10 Happy Birthday coloring pages that are more fun than eating cake

When it comes to birthday parties for kids, all they primarily care about is designing their birthday cake and being entertained. Sure hiring a magician, face makeup artist, or bounce house may sound like a memorable experience, but it could also be a financial burden. If you’re operating on a budget, opting for free activities like happy birthday coloring pages will leave you more room in your wallet for decorations, food, drinks, and dessert. 

Not only can you print most birthday coloring pages at no cost, but they can double as birthday cards to friends and family, too. And who are we to turn down an arts and crafts activity that channels a child’s creativity and fine motor skills? All you have to do is click on each illustration’s name, download, and print (at no charge!) the happy birthday coloring pages. Come dessert time, your kiddo will be using their birthday candle wish for more cute coloring pages. 

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Download these 10 free happy birthday coloring pages:

1. Tiered happy birthday cake coloring page

While it may be a little too soon for your kiddo to be using the cake mixer and oven, they can still wish their bestie a happy birthday with a colorful portrait of a tiered birthday cake. They can even make up wacky flavors for the cake and icing!

2. Happy birthday certificate coloring page

This birthday coloring page is a bit more personal as it allows kids to write in the name of the person who they’re wishing happy birthday to. 

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3. Happy birthday mermaid coloring page

Is the special guest of honor super into mermaids or learning about ocean life? If so, they’ll absolutely love this underwater-themed birthday coloring page.

4. Make a wish coloring page

This cute illustration features hearts, smiley faces, and fun shapes as well as a giant cupcake with a banner that reads “Make a Wish.” Download it for free at Homemade Gifts Made Easy.

5. Happy birthday rabbit coloring page

Wish a friend or relative a hippity-hoppity birthday with this happy birthday coloring sheet of a rabbit surrounded by presents and balloons. 

6. It’s my birthday coloring page

This interactive happy birthday coloring page prompts kids to fill in their age, height, dream job, and their favorite book, movie, song, and food. They can also draw a self-portrait! This can make for a fun new birthday tradition, and your kid will get a kick out of revisiting their previous answers year after year. 

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7. Happy birthday pirate coloring page

Arr, matey! Help your kiddo celebrate their birthday like a real pirate with a treasure hunt. The secret map can lead them to this pirate-themed birthday coloring sheet and some “gold” cupcakes. 

8. Happy birthday cake coloring page

This happy birthday coloring page has minor details and big illustrations, making it a great birthday activity for younger artists.  

9. Birthday present with balloons coloring page

Available for free on Primary Games, this printable birthday coloring page features floating balloons and a birthday gift wrapped in polka-dot wrapping paper. Suitable for kids of all ages. 

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10. Happy birthday alligator coloring page

This alligator-themed birthday coloring sheet is perfect for artists who like to treat every coloring page like an art masterpiece. It challenges kids to color a ton of different shapes, which range in size, as well as a “Happy Birthday!” sign.