Pumpkin Coloring Pages: Free Printable PDFs

Pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie, pumpkin lattes … oh my … I love them all!

Basically, if it’s pumpkin-flavored, pumpkin-scented, or pumpkin-shaped, I’m in. And yes, that includes pumpkin coloring pages too.

Pumpkins are the ultimate symbol of fall.

From the smell of cozy pumpkin bread in the kitchen to carving goofy faces at Halloween, pumpkin season never fails to make me smile.

There’s just something about those round shapes and curly stems that make pumpkins extra fun to color … so let’s savor them before the fall vibe ends.

Sharpen your pencils, wear pumpkin pajamas (optional but highly recommended, lol!) and enjoy the 20+ printable pumpkin coloring pages waiting for you below.

Getting Started is Easy

Just scroll down, pick your favorite Pumpkin Coloring Page (or grab them all … they’re free), click the image, and the high-resolution PDF will open in a new tab. From there, you can download it to your computer and print it as many times as you like.

Note: Our coloring pages are designed in standard US Letter size (8.5 x 11″), but they’ll also print perfectly on A4 paper, so no matter where you’re printing from (the US, UK, Europe, etc.), you’re good to go.

Terms of use: these printables are for personal use only. That means you can print them for yourself, your kids, your classroom, or even a coloring night with friends. But please don’t resell, redistribute, or modify them for commercial use.

Cute Pumpkin Coloring Pages

Some pumpkins are spooky… some are serious… and others, like the ones below with their big eyes and happy smiles, are just adorable, don’t you think?

Pumpkin Pie Coloring Pages

Moving on now to the grand finale of every fall feast … these pumpkin pie coloring pages are almost as sweet as the real thing (minus the calories, lol).

Fall Pumpkin Coloring Pages

From scarecrows and squirrels to rustic barns, the coloring pages below capture the cozy charm of fall perfectly.

And Just for Fun …

Before you start coloring, check out the fun pumpkin facts, pumpkin jokes, and interactive pumpkin quiz below. 🙂 You’ll also find links to more free coloring pages.

Fun Pumpkin Facts

Fact 1: Pumpkins are actually a fruit

Most people lump pumpkins in with vegetables, but botanically speaking, they’re a fruit. Why? Because they develop from the flower of the plant and contain seeds inside — just like tomatoes, cucumbers, and melons. So the next time someone asks if you want fruit for dessert, technically pumpkin pie counts!

Fact 2: How pumpkins took over Halloween

The Halloween jack-o’-lantern tradition actually started in Ireland, where people carved scary faces into turnips and potatoes to ward off evil spirits. When Irish immigrants arrived in America, they discovered that pumpkins were bigger, easier to carve, and way more fun — and that’s how the pumpkin became the star of Halloween.

Fact 3: The world’s biggest pumpkin

The largest pumpkin ever recorded tipped the scales at over 2,700 pounds — heavier than a small car! Imagine the carving potential on that thing. You’d need a ladder just to reach the top, and probably a forklift to move it. Not exactly porch-friendly, lol.

Fact 4: Pumpkins come in all shapes and colors

While bright orange pumpkins are the classic, they’re not the only option. Pumpkins can be white, green, yellow, blue, and even striped. Some varieties are small enough to fit in your hand, while others can grow wider than a dining table. That means when you’re coloring your pages, you don’t have to stick with orange – go wild with pink, teal, or rainbow stripes if you want!

Fact 5: Pumpkins have been around for thousands of years

Pumpkins aren’t just a modern fall obsession. They’ve been grown in North America for more than 5,000 years, and Native Americans used them as an important food source. They roasted pumpkin flesh, dried strips for storage, and even used the seeds as medicine. So while pumpkin spice lattes are new, people have been enjoying pumpkins for millennia.

Fact 6: Pumpkin flowers are edible

Pumpkin plants grow big, bright yellow blossoms, and you can actually eat them! They’re often stuffed, fried, or tossed into salads in different cuisines. So technically, you could have pumpkin on your plate before the pumpkin itself even grows.

Fact 7: Pumpkins are 90% water

It’s true. These hefty gourds are mostly water. No wonder they feel so heavy when you’re hauling them from the patch! The high water content also explains why pumpkin puree makes such smooth pies and soups. It also means pumpkins are surprisingly low in calories, making them a nutritious addition to both sweet and savory dishes.

Fact 8: Illinois is the pumpkin capital of the world

If you’ve ever eaten canned pumpkin, chances are it came from Illinois. The state grows more pumpkins than anywhere else, and the town of Morton even calls itself the Pumpkin Capital of the World. Each year, Morton hosts a Pumpkin Festival that draws thousands of visitors and celebrates all things pumpkin, rom pie-eating contests to pumpkin-themed parades.

Fact 9: Pumpkins have their own festival

From pumpkin chucking contests, where people catapult pumpkins through the air, to giant pumpkin regattas, where racers paddle across lakes inside hollowed-out gourds, fall festivals celebrate this fruit in wild and wonderful ways. People don’t just harvest pumpkins, they honor them with passion, creativity, and a whole lot of laughter.

Fact 10: Pumpkin seeds have a nickname

They’re often called pepitas, a word borrowed from Mexican Spanish that means little seeds of squash. These green gems are packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, making them a crunchy, nutritious snack. Roast them with salt for a savory bite or toss them in cinnamon sugar for a sweet twist. However you season them, pepitas are proof that pumpkins are delicious down to the last seed.

Silly Pumpkin Jokes

Take the Pumpkin Quiz

More Free Printable Coloring Pages

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• Monster Coloring pages

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