Fall Coloring Pages

Our free fall coloring pages are full of the things that make autumn feel like autumn: piles of leaves, pumpkins on the porch, acorns, apple baskets and squirrels with full cheeks. There are simple leaf and pumpkin outlines for little hands, scarecrow and hayride scenes for the middle grades, and cozy detailed pages for anyone who likes to color with a warm drink nearby.

Fall designs you can print

  • Leaves: maple, oak and ginkgo leaves, single or falling in swirls. See more on our leaf page
  • Pumpkins and gourds: pumpkins on hay bales, bumpy gourds and corn stalks
  • Woodland animals: squirrels gathering acorns, hedgehogs in leaf piles, foxes and owls
  • Apple season: apple trees, picking ladders, baskets and caramel apples
  • Scarecrows and hayrides: friendly scarecrows, tractors pulling wagons and corn mazes
  • Cozy fall: knitted sweaters, rain boots, mugs of cider and reading by a window
  • Fall trees: one big tree to fill with reds, oranges and yellows

Why leaves change color in fall

Leaves are green in summer because of chlorophyll, the pigment trees use to turn sunlight into food. When the days get shorter and cooler, trees stop making it and the green fades. The yellows and oranges were in the leaf all along, hidden underneath. Reds and purples are made fresh in autumn, and they're brightest after sunny days and cool nights. Fall begins at the autumn equinox, around September 22 or 23, when day and night are nearly the same length.

Fall coloring pages in the classroom and at home

  • Fall bulletin board: color and cut out leaves, then pin them around a paper tree trunk.
  • Leaf color study: bring in real leaves and try to match their colors with crayons or pencils.
  • Autumn garland: punch holes in colored acorns and pumpkins and thread them on string.
  • Rainy afternoon basket: keep a folder of pages and a pencil case ready for wet weekends.
  • Season sorting: mix fall pages with winter and spring ones and sort them by season.

Frequently asked questions

Are these fall coloring pages free?

Yes. Every fall coloring page here is free to print and download for personal and classroom use.

What colors should I use for fall coloring pages?

Reach for red, orange, gold, mustard yellow, brown and deep green, with a little purple or burgundy for contrast. Blending two leaf colors on one leaf looks closer to the real thing.

Do you have fall coloring pages for adults?

Yes. Pages marked Detailed include a woodland scene, a leaf mandala and a porch decorated with pumpkins and a wreath.

Are there fall coloring sheets for preschool?

Yes. Pages marked Easy have one large object each, like a leaf, an acorn or a pumpkin, with thick outlines that are forgiving for beginners.