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.
Pottery Class: Intro to Wheel Throwing Seize the Clay
4.7 (191)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 10 guests
$89
Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (69)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$82 - $109
Character Macaron Making Class
5.0 (22)
7k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 5 guests
$110 - $119
Wheel Throwing Workshop: Fun with Clay
5.0 (49)
Runs regularly
Daly City
1 to 2 guests
$95
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
5.0 (13)
5.0 (217) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 300 guests
$74 - $99
Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (19)
5.0 (217) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$84 - $109
Kintsugi and Wabi Sabi Workshop
4.7 (27)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$119
Ceramic Mug Workshop
5.0 (9)
5.0 (43) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$90
Wine and Paint Class
4.8 (31)
15k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 100 guests
$79 - $89
Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class: Rose, Daisy, Scabiosa
5.0 (18)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$135
Textured Art Class
4.8 (22)
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 40 guests
$95 - $99
Custom Candle Making Class
5.0 (82)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 32 guests
$48 - $95
Cooking Class: Dumpling Dinner Party
5.0 (138)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 11 guests
$129 - $169
Soap Making Class
5.0 (9)
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$85 - $90
Flower Arrangement Workshop
4.8 (17)
4.9 (101) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$105
Cooking Class: Chinese from Scratch
5.0 (23)
5.0 (53) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$90 - $170
Wood Burning Cutting Board Class
5.0 (2)
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$90 - $95
Concrete Lamp Workshop
5.0 (10)
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$90 - $95
Closed Terrarium Class
5.0 (31)
5.0 (217) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$69 - $139
Sgraffito Pottery Workshop: Perfect Party Platters
5.0 (15)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$80 - $90
Terrarium Making Class
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$95 - $99
Christmas Cupcake Decorating Class
5.0 (34) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$135 - $145
Resin Coaster Making Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$85 - $90
Neapolitan Pizza Making Class
5.0 (20)
5.0 (81) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
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Kintsugi and Wabi Sabi Workshop
4.7 (27)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$119
Ceramic Mug Workshop
5.0 (9)
5.0 (43) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$90
Concrete Lamp Workshop
5.0 (10)
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$90 - $95
Sgraffito Pottery Workshop: Perfect Party Platters
5.0 (15)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$80 - $90
Hand Build Pottery Class
5.0 (20)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$70
Concrete Craft Workshop: Mini Fire Pit
4.7 (3)
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$85 - $90
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
5.0 (7)
Runs regularly
Pacifica
1 to 4 guests
$114
Make a Mug Ceramics Workshop
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$45 - $50
Porcelain Ornament Ceramics Workshop
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$40 - $50
Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
4.7 (27) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 8 guests
$96
Hand Built Ceramics Course
5.0 (43) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$150
Ceramics Workshop: Create a Personalized Mug
4.8 (6)
Runs regularly
Pacifica
1 to 12 guests
$84
Sgraffito Pottery Workshop: Carve and Chug
5.0 (1)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 30 guests
$80 - $90
Pottery Painting Class
Your choice of time
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$48
Pottery Handbuilding Class: Clay Bowl
Runs regularly
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$78
Clay Sculpting Class
4.7 (218) (for this teacher)
92% recommend
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 10 guests
$89
Pottery Class: Sgraffito Technique
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$85
Ceramics Workshop: Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding Clay Care
4.9 (25)
Your choice of time
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$85 - $130
Private Pottery Class
4.9 (27)
4.7 (218) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 48 guests
$115 - $185
Handbuilt Clay Animal Ceramics Workshop
5.0 (1)
1k followers
Your choice of time
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$75
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Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class: Rose, Daisy, Scabiosa
5.0 (18)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$135
Cooking Class: Dumpling Dinner Party
5.0 (138)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 11 guests
$129 - $169
Cooking Class: Chinese from Scratch
5.0 (23)
5.0 (53) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$90 - $170
Christmas Cupcake Decorating Class
5.0 (34) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$135 - $145
Neapolitan Pizza Making Class
5.0 (20)
5.0 (81) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Classic French Macarons Class
4.8 (386) (for this teacher)
17k followers
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 30 guests
$65 - $95
Sushi Making Class: Rainbow Roll, Steelhead Roll, and More
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$99
Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class: Succulents
5.0 (13)
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 20 guests
$145
Sushi Making Class
4.9 (13)
4.8 (386) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$69 - $95
Traditional Chinese Pastry Class
4.9 (12)
5.0 (53) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$84 - $160
Introduction to Knife Skills Workshop
5.0 (14)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Berkeley & Oakland
1 to 25 guests
$125
Spanish Cooking Class: Cooking and Conversation
5.0 (6)
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: Rustic Potato Gnocchi
5.0 (13)
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
Asian Vegetarian Cooking Class
4.9 (8)
5.0 (53) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$95 - $150
Cooking Class: Vegan Chinese Classics
5.0 (8)
5.0 (53) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$99 - $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
Cooking Class: Saffron-infused Prawn Risotto
5.0 (2)
22k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
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Wine and Paint Class
4.8 (31)
15k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 100 guests
$79 - $89
Textured Art Class
4.8 (22)
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 40 guests
$95 - $99
Resin Coaster Making Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$85 - $90
Fluid Art Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$80 - $85
Fluid Art Bear Class
4.9 (7)
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$90 - $95
Acrylic Paint and Sip Workshop
5.0 (3)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$65
Snow Globe Workshop
5.0 (2)
5.0 (217) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$69
Acrylic Painting Class: by the Sea
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$75
Paint and Sip Workshop: The Sea at Sunset
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$55
Fall Paint and Sip Workshop: Autumn Masterpiece
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 8 guests
$60 - $70
Paint and Sip Workshop: Sunset
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$55
Watercolor Painting Class: Koi Carps
5.0 (1)
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 6 guests
$60
Paint and Sip Class
Runs regularly
Foster City
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$62
Sip N' Paint for Team Building
5.0 (1)
15k followers
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 400 guests
$108
Acrylic Painting Workshop
1k followers
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 12 guests
$60
Paint and Sip Class: Starry Night in a Glass
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$65
Mountain Landscape Paint and Sip Class
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 6 guests
$60
Mandala Art Rock Painting Class
Only 1 date left
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$42
Paint and Sip Workshop: Funny Cat
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 8 guests
$60
Acrylic Pour Painting Class
Only 1 date left
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$100 - $120
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Flower Arrangement Workshop
4.8 (17)
4.9 (101) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$105
Closed Terrarium Class
5.0 (31)
5.0 (217) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$69 - $139
Terrarium Making Class
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$95 - $99
Holiday Wreath Class
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$125
Kokedama Class
4.9 (18)
4.9 (101) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$75 - $85
Moss Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (10)
5.0 (217) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$44 - $79
Closed Eco-System Terrarium Class
5.0 (11)
4.9 (101) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 500 guests
$75 - $85
Succulent Wreath Making Workshop
5.0 (3)
4.9 (101) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$105
Moss Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (217) (for this teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 300 guests
$44 - $69
Open Glass Terrarium Class
5.0 (6)
4.9 (101) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$65 - $105
Moss Art Workshop
5.0 (3)
4.9 (101) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$75 - $125
Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop
4.9 (101) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
$70 - $80
Terrarium Ornament Workshop
5.0 (1)
5.0 (217) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$54 - $69
Seasonal Air Plant Terrarium Workshop
4.9 (101) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 500 guests
$55 - $65
Seasonal Floral Centerpiece Workshop
4.9 (101) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Only 2 dates left
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$120 - $135
Terrarium Workshop: Sip and Plant
4.8 (11)
5.0 (277) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 300 guests
$129 - $149
Succulent Treasure Box Class
5.0 (2)
4.9 (101) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$60 - $65
Zen Crystal and Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (2)
4.9 (101) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$105
Seasonal Succulent Centerpiece Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.9 (101) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$65 - $85
Fairy Garden Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.9 (101) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$95
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Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (19)
5.0 (217) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$84 - $109
Wood Burning Cutting Board Class
5.0 (2)
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$90 - $95
Tufting Workshop
5.0 (1)
9k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$89 - $109
Bladesmithing Class: Railroad Spike Knife
7k followers
4k followers
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 5 guests
$195
Macrame Workshop: Plant Hanger
5.0 (11)
5.0 (43) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$65
Needle Punching Workshop
5.0 (2)
5.0 (43) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$70
String Art Class
5.0 (3)
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$85 - $90
Indigo Shibori Dyeing Workshop
Runs regularly
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$110 - $135
Macrame Workshop: Coasters
5.0 (1)
5.0 (43) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$55
Artistic Bookmark Making Workshop
4.8 (32) (for this teacher)
15k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$72 - $78
Wooden Cutting Board Class
4.9 (13)
5k followers
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 100 guests
$94
Flower Hammering and Dyeing Class
5.0 (1)
4.9 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$90 - $95
Wedge Table Woodworking Class
5.0 (7)
5k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 18 guests
$148
Cloud Craft Workshop: Floating Dreams
5.0 (217) (for this teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Menlo Park
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$69 - $1,098
Wooden Rainbow Cutting Board Class
5k followers
7k likes
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 10 guests
$158
Triangle Shelf Woodworking Class
5k followers
7k likes
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 28 guests
$94
Porcelain Jewelry Course for Beginners
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$170 - $180
Sword Letter Opener Blacksmithing Class
7k followers
4k followers
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 5 guests
$150
Blacksmithing Workshop: Decorative Wall Hook
7k followers
4k followers
Only 1 date left
Richmond
1 to 4 guests
$150
Woodworking Class: Picture Frame
5k followers
7k likes
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 18 guests
$148
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DIY Kintsugi for Beginners
5.0 (35)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
$80 - $95
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
Wood Burn a Charcuterie Board
5.0 (36)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 200 guests
$83 - $85
Build a Terrarium: Wardian Case
5.0 (55)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$89 - $109
DIY Chunky Knit Blanket
4.9 (72)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 500 guests
$20 - $79
Make Resin Jewelry
5.0 (20)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$79 - $89
Make an Organic Soy Wax Candle
5.0 (20)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$60
Make a Mini Terrarium
4.9 (17)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$49
Make Parisienne Style Gnocchi
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Culinary kit delivered
1 to 100 guests
$55 - $145
Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight Tasting
5.0 (10)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Kit delivered
1 to 200 guests
$69 - $79
Learn Cocktail Making
4.9 (10)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Cocktail kit delivered
1 to 100 guests
$75 - $140
Make a Candle in a Turkish Mosaic Holder
5.0 (7)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$79 - $99
Learn Kintsugi
5.0 (19)
Only 2 dates left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$219
Make a Turkish Mosaic Candle Holder
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$79 - $99
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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.
