Looking for a free printable leprechaun trap letter? Here’s everything you need to know about these silly letters and a free printable set!
My kids are finally getting to the age (1 and 3) where they are into holidays. Every holiday! Even ones that aren’t typically super child-centered.
I am doing my best to make holidays fun and memorable for them, and to establish fun and silly family holiday traditions.
One thing we are doing this year is making a leprechaun trap and pairing it with a St Patrick’s Day letter from a leprechaun!
What is a leprechaun trap?
A leprechaun trap is a craft made by or for kids to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The idea is to tempt a leprechaun into stopping in, and then catch him.
It’s basically the St Patrick’s Day version of milk and cookies for Santa.
What is the point of a leprechaun trap?
The point of a leprechaun trap is to have fun and make St Patricks Day a silly fun holiday for kids. The holiday is typically centered on drinking beer and revelry, so this is just a fun way to make it kid-centric.

What happens if you catch a leprechaun?
Legend has it, if you catch a leprechaun, he has to give you his treasure!
How do you trap a leprechaun for kids?
Usually, parents who want to help their kids trap a leprechaun build a leprechaun trap!
St Patricks Day leprechaun traps usually include:
- green
- shamrocks
- bait to attract them like gold coins or Lucky Charms cereal
- a ladder to lead them up – made from sticks, pipe cleaners, or anything
- the trap – a jar, a box, a tube, or something to fall on top of them
What to do when you don’t catch a leprechaun
Leprechauns are sneaky and smart, so they are hard to catch! However, if they almost get caught, they often leave treats behind!
How do I make my child think leprechaun came?
Leprechauns can leave footprints, shamrocks, a letter, or treats!
Does the leprechaun leave anything?
I think it is cute for a leprechaun to leave a letter! They can also leave gold coins, gold coin candy, or any sort of gold item alongside the letter.

Be sure to check out our St Patrick’s Day ideas!
- Printable Leprechaun letter
- How to make Leprechaun footprints
- St Patrick’s Day breakfast ideas
- St Patrick’s Day treat recipes for kids
- Free Printable St Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt
- The best St Patricks Day books for Preschoolers
- St Patricks Day crafts for toddlers + preschoolers
- Free St Patrick’s Day Printables for Preschoolers
- How to make an oatmeal canister top hat leprechaun trap
- Easy Leprechaun trap ideas
- What does a leprechaun leave in a trap?
Free printable leprechaun letter
Get our free printable leprechaun trap notes! We have a green clover + a rainbow version of the printable letter! Click here to download the free leprechaun letters!
