Discover fun and imaginative Leprechaun visit ideas for a St Patricks Day kids idea! Create magical moments for kids with mischievous tricks, treasure hunts, green surprises, and tiny footprints—all to convince them of a cheeky leprechaun’s playful visit.
St Patrick’s Day is a fun and silly holiday to celebrate with your kids.
After establishing a festive scene around the house and setting up the leprechaun trap, it’s time to leave traces of the troublemaker’s visit to trick unsuspecting kids.
While leprechauns are mischievous creatures known to bring chaos wherever they go, you don’t need to turn the house upside down to convince your children that a cheeky leprechaun has indeed paid a visit.
Some readily available household items will do the trick, and everything green is your ultimate resource! Check out these clever leprechaun visit ideas you can try at home to bring magic on St. Paddy’s Day.
7 Fun Leprechaun Visit Ideas
Once the kids are put to bed, you can transform the house and start setting up the leprechaun visit.
The goal is to leave trails of magic around the house to make it look like a naughty leprechaun has gone rogue all night long.
You can rearrange some furniture of make things generally look mixed up or knocked over to add to the illusion, too!
In the morning, the kids will be surprised by all the mess, and you want everything to be as realistic as possible.
Here are some excellent ideas to make the leprechaun’s visit a believable and memorable experience for the children:
Leave a Leprechaun Letter
Leaving behind notes or letters that the leprechaun has written will increase your kid’s anticipation and thirst for adventure.
These letters can be grateful or silly, expressing how the leprechaun has successfully dodged their traps. Save yourself the hassle by downloading this free Leprechaun letter that you can print.
Meanwhile, you can also write playful hints on the letters, providing clues for hidden treasures, and tuck them in unexpected places like under the pillows or in the bookshelves.
Place Treasures Under The Kids’ Pillows or Beds
Insert gold coins, treats, or dollars in an envelope and tuck them under your children’s pillow. Imagine their delight upon waking up to the sight of these treasures!
To make it even more memorable, leave a heartfelt note from the leprechaun praising your children for their determination in catching him or finding his treasures.
Give Children Treasure Maps, Puzzles, or Riddles to Solve
This interactive element won’t just keep the kids entertained but also spark their imagination and critical thinking skills.
You can use a green pen to write riddles on small pieces of paper that’ll further lead to leprechaun treasures hidden all over the house.
You can also leave behind a treasure map to guide their search – or, download our free printable St Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt clues.
The last piece of riddle should lead into a hidden pot of gold, which, instead of gold bars, is filled with treats (like golden chocolate coins) or toys.
You can also fill the pot with play money and hide this treasure under the bed or in a cabinet where kids (and curious pets) won’t easily find it.
Dye Your Toilet Water Green
Nothing’s funnier to kids than a little potty humor. Imagine how your kids will react upon seeing a green mess in the bathroom right after they wake up!
To do so, drop some green food coloring into the toilet water to make it seem like a silly leprechaun has made a mess in the bathroom.
You can also unroll the toilet paper and sprinkle some green dye. It’s best to use natural or plant-based food coloring to prevent unwanted stains on your tiles or fabric.
Paint Some Food Items Green
To make it seem like a leprechaun has magically turned your kids’ favorite breakfast green, you can use green food or food-grade paint to color eggs or milk.
Baking green-colored treats can work, too! Bring on the green sprinkles!
Make Tiny Green Footprints
What could be more convincing than finding little leprechaun footprints around the house?
You can do so by dipping the side of your hand green, washable paint or powder and stamping them around the house.
To skip the mess, make small shoe print cutouts and stick them using adhesive tape. you can get our free printable leprechaun footprints here!
Scatter Green Confetti or Glitter Around The House
Create trails of confetti or shimmering green specks that lead to treats or treasures to create an illusion of leprechaun magic! You can scatter these around window sills, doorways, floors, and tabletops.
We also recommend small clover leaf cutouts that make an excellent alternative to glitter, which can be so annoying to clean.
Note that these are potential choking hazards, so it’s best to avoid using these and other small items (like beads and sequins), especially if you have toddlers at home.
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?
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