Bat Coloring Pages
Updated October 2026 · 9 free printables
Little bats with tiny fangs swoop across a giant full moon in these night-sky coloring pages, above graveyards and pumpkin patches.
Bats are a fun way to practice dark colors and shading. Color the bats black or purple and make the moon glow with yellow and orange.
All 9 Bat Coloring Pages, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection, with who it's best for and a coloring idea for each one. 3 of them belong to a smaller theme and are described there instead.
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1. Haunted House
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2. Bats and Full Moon
Here you get 6 cute bats flying across a giant full moon above a graveyard. Grab colored pencils or fine-tip markers for all the little details. A deep blue night sky makes the bats stand out.
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3. Bat Hanging Upside Down
Here you get a big cute bat hanging upside down from a spooky branch, with a full moon and a jack-o'-lantern below. Big, open spaces and thick lines make it a great pick for preschoolers and kindergartners. A deep blue night sky makes the bats stand out.
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4. Witch's Cauldron
Here you get a bubbling witch's cauldron on a crackling fire, with a ladle, potion bubbles and bats. There is plenty to color here, which makes it a good longer project. A deep blue night sky makes the bats stand out.
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5. Friendly Spooky Tree with Lanterns
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6. Sleepy Bats Hanging in a Cave
Here you get four bats hanging upside down from the stalactites of a cave, three fast asleep and one awake, while a friend flies out under the moon. Every page in this set is a different drawing. There is plenty to color here, which makes it a good longer project. A deep blue night sky makes the bats stand out.
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7. Friendly Vampire Bat with a Cape
This printable shows a cute little vampire bat in a cape with a high collar and a bow tie, holding a lollipop on a castle wall, with a far-away castle and the moon. Every page in this set is a different drawing. The bold outlines are easy to stay inside, even with chunky crayons. Color the bats black or purple and make the moon a glowing yellow.
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8. Happy Halloween Bubble Letters
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9. Black Cat Flying on a Broomstick
On this page you'll find a winking black cat in a witch hat and a scarf flying on a broomstick over the rooftops, with a crescent moon, clouds and a bat. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Simple shapes keep it relaxing for little hands, roughly ages 3 to 7. A deep blue night sky makes the bats stand out.
Tips for coloring bats
- Color the bats black, brown or deep purple and keep their eyes bright.
- Make the full moon glow with yellow in the middle and orange near the edge.
- Add tiny stars with a white gel pen on top of a dark sky.
Fun facts about bats
- Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly.
- Many bats find their food in the dark using echolocation, a kind of sound radar.
- Some bats help plants grow by spreading seeds and pollinating flowers like bananas and agave.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Count the bats on each page and write the number in the corner.
- Make a bat mobile by cutting out the bats and hanging them from a hanger.
- Pair the pages with a book about how bats sleep upside down.
How to print
Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
Why are bats a Halloween symbol?
Bats come out at night and were linked with old autumn bonfire festivals, where they swooped after insects drawn to the light.
How many bats are on each page?
It varies: some pages have one big bat, like a vampire bat in a cape or a bat hanging upside down, others a whole cave of sleepy bats or a flock across the moon.