ghost waving at the open round door of a small house with a chimney, a round window and a welcome mat, under a crescent moon

Ghost House Door Coloring Page

Welcome home! A friendly ghost waves from the round front door of a little house. A welcome mat and a crescent moon finish the scene.

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Ghost looking out of a round window of a small house with a flower box, under a crescent moon

Ghost Window Peek Coloring Page

Peeking through a round window, a shy ghost watches the moon rise. A flower box under the window adds a pop of color.

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Ghost sleeping in a sleeping bag with a pillow, with a crescent moon, a star and the letters Z

Ghost Sleeping Bag Coloring Page

Zipped into a sleeping bag, a sleepy ghost drifts off to dreamland. The moon and a star keep watch over the night.

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Baby ghost sleeping in a woven basket with a blanket and a bottle, under a crescent moon with the letters Z

Baby Ghost Basket Coloring Page

Snug in a woven basket, a baby ghost naps with its blanket and a bottle. Soft blues and purples will make this bedtime page feel calm.

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Why Do Ghosts Wear White Sheets?

Britannica defines a ghost as the soul of a dead person that people believe can return to the world of the living. Ghost stories appear in cultures everywhere, and Britannica notes that telling them is a favorite pastime for children.

The sheet look has a surprising source. HISTORY explains that before the 1800s, many European families buried loved ones in thin white cloth. So people in the Middle Ages pictured returning spirits wrapped in those shrouds.

Stage plays later made the sheeted ghost familiar. Then cartoons of the 1930s and 1940s turned it funny and friendly, and kids started wearing bedsheet costumes for trick or treat. Every smiling ghost here grew out of that playful history.

Ghost Spotting: Find These Friends First

Turn the gallery above into a quick search game. Can your child find each one before you print?

  • A ghost hugging a jack o lantern pail full of candy

  • A ghost floating in a space helmet

  • A ghost conductor leading a tiny band

  • A baby ghost napping in a basket

  • Five ghost friends squeezed into one big hug

  • A ghost watching a movie with popcorn

The winner picks the first page to color.

Spooky Sweet Scenes to Choose From

Classic Halloween Ghosts

The Big Smile Ghost opens wide arms beside two hearts, and the Candy Bucket Ghost hugs a jack o lantern pail. Ghost buddies team up with a black cat, a bat and a wise owl under the moon. Meanwhile, the Lantern Ghost and the Star Catcher Ghost light up the night.

Ghost Friends and Family

A ghost family poses with a tiny baby ghost, and ghost twins hold hands. A parade marches in party hats, a dance party spins under a disco ball and a ghost conductor leads drum, trumpet, guitar and flute players.

Ghosts on the Go

These ghosts fly a hot air balloon, drive a steam train, steer a sailboat and drift through space. Others ride a skateboard, glide on roller skates, swing from a tree and splash in puddles. A super ghost even soars past the clouds in a cape.

Cozy Ghost Days

Calm pages show a ghost reading in a blanket fort, soaking in a bubble bath and zipping into a sleeping bag. Ghosts also work as a teacher, a mail carrier, a gardener, a painter and a magician.

The White Ghost Puzzle: How to Color It

A ghost is white, and so is your paper. That sounds tricky, but it opens up great options.

  • Glow effect: leave the ghost blank and fill the background with navy or purple, so the ghost seems to shine.

  • Soft edges: trace just inside the outline with pale gray or light blue for a round, floaty shape.

  • Pastel ghosts: try pink, mint, lavender or peach for a candy shop look.

  • Rainbow parade: give every ghost on the parade or group hug page its own color.

Colored pencils give the smoothest shading on a white ghost. Our colored pencil layering guide shows the light pressure trick, and our tool comparison for crayons, pencils and markers helps with big dark backgrounds.

Gentle Starts and Longer Projects

Little hands under 5 do well with Big Smile Ghost, Ghost and Bat, Lantern Ghost, Ghost on the Moon and Ghost Ice Cream. The shapes stay big and round.

Kids from about 5 to 9 often pick a theme, like a beach day or a space trip, and draw their own background.

Older kids and adults can settle in with Ghost Conductor, Ghost Beach Day, Ghost Camping, Ghost Teacher, Ghost Sailor and Ghost Train Driver. Those scenes hold the most objects.

Boo Bags, Door Ghosts and More

  • Boo bags: tuck a colored ghost into a small treat bag and leave it on a neighbor's step.

  • Door ghosts: cut out finished ghosts and tape them to a front window.

  • Story night: color Ghost Camping, then tell a silly ghost story by flashlight.

  • Costume sketch: color a ghost the way you want your own costume to look.

Still have a stack of finished art? Our list of ideas for finished coloring pages has more.

Bedsheet Costume Tip

A bedsheet ghost costume is easy, but long fabric and small eye holes can cause trips. Trim the sheet above the ankles, cut wide eye holes and add reflective tape. Safe Kids Worldwide also suggests face paint over masks and bright, visible costumes for Halloween night.

Printing and Use

Each file prints on A4, and Letter printers handle it with Fit to page. Our printing guide covers phones, and our coloring paper guide helps if you plan to paint. Personal and classroom use stay free under our Terms and Conditions and Disclaimer.

More Halloween Sets

Pair these ghosts with our Halloween pumpkin coloring pages for a jack o lantern party. Want a little more spooky? Try the Halloween skeleton coloring pages next, or browse the whole Halloween category.

Halloween Ghost Coloring Pages FAQ

Are these ghost pages scary?

No. Every ghost smiles, and the scenes feel sweet and playful. Kids who dislike spooky pictures usually love them.

Why are ghosts drawn as white sheets?

The look comes from burial shrouds. Before the 1800s, many European families buried their dead in white cloth, so people pictured spirits the same way. Cartoons later made the sheet ghost cute.

What color should I make a ghost?

Leave it white and color a dark background so it seems to glow. Pastel and rainbow ghosts look great too.

Which ghost pages suit toddlers?

Big Smile Ghost, Ghost and Bat, Lantern Ghost, Ghost on the Moon and Ghost Ice Cream have the biggest shapes.

Which ghost pages take the longest?

Ghost Conductor, Ghost Beach Day, Ghost Camping, Ghost Teacher and Ghost Train Driver pack in the most detail.

Which pages fit a school Halloween party?

Ghost Teacher and Ghost Reader fit a classroom theme, and Ghost Parade works well for a group activity.

How do I make a safe ghost costume?

Keep the sheet above the ankles, cut wide eye holes or use face paint, and add reflective tape so drivers can see you.

What is a boo bag?

A boo bag is a small treat bag you leave on a neighbor's doorstep. Add a colored ghost page for a homemade touch.