4 Of The Best St. Patricks Day Kids Activities

Let the kids’ imaginations run wild as they engineer their very own leprechaun traps. This is a fun STEM-inspired activity that’s bound to bring laughter and some creative problem-solving skills to the table.

What You’ll Need:

• Shoeboxes, cardboard, or small baskets
• Popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, and tape
• Green and gold decorations (think glitter, ribbons, and stickers)

How To:

1. Explain the “leprechaun legend” to your kids and challenge them to create a trap to catch the tiny trickster.
2. Use the supplies to build a trap with sneaky elements like fake gold coins or mini ladders.
3. Leave the trap out overnight and sprinkle tiny green footprints (use washable paint!) as “leprechaun evidence” in the morning.

2. Rainbow Treasure Hunt

Turn your home into a treasure map filled with clues, rainbows, and a pot of gold at the end. This activity is a hit for kids who love a good adventure.

Supplies:

• Colored construction paper or rainbow markers
• Gold chocolate coins or small prizes
• Printable or handwritten clues

How To Play:

1. Create a trail of clues leading from one spot in your home to another.
2. Use rainbow paper to guide them and hide small treasures along the way.
3. At the final spot, hide a small “pot of gold” filled with candy or little toys.

Pro Tip: Get the kids to dress up as leprechaun hunters for added fun!

3. St. Patrick’s Day Bingo

Bingo just got a green twist! This is a relaxing yet exciting game that’s great for kids of all ages.

What You Need:

• Printable St. Patrick’s Day bingo cards (or make your own!)
• Green markers or gold coins as bingo chips

How To Play:

1. Design bingo cards featuring St. Patrick’s Day icons like shamrocks, rainbows, pots of gold, and leprechaun hats.
2. Use a “caller” to announce the images or symbols.
3. The first player to complete a row, column, or diagonal shouts, “Lucky me!”

Bonus: Offer small prizes for winners to up the excitement.

5. Rainbow Science Experiment

Combine fun and education with this colorful science activity that doubles as a craft.

Materials:

• Clear cups or glasses
• Water
• Food coloring
• Paper towels

How To Do It:

1. Fill several cups with water and add different food coloring to each (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple).
2. Fold paper towels into strips and place one end in a colored cup and the other in an empty cup.
3. Watch as the colors travel and blend to form a rainbow!

It’s magical, educational, and mesmerizing for kids.

6. Shamrock Scavenger Hunt

Turn your home or backyard into a clover-filled playground with this exciting scavenger hunt.

What You Need:

• Cut-out shamrocks (in various sizes and colors)
• A list of shamrocks to find

How To Play:

1. Hide the shamrocks around your house or yard.
2. Give your kids a checklist or clues to find specific ones (e.g., “Find a small green shamrock near the couch”).
3. Offer prizes or treats for finding all the shamrocks.

Bonus Tip: Don’t forget to take pictures of your little ones in action. You’ll want to capture these moments to treasure (and maybe post on social media—#LuckyKids #StPatricksDayFun).