Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is a wonderful chance for family fun—especially with kids at home. This year, invite a mischievous leprechaun into your festivities with a charming St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunt. It’s an engaging activity that the whole family can enjoy together.
St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt
A treasure hunt turns any celebration into an adventure. Tell your children a leprechaun stopped by and left clues, and watch their excitement grow. With a ready printable of St. Patrick’s Day clues, you can assemble a playful indoor hunt in just minutes.
The printable contains 12 clues that guide kids from one spot to the next until they reach a pot of gold left by a friendly leprechaun. Place each clue in the location described to create a seamless trail through your home.
How to Set Up a St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt
Follow these simple steps to arrange a fun and memorable treasure hunt around your house. The guide below explains where to place each clue so children can follow the trail from start to finish.
1. Sneaky little leprechauns have visited your house. They left a trail as quiet as a mouse. Follow the clues they left behind and enjoy the wonderful treasure you shall find. Place this opening clue in a central spot—such as the kitchen or family room—to start the hunt.
2. Four leaf clovers are lucky as can be. Turn the knob to open me, if I’m locked you must use a key. Place this second clue near the welcome message or the front door so children are led toward the laundry area next.
3. So close to that pot of gold and you are feeling bold. After your clothes are washed, here you must give them a fold. Position this clue on or near the door that leads to the laundry room to guide kids where to go next.
4. If it’s treasure you seek, come take a peek, on the place where you sleep. For this clue, tuck it on a basket of clean laundry, on a dresser, or another spot where folded clothes are kept.
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5. Don’t give up. Keep looking for those clues. I come in twos and you put me on before your shoes. Hide this clue on the child’s bed, under a pillow, or beneath a blanket for a little extra searching fun.
6. Leprechauns are clever and hard to trap. To find your next clue you don’t need a map. Just go to the place where you wash your hair and you’ll find it in a snap. Place this clue in or near the sock drawer or wherever socks are stored.
7. Those sneaky leprechauns sure think you are groovy. Find the next clue where you to watch a movie. For this clue, hide it in the bathtub or shower area—closing a curtain or leaving it tucked away adds to the excitement.
8. Now use your feet to find your seat. You might try looking underneath. Put this clue in the family room where you watch TV: on the TV stand, a coffee table, or under the remote control.
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9. You did it again. You’re hot on the trail. Now look for the place where you go check the mail. For added challenge, hide this clue under couch cushions, behind a pillow, or below a throw blanket so kids keep searching.
10. Irish kisses and shamrock pinches, search in the place where you keep your riches. This clue can be placed on or inside the family mailbox or wherever you keep important small items.
11. You’re nearing the end. It’s almost done. We sure hope you had some fun. Now look in the place that keeps milk cold. Then you’re on the path to the rainbow and gold. Hide this clue under a piggy bank, coin jar, or change container to steer kids toward the final prize.
12. This pot of gold is yours to keep. Enjoy this Happy St. Patrick’s Day treat. Finish the treasure hunt by placing the final clue in or near the refrigerator, along with a small reward for the children to enjoy.
St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Ideas
When the hunt ends, celebrate the success with a small treasure. Choose from lots of fun rewards to suit your children’s tastes:
- Rainbow or pot-of-gold shaped cookies
- Chocolate coins
- Rainbow-colored candy, like gummy bears or sour straws
- Colorful toys such as slime or playdough
- Coloring books with crayons or markers
- St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes
- Rainbow pancakes or waffles
- A festive green shirt to wear
With so many creative treasure ideas, the possibilities are endless. Kids will be delighted to discover any of these treats at the end of a thoughtfully arranged St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunt in your home.
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