Date Ideas San Francisco
Looking for date ideas in San Francisco that go beyond the usual dinner and drinks? Our creative workshops offer ways to connect with your partner. From intimate cooking classes and foodie dates with a private chef to pasta making classes around the Bay Area, you have plenty of choices to eat well. You can also try crafting a cutting board in a woodworking class or making your own pottery in pottery classes for couples. With all of the creative experiences in San Francisco, you’ll never be at a loss for unique date night ideas.
Character Macaron Making Class
5.0 (33)
7k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 5 guests
$119
Pottery Class: Intro to Wheel Throwing Seize the Clay
4.7 (196)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 10 guests
$89
Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (77)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$89 - $109
Wine and Paint Class
4.9 (34)
15k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 100 guests
$79 - $89
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
5.0 (15)
5.0 (228) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 300 guests
$74 - $99
Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (20)
5.0 (228) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$84 - $109
Wheel Throwing Workshop: Fun with Clay
5.0 (51)
Runs regularly
Daly City
1 to 2 guests
$95
Custom Candle Making Class
5.0 (85)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 32 guests
$48 - $95
Textured Art Class
4.8 (23)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 40 guests
$95 - $99
Kintsugi and Wabi Sabi Workshop
4.7 (29)
Only 2 dates left
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$119
Soap Making Class
5.0 (10)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$85 - $90
Cooking Class: Dumpling Dinner Party
5.0 (138)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 11 guests
$129 - $169
Sushi Making Class
4.9 (13)
4.8 (405) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$69 - $95
Cooking Class: Chinese from Scratch
5.0 (27)
5.0 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$90 - $170
Ceramic Mug Workshop
4.6 (11)
4.9 (46) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$90
Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class: Succulents
5.0 (13)
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 20 guests
$145
Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class: Rose, Daisy, Scabiosa
5.0 (18)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$135
Concrete Lamp Workshop
5.0 (12)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$90 - $95
Closed Terrarium Class
5.0 (31)
5.0 (228) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$69 - $139
Flower Arrangement Workshop
4.8 (18)
4.9 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$105
Neapolitan Pizza Making Class
5.0 (20)
5.0 (81) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Hand Build Pottery Class
5.0 (20)
4.9 (46) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$70
Wood Burning Cutting Board Class
5.0 (2)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$90 - $95
Kokedama Class
5.0 (19)
4.9 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$75 - $85
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Wheel Throwing Workshop: Fun with Clay
5.0 (51)
Runs regularly
Daly City
1 to 2 guests
$95
Kintsugi and Wabi Sabi Workshop
4.7 (29)
Only 2 dates left
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$119
Ceramic Mug Workshop
4.6 (11)
4.9 (46) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$90
Concrete Lamp Workshop
5.0 (12)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$90 - $95
Hand Build Pottery Class
5.0 (20)
4.9 (46) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$70
Concrete Craft Workshop: Mini Fire Pit
4.7 (3)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$85 - $90
Sgraffito Pottery Workshop: Perfect Party Platters
5.0 (16)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$80 - $90
Hand Built Ceramics Course
4.9 (46) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$150
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
5.0 (7)
Your choice of time
Pacifica
1 to 4 guests
$114
Make a Mug Ceramics Workshop
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$45 - $50
Sgraffito Pottery Workshop: Carve and Chug
5.0 (1)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 30 guests
$80 - $90
Porcelain Ornament Ceramics Workshop
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$40 - $50
Clay Sculpting Class
4.7 (223) (for this teacher)
92% recommend
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 10 guests
$89
Ceramics Workshop: Create a Personalized Mug
4.8 (6)
Only 1 date left
Pacifica
1 to 12 guests
$84
Pottery Handbuilding Class: Clay Bowl
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$78
Pottery Painting Class
Your choice of time
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$48
Ceramics Workshop: Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding Clay Care
4.9 (26)
Your choice of time
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$85 - $130
Private Pottery Class
4.9 (27)
4.7 (223) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 48 guests
$115 - $185
Handbuilt Clay Animal Ceramics Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.9 (27) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$75
Ceramics Workshop for Mindfulness: Tea Cups and Tea
9k followers
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 30 guests
$85 - $95
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Cooking Class: Dumpling Dinner Party
5.0 (138)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 11 guests
$129 - $169
Sushi Making Class
4.9 (13)
4.8 (405) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$69 - $95
Cooking Class: Chinese from Scratch
5.0 (27)
5.0 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$90 - $170
Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class: Succulents
5.0 (13)
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 20 guests
$145
Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class: Rose, Daisy, Scabiosa
5.0 (18)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$135
Neapolitan Pizza Making Class
5.0 (20)
5.0 (81) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Traditional Chinese Pastry Class
4.9 (12)
5.0 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$84 - $160
Artisan Pasta Making Class
5.0 (6)
5.0 (81) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$150
French Cooking Class: Classic Bouillabaisse
5.0 (3)
22k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Introduction to Knife Skills Workshop
5.0 (14)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
Oakland
1 to 25 guests
$125
Holiday Spirits and Jolly Cocktail Making Class
5.0 (35) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 10 guests
$155
Italian Cooking Class: Rustic Potato Gnocchi
5.0 (13)
5.0 (81) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Spanish Cooking Class: A Night in Spain
4.9 (12)
5.0 (81) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Italian Cooking Class: Sardinian Gnocchi
5.0 (9)
5.0 (81) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Pad Thai and Tom Yum Thai Cooking Class
5.0 (2)
5.0 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 5 guests
$85 - $180
Sushi Making Class: Rainbow Roll, Steelhead Roll, and More
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$99
Cooking Class: Vegan Chinese Classics
5.0 (8)
5.0 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$99 - $160
Asian Vegetarian Cooking Class
4.9 (8)
5.0 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$95 - $150
Spanish Cooking Class: Cooking and Conversation
5.0 (6)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Cooking Class: Asian Dumplings
4.7 (3)
17k followers
Only 2 dates left
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$65 - $89
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Textured Art Class
4.8 (23)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 40 guests
$95 - $99
Resin Coaster Making Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$85 - $90
Fluid Art Class
5.0 (6)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$80 - $85
Acrylic Paint and Sip Workshop
5.0 (5)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$65
Fluid Art Bear Class
4.9 (7)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$90 - $95
Snow Globe Workshop
5.0 (2)
5.0 (228) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$69
Christmas Art Workshop
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 8 guests
$65 - $75
Mandala Art Rock Painting Class
Only 1 date left
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$42
Sip and Paint: Christmas Tote Bag
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$60 - $75
Acrylic Pour Painting Class
Only 1 date left
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$100 - $120
Sip N' Paint for Team Building
5.0 (1)
15k followers
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 400 guests
$108
Mountain Landscape Paint and Sip Class
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 6 guests
$60
Paint and Sip Class
Runs regularly
Foster City
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$62
Acrylic Painting Class: by the Sea
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$75
Apparel Painting Workshop
4 years in business
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 20 guests
$130
Paint and Sip Workshop: The Sea at Sunset
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$55 - $80
Watercolor Painting Class: Koi Carps
5.0 (2)
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 6 guests
$60 - $75
Paint and Sip Workshop: Funny Cat
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 8 guests
$60
Paint and Sip Pumpkins Class
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$75
Paint and Sip Workshop: Sunset
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$55
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Closed Terrarium Class
5.0 (31)
5.0 (228) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$69 - $139
Flower Arrangement Workshop
4.8 (18)
4.9 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$105
Kokedama Class
5.0 (19)
4.9 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$75 - $85
Terrarium Making Class
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$95 - $99
Wreath Making Workshop
3k followers
Only 1 date left
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$60 - $75
Closed Eco-System Terrarium Class
5.0 (12)
4.9 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 500 guests
$75 - $85
Holiday Wreath Design Workshop
6k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$175
Moss Art Workshop
4.8 (4)
4.9 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$75 - $125
Moss Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (10)
5.0 (228) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$44 - $79
Moss Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (228) (for this teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 300 guests
$44 - $69
Floating Terrariums Class: Garden in the Sky
5.0 (1)
5.0 (228) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$99 - $159
Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop
4.9 (108) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
$70 - $80
Open Glass Terrarium Class
5.0 (6)
4.9 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$65 - $105
Terrarium Workshop: Sip and Plant
4.8 (11)
5.0 (279) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 300 guests
$129 - $149
Succulent Treasure Box Class
5.0 (2)
4.9 (108) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$60 - $65
Zen Crystal and Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (2)
4.9 (108) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$105
Terrarium Ornament Workshop
5.0 (1)
5.0 (228) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$54 - $69
Tequila and Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.9 (108) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
San Mateo
1 to 100 guests
$85
Seasonal Floral Centerpiece Workshop
4.9 (108) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$120 - $135
Seasonal Succulent Centerpiece Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.9 (108) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$65 - $85
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Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (20)
5.0 (228) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$84 - $109
Wood Burning Cutting Board Class
5.0 (2)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$90 - $95
Tufting Workshop
5.0 (3)
9k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$89 - $109
Needle Punching Workshop
5.0 (2)
4.9 (46) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$70
Macrame Workshop: Plant Hanger
5.0 (12)
4.9 (46) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$65
String Art Class
5.0 (3)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$85 - $90
Flower Hammering and Dyeing Class
5.0 (1)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$90 - $95
Bladesmithing Class: Railroad Spike Knife
7k followers
4k followers
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 5 guests
$195
Macrame Workshop: Coasters
5.0 (1)
4.9 (46) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$55
Artistic Bookmark Making Workshop
4.9 (35) (for this teacher)
15k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$72 - $78
Sword Letter Opener Blacksmithing Class
7k followers
4k followers
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 5 guests
$150
Cloud Craft Workshop: Floating Dreams
5.0 (228) (for this teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Menlo Park
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$69 - $1,098
Holiday Reindeer Candlestick Welding Workshop
7k followers
4k followers
Only 1 date left
Richmond
1 to 4 guests
$150
Ice Dyeing Workshop
Only 1 date left
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$90
Porcelain Jewelry Course for Beginners
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$170 - $180
Wooden Rainbow Cutting Board Class
5k followers
7k likes
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 10 guests
$158
Wooden Cutting Board Class
4.9 (13)
5k followers
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 100 guests
$94
Wedge Table Woodworking Class
5.0 (7)
5k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 18 guests
$148
Blacksmithing Workshop: Decorative Wall Hook
7k followers
4k followers
Only 1 date left
Richmond
1 to 4 guests
$150
Indigo Shibori Dyeing Workshop
5.0 (1)
Only 2 dates left
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$110 - $135
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DIY Kintsugi for Beginners
5.0 (35)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
$80 - $95
Wood Burn a Charcuterie Board
5.0 (36)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 200 guests
$83 - $85
DIY Turkish Mosaic Lamp
5.0 (53)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 72 guests
$99
DIY Closed Terrarium
4.9 (56)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$89 - $139
Make Resin Art Coasters at Home
5.0 (25)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 100 guests
$55 - $75
Build a Terrarium: Wardian Case
5.0 (57)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$89 - $109
Make an Organic Soy Wax Candle
5.0 (20)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$60
Learn Mocktail Mixology
5.0 (37)
Only 1 date left
LIVE STREAMING
Cocktail kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
$50 - $80
Learn Kintsugi
5.0 (20)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$219
Make Resin Jewelry
5.0 (20)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$79 - $89
Make a Terrarium Ornament
5.0 (3)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
$43 - $49
Make a Mini Terrarium
4.9 (17)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$49
Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight Tasting
5.0 (10)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Kit delivered
1 to 200 guests
$69 - $79
Grow Your Own Organic Herb Garden
5.0 (13)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 100 guests
$85
Make Floating Terrariums: Garden in the Sky
4.8 (6)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$99 - $159
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Date Night Ideas San Francisco
Best date ideas in San Francisco near you
It doesn’t matter where you’re located, from the Marina to the Sunset District, since our fun date ideas cover the city and beyond. You can join a paint and sip in Union Square or try a mixology session in North Beach. Creative workshops give you a chance to learn something while sharing meaningful experiences.
Our teachers offer their classes across San Francisco and some will bring the experience to you. If you are planning a birthday party book a paint party that comes to you. You can even enjoy at home date nights with virtual classes! Not only will you get expert instruction from a local artist, all of the supplies come with your booking so you can focus on having an amazing time with your friends and family.
What to do on date nights and first date ideas in San Francisco
Take the pressure off a first date with a creative activity. Dinner and a movie is a good choice, but if you want a unique alternative, try a San Francisco cooking class. You can learn how to cook an Italian dinner at a local chef’s home. You’ll drink wine and get step-by-step instructions from a friendly and supportive teacher. You’ll learn to master fresh handmade pasta or deliciously crisp and chewy pizza dough.
If you and your date want to explore your artistic side, try a painting date night. You can choose from a range of projects, from creating painted wine glasses to making pet portraits. It’s a fun and casual time picking up techniques from an artist. Not only will you learn new skills, but you’ll also feel good about supporting a local business.
It’s not always easy coming up with first-date ideas, but choosing a hands-on experience lets you make the most of living in a creative city. There are workshops in San Francisco you won’t find anywhere else and you’ll be able to spend quality time with your date.
Best date spots in San Francisco
There are plenty of low-key date spots to discover when you book a creative experience. Take a couples’ pottery class for a crafty date idea and share a great time in a ceramics studio. Whether you want the challenge of wheel throwing or a more laidback hand-building class, your teacher will guide you so you’ll make something cool.
If you love the idea of exploring new destinations in the city, try a walking tour of food markets like the historic Ferry Building and then take a tour of Alcatraz. You can also take your date or partner on a farmers market tour and take your finds back to create a delicious meal with your cooking teacher. These unique San Francisco experiences make these outings special and create cherished memories.
