How to make friends/go out when you are older

[MikeMcMann]

Local amateur sports are a great resource.

Oh and I was not even reading the OP like this. For some reason I only associated your 'go out' with a night out, like hitting a bar or some other Friday/Saturday night type activity.

But if you mean just in general how to meet new people, then yes any amateur sport/activity you would enjoy (tennis, baseball, bowling, darts, hiking club, cycling club, etc) find a team or club and join.

Also try Meetup.com to find such groups of interested people looking to do the same. it really is a very great resource for that and business networking, casual or serious.

If I am going to a new city alone and itching to get out, I sometimes hop on Meetup.com and look up Comedy Events or Live Music or Singles, in that area and you will see all the events they have listed. you can join in and attend and will be welcomed when you arrive. Even if the group is lame, you can still use them as a base to meet more people in the room while not feeling alone if you strike out. Just return to your group.