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 (65)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$82 - $109
Pottery Class: Intro to Wheel Throwing Seize the Clay
4.7 (188)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 10 guests
$89
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
5.0 (11)
5.0 (208) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 300 guests
$74 - $99
Wheel Throwing Workshop: Fun with Clay
5.0 (48)
Runs regularly
Daly City
1 to 2 guests
$95
Kintsugi and Wabi Sabi Workshop
4.7 (27)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$119
Character Macaron Making Class
5.0 (18)
7k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 5 guests
$110 - $119
Wine and Paint Class
5.0 (29)
15k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 100 guests
$79 - $89
Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (16)
5.0 (208) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$84 - $109
Ceramic Mug Workshop
5.0 (9)
5.0 (42) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$90
Textured Art Class
4.8 (22)
4.9 (66) (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
Flower Arrangement Workshop
4.7 (15)
4.9 (98) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$105
Concrete Lamp Workshop
5.0 (10)
4.9 (66) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$90 - $95
Cooking Class: Dumpling Dinner Party
5.0 (131)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 11 guests
$129 - $169
Closed Eco-System Terrarium Class
5.0 (11)
4.9 (98) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 500 guests
$75 - $85
Spanish Cooking Class: A Night in Spain
4.9 (12)
5.0 (81) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class: Rose, Daisy, Scabiosa
5.0 (14)
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 20 guests
$135
Closed Terrarium Class
5.0 (31)
5.0 (208) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$69 - $139
Sgraffito Pottery Workshop: Perfect Party Platters
5.0 (14)
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
Resin Coaster Making Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (66) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$85 - $90
Cooking Class: Chinese from Scratch
5.0 (23)
5.0 (53) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$90 - $170
Traditional Chinese Pastry Class
4.9 (12)
5.0 (53) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$84 - $160
Spanish Cooking Class: Cooking and Conversation
5.0 (6)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
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Ceramic Mug Workshop
5.0 (9)
5.0 (42) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$90
Concrete Lamp Workshop
5.0 (10)
4.9 (66) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$90 - $95
Sgraffito Pottery Workshop: Perfect Party Platters
5.0 (14)
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 (66) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$85 - $90
Make a Mug Ceramics Workshop
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$45 - $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 (42) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$150
Sgraffito Pottery Workshop: Carve and Chug
5.0 (1)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 30 guests
$80 - $90
Art Class Spark Sessions
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$90
Clay Sculpting Class
4.7 (215) (for this teacher)
92% recommend
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 10 guests
$89
Ceramics Workshop: Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding Clay Care
4.9 (25)
Your choice of time
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$85 - $130
Pottery Handbuilding Class: Clay Bowl
Runs regularly
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$78
Ceramics Workshop: Pumpkins
Only 1 date left
Pacifica
1 to 6 guests
$65 - $75
Private Pottery Class
4.9 (27)
4.7 (215) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 48 guests
$115 - $185
Handbuilt Clay Animal Ceramics Workshop
1k followers
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
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
5.0 (6)
Your choice of time
Pacifica
1 to 4 guests
$114
Ceramics Workshop: Create a Personalized Mug
4.8 (6)
Your choice of time
Pacifica
2 to 12 guests
$84
Pottery Class: Sgraffito Technique
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$85
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Character Macaron Making Class
5.0 (18)
7k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 5 guests
$110 - $119
Cooking Class: Dumpling Dinner Party
5.0 (131)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 11 guests
$129 - $169
Spanish Cooking Class: A Night in Spain
4.9 (12)
5.0 (81) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class: Rose, Daisy, Scabiosa
5.0 (14)
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 20 guests
$135
Cooking Class: Chinese from Scratch
5.0 (23)
5.0 (53) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$90 - $170
Traditional Chinese Pastry Class
4.9 (12)
5.0 (53) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$84 - $160
Spanish Cooking Class: Cooking and Conversation
5.0 (6)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Neapolitan Pizza Making Class
5.0 (20)
5.0 (81) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class: Succulents
5.0 (13)
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 20 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
Mixology 101 Class
5.0 (7)
5.0 (34) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 50 guests
$155
Italian Cooking Class: Sardinian Gnocchi
5.0 (9)
5.0 (81) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Sushi Making Class: Rainbow Roll, Steelhead Roll, and More
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$99
Introduction to Knife Skills Workshop
5.0 (14)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Oakland
1 to 25 guests
$125
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
22k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 15 guests
$145
Classic French Macarons Class
4.9 (371) (for this teacher)
17k followers
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 30 guests
$65 - $95
Italian Cooking Class: Handmade Ravioli
17k followers
86% recommend (90+)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$65 - $89
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Wine and Paint Class
5.0 (29)
15k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 100 guests
$79 - $89
Textured Art Class
4.8 (22)
4.9 (66) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 40 guests
$95 - $99
Resin Coaster Making Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (66) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$85 - $90
Fluid Art Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (66) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$80 - $85
Snow Globe Workshop
5.0 (2)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$69
Fluid Art Bear Class
4.9 (7)
4.9 (66) (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
Paint and Sip Workshop: Sunset
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$55
Sip N' Paint for Team Building
15k followers
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 400 guests
$98 - $108
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
Paint and Sip Class
Runs regularly
Foster City
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$62
Mountain Landscape Paint and Sip Class
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 6 guests
$60
Acrylic Painting Workshop
1k followers
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 12 guests
$60
Pop Art Owl Acrylic Painting Class
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$67 - $75
Acrylic Pour Painting Class
Only 1 date left
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$100 - $120
Watercolor Painting Class: Koi Carps
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 6 guests
$60
Paint and Sip Class: Starry Night in a Glass
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$65
Van Gogh-Inspired Flowers Acrylic Painting Class
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$60
Acrylic Flamingo Paint and Sip Class
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 6 guests
$57
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Flower Arrangement Workshop
4.7 (15)
4.9 (98) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$105
Closed Eco-System Terrarium Class
5.0 (11)
4.9 (98) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 500 guests
$75 - $85
Closed Terrarium Class
5.0 (31)
5.0 (208) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$69 - $139
Moss Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (10)
5.0 (208) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$44 - $79
Kokedama Class
4.9 (18)
4.9 (98) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$75 - $85
Terrarium Making Class
4.9 (66) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$95 - $99
Succulent Wreath Making Workshop
5.0 (2)
2k followers
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$105
Seasonal Floral Centerpiece Workshop
4.9 (98) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$120 - $135
Open Glass Terrarium Class
5.0 (6)
4.9 (98) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$70 - $75
Seasonal Succulent Centerpiece Workshop
5.0 (1)
2k followers
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$65 - $85
Terrarium Ornament Workshop
5.0 (1)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$54 - $69
Moss Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (208) (for this teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 300 guests
$44 - $69
Terrarium Workshop: Sip and Plant
4.8 (11)
5.0 (272) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 300 guests
$129 - $149
Succulent Treasure Box Class
5.0 (2)
2k followers
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$60 - $65
Moss Art Workshop
5.0 (3)
2k followers
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$75 - $125
Zen Crystal and Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (2)
2k followers
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$105
Fairy Garden Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (1)
2k followers
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$95
Tequila and Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (1)
2k followers
Runs regularly
San Mateo
1 to 100 guests
$85
Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop
4.9 (98) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
$70 - $80
Succulent Pumpkin Fall Decor Class
4.9 (98) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 500 guests
$55
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Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (16)
5.0 (208) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$84 - $109
Bladesmithing Class: Railroad Spike Knife
7k followers
4k followers
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 5 guests
$195
Wood Burning Cutting Board Class
4.9 (66) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$90 - $95
Macrame Workshop: Plant Hanger
5.0 (11)
5.0 (42) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$65
Artistic Bookmark Making Workshop
5.0 (30) (for this teacher)
15k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$72 - $78
String Art Class
5.0 (3)
4.9 (66) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$85 - $90
Macrame Workshop: Coasters
5.0 (1)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$55
Exploring Gelli Prints Class
5.0 (6)
Runs regularly
Oakland
1 to 8 guests
$65
Tufting Workshop
4.8 (33) (for this teacher)
9k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 20 guests
$89 - $109
Needle Punching Workshop
5.0 (1)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Oakland
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$70
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 (66) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$90 - $95
Manifesting Art Journal Workshop
5.0 (7)
Runs regularly
Oakland
1 to 12 guests
$40
Post Card Fabric Collage Class
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Oakland
1 to 10 guests
$45
Cloud Craft Workshop: Floating Dreams
5.0 (208) (for this teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Menlo Park
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$66 - $1,098
Artful Stitching Workshop
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Oakland
1 to 10 guests
$60
Wedge Table Woodworking Class
5.0 (7)
5k followers
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 18 guests
$148
Blacksmithing Workshop: Decorative Wall Hook
7k followers
4k followers
Only 2 dates left
Richmond
1 to 4 guests
$150
Wooden Rainbow Cutting Board Class
5k followers
7k likes
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 10 guests
$158
Wooden Deco Shelf Class
5k followers
7k likes
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 18 guests
$134
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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 (52)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 72 guests
$99
DIY Kintsugi for Beginners
5.0 (33)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
$80 - $95
Build a Terrarium: Wardian Case
4.9 (54)
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
DIY Closed Terrarium
4.9 (56)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$89 - $139
DIY Chunky Knit Blanket
4.9 (71)
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 a Mini Terrarium
4.9 (17)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$49
Make a Terrarium Ornament
5.0 (3)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
$43 - $49
Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight Tasting
5.0 (9)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Kit delivered
1 to 200 guests
$69 - $79
Moss Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$69 - $79
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 Cocktail Making
5.0 (9)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Cocktail kit delivered
1 to 100 guests
$75 - $140
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.
