First Date Ideas for Older Singles

Whether you're widowed, divorced, or seemingly constantly single, there are times you'll look for love. Many older singles are turning to dating sites. While finding a match is fun, you then need to start thinking about first date ideas.

When you were younger, this didn't seem that difficult. There were fun things to do in town and you wouldn't get strange looks if you went to the roller park or went on a fun adventure. Just because you're older doesn't mean a dinner and a movie is your only first date option. Here are the top first date ideas for older singles.

Head to Your Local Brewery or Vineyard

You'll be surprised at the events and expeditions available near you. There's a high chance that you have a brewery and you may even have a vineyard. Use the first date as a chance to take a tour.

During the tour, you don't have to talk too much. You'll get the chance to learn more about how the beers, wines, or spirits are made. At the end, you have something exciting to talk about, especially while you try the various samples on offer. There's always a bar at the end, too, where you can finish up the night.

Try Cooking a Meal Together

Not everyone wants to go out for a first date. You may want the comfort of your own home, where you feel more relaxed and yourself. Why not invite your date over and cook a meal together?

This can be an excellent shared experience. You get the chance to discuss what you're going to make, find out about each others' likes and dislikes when it comes to food, and just have fun in the cooking process. At the end of it, you'll have a meal. Okay, if it doesn't turn out right, you can always do takeout and just enjoy the experience.

Head to a Drive-In

Okay, so dinner and a movie can sometimes seem boring, but it can also be the perfect first date. The movie part helps to ease the tension both of you will feel on the first date. Make it even more exciting with a drive-in movie.

You'll be able to go together or in separate cars and park together if you want. This is a chance to sit together in the outdoors, where you'll gain the benefits of the fresh air. You could go for dinner after or you could enjoy the snacks at the theater and just enjoy the first date together.

Head to a Comedy Club

Head to your local club. Whether it's a name you both know or a series of up-and-coming comedians, you'll enjoy the time together. Between the acts, you have the chance to chat — and the acts even give you something to talk about! — and you can ease off tension with the laughter.

There are so many ways to spend your first date. Consider the above four ideas, giving you a chance to relax and get to know each other.