Free St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt Printable
This St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt is the perfect way to add a wee bit of fun to this mysterious holiday! Grab our free printable and let the kids follow the different clues to the “pot of gold” treasure at the end of the rainbow!
St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) is a special day, for sure, but what is a fun way to celebrate it with kids? A fun St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt offers a unique blend of family fun, creative games, and holiday celebrations.
I love small holidays like this one because it gives small kids something to look forward to between Valentine’s Day and Easter. And this Saint Patrick’s Day hunt isn’t just any game – it’s a treasure hunt that promises thrills and adventure!
If you’re looking for a St Patrick’s Day activity – this St Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt is a super fun activity for kids from the first clue until they solve the final clue!
Scavenger hunts are a sure way to get the whole family moving and happy! Grab the free printable scavenger hunt clue cards to get started!
It is great for the family and can even be turned into a Leprechaun Hunt for the classroom.
St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt Game For Kids
If there was ever a day to go on a treasure hunt, St. Patrick’s Day is DEFINITELY it. With all the talk of a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow around this holiday, you get to be the one to delight the kids with the treasure that the leprechaun left behind when he ran away to hide so fast! Ha!
Without a doubt, kids will have SO much fun with this fun St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt and really jump at the idea of trying to find that sneaky little leprechaun.
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St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt Riddles
The scavenger hunt PDF comes with 15 different activities. Kids will find themselves searching for something, creating something, or doing something for someone. And no matter which of the clues the kids are working on, one thing is for sure: this St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt makes for a magical good time!
After I saw a variety of clue cards on other sites, I made my own clues for kids of all ages. Plus, these activities are generic enough to work in anyone’s home or yard.
How To Set Up This St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt
All you have to do is print out this free printable on white cardstock. That way it’s sturdy enough to withstand the eager hands of your little treasure hunters.
Instead of making clue cards that have to be followed in a specific order, I wanted to do a page of activities that could be completed in any order. Watching the excitement on my kids’ faces as they do these fun things proves to me what a big hit these little scavenger hunts are!
You can give a big St Patrick’s Day prize at the end or do small prizes such as candy or non-candy treats with each activity.
If your kids love doing scavenger hunts, be sure to grab our Easter scavenger hunt clue set, too!
St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt Treasure Ideas
Finding the perfect treasure turns a simple, free printable St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt into an unforgettable adventure. I’ve brainstormed some treasure ideas guaranteed to thrill kids and families alike – imagine the delight when your little leprechaun hunters discover gold chocolate coins, shimmering at the end of their quest!
Here are just a few of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day treasure ideas to put at the end of the hunt! I’ve included a couple of bigger prize ideas as well as some smaller ones. Want to add to this activity so older kids love it too? Make it even more challenging and play this Roll a Rainbow game at the end (to win their prize) instead!
- Leprechaun doll
- St. Patrick’s Day Lucky $2 Bill
- How to Catch a Leprechaun Book
- St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes
- Miniature pot of gold
- Mini rainbow with pot of gold
- Leprechaun Loot gift tag
- Shamrock sunglasses
- Let the Shenanigans Begin bags (with treats inside)
- Small toy like Pot of gold LEGO brick set
Here’s believing that the luck of the Irish is with you! Make this St. Patty’s Day one that’s brimming with laughter, play, and family fun.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day and happy hunting!
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