Date Ideas Oakland (Bay Area)
Think outside the box with the best date ideas in Oakland (Bay Area)! From romantic wheel throwing classes to mindful terrarium making classes, we’ve got everything you need to reconnect and spend quality time with your partner in 2025. The vibrant city of Oakland is a hub of culture, history and creativity so it's no surprise that it offers a variety of unique date ideas for couples looking to make lasting memories. Whether you're on your first date or celebrating your fiftieth anniversary, these art, craft and cooking workshops provide the perfect setting for bonding while learning something new.
Cooking Class: Chinese from Scratch
5.0 (32)
5.0 (67) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$90 - $170
Hand Build Pottery Class
5.0 (21)
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$80 - $90
Macrame Workshop: Plant Hanger
5.0 (13)
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$75 - $90
Ceramic Mug Workshop
4.8 (16)
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$100 - $120
Stained Glass Workshop: Sunflower
5.0 (6)
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 20 guests
$100
Bladesmithing Class: Railroad Spike Knife
7k followers
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 6 guests
$200 - $210
Glass Mosaic Class
4.9 (14)
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 20 guests
$75
Hand Built Ceramics Course
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$150
Needle Punching Workshop
5.0 (3)
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$70 - $80
Large Stained Glass Sunflower Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 20 guests
$150
Traditional Chinese Pastry Class
4.9 (14)
5.0 (67) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$89 - $180
Asian Vegetarian Cooking Class
4.9 (10)
5.0 (67) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$95 - $150
Fused Glass Workshop: Butterfly or Dragonfly Yard Stake
5.0 (4)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 15 guests
$75
Cooking Class: Vegan Chinese Classics
5.0 (8)
5.0 (67) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$99 - $160
Macrame Workshop: Coasters
5.0 (2)
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$70 - $80
Blend and Create Popular Tea Drinks Class
4.9 (13)
7k followers
Runs regularly
Alameda
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$60 - $65
Fused Glass Bowl Workshop
4.7 (3)
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 20 guests
$100
Mosaic Workshop: Tulip, Butterfly, Iris, Poppy
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 16 guests
$110
Fused Glass Workshop: Heart
4.0 (1)
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 20 guests
$65
Fused Glass Birthday Plate Workshop
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 6 guests
$65
Glass Mosaic Class: Cross
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 20 guests
$95
Pad Thai and Tom Yum Thai Cooking Class
5.0 (3)
5.0 (67) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 5 guests
$90 - $199
Candle Making Class
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Hayward
/ Mobile
1 to 15 guests
$85
Introduction to Knife Skills Workshop
5.0 (14)
5k followers
Only 2 dates left
Oakland & Berkeley
1 to 25 guests
$125
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Pottery classes for couples
Hand Built Ceramics Course
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$150
Ceramics Workshop: Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding Clay Care
4.9 (29)
Your choice of time
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$85 - $130
Handbuilt Clay Animal Ceramics Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.9 (30) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$75
Private Pottery Course
4.9 (30) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Oakland
1 to 10 guests
$235 - $315
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Traditional Chinese Pastry Class
4.9 (14)
5.0 (67) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$89 - $180
Asian Vegetarian Cooking Class
4.9 (10)
5.0 (67) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$95 - $150
Cooking Class: Vegan Chinese Classics
5.0 (8)
5.0 (67) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$99 - $160
Blend and Create Popular Tea Drinks Class
4.9 (13)
7k followers
Runs regularly
Alameda
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$60 - $65
Pad Thai and Tom Yum Thai Cooking Class
5.0 (3)
5.0 (67) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 5 guests
$90 - $199
Introduction to Knife Skills Workshop
5.0 (14)
5k followers
Only 2 dates left
Oakland & Berkeley
1 to 25 guests
$125
Thematic Wine Tasting
6 years in business
4k followers
Runs regularly
Walnut Creek
1 to 40 guests
$15
Pasta Making Workshop
5k followers
Only 2 dates left
Oakland
1 to 15 guests
$195
Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop
7k followers
Runs regularly
Alameda
1 to 30 guests
$60 - $65
Survivor Cooking Basics Workshop
5k followers
Only 1 date left
Oakland
1 to 15 guests
$195
Cooking Basics Course
5k followers
3k likes
Only 1 date left
Oakland
1 to 15 guests
$2,179
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Mandala Dot Workshop
Runs regularly
San Ramon
1 to 6 guests
$65 - $79
Encaustic Art and Champagne Class
5.0 (1)
1k followers
Runs regularly
Walnut Creek
1 to 4 guests
$150
Encaustic Painting Class: Make Your Mark
5.0 (4)
1k followers
Only 1 date left
Walnut Creek
/ Mobile
1 to 8 guests
$225
Sneaker Customization Experience
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Antioch
1 to 50 guests
$80 - $200
Paint and Sip Class for Groups
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 30 guests
$45 - $50
Lippan Art Workshop
5.0 (1)
Only 2 dates left
San Ramon
1 to 6 guests
$60 - $79
Painting Class Art Club
7 years in business
Runs regularly
San Ramon
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$45 - $65
Stamping and Gelli Printmaking Class
5.0 (1)
1k followers
Only 1 date left
Walnut Creek
1 to 8 guests
$175
Encaustic Painting Class - Beginner
1k followers
Only 1 date left
Walnut Creek
/ Mobile
1 to 8 guests
$225
Floral Watercolor Class
4k followers
Sold out - join waitlist
Richmond
1 to 6 guests
$185 - $225
Encaustic Drawing and Brushing Class
1k followers
Your choice of time
Walnut Creek
2 to 8 guests
$300
Encaustic Painting Class: Hot Plate Art
1k followers
Only 1 date left
Walnut Creek
/ Mobile
1 to 8 guests
$225
Encaustic Painting Class: Ink Exploration
1k followers
Only 1 date left
Walnut Creek
1 to 8 guests
$225
Painting Class: Mini Series
1k followers
Only 1 date left
Walnut Creek
1 to 8 guests
$225
Encaustic Painting Class: Metallic Shine
1k followers
Runs regularly
Walnut Creek
1 to 8 guests
$300
Encaustic Painting Class: Expressive Surface Design
1k followers
Your choice of time
Walnut Creek
1 to 8 guests
$300
Encaustic Shellac Class
1k followers
Only 2 dates left
Walnut Creek
1 to 8 guests
$300
Collage Art: Embedded Objects Class
1k followers
Only 1 date left
Walnut Creek
1 to 8 guests
$300
Encaustic Painting Class: Photo Transfers
1k followers
Only 1 date left
Walnut Creek
1 to 8 guests
$300
Photo Encaustic Class
1k followers
Only 1 date left
Walnut Creek
1 to 8 guests
$300
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Bladesmithing Class: Railroad Spike Knife
7k followers
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 6 guests
$200 - $210
Glass Mosaic Class
4.9 (14)
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 20 guests
$75
Needle Punching Workshop
5.0 (3)
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$70 - $80
Large Stained Glass Sunflower Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 20 guests
$150
Fused Glass Workshop: Butterfly or Dragonfly Yard Stake
5.0 (4)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 15 guests
$75
Macrame Workshop: Coasters
5.0 (2)
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$70 - $80
Fused Glass Bowl Workshop
4.7 (3)
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 20 guests
$100
Mosaic Workshop: Tulip, Butterfly, Iris, Poppy
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 16 guests
$110
Fused Glass Workshop: Heart
4.0 (1)
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 20 guests
$65
Fused Glass Birthday Plate Workshop
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 6 guests
$65
Glass Mosaic Class: Cross
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 20 guests
$95
Stained Glass Heart Workshop
5.0 (3)
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 20 guests
$85
Sword Letter Opener Blacksmithing Class
7k followers
Only 1 date left
Richmond
1 to 5 guests
$150
Blacksmithing Workshop: Decorative Wall Hook
7k followers
Only 1 date left
Richmond
1 to 4 guests
$150
Blacksmithing Class: Copper Feather
7k followers
Only 2 dates left
Richmond
1 to 5 guests
$150
Fused Glass Fish Tray Workshop
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 6 guests
$80
Blacksmithing Workshop: Forge a Bronze Bracelet
7k followers
Only 1 date left
Richmond
1 to 4 guests
$150
Pointed Pen Calligraphy Class for Beginners
4k followers
Sold out - join waitlist
Richmond
1 to 6 guests
$200 - $230
Beveled Stained Glass Workshop
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Livermore
1 to 8 guests
$175
Lantern Welding Class
7k followers
4k followers
Only 2 dates left
Richmond
1 to 5 guests
$195 - $235
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DIY Chunky Knit Blanket
4.9 (79)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 500 guests
$20 - $79
Wood Burn a Charcuterie Board
4.9 (46)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 200 guests
$83 - $85
Build a Terrarium: Wardian Case
5.0 (62)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$89 - $109
DIY Turkish Mosaic Lamp
5.0 (55)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 72 guests
$99
DIY Kintsugi for Beginners
5.0 (43)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
$80 - $95
Learn Kintsugi
5.0 (23)
Only 2 dates left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$219
Learn Soap Making
15 years in business
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
$125
Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight Tasting
5.0 (11)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Kit delivered
1 to 200 guests
$69 - $79
Make a Turkish Mosaic Candle Holder
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$79 - $99
Make Resin Jewelry
5.0 (20)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$79 - $89
Make a Mini Terrarium
4.9 (17)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$49
DIY Mushroom Terrarium
6 years in business
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$89 - $99
Learn Cocktail Making
4.9 (14)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Cocktail kit delivered
1 to 100 guests
$130 - $150
Make an Organic Soy Wax Candle
5.0 (23)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$60
Make a Candle in a Turkish Mosaic Holder
5.0 (8)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$79 - $99
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Date Night Ideas Oakland (Bay Area)
Best date ideas in Oakland near you
If you're seeking something offbeat and interesting for your next date in Oakland, discover our selection of fun date night ideas in your local neighbourhood. For couples who love art and creativity, try a pottery class at Ground Ceramics in Oakland where you can experience the therapeutic nature of both hand building and throwing clay on the wheel. It’s a great way to get your hands messy and create something beautiful together. Or if food is what brings you closer, take a cooking class with one of our local chefs like Graceful Kitchen in Richmond. Here, you’ll get to learn how to make delicious Chinese food, from dan dan noodles to sweet egg tarts. Alternatively, you can enjoy a fun mobile paint and sip class in Castro Valley. At the Artist Center, you’ll be able to sip on your favorite beverage while learning how to paint a unique masterpiece. Choose an artwork from their extensive collection and get ready to take home an artwork you can feel proud of!
Whatever you choose, these date night ideas not only allow you both to gain new skills but also give you the opportunity to create shared memories that will last far beyond the class itself. So whether you’re heading out on your second date or it’s your tenth anniversary in 2025, look for the best date ideas in Oakland—the ones that bring you and your partner closer together, help you have fun and spend intentional time with one another.
What to do on date night in Oakland CA
Tired of the cliche dinner and drinks routine? Head out on the town to one of our many unique date night ideas in Oakland. From cocktail making workshops to painting classes, you’re able to both find a common activity to show you a good time! Start your date night with a mindful mosaic art class before heading out to dinner at one of Oakland’s many gourmet eateries, bars or restaurants. Not only will this give you both something fun and engaging to do for your date but also give you plenty of conversation topics over dinner.
For those who prefer an after-dinner activity, a painting or candle making workshop can be a great choice. It's an intimate and relaxing way to wind down the evening, allowing you to connect on a deeper level while unleashing your creativity. In need of something a little adventurous? Instead of going out to your local bar, head out to an exciting cocktail making class after dinner, and learn how to make your drinks yourself! Choose from your classic margarita to a refreshing pina colada to finish the night off.
Fun Bay Area date ideas to try in 2025
Get out of the house and keep the romantic spark alive with these amazing date ideas in the Bay Area. We have a list of fresh and exciting options for couples in 2025 that will be able to help you ignite your passion for one another and add some more fun to your date nights in Oakland.
For a fun couples activity, consider joining a macrame class located on Alice St in Oakland, where you can create your own macrame pot hanger together. Or take part in this painting workshop in Danville, where you will learn how to paint Van Gogh’s Starry Night to abstract floral art. For those looking for something truly unique, try out a stained glass art class or glass fusing class in Livermore. These glass art classes are an opportunity to try out something new with your partner, learn new skills and come away with your own unique work of art you can cherish in your home kitchen.
Our curated collection of fun Bay Area date ideas is sure to keep your date nights always something to look forward to and help you have the best time with your partner. So what are you waiting for? Make your lover feel special with these fun date ideas in Oakland day or night!
