Kick off the New Year with fun and creativity using these free New Year coloring pages for kids! This cheerful collection features 36 simple and festive designs, perfect for little hands to color. From sparkling fireworks and balloons to party hats and playful “Happy New Year” messages, these pages capture the excitement of the season.
Each page is designed to be easy and fun for kids to color, making them a great way to keep children entertained during the holiday celebrations. Simply click on any image or link below to download a high-resolution PNG or print a PDF.
Formatted for US letter sizes, these coloring pages are convenient to print and perfect for little artists. Grab crayons, markers, or colored pencils, and let your kids bring the New Year to life with their colorful imagination!
10 Fun Activities to Do with New Year Coloring Pages
Celebrate the joy of the new year with colorful activities designed for kids. These New Year coloring pages are perfect for little ones to unleash their creativity while getting into the festive spirit. Below are ten engaging ideas to do with kids’ New Year coloring pages:
1. Create a New Year Banner
Color and cut out your favorite designs from the pages. String them together with ribbon to make a festive banner that spells out “Happy New Year” or decorate your party space with them.
2. Design Personalized New Year Cards
Fold cardstock in half and glue a colored page to the front. Add a personalized New Year’s message inside for a unique greeting card to share with family and friends.
3. Make Party Hats
Turn the designs into party hats by gluing your colored pages onto lightweight cardboard, shaping them into cones, and adding elastic string. Perfect for New Year’s Eve celebrations!
4. Decorate Gift Bags
Glue finished coloring pages onto plain gift bags to create customized New Year’s gift packaging. Add glitter or stickers for extra sparkle.
5. Craft a New Year Collage
Combine various designs to create a large New Year-themed collage. This is a fun group activity where everyone contributes their colored pieces to a shared artwork.
6. Turn Them Into Puppets
Attach colored characters like the bunny, unicorn, or dragon to craft sticks. Use them to put on a New Year-themed puppet show for family and friends.
7. Make a Memory Scrapbook
Add your colored pages to a scrapbook along with photos and notes about New Year celebrations. It’s a creative way to preserve memories while enjoying art.
8. Use as Table Place Mats
Laminate the completed pages to turn them into decorative place mats for your New Year’s Eve or Day dinner. These will add a festive and personal touch to the table setting.
9. Play New Year Charades
Cut out the characters from the coloring pages, like the wizard or the phoenix, and use them as prompts for a fun game of New Year-themed charades with family and friends.
10. Host a Coloring Contest
Invite friends or family to join in a coloring contest using the New Year pages. Give awards for categories like “Most Colorful,” “Most Creative,” or “Best Detail.” This makes for a fun and interactive activity during holiday gatherings.
Conclusion
We hope your kids enjoyed coloring these festive New Year pages! From bright fireworks to fun party decorations, their creative work adds extra joy to the holiday season. Feel free to return anytime for more engaging coloring activities, and display their artwork proudly to celebrate the start of the year. Wishing you and your family a bright, creative, and happy New Year!
