Halloween Activities for Kids:
Stories & Coloring Pages
Free audio stories, a free printable coloring page, and a story-and-coloring book for ages 4–11.
Halloween is one of the most imaginative nights of the year — costumes, glowing pumpkins, and stories told in the dark. But not every child wants a scare. Our Halloween stories are made for kids ages 4–11: full of mystery, adventure, and friendly spooks, with endings that leave children smiling.
Listen to a story together, color a page, and turn Halloween into a cozy family tradition at home or in the classroom.
Free Halloween Audio Stories for Kids
Press play and let the adventure begin. These stories come from our book Halloween Adventure Stories and Coloring Book for Kids. They’re perfect for the car ride, a quiet afternoon, or bedtime on Halloween night.
The Haunted Pumpkin Patch
The Skeleton Key Adventure
Looking for more? Visit our Halloween Stories for Kids audio collection.
Free Printable Halloween Coloring Page
Print it, grab your crayons, and bring a Halloween scene to life. It’s a free sample page from our Halloween story and coloring book, ready for home, a classroom party, or a library activity.
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Halloween Adventure Stories and Coloring Book for Kids
Spooky Tales and Coloring Pages — Ages 4–11
Liked the stories? The whole book is full of them, together with puzzles and coloring pages that let kids step inside every adventure. It’s a screen-free Halloween activity that keeps little hands busy and imaginations running, and it makes a fun Halloween gift for boys and girls.
Halloween adventure stories for ages 4–11
Coloring pages that go with the stories
Great for home, classrooms, and Halloween parties
5 Easy Halloween Activities for Kids at Home
> Story-and-color night: play an audio story, then color a scene from it.
> Draw your own monster: ask kids to invent a friendly monster and tell its story.
> Pumpkin storytelling: take turns adding one sentence to a spooky story.
> Flashlight reading: turn off the lights and read by flashlight.
> Costume character story: let your child tell a story about the character they dressed up as.
Halloween Activities for the Classroom and Library
Planning a Halloween party or a story time?
Play one of our free audio stories, then hand out the printable coloring page.
It’s a calm, creative activity that works for mixed ages and needs no special supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this Halloween book for?
It’s created for children ages 4–11. Younger kids enjoy listening and coloring, and older kids can read the stories on their own.
Are the Halloween stories scary?
They’re spooky-fun, not frightening. Expect mystery and adventure with child-friendly endings.
Is the coloring page really free?
Yes. You can print it as many times as you like for home or classroom use.
Where can I buy the book?
The book is available on Amazon.
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