Free November Coloring Pages: 44 printable PDF designs featuring Thanksgiving and turkey scenes, cozy autumn and winter animals, calendar pages, kids and everyday scenes, and welcoming autumn designs. Each page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.
November takes its name from the Latin novem, meaning nine, since it was the ninth month in the earliest Roman calendar, which began in March. When January and February were added to the front of the year, November kept its old name even as it shifted into the eleventh spot, a pattern it shares with September, October, and December, all of which are named for numbers that no longer match their position on the calendar. In the Northern Hemisphere, November marks the final stretch of autumn, carrying Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of the month in the United States and Veterans Day on November 11. The month’s birthstones are topaz and citrine, and its birth flower is the chrysanthemum, fitting symbols for a month defined by warm, amber tones just before winter sets in.
This collection spans 44 pages, split between Thanksgiving and turkey scenes, cozy autumn and winter animals, calendar pages, kids and everyday scenes, and welcoming autumn designs. The coloring angle ranges from simple standalone greetings to fuller seasonal scenes.
What’s Inside This Collection
The 44 designs group into five categories, from Thanksgiving and turkey scenes to welcoming autumn designs.
Thanksgiving and Turkey Scenes
Eleven pages capture the holiday’s classic imagery, from turkeys and cornucopias to family dinner tables. Warm browns, oranges, and golds work well here, matching the traditional look of a Thanksgiving spread.
Cozy Autumn and Winter Animals
Ten pages feature woodland animals bundled up for the season, from a fox jumping in leaves to a penguin sipping cocoa. Soft, natural fur tones paired with cozy sweater colors suit these gentle, wintry designs.
November Calendar Pages
Four pages combine a monthly calendar layout with a seasonal illustration, perfect for tracking the month while coloring. Keep the calendar grid simple and let the seasonal artwork carry the color.
Kids and Everyday Scenes
Eight pages show children and everyday moments set against a November backdrop, from riding a bike through fallen leaves to playing outside. Bright, cheerful colors work well here, since these designs lean toward an active, playful mood.
Welcoming Autumn Designs
Eleven pages greet the season with “Hello November” and similar messages, often surrounded by leaves, flowers, or cozy items. Soft, warm tones suit these designs, keeping the greeting text as the visual focus.
What November Coloring Pages Do
Careful strokes for layered leaves and small seasonal details. Filling in overlapping autumn leaves or the small feathers of a turkey’s tail without crossing the lines calls for controlled, contained pencil movement, and the American Academy of Pediatrics points to this kind of precise coloring as a way to build fine motor skills in children between ages 2 and 7.
A gentle prompt to talk about gratitude. Because so many designs in this collection center on Thanksgiving and quiet, cozy moments, coloring a November page can open a simple, low-pressure conversation about what a child feels thankful for this year.
A steady, repeatable rhythm. A 2005 study published in the Art Therapy Journal recorded measurable drops in anxiety among participants who completed structured coloring sessions, and the warm, familiar shapes throughout this collection offer that same steady, low-pressure task.
Practice with a cohesive amber and gold color story. November’s classic palette, warm oranges, deep golds, and soft browns, gives colorists a focused way to practice building a consistent, autumn-toned look across several different designs in the same collection.
How to Color November Coloring Pages Well
- Leaves: Use warm Orange, Red, and Gold for the last autumn leaves, layering a few shades for a natural, varied look.
- Turkeys: A rich brown body with warm red, orange, and gold tail feathers captures the classic Thanksgiving turkey look.
- Cozy animals: Natural fur tones, tan, gray, or rust, paired with bright sweater and scarf colors work well for the season’s bundled-up woodland characters.
- Greeting text: Keep “Hello November” or similar lettering in a single bold color, such as deep orange or brown, so it stays easy to read.
- Calendar pages: Keep the grid itself simple in black or gray, letting the surrounding seasonal artwork carry the color.
- Backgrounds: Soft golds, warm grays, or pale blues work well for most general pages, letting the main subject remain the clear focal point.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With November Coloring Pages
1. Gratitude Jar
Color a page, cut out small paper leaves or slips, and write something each family member is thankful for to display alongside the finished artwork.
2. Thanksgiving Place Cards
Color a small turkey or leaf design, fold it in half, and write a guest’s name on the front for a simple handmade place card.
3. Bookmark
Trim a small colored November design to size, laminate or cover with clear tape, and punch a hole for ribbon to make a durable reading bookmark.
4. Family Calendar Page
Color one of the calendar-style designs and fill in the dates to use as a real, working calendar page for the month.
5. Greeting Card
Fold cardstock in half, mount a small colored November design on the front, and write a message inside for a seasonal or Thanksgiving card.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are November coloring pages?
November coloring pages are printable line-art designs featuring Thanksgiving and turkey scenes, cozy autumn animals, calendar pages, kids’ scenes, and welcoming autumn designs. This collection includes 44 free designs available as PDFs or online coloring.
Why is November called November if it’s the eleventh month?
November comes from the Latin novem, meaning nine, since it was originally the ninth month in the earliest Roman calendar. When January and February were added to the start of the year, November kept its old name even though it shifted to the eleventh position.
What is November’s birthstone and birth flower?
November’s birthstones are topaz and citrine, and its birth flower is the chrysanthemum.
When is Thanksgiving in November?
In the United States, Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November each year.
What other holiday falls in November?
Veterans Day is observed in the United States on November 11 each year, honoring those who have served in the military.
Are November coloring pages suitable for young children?
Yes. The simple, printable designs in this collection use bold, uncluttered outlines suited to preschool and early elementary colorists. At the same time, the more detailed scenes work well for older children.
What colors work best for a November theme?
Warm oranges, deep golds, and rich browns capture the classic late-autumn look most closely associated with November.
What colors work best for a Thanksgiving turkey?
A rich brown body paired with warm red, orange, and gold tail feathers creates the most recognizable, classic turkey look.
Start Coloring
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