If you want to add some fun to your life this March, make sure to use these magical leprechaun visit ideas.
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to bring a little mischief and magic into your home with a surprise visit from a leprechaun!
Whether you’re celebrating with young kids or just love a bit of holiday fun, planning a leprechaun visit can make March 17th extra special.
These playful little tricksters are known for their sneaky antics—turning furniture upside down, leaving tiny green footprints, and hiding gold coins in unexpected places.
A leprechaun visit is a great way to spark creativity and excitement while embracing Irish traditions.
From setting up leprechaun traps to waking up to silly pranks and surprises, there are endless ways to make the day memorable.
And of course, these ideas can be as simple or elaborate as you like, making them perfect for busy parents and teachers looking to add a touch of fun to the holiday.
10 Magical Leprechaun Visit Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day
Since my kids were tiny, we have staged a fun leprechaun visit every St Patrick’s day.
Although it wasn’t a tradition of mine growing up, it’s become one of our favorite times of year and it perfectly bridges the gap between the holidays and Easter.
You don’t have to have Irish heritage to get in on the St Patrick’s Day craic, embrace the day as your own and celebrate everything green and Irish with your kids!
What’s The Deal With Leprechaun Visits?
In our house, Roy G Biv, the naughty leprechaun visits our house during the night of the 16 March into the 17th March.
When the kids wake up in the morning, they find a bunch of gold coins around the house that they can run around and collect.
We always read a St Patrick’s Day book about Roy G Bov the night before the big event to get us in the mood.
To make it even more fun, we add a few of the traditions to the visit:
Tiny Green Footprints
Use washable green paint or a green marker to create little leprechaun footprints around the house.
Place them leading from the front door to a surprise treat or around a leprechaun trap!
Leprechaun Trap Surprise
Have your kids set up a leprechaun trap the night before, and in the morning, let them find gold coins, green glitter, or a cheeky “better luck next time!” note left behind by the tricky leprechaun.
Green Water
In our house, Roy G Biv is a naughty leprechaun who runs around the house without flushing the toilet!
Add a few drops of green food coloring to the toilet bowl for a fun surprise that makes kids think a leprechaun has been up to mischief.
Topsy-Turvy Room
Flip chairs upside down, turn picture frames sideways, and switch shoes to the wrong feet.
The leprechaun’s playful antics will have everyone giggling at the silly mess.
Gold Coin Hunt
Hide chocolate or plastic gold coins around the house for kids to discover.
We normally leave an empty pot of gold or a leprechaun hat outside their bedroom doors so they can collect the coins.
Rainbow Breakfast
Surprise your family with a colorful breakfast featuring rainbow pancakes, Lucky Charms cereal, or a green smoothie made by the mischievous leprechaun.
When my kids were babies, we did green pancakes with spinach to make them toddler friendly.
Silly Messages
Our leprechaun always leaves a funny message using our magnetic letters on the fridge.
You could also use a dry-erase marker to write on mirrors, such as “Catch me if you can!” or “Top of the morning to ya!”
Miniature Leprechaun Door
Set up a tiny door against the wall or baseboard to make it look like the leprechaun has a magical entrance to your home.
Upside-Down Clothes
Swap pajamas for inside-out clothes, turn socks backward, or leave a pile of mismatched outfits for a morning laugh at the leprechaun’s fashion tricks.
Lucky Gift
Our leprechaun leaves a bigger present at the end of the coin hunt – the catch – it is always in a crazy place such as the dishwasher or washing machine.
We try and find a rainbow themed presents such as a bath bomb or candy skewer.