Napa Valley Experiences Beyond Wine Tasting

Discover immersive wine country experiences at First Street Napa in the heart of downtown Napa. Beyond award-winning restaurants, curated wine tastings, and stylish boutiques, enjoy hands-on, customizable activities designed to make your visit to First Street Napa unforgettable.

Create your own signature lipstick, blend a personalized candle, design a living terrarium, or customize your wine tastings with decadent chocolate or caviar pairings. Design a custom engagement ring or energize your day with a HIIT Pilates class.

From create your own experiences to elevated tastings and wellness activities, First Street Napa is your destination for interactive, one-of-a-kind things to do in downtown Napa.

Things to do in downtown Napa? Custom Lip Color

Custom Lip Color, Made by You!

Create your perfect shade at Lip Lab, where beauty meets customization. Choose from a lipstick, gloss, balm, cheek stick—or indulge in all four—and work one-on-one with a color expert to craft a formula that’s uniquely yours.

Select your ideal finish, add a hint of scent, choose a chic case cover, and engrave it with your name for a fully personalized touch. Whether you’re celebrating with friends or treating yourself, Lip Lab is a fun, creative beauty experience you won’t find anywhere else in Napa Valley.

Available at Lip Lab Napa

First Street Napa Downtown | Suite 378

Craft a Custom Scented Candle

Step into the art of fragrance at Bougie Napa and enjoy a hands-on candle-making experience led by founder Lisa. You’ll learn the essentials of fragrance blending, proper chandlery techniques, and the craft behind creating a beautifully balanced scent.

During the class, you’ll pour your own 8.5 oz custom candle, complete with a personalized printed label—perfect for gifting or savoring at home. Your unique fragrance recipe is thoughtfully saved, so Bougie can recreate your signature scent anytime you’d like. Each class also includes a celebratory beverage, making it a warm, creative, and delightfully indulgent Napa experience.

Available at Bougie Napa

First Street Napa Downtown | Suite 332

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Riza Plants, Create Your Own Terrarium in downtown Napa

Make Your Own Terrarium

Get your hands in the soil at Riza Plants and create your own lush, open-globe terrarium with expert guidance. You’ll learn how to properly layer drainage and soil, select the perfect plants, design a balanced layout, and care for your thriving mini ecosystem long after the workshop ends.

Perfect for date nights, group outings, or creative afternoons, these hands-on workshops make plant design approachable and fun. Kid-friendly options are available too, including air plant terrariums and small succulent potting projects—an engaging way for little ones to dig in and grow something of their own.

Available at Riza Plants

First Street Napa Downtown | Suite 355

Design Your Own Engagement Ring

Begin your forever at Blue Diamond Jeweler, where inspiration meets craftsmanship. Explore an in-store collection of beautifully designed, conflict-free and responsibly sourced engagement rings—or take it a step further and create a one-of-a-kind piece from scratch.

Work closely with an expert jeweler to design your dream ring around your vision, style, and budget. From selecting the perfect stone to refining every detail of the setting, the experience is personal, thoughtful, and truly unforgettable—just like the proposal it represents.

Available at Blue Diamond Jeweler

First Street Napa Downtown | Suite 365

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Things to do in downtown Napa, Create your own fragrance

Discover the Art of Scent with Fragrance Blending Classes

Discover the art of scent at Napa Fragrance in downtown Napa. Inspired by the beauty and wine heritage of Napa Valley, this luxury home fragrance studio invites you to explore clean, fine fragrance.

During a fragrance blending class, you’ll step into the role of perfumer—learning how top, heart, and base notes work together while creating your own custom fragrance oil for the home. Guided by experts, you’ll craft a scent that reflects your personal style, inspired by Napa’s iconic regions from Yountville to Calistoga.

Thoughtful, elevated, and rooted in ritual, Napa Fragrance classes transform scent into an immersive, creative experience—perfect for date nights, group gatherings, or anyone looking to take home a personalized piece of Napa Valley.

Available at Napa Fragrance

First Street Napa Downtown | 1252 First Street

Indulge with Luxurious Chocolate and Caviar Pairings

Elevate your tasting experience at Flora Springs with an indulgent pairing that turns a classic wine flight into something truly unforgettable.

Savor handcrafted truffle selections from Earth & Sky Chocolates, thoughtfully matched to enhance each sip, or indulge in the decadence of Tsar Nicoulai JCB caviar service. Served with delicate blini, Torres potato chips, and crème fraîche, the caviar pairing adds a refined, celebratory touch to your tasting.

It’s a fun, unexpected, and deliciously luxurious way to experience Napa—where wine meets chocolate, caviar, and pure indulgence.

Available at Flora Springs Wine Lounge

First Street Napa Downtown | 1142 First Street

Chocolate and Caviar Tasting Experience in Downtown Napa

Experience Craft Spirits, Cocktail Classes & “Booze Yoga”

At Napa Valley Distillery, small-batch vodka, gin, and brandy are distilled with precision and personality—each bottle crafted to showcase depth, balance, and character.

For something truly unexpected, explore their signature “Booze Yoga” experience in the Grand Tasting Salon. Not physical yoga, but a guided, non-swirling breathing technique designed to unlock the full flavor of each spirit. Guests take a deep breath, sip, swallow immediately, and slowly exhale—revealing layers and nuances that traditional tasting can miss.

Beyond the bar, the distillery offers immersive cocktail classes in The Club Room led by award-winning Beverage Director Kyle Peete. These hands-on experiences invite guests to step behind the scenes, learn professional techniques, and craft exceptional cocktails in an intimate, interactive setting.

It’s educational, engaging, and uniquely Napa—a spirited way to deepen your appreciation for craft distilling.

Available at The Club Room

First Street Napa Downtown | Suite 309

Move, Strengthen & Reset at Heat Wave

Step into Heat Wave Fitness Studios for a dynamic wellness experience in the heart of downtown Napa. Founded by celebrated Napa and Sonoma Valley fitness expert Marie-Elaina (M.E.), Heat Wave blends Pilates HIIT, yoga, barre, strength training, and meditation into thoughtfully designed, music-driven classes that energize and restore.

Drop in for a signature HIIT Pilates class to build strength and endurance, or slow it down with a grounding yoga session to center your body, mind, and spirit. Every class is intentionally programmed to challenge, inspire, and leave you feeling stronger, clearer, and fully expanded.

Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or a Napa local looking to elevate your routine, Heat Wave offers a powerful, feel-good fitness experience unlike anywhere else in downtown Napa.

Available at Heat Wave Fitness Studios

First Street Napa Downtown | Suite 241

Where to take a workout class in downtown Napa

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