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.
Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (94)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$89 - $109
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
4.9 (31)
4.9 (283) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$79 - $99
Character Macaron Making Class
5.0 (54)
7k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$119
Pottery Class: Intro to Wheel Throwing Seize the Clay
4.7 (217)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 10 guests
$89
Wheel Throwing Workshop: Fun with Clay
5.0 (56)
Runs regularly
Daly City
1 to 2 guests
$95
Wine and Paint Class
4.9 (49)
15k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 120 guests
$79 - $89
Custom Candle Making Class
5.0 (100)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 32 guests
$48 - $95
Textured Art Class
4.9 (26)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 40 guests
$95 - $99
Kintsugi and Wabi Sabi Workshop
4.6 (39)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 10000 guests
$129
Terrarium Making Class
4.0 (5)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$95 - $99
Soap Making Class
5.0 (14)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$85 - $90
Cooking Class: Dumpling Dinner Party
5.0 (147)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 11 guests
$129
Moss Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (12)
4.9 (283) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$59 - $74
Snowball Cookie Making Workshop: Animals
5.0 (15)
5.0 (76) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$99
Tufting Workshop
5.0 (9)
4.9 (45) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 30 guests
$89 - $109
Spanish Cooking Class: A Night in Spain
4.9 (13)
5.0 (83) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Resin Coaster Making Class
5.0 (7)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$85 - $90
Cake Decorating Workshop in San Francisco
5 years in business
151k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$129
Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class: Rose, Daisy, Scabiosa
5.0 (24)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$135
Flower Arrangement Workshop
4.8 (21)
4.9 (122) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$105
Cooking Class: Chinese from Scratch
5.0 (32)
5.0 (67) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$90 - $170
Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class: Succulents
5.0 (15)
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 20 guests
$145
Hand Build Pottery Class
5.0 (21)
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$80 - $90
Ceramic Mug Workshop
4.8 (16)
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$100 - $120
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Kintsugi and Wabi Sabi Workshop
4.6 (39)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 10000 guests
$129
Hand Build Pottery Class
5.0 (21)
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$80 - $90
Ceramic Mug Workshop
4.8 (16)
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$100 - $120
Private Pottery Class
4.9 (29)
4.7 (247) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 48 guests
$115 - $185
Concrete Lamp Workshop
4.7 (14)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$90 - $95
Concrete Craft Workshop: Mini Fire Pit
4.8 (6)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$85 - $90
Sgraffito Pottery Workshop: Perfect Party Platters
5.0 (17)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$80 - $90
Hand Built Ceramics Course
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$150
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
5.0 (9)
Your choice of time
Pacifica
1 to 4 guests
$114
Make a Mug Ceramics Workshop
5.0 (1)
5.0 (20) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$45 - $50
Monster Sculpting Ceramics Workshop
5.0 (20) (for this teacher)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$40 - $50
Sgraffito Pottery Workshop: Carve and Chug
5.0 (1)
5.0 (20) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 30 guests
$85 - $100
Ceramics Workshop: Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding Clay Care
4.9 (29)
Your choice of time
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$85 - $130
Pottery Course: Play in Clay
4.7 (247) (for this teacher)
92% recommend
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 48 guests
$340
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
Ceramics Workshop: Create a Personalized Mug
4.8 (6)
Your choice of time
Pacifica
2 to 12 guests
$88
Paint Your Own Pottery Class
5.0 (1)
4.7 (247) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 15 guests
$115 - $185
Ceramics Workshop for Mindfulness: Tea Cups and Tea
9k followers
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 30 guests
$85 - $95
Pottery Handbuilding Class: Clay Bowl
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Pacifica
2 to 8 guests
$88
Pottery Class: Sgraffito Technique
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$88
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Cooking Class: Dumpling Dinner Party
5.0 (147)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 11 guests
$129
Snowball Cookie Making Workshop: Animals
5.0 (15)
5.0 (76) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$99
Spanish Cooking Class: A Night in Spain
4.9 (13)
5.0 (83) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Cake Decorating Workshop in San Francisco
5 years in business
151k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$129
Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class: Rose, Daisy, Scabiosa
5.0 (24)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$135
Cooking Class: Chinese from Scratch
5.0 (32)
5.0 (67) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$90 - $170
Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class: Succulents
5.0 (15)
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 20 guests
$145
Italian Cooking Class: Sardinian Gnocchi
5.0 (9)
5.0 (83) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Artisan Pasta Making Class
5.0 (7)
5.0 (83) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$150
Farmer's Market Tour and Cook Seasonal Lunch
4.9 (7)
5.0 (83) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$175
Neapolitan Pizza Making Class
5.0 (20)
5.0 (83) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
New York Style Pizza Making Class
5.0 (9)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$129
Character Madeleine Baking Class
5.0 (3)
7k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$99
Mixology 101 Class
5.0 (11)
5.0 (39) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 50 guests
$155
Stuffed Pasta Making Class
5.0 (6)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$129
Handmade Gnocchi with Basil Pesto Class
5.0 (1)
17k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 33 guests
$65 - $89
Traditional Chinese Pastry Class
4.9 (14)
5.0 (67) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$89 - $180
Chocolate Chip Cookie Baking Workshop
5.0 (4)
2k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$65 - $70
Italian Cooking Class: Rustic Potato Gnocchi
5.0 (13)
5.0 (83) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Sausage Making Class
5.0 (4)
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 2 guests
$195
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Wine and Paint Class
4.9 (49)
15k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 120 guests
$79 - $89
Textured Art Class
4.9 (26)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 40 guests
$95 - $99
Resin Coaster Making Class
5.0 (7)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$85 - $90
Acrylic Paint and Sip Workshop
4.4 (7)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$65
Fluid Art Bear Class
4.9 (7)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$90 - $95
Fluid Art Class
5.0 (6)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$80 - $85
Snow Globe Workshop
7 years in business
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$69
Paint and Sip Workshop
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 8 guests
$55 - $75
Paint and Sip Class: Art Therapy Butterfly
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 8 guests
$80 - $90
Acrylic Pour Painting Class
Only 1 date left
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$80 - $88
Paint and Sip Class
Runs regularly
Foster City
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$62
Paint and Sip Class: Interior Flower Painting
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 8 guests
$85 - $95
Sip N' Paint for Team Building
5.0 (2)
15k followers
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 400 guests
$108
Dry Pastel Painting Class
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 8 guests
$63 - $78
Paint and Sip Experience
11 years in business
1k likes
Runs regularly
San Mateo
1 to 100 guests
$45 - $55
Van Gogh-Inspired Flowers Acrylic Painting Class
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$60 - $70
Paint and Sip Pumpkins Class
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$75
Acrylic Painting Class: by the Sea
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 8 guests
$70 - $80
Pop Art Owl Acrylic Painting Class
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$75 - $90
Drawing Workshop: Seeing Shapes
5.0 (56) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Daly City
1 to 3 guests
$45
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Relaxing date ideas
Custom Candle Making Class
5.0 (100)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 32 guests
$48 - $95
Soap Making Class
5.0 (14)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$85 - $90
Pillar Candle Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$95 - $99
Candle Making Creations Workshop
5 years in business
Your choice of time
Comes to you
1 to 30 guests
$95
Candle Making Workshop for Team Building
5 years in business
Your choice of time
Comes to you
1 to 60 guests
$57
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Terrarium Making Class
4.0 (5)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$95 - $99
Moss Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (12)
4.9 (283) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$59 - $74
Flower Arrangement Workshop
4.8 (21)
4.9 (122) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$105
Kokedama Class
5.0 (21)
4.9 (122) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$65 - $75
Floral Design Workshop
6k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$300
Floating Terrariums Class: Garden in the Sky
7 years in business
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$99 - $159
Closed Eco-System Terrarium Class
5.0 (13)
4.9 (122) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 500 guests
$70 - $75
Art of Bonsai Workshop
12 years in business
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$95 - $105
Moss Art Workshop
4.8 (6)
4.9 (122) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$75 - $125
Open Glass Terrarium Class
5.0 (6)
4.9 (122) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$55 - $65
Succulent Wreath Making Workshop
12 years in business
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$95
Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop
12 years in business
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
$70 - $80
Terrarium Ornament Workshop
7 years in business
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$54 - $69
Seasonal Air Plant Terrarium Workshop
4.9 (122) (for this teacher)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 500 guests
$55 - $65
Seasonal Floral Centerpiece Workshop
4.9 (122) (for this teacher)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$120 - $135
Closed Tropical Terrarium Workshop
Your choice of time
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$69
Terrarium Class
3k followers
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 50 guests
$55 - $60
Preserved Moss Art Workshop
3k followers
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 25 guests
$60
Kokedama Workshop
3k followers
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 25 guests
$35 - $40
Succulent Pumpkin Fall Decor Class
4.9 (122) (for this teacher)
12 years in business
Your choice of time
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 500 guests
$55
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Tufting Workshop
5.0 (9)
4.9 (45) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 30 guests
$89 - $109
Macrame Workshop: Plant Hanger
5.0 (13)
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$75 - $90
Bladesmithing Class: Railroad Spike Knife
7k followers
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 6 guests
$200 - $210
Needle Punching Workshop
5.0 (3)
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$70 - $80
String Art Class
5.0 (3)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$85 - $90
Wedge Table Woodworking Class
5.0 (7)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 18 guests
$148
Wood Burning Cutting Board Class
5.0 (2)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$90 - $95
Woodworking Class: Picture Frame
5.0 (26) (for this teacher)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 18 guests
$148
Macrame Workshop: Coasters
5.0 (2)
4.9 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$70 - $80
Flower Hammering and Dyeing Class
5.0 (2)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$90 - $95
Wooden Rainbow Cutting Board Class
5.0 (1)
5k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 10 guests
$158
Artistic Bookmark Making Workshop
4.9 (51) (for this teacher)
15k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$72 - $78
Cloud Craft Workshop: Floating Dreams
4.9 (283) (for this teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Menlo Park
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$69 - $1,098
Porcelain Jewelry Course for Beginners
5.0 (20) (for this teacher)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$170 - $180
Indigo Shibori Dyeing Workshop
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$120 - $135
Blacksmithing Workshop: Decorative Wall Hook
7k followers
Only 1 date left
Richmond
1 to 4 guests
$150
Blacksmithing Class: Copper Feather
7k followers
Only 1 date left
Richmond
1 to 5 guests
$150
Sword Letter Opener Blacksmithing Class
7k followers
Only 2 dates left
Richmond
1 to 5 guests
$150
Wooden Deco Shelf Class
5.0 (2)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 18 guests
$134
Triangle Shelf Woodworking Class
5.0 (26) (for this teacher)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 28 guests
$94
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Build a Terrarium: Wardian Case
5.0 (62)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$89 - $109
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
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 Soap Making
15 years in business
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
$125
Learn Kintsugi
5.0 (23)
Only 2 dates left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$219
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 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.
