24 Halloween Drawing Ideas For Kids
As the leaves turn golden and a crisp chill fills the air, children everywhere start to get excited for the spookiest night of the year—Halloween!
It’s a time of jack-o’-lanterns glowing on doorsteps, costumes that bring out creativity and imagination, and houses decorated with ghosts, goblins, and witches. While the trick-or-treating and haunted houses are a big part of the fun, Halloween also offers a fantastic opportunity for kids to unleash their artistic talents.
Whether you’re a parent looking for fun activities to do with your children or a teacher seeking engaging classroom projects, these Halloween drawing ideas are sure to inspire young artists.
From cute to creepy, simple to intricate, there’s something here for every skill level.
So, gather your drawing tools and let’s dive into a world of Halloween creativity!
Halloween Drawing Ideas For Kids
Cute and Friendly Ghosts Floating in a Spooky Graveyard
Start by drawing rounded ghost shapes with flowing, wavy bottoms to give the impression of them floating.
Add big, round eyes and friendly smiles to make them look cute and approachable. In the background, sketch a simple graveyard scene with a few tombstones and some leafless trees to set the spooky atmosphere.
Use light gray or white to color the ghosts, and dark gray for the graveyard elements.
Add shading and small details like grass around the tombstones to give depth and texture to the drawing.
Adorable Black Cats with Pumpkin Faces
Begin by drawing small, rounded cat bodies with big, fluffy tails to emphasize their cuteness.
Add large, round eyes and small, triangle-shaped noses to their faces. On the faces of the cats, sketch a pumpkin face pattern including eyes, a nose, and a mouth.
Color the cats black to make them look like typical Halloween black cats, and use orange for the pumpkin face details.
Finish by adding some whiskers and a few leaves scattered around the cats to enhance the Halloween theme.
Happy Jack-o’-Lanterns with Different Expressions
First, draw several pumpkin shapes, ensuring they have a slightly flattened bottom to give them a realistic look.
On each pumpkin, add different facial expressions such as happy, surprised, and goofy to give them personality. Draw curved lines from the top to the bottom of each pumpkin to create a textured, ribbed effect.
Color the pumpkins orange and fill in the facial features with black.
To complete the drawing, add green leaves and vines on top of the pumpkins to show they are freshly picked.
Smiling Witches on Broomsticks Flying Across the Moon
Begin by drawing the witches, starting with a simple head and body.
Add a pointy hat, long hair, and a flowing dress to each witch. Position each witch sitting on a broomstick, with one hand holding the stick and the other waving or holding a wand.
Draw a large, full moon in the background and position the witches so they appear to be flying across it. Add smiling faces to the witches to make them look friendly.
Use dark colors for the witches’ outfits and broomsticks, and a pale yellow for the moon.
Enhance the scene with stars in the night sky for a magical touch.
Charming Vampires with Capes and Fangs
Start by drawing the vampire’s head with slicked-back hair and a high collar cape.
Add facial features including big eyes, a small nose, and a wide smile that reveals sharp fangs.
Draw the body, giving the vampire a formal outfit with a bow tie and cape flowing behind. Color the outfit in classic vampire colors like black and red, and use pale colors for the skin.
To complete the drawing, add small details like bats flying around and a spooky castle in the background for an eerie yet charming scene.
Playful Skeletons Dancing in a Haunted House
Begin by drawing the skeletons with simple lines and basic shapes for the bones. Pose them in playful dance positions, like one with arms raised and another with one leg kicked out.
Create a haunted house background with broken windows, cobwebs, and creaky floorboards to set the scene. Use white for the skeletons and dark, muted colors for the haunted house to make the skeletons stand out.
Add playful touches like a ghost peeking from a window or a cat watching the dancing skeletons to enhance the fun, spooky atmosphere.
Funny Mummies Wrapped in Torn Bandages
Start by drawing the basic shape of the mummies’ bodies.
Cover them in overlapping, irregularly torn bandages, leaving spaces for eyes and a mischievous smile. Make some of the bandages look like they are coming loose or trailing behind to add a humorous effect.
Use shades of beige and white for the bandages and add a bit of shading to give depth.
Place the mummies in a simple background, like an ancient tomb or a sandy desert, to give context.
Add details like a loose bandage trailing in the wind or a mummy holding a piece of its own wrapping to emphasize the funny aspect.
Friendly Werewolves Howling at the Full Moon
Begin by sketching the werewolves with a friendly appearance, including soft, rounded features and expressive eyes. Position them standing on a hill or a rock, howling at a large, glowing full moon in the background.
Draw them with shaggy fur and big, friendly smiles to make them look approachable. Use brown and gray tones for the fur, and a bright yellow or white for the moon.
Enhance the scene with a night sky filled with stars and a few trees in the background to create a mystical, friendly atmosphere.
Colorful Candy Corn Characters with Happy Faces
Start by drawing the classic triangular shape of candy corn. Add faces to each piece with big, round eyes, smiling mouths, and little hands and feet to make them look animated and cheerful.
Use the traditional candy corn colors: yellow at the bottom, orange in the middle, and white at the top. Position the candy corn characters in various playful poses, like jumping, waving, or holding hands.
Add a simple background with a few scattered pieces of candy and some confetti to emphasize the playful, festive feeling.
Silly Zombies Walking Through a Pumpkin Patch
Begin by drawing the zombies with exaggerated, humorous features like large, googly eyes, lopsided grins, and limbs in awkward positions.
Dress them in tattered clothes that are falling apart. Place them in a pumpkin patch, with large pumpkins scattered around and a few vines and leaves for added detail.
Use muted greens and grays for the zombies and bright oranges for the pumpkins to create contrast.
Add funny elements like a zombie holding a pumpkin as if it’s a pet or another tripping over a vine to enhance the silly, lighthearted theme.
Spooky Bats with Cute Faces Flying Around a Castle
Start by drawing bats with wide wings and small, round bodies.
Give them cute faces with big eyes and tiny, smiling mouths to make them look friendly. Position the bats in various flying poses around a tall, eerie castle with turrets and gothic windows.
Use dark colors for the bats, such as black or deep purple, and a grayish tone for the castle. Add some moonlight and a few clouds in the night sky to enhance the spooky yet adorable atmosphere.
Include details like small, glowing windows in the castle and a couple of bats playfully interacting to complete the scene.
Happy Frankenstein Monsters in a Laboratory
Begin by drawing Frankenstein monsters with big, square heads, bolts on their necks, and broad shoulders.
Give them happy expressions with wide smiles and friendly eyes. Place them in a laboratory setting filled with bubbling potions, electrical equipment, and test tubes.
Use green for their skin and a mix of vibrant colors for the lab equipment.
Draw one Frankenstein monster holding a beaker, while another could be writing notes or tinkering with gadgets.
Add details like a chalkboard with scientific formulas and a few playful sparks of electricity to enhance the scene’s playful, scientific vibe.
Enchanting Fairies with Halloween-Themed Costumes
Start by drawing delicate fairies with slender bodies, graceful wings, and flowing hair.
Dress them in Halloween-themed costumes like tiny witches, pumpkins, or black cats.
Give them enchanting faces with bright eyes and gentle smiles. Use a range of colors for their costumes, like orange, black, and purple. Position the fairies in a mystical forest with twinkling lights, mushrooms, and autumn leaves.
Add details like magical dust trails behind them and small animals watching in awe.
Use a combination of warm autumn tones and sparkling accents to create an enchanting, festive atmosphere.
Mystical Wizards with Pointy Hats and Magic Wands
Begin by drawing wizards with tall, pointy hats, long robes, and flowing beards. Give them mystical expressions with twinkling eyes and wise smiles.
Position them holding magic wands, casting spells that emit sparkles and light. Place them in a magical setting with ancient books, bubbling cauldrons, and mystical symbols.
Use rich, dark colors for their robes and hats, like deep blue, purple, or black.
Add glowing effects around their wands and spell books to emphasize their magical powers. Include elements like floating candles, potion bottles, and a starry background to enhance the mystical atmosphere.
Playful Scarecrows in a Field of Corn
Start by drawing scarecrows with straw-filled bodies, patched clothing, and friendly faces with button eyes and stitched smiles.
Position them in a lively field of corn, surrounded by tall stalks and scattered pumpkins. Use a variety of colors for their clothes, like plaid shirts, overalls, and floppy hats.
Add playful details such as crows perched on their shoulders or one scarecrow waving a corn stalk like a baton. Use warm, earthy tones for the cornfield and bright, autumnal colors for the scarecrows’ clothing.
Enhance the scene with a few scattered hay bales and a clear blue sky to create a cheerful, rustic atmosphere.
Whimsical Witches’ Cauldrons with Bubbling Potions
Start by drawing large, rounded cauldrons with three short legs and handles on each side.
Make the cauldrons look whimsical by adding decorative elements like stars, moons, and swirls. Inside the cauldrons, draw bubbling potions with frothy tops, and add floating eyeballs, bones, or sparkling stars for a magical touch.
Use bright, vibrant colors like green, purple, and blue for the potions, and dark colors for the cauldrons.
Position the cauldrons in a witch’s kitchen with shelves of potion bottles, a wooden table, and spell books.
Add a few playful details like a black cat peeking over the cauldron’s edge or a broomstick leaning against the wall to complete the scene.
Smiling Ghost Pirates with Treasure Chests
Begin by drawing ghostly pirate figures with flowing, transparent bodies and pirate hats. Give them friendly faces with big smiles and one or two missing teeth.
Position them holding or sitting on treasure chests overflowing with gold coins, jewels, and trinkets. Use shades of light blue or white for the ghosts and bright colors for the treasure.
Place the ghosts and their treasure chests on a sandy beach or the deck of an old pirate ship.
Add details like a pirate flag, a parrot perched on a ghost’s shoulder, and a few scattered bones to enhance the pirate theme while keeping it light-hearted.
Charming Spiders with Big Eyes and Funny Legs
Start by drawing spiders with round bodies and long, thin legs, making the legs look a bit wobbly and humorous.
Give them big, expressive eyes and friendly smiles to make them charming instead of scary. Use dark colors for the spiders, like black or dark brown, and bright colors for their eyes to make them stand out.
Position the spiders in a web, with some hanging from silk threads and others climbing around. Add a few playful details like one spider wearing a tiny hat or another holding a small flower.
Enhance the scene with a soft, light background and a few dewdrops on the web to give it a whimsical touch.
Spooky Haunted Houses with Friendly Monsters Inside
Begin by drawing a large, spooky haunted house with tall, pointed roofs, broken windows, and a creaky door.
Make it look inviting by adding friendly monsters peeking out from the windows and doorways. Draw a variety of monsters, like a smiling ghost, a friendly Frankenstein, and a playful werewolf.
Use muted, spooky colors for the house, such as gray and black, and brighter, more cheerful colors for the monsters to make them stand out.
Position the house on a hill with a few leafless trees and a full moon in the background.
Add details like bats flying around, glowing jack-o’-lanterns on the porch, and a winding path leading to the house to complete the scene.
Sweet Treats like Candy Apples and Halloween Cookies
Start by drawing candy apples with glossy, shiny coatings in bright red and green, some with sprinkles or nuts.
Draw Halloween-themed cookies in fun shapes like pumpkins, ghosts, and bats, decorated with colorful icing and sprinkles. Arrange the treats on a festive table with a tablecloth decorated with Halloween patterns like spiders and webs.
Use a variety of bright colors for the treats to make them look delicious and appealing. Add details like a jar of candy corn, a bowl of punch, and a few scattered candies around the table.
Enhance the scene with a cheerful background, perhaps with streamers and balloons, to emphasize the festive, sweet atmosphere.
Cheerful Day of the Dead Skeletons with Colorful Decorations
Begin by drawing skeletons with festive, cheerful expressions. Decorate them with intricate patterns and colorful designs typical of Day of the Dead celebrations, such as flowers, hearts, and swirls.
Use vibrant colors like pink, yellow, blue, and red to fill in the decorations on their skulls and bodies. Position the skeletons dancing, playing musical instruments, or holding marigolds to show their lively nature.
Create a background with a festive setting, including altars adorned with candles, flowers, and traditional Day of the Dead offerings.
Add details like papel picado (paper banners) hanging above and colorful confetti scattered around to enhance the celebratory atmosphere.
Friendly Gargoyles Perched on a Castle Tower
Start by drawing gargoyles with soft, rounded features and friendly expressions. Position them perched on the ledges of a tall, stone castle tower, with their wings slightly spread and their tails curled around the edges.
Use gray tones for the gargoyles to give them a stone-like appearance, but add a hint of color to their eyes or accessories, like a small flower or a playful scarf, to make them look friendly.
Create a castle tower background with intricate stonework, arches, and a view of a night sky filled with stars.
Add details like a full moon behind the tower and a few bats flying around to enhance the magical, friendly setting.
Cute Monsters Trick-or-Treating in the Neighborhood
Begin by drawing a variety of cute monsters, such as a little vampire, a tiny mummy, a friendly Frankenstein, and a smiling werewolf.
Give them big eyes, small bodies, and fun costumes to emphasize their cuteness. Position the monsters holding trick-or-treat bags and walking through a neighborhood filled with decorated houses.
Use bright, cheerful colors for their costumes and the surroundings. Create a background with houses adorned with Halloween decorations like pumpkins, cobwebs, and string lights.
Add details like a few kids in costumes joining the monsters, candy spilling out of bags, and a clear, starry night sky to complete the festive, friendly scene.
Magical Owls Wearing Halloween Costumes in a Forest
Start by drawing owls with rounded bodies, large eyes, and soft feathers.
Dress them in Halloween costumes, such as a witch’s hat, a tiny cape, or a pumpkin outfit.
Use a variety of colors to make the costumes stand out, such as purple for a witch’s hat or orange for a pumpkin. Position the owls perched on branches of tall, ancient trees in a mystical forest.
Create a background with a moonlit sky, twinkling stars, and a few magical elements like glowing mushrooms or enchanted lanterns hanging from the trees.
Add details like one owl holding a small wand or another wearing a mask to enhance the whimsical, magical atmosphere.
