My oldest boy came home from school last Tuesday completely terrified of monsters under the bed. I told him we could either hide under the blankets forever or we could make monsters look silly.
We chose silly… That afternoon my team got to work sketching out these zombie coloring pages. I think making something scary look a little goofy is the best way to handle childhood fears.
There is a mix of styles here for different ages. You can see a preview of what we created before downloading.
Just grab your crayons and let them go wild with the green and purple colors. Sometimes a quiet afternoon of coloring is all we need to reset the mood in this loud house.
Featured Zombie Coloring Pages
I’d give this alley-wandering zombie a mismatched outfit and bright green socks to turn the spooky mood into something a little sillier. Those shadowy bricks are just right for trying out different shades of purple because even a zombie’s shortcut could use a splash of color!
I think this little zombie has the right idea to snuggle up in a cozy blanket and leave the spooky stuff for another day! Those stitched patches are just begging for a cheerful mix of colors, especially if your little artist likes every crayon to have a turn.
I think this goofy zombie chef deserves a gold star for serving up spaghetti that wiggles right off the plate! I’d give those worms rainbow stripes, though I’m very glad they’re not on tonight’s dinner menu.
I think this wobbly little zombie needs a bicycle repair kit more than a snack, one wheel looks ready to roll off on its own! I’d give those rattly handlebars a rusty orange finish and let the kids choose a wonderfully silly color for his helmet.
I think this sleepy zombie has the right idea – sometimes you just need a hammock and a little peace and quiet, even between two tombstones! I’d give him mint-green cheeks and a rainbow-striped hammock to keep his cozy corner cheerful.
Shaun’s wobbly walk through this quiet neighborhood reminds me of the school run before I’ve had my morning coffee. I’d give the houses cheerful colors and see whether anyone notices his wonderfully rumpled shirt!
I think this puzzled little zombie is trying to work out how anyone fits a sandwich that big in their mouth! I’d give him a cheerful green face and let the kids dream up the silliest fillings for all those layers.
I think this little zombie’s happy wave is just the thing to turn a spooky character into a playground pal. I’d try mint-green cheeks and a bright yellow shirt, because even a zombie deserves a little sunshine!
Zombie Coloring Page Highlights
Kawaii Zombie with a Smoothie
This is honestly my favorite cute zombie coloring page. He just looks so happy sipping his drink among the little swamp reeds.
The big eyes make it super friendly for toddlers. My youngest daughter always colors the smoothie bright pink instead of green.
Scared by the Mirror
We had a good laugh coming up with this one. A zombie looking in a cracked mirror and getting spooked by its own reflection is just funny.
The expression on his face is priceless. Kids can color the cracked glass pieces in different shades of gray or light blue.
Cobweb Limbo Party
Who knew the undead liked to play party games. He is bending backward under a giant spider web hung between two posts.
It is honestly perfect for a Halloween activity station. The lines are nice and thick for little hands to stay inside.
Playing Fetch with the Dog
This zombies color page shows a boy throwing a bone for his spotted dog. The dog is missing a leg but still looks really excited to play.
It reminds me that pets are family even in a spooky world. The bare trees in the background are perfect for some dark autumn colors.
The Commuter
Sometimes I feel exactly like this guy before I have my morning coffee. He is wearing a tattered suit and carrying a briefcase past a creepy monster house.
It is a funny take on the daily grind. Older kids usually get a kick out of the crescent moon and the sleepy look on his face.
Lazy River Swamp
This guy is just living his best life in a striped inner tube. He is floating in a swamp with weird dead trees sticking out of the water.
It is a very relaxing scene for a zombie. You can get creative with the murky swamp water and the little patches of mud.
Broken Window Scare
We made sure to include a zombie coloring sheet for the brave older kids. This one is incredibly detailed with milky dead eyes and rotting teeth.
He is reaching right through a broken window frame. It is a bit terrifying but middle schoolers absolutely love the creepy factor here.
Breakdancing on the Floor
You have to love a monster with some serious rhythm. He is doing a one handed handstand while his head wobbles loosely next to a retro boombox.
The tiled dance floor gives kids a chance to create a cool checkerboard pattern. It is energetic and perfectly weird.
Tips for Coloring Zombie Color Pages
1. Give the Smoothie Some Flavor
In the picture with the drink you do not have to stick to swamp sludge colors. My kids love making it look like a strawberry or mango shake.
It adds a pop of bright color against his green skin. The little bubbles at the top look great with a tiny bit of white crayon left uncolored.
2. Shading the Broken Glass
Coloring the cracked mirror can be tricky. Try using a light blue crayon and pressing harder near the jagged edges.
Leave the center of each glass piece almost white. It makes the mirror look genuinely sharp and shiny right where he is staring at himself.
3. Dressing Up for the Monster Job
When working on coloring pages of zombies heading to work try making their clothes look truly worn out. Use dark brown or gray for the suit and color it lightly at first.
Then go back and press hard around the ripped holes on his pants. You can make his little briefcase a rich leather color to contrast the ripped fabric.
4. Mixing Murky Swamp Water
The guy floating in the inner tube is surrounded by some questionable water. Do not just use a plain blue for this pond.
Mix some brown and yellow over your blue crayon. It creates a dirty murky look that fits the dead tree stumps perfectly.
5. Creating the Blank Stare
The realistic guy reaching through the window has very creepy eyes. Instead of leaving them plain white try coloring them a pale yellow.
Or you could use a very light gray. It makes him look extra scary and sets a terrifying mood for the whole picture.
6. Coloring the Disco Floor
The breakdancing character is spinning on a tiled floor. This is a great chance to practice a checkerboard pattern.
Pick two contrasting colors like purple and neon green. It gives the whole room an electric party vibe next to his retro boombox.
7. Highlighting the Sticky Spider Web
For the limbo game picture there is a massive cobweb hanging between the posts. Kids usually want to color webs black.
I always suggest using a silver gel pen or a metallic gray crayon if you have one. It makes the sticky threads stand out nicely against a dark background sky.
8. Bringing the Pet Dog to Life
The little three legged dog playing fetch has some cute spots. You can color those spots a dark green or even purple.
Just because it is a dog does not mean it has to be brown. Let the kids use wild neon colors for their undead pets.