Unleash Adventure: Hosting the Ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Outdoor Treasure Hunt

An outdoor treasure hunt for St. Patrick’s Day is a fantastic way to add excitement and adventure to your celebrations and depending on the hunt all ages can participate. Here are a few ways to organize your very on St Patrick’s Day Ultimate Treasure Hunt:

First, you want to create a Treasure Map of course! Start by drawing or printing out a map of the outdoor area where the treasure hunt will take place. Include landmarks such as trees, bushes, rocks, and other notable features. You can make the map look aged or weathered for an extra touch of authenticity like this vintage looking paper. Or if you are techy savvy and want to really impress your players, create an online map by dropping pins near important places or as clues along the way to your treasure.

Next, you want to design clues. Use note cards like these shamrock note cards or craft your own. Write a series of clues that lead participants from one location to the next. Each clue should provide hints about where the next clue is hidden. Incorporate St. Patrick’s Day themes, such as shamrocks, leprechauns, rainbows, and pots of gold, into your clues for added fun. Use riddles and rhymes to really get into the tricky leprechaun spirit.

Go forth and hide the clues! Place each clue in its designated location according to the map. Be sure to make the clues challenging enough to keep participants engaged but not too difficult that they become frustrated. Consider the age levels of your participants. Hiding some clues under rocks, behind trees, or inside objects like flower pots or birdhouses can be obviously spots but even the smartest lad or lass can be tricked by the simplest of hiding spots..

Plan and gather the hoard. When sending out the invites, encourage your participants to dress up in St. Patrick’s Day-themed costumes or green clothing to add to the festive atmosphere. Makes for great pictures and if the hunt takes you several places, bystanders and neighbors will glimpse, assist and enjoy in the funastic festivities as well.

Little trinkets along the way keep them wanting more and helps build momentum. For the finale, choose a special “treasure” to be the final prize at the end of the rainbow…I mean hunt. It could be a pot of gold (chocolate coins or candies), St. Patrick’s Day-themed toys or trinkets, or even a homemade treat like cookies or cupcakes decorated with shamrocks. Maybe its a more personalize treasure hunt and the pot o gold at the end of the rainbow is of the sentimental value.

Now that the game is laid out, it’s time to start the Hunt. Gather all the participants and give them the first clue to kick off the treasure hunt. Encourage them to work together and use their problem-solving skills to decipher each clue and find the next location. This is a great way to bring families together or build teamwork. Instead of axe throwing or bowling for the next department team builder, why not set them out on a go ole fashion treasure hunt!

The game is afoot! Sit back and watch as your friends, family or coworkers work out your carefully cultivated clues and unravel your masterpiece.

Once all the clues have been solved and the treasure has been found, gather everyone together to celebrate. You can enjoy the treats or prizes together and share stories about the adventure. It’s sure to be an event to be shared and retold year after year. It may even become a tradition.

Remember to take plenty of photos throughout the treasure hunt to capture the excitement and fun memories of the day. With a little planning and creativity, your St. Patrick’s Day outdoor treasure hunt is sure to be a hit!