St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Adults
The first St. Patrick's Day celebration in North America was held in Boston in 1737, in honor of the Christian Missionary and Irish Apostle of the same name. Today, St. Patrick's Day parades and celebrations are held in many cities worldwide on March 17th; it's not uncommon for buildings, streets, and even entire bodies of water to be decked out in green for the occasion!
The holiday isn't exclusive to those with Irish ancestry, either. Everyone is a little Irish on Saint Patrick's Day is a common saying, and people of all backgrounds can get into the festive spirit, if not only to avoid getting pinched for forgetting to wear green. Whether you're planning an icebreaker, a party idea, or a holiday scavenger hunt activity, this festive season offers plenty of opportunities for fun St. Patrick's Day games and treasure hunts for kids and adults.
Whether you're planning an icebreaker for your St. Patrick's Day party activity, creating a St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt for kids, or looking to add a competitive twist to a pub crawl event, these Goosechase Missions are a great place to start for brainstorming St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt ideas, holiday scavenger hunt clues, or a St. Patrick's Day treasure hunt.
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St. Patrick's Day Goosechase Mission Ideas
- National Kit - Take a photo with somebody wearing a Team Ireland soccer (football) or rugby jersey-bonus points for a Shamrock emblem or gold coin props.
- Fancy Socks - Take a photo with somebody wearing festive St. Patrick's Day stockings or lucky charm socks.
- Top o’ the morning to you! - Find as many leprechaun hats as possible and take a photo of your team members or strangers wearing them-bonus points for each hat.
- Color Me Irish - Paint a team member's face in St. Patrick's Day colors and take a photo. Don't forget shamrocks or clovers!
- End of the Rainbow - Take a video of a team member being showered in gold coins; chocolate coins are allowed. Free scavenger hunt clues can help track this treasure hunt.
- It's Not Luck - Take a photo with somebody sporting Boston Celtics team apparel.
- Hot Potato - Take a photo of your team sharing any spud-based food dish. Bonus points if it's not French fries.
- Proper Public House - Take a photo of your team outside an Irish pub. Not the most creative holiday scavenger hunt ideas or themed clues, but it's a good excuse to get to the pub.
- Gaelic Attire - Take a photo of a team member or stranger wearing a traditional garment or a Patrick's Day-themed costume.
- But are you really? - Take a photo of a team member pretending to kiss a stranger wearing a "Kiss me I'm Irish" shirt.
- Tappa, Tappa, Tappa - Take a video of your team performing Riverdance moves; this works best with music.
- Irish Literature - Take photos of your team members reading Irish authors at a bookstore or library. As far as St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt riddles go, we could count this as an educational clue.
- Irish Rock Jams - Take a video of your team air-banding a song by U2, Dropkick Murphys, or The Cranberries.
- Lucky the Leprechaun - Take a photo of your team with a box of Lucky Charms cereal or chocolate gold coins.
- Boyle's Law - Take a video of a team member popping a green balloon as a tribute to Irish Scientist Robert Boyle. See? We can even sneak a little science into a fun St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt clues for added challenges.
Additional Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Plan a day-long scavenger hunt for kids with fun riddles and themed clues. Include activities like spotting shamrocks, finding lucky charms, or following a trail to the hidden pot of gold. This interactive scavenger hunt keeps kids engaged and moving, indoors or outdoors.
Creative Leprechaun Treasure and Trap Ideas
Encourage kids to create leprechaun traps using craft supplies, small boxes, or jars. At the end of the hunt, hide surprises like coins, chocolates, or a leprechaun treasure. Add playful riddles or challenges to make finding the treasure even more exciting.
Party Ideas with Scavenger Hunts
Integrate a St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt into your holiday party. Combine treasure hunt elements with games, snacks, and prizes for all participants.
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