September is a special month. The warm days of summer start to fade, and a cool breeze brings the first hints of fall. School bells ring again, backpacks are filled with fresh supplies, and families head to apple orchards to pick the first apples of the season. Our collection of 30 September coloring pages is designed to capture all of these wonderful moments. You will find pictures of sunflower fields, busy squirrels gathering acorns, kids playing backyard football, and even a few special pages for Labor Day and Grandparents Day. Many pages feature the word “September” in large, bold letters that are perfect for coloring, while others show peaceful scenes of nature and cozy fall activities.
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Each page has simple, thick outlines and large open spaces, making them a great choice for kids of all ages, from toddlers to older children. If you are looking for more monthly themes, be sure to explore our full collection of month coloring pages for every season. And the best part is that they are all completely free to download and use. So, get your crayons, markers, or digital tools ready and let’s welcome the new season with some colorful fun.
How to Download the Coloring Pages
Every single coloring sheet in this collection is a high-resolution, letter-size PDF. This means it will look great whether you print it on paper or color it right on your screen. You can choose the way that is most fun for you. Just follow the simple steps below.
Download and Print on Paper
If you love using real crayons, markers, or colored pencils, this is the best way to get started.
- Click the blue button: Below each picture, you will see a blue button that says “Download PDF.” Click it to open the high-quality file.
- Save and Print: The PDF will open on your computer, phone, or tablet. Click the print icon, and you will have a clean, black-and-white page with bold outlines ready for you to color.
Pro Tip: If you want to make a really sturdy picture that you can hang on your wall or give as a card, try printing the page on cardstock paper. It is thicker and will not bend as easily as regular paper. For more detailed advice on getting the best print quality every time, check out our complete guide on how to print coloring pages at home.
Download and Color Digitally on Your Screen
Do you not have a printer at home? No problem at all. You can still become a digital artist using our website.
- Click the red button: Look for the red button that says “Color Online” right below the image you like.
- Use the digital tools: This button will open our free online coloring tool. You can pick any color from a huge palette. Use your finger on a touchscreen or your mouse on a computer to color the picture.
- Save your artwork: When you finish coloring, you can save your digital masterpiece right to your device. It is a fun way to create a picture that you can keep or share with your family.
If you are wondering which method is better for you or your child, our detailed comparison of digital coloring vs printing can help you decide what works best for your needs.
Little Special Tricks for Kids
- Blue Button = Paper: This is for printing and coloring with real crayons.
- Red Button = Screen: This is for using our digital brush to color right now on your screen.
Coloring Tips and Ideas
September Coloring Page Sunflower Field Monarch Butterflies Free Printable
A golden sunflower field with migrating monarch butterflies and the word September in bold bubble letters, a free printable coloring page for kids.
Geese Flying South Autumn Coloring Page for Kids
Geese flying south in a V formation over turning maple trees and a farmhouse, a simple September themed coloring page for kids.
September Coloring Page Squirrel Gathering Acorns Printable for Kids
A busy squirrel gathering acorns under an oak tree with the word September in bold block letters, a free printable fall coloring page.
September Coloring Page Ducks on Pond with Falling Leaves
Ducks paddling on a calm pond as the first leaves fall, with September written in playful script lettering, a free coloring page.
September Coloring Page Windy Wheat Field Scarecrow Printable
A friendly scarecrow standing in a windy wheat field with September spelled out in icon decorated letters, a free printable coloring page.
Deer in Foggy Meadow September Coloring Page for Kids
A gentle deer and fawn grazing in a foggy September meadow, a peaceful nature coloring page for kids.
September Coloring Page Rain Shower Flower Garden Printable
A light September rain falls on a garden of blooming zinnias with a snail sheltering under a leaf, September arched above the scene.
September Coloring Page Labor Day Picnic Printable for Kids
A Labor Day backyard picnic with watermelon, a grill, and party flags, September lettering standing beside the scene.
Grandparents Day Porch Swing September Coloring Page
A child hugging grandparents on a porch swing with cookies and tea, a sweet Grandparents Day coloring page for September.
September Coloring Page Hispanic Heritage Month Banners Printable
Colorful papel picado banners and maracas celebrating the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, September written in bold bubble letters.
September Coloring Page Autumn Equinox Sun and Moon Printable
A sun and moon balanced on a seesaw representing the September equinox, with September written in bold block letters.
September Coloring Page Apples and Honey Printable for Kids
A basket of apples, a jar of honey, and fresh bread for a sweet new season, September written in flowing script letters.
September Coloring Page School Bus Back to School Printable
Kids climbing onto a yellow school bus for the first day back, September spelled out in icon decorated letters.
September Coloring Page School Supplies Desk Printable
A tidy desk with a backpack, notebook, and school supplies, September arched above the scene in bold outline letters.
September Coloring Page Apple Orchard Family Picking Printable
A family picking apples together at an orchard, September lettering standing beside the scene, a free printable coloring page.
September Coloring Page Kids Playing Football Printable
Two kids tossing a football in a leafy backyard, September written in bold bubble letters, a free printable coloring page.
Cozy Sweater Weather September Coloring Page for Kids
A child in a cozy sweater sipping apple cider on the porch with a pumpkin and books nearby, a relaxing September scene.
September Coloring Page Campfire Camping Trip Printable
A family campsite with a tent and campfire under a starry September sky, September written in bold block letters.
September Coloring Page First Day of School Printable
A teacher welcoming a new student on the first day of school, September written in flowing script letters.
September Coloring Page Cute Owl on Books Printable
A friendly owl wearing glasses perched on a stack of books, September spelled out in icon decorated letters.
September Coloring Page Cute Apple Character Printable
A cheerful smiling apple character giving a thumbs up, September arched above it, a simple icon style coloring page.
Cute Hedgehog Carrying Acorn September Coloring Page
A tiny hedgehog carrying a big acorn past a mushroom, a simple icon style September coloring page for toddlers.
September Coloring Page Cute School Bus Character Printable
A cheerful cartoon school bus character bouncing along, September lettering standing beside it, a simple icon page for toddlers.
September Coloring Page Sunflower and Ladybug Printable
A tall sunflower with a ladybug resting on a petal, September written in bold bubble letters, a simple icon style page.
September Coloring Page Little Pumpkin Sprout Printable
A tiny pumpkin sprout with curling vines and one small pumpkin forming, September written in bold block letters.
Hello September Coloring Page Fox with Leaves Printable
A friendly fox presenting the words Hello September surrounded by drifting autumn leaves, a free printable celebration coloring page.
I Love September Coloring Page Kids Schoolyard Printable
A group of kids holding up an I Love September banner in the schoolyard, September spelled out in icon decorated letters.
Hello September Coloring Page Bear with Pumpkins Printable
A friendly waving bear standing beside pumpkins and a basket of apples, Hello September arched above the scene.
I Love September Coloring Page Bird with Sunflowers Printable
A small bird perched on the lettered words I Love September, surrounded by blooming sunflowers, a cheerful printable coloring page.
Hello September Coloring Page Girl Jumping in Leaves Printable
A girl and her dog jumping into a pile of leaves beside the words Hello September, a joyful printable coloring page.
Why These Coloring Pages Are Easy to Color
The September coloring pages use bold, closed outlines and large open spaces. This makes it easier for children to see where one part of the picture ends and another begins. Young children can use crayons without worrying too much about tiny details, while older kids can add patterns, extra colors, and creative details.
The designs work well with crayons, markers, and colored pencils. If you are deciding which supplies to use, our guide to crayons vs. markers vs. colored pencils explains the differences between these popular coloring tools.
Colored pencils can be especially useful when you want more control over smaller areas. You can also find more ideas in our pencil coloring pages.
Coloring can be enjoyable for adults too. If you are curious about why many adults enjoy coloring, our article about the psychology behind adults’ love of coloring explores the topic in more detail.
Tips for Coloring September Pages
Try using colors that remind you of early fall. Yellow and gold work nicely for sunflowers and wheat fields. Orange, red, and brown are good choices for leaves and other fall details. Green can keep the pictures looking like late summer, especially for grass, trees, and gardens.
For school-themed pages, let children choose their own colors for backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and other supplies. This makes the activity more personal and can help children feel excited about the new school year.
If you are coloring with younger children, start with pages that have large, simple subjects. The apple, hedgehog, sunflower, pumpkin sprout, and school bus designs are good choices because they do not have many small details.
Teachers can also turn these pages into simple classroom activities. A coloring sheet can be paired with a writing prompt, seasonal lesson, or short classroom discussion. More ideas are available in our guide to classroom coloring activities for teachers.
Coloring can also be a simple creative activity for children. If you want to learn more about the possible benefits, you can read our guide to the benefits of coloring for kids.
More Coloring Ideas for the Months Ahead
September does not have to be the end of your seasonal coloring activities. You can continue with animal, character, and nature-themed pages that children already enjoy.
For animal lovers, try our capybara coloring pages for a cute choice or explore our wild animal coloring pages for kids for more animal scenes.
Children who enjoy fantasy can move from September scenes to our dragon coloring pages or explore kawaii coloring sheets for cute and simple designs.
You can also keep some summer fun going with our summer coloring pages while the weather is still warm.
As the year gets colder, families can switch to winter activities with our Christmas tree coloring pages.
The Hispanic Heritage Month theme can be used as part of a larger learning activity. National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in the United States from September 15 through October 15. Families and teachers can use coloring as one small part of learning about Hispanic and Latino history, cultures, and contributions. For additional educational information and resources, visit the official National Hispanic Heritage Month website.
