Free Christmas Coloring Pages
In the middle of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, a simple coloring page can bring some much needed calm to your day.
That’s why I’ve put together this roundup of free Christmas coloring pages, no sign-up needed, no hidden downloads, just instant festive fun for the whole family.
Whether you have little ones who love unicorns and dinosaurs, kids who can’t get enough of Christmas puzzles, or even adults looking for a moment of calm with a coloring pencil in hand, there’s something here for everyone.
Christmas Coloring Pages
Here is a collection of printable Christmas coloring pages and activities from simple coloring pages to full activity packs with puzzles, mazes, and crafts. Most of them are free to download.
Kids Christmas Coloring Pages
Let’s start with the classics, because sometimes, simple really is best. These Kids Christmas Coloring Pages feature all the holiday favorites: Santa, snowmen, reindeer, Christmas trees, presents, and candy canes galore.
The designs are bold and easy to color, making them perfect for toddlers and young children. But don’t let that stop older kids (or adults!) from joining in too, add a little glitter, metallic markers, or even watercolors for an extra festive touch.
These pages are perfect for family movie nights (color while watching Elf or The Polar Express), rainy afternoons, or even as a calm Christmas Eve activity while everyone waits for Santa.
Milk and Cookies for Santa
Nothing says Christmas Eve quite like leaving out a plate of cookies and a glass of milk for Santa! This Milk and Cookies for Santa Coloring Page captures that cozy holiday tradition perfectly. Although this one is not free, it is affordable and super cute.
Kids will love coloring this activity sheet as a fun way to get into the Christmas Eve spirit and a sweet reminder of the magic that happens while everyone’s asleep.
Christmas Activity Placemats
Want something a little more detailed that older kids (and adults!) can enjoy too? These Christmas Activity Placemats are full of festive puzzles, word games, and coloring sections that make any mealtime feel special.
They work well for Christmas brunches, family lunches, or even to pop in kids’ stockings as a fun pre-meal activity.
You can also print a set for Christmas Day to keep everyone entertained between courses, because let’s face it, once the excitement of presents wears off, even big kids need a little something to do!
Snowman Coloring Pages
These Snowman Coloring Pages, are a fun Winter themed activity that is great in the lead up to Christmas.
Winter Dot Marker Coloring Sheets
Get ready for some hands-on fun with these Winter Dot Marker Coloring Sheets. Ideal for preschoolers, these pages let little ones have fun while dotting adorable winter icons like snowflakes, mittens, and mugs of cocoa. A perfect screen-free activity for cold afternoons.
Winter Mitten Coloring Pages
Cozy up with these Winter Mitten Coloring Pages that let kids personalize and design their own mittens in endless color combinations. These simple yet cute pages are great for preschool crafts, art lessons, or just a quiet moment with crayons and hot chocolate.
Christmas Advent Activity Pages
Counting down to Christmas is one of the best parts of December, and these Christmas Advent Activity Pages make it even more exciting!
Instead of a chocolate each day, kids can color or complete a festive activity, from mazes and word scrambles to cute Christmas drawings and spot-the-differences.
Print out the full set at the start of December and let your child do one each day as part of their countdown. It’s a fun, screen-free tradition that helps make every morning feel like a mini celebration.
You can even make your own DIY advent folder or binder, a wonderful keepsake for future Christmases!
Christmas Gnome Coloring Pages
Who doesn’t love Christmas gnomes? With their fluffy beards, oversized hats, and cozy winter vibes, these Christmas Gnome Coloring Pages are irresistibly cute.
Each page features different gnome characters and the designs vary from simple to slightly more intricate, so they’re great for both kids and adults.
Print a few for a relaxed family coloring night, or use them for homemade gift tags and cards once they’re colored in.
Adult Christmas Coloring Pages
Now, let’s not forget about us grown-ups! The Adult Christmas Coloring Pages are the perfect way to unwind after a busy day of shopping, cooking, or refereeing wrapping paper fights.
These pages feature more detailed designs and are the perfect activity to enjoy by the Christmas tree with a cup of hot chocolate (or maybe a glass of mulled wine).
Christmas Dinosaur Activity Book
If your child knows the difference between a triceratops and a T-Rex before they can even spell “Christmas,” these pages are for them! The Kids Christmas Dinosaur Activity Pages bring prehistoric fun to the holidays.
Kids can color dinosaurs with a festive theme which is a sure way to keep little dino fans entertained while you finish baking cookies or wrapping gifts.
Christmas Unicorn Activity Book
Because Christmas is already magical, but unicorns make it extra magical! These Kids Christmas Unicorn Activity Pages are perfect for little dreamers who love sparkles and snowflakes.
Kids will love decorating their unicorns with festive colors, candy-cane manes, and shimmering stars.
These make adorable Christmas break activities or great little add-ons to party favors or school holiday packs. Just print, pop a few crayons in a bag, and you’ve got instant Christmas cheer.
Kids Christmas Activity Placemats
Looking for a fun, screen-free way to keep kids entertained during holiday meals or cozy afternoons? These Kids Christmas Activity Placemats are just the thing! Packed with festive puzzles, coloring sections, mazes, and word games, they’re a perfect mix of creativity and learning.
Each placemat is designed with cheerful Christmas illustrations — think Santa, snowmen, reindeer, and candy canes — making mealtime feel extra magical. They’re ideal for Christmas Eve dinners, family brunches, or classroom holiday parties.
Kids Christmas Counting Activity
Learning meets holiday fun with this Kids Christmas Counting Activity. Each page combines festive designs with number tracing and counting exercises, all wrapped up in cheerful Christmas themes. Ideal for preschoolers and kindergartners practicing early numeracy skills in a festive way.
Elf Activity Placemats
Elves are always up to something fun during December, and these Elf Activity Placemats bring that playful North Pole spirit right to your kitchen table.
These placemats are great for breakfast time in December or to leave out as a surprise from your Elf on the Shelf.
Print one for each child, add some crayons, and you’ve got a fun way to keep the Christmas excitement alive every morning!
Fun Ways to Use These Free Christmas Printables
If you’re anything like me, once you start printing these pages, you’ll have a little stack in no time! Here are a few fun ideas to make the most of them:
1. Host a Family Coloring Night
Put on Christmas music, light a few candles, and let everyone choose a coloring page. It’s such a simple, cozy way to spend time together, and kids love seeing grown-ups color too!
2. Add Them to Gift Bags and Stockings
Print a few pages, roll them up with a ribbon, and tuck them into stockings or holiday gift bags. They make sweet little extras that encourage creative fun.
3. Turn Finished Pages into Decorations
Tape the kids’ artwork to the fridge, make a garland, or even use colored pages as wrapping paper for small gifts. It’s a lovely personal touch, and saves money too!
4. Use for Classroom or Holiday Parties
Teachers and parents alike will love these. They’re an easy, budget-friendly activity that keeps kids happily occupied during those last busy days before the holidays.
5. Keep Some Handy for Travel or Waiting Times
Heading to Grandma’s house or waiting for a Christmas concert to start? Print a small stack and bring some crayons, instant calm for restless little ones!
Christmas doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to be meaningful. Sometimes it’s the little things that make the sweetest memories.
These free printable Christmas coloring pages are my way of helping families slow down and savor those small, magical moments of togetherness.
So go ahead, print your favorites, spread them across the table, and let the creativity flow. Add cocoa, cookies, and carols for good measure, and you’ve got yourself a perfect little Christmas moment.
Merry Christmas and happy coloring!
