Many wonderful organizations have put together special “thank you” offerings for veterans and active duty military members (in some cases their respective families as well). Here is a growing list of what some of these companies are offering:
Restaurants
Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurants
All veterans and active-duty military receive a free entree.
Applebee’s
Free dinners to veterans throughout Veterans Day November 11th; selections will be from a new Veterans Day menu.
Chili’s
Choose from One of Six Great FREE Entrees Thursday, November 11.
Golden Corral
Free buffet dinner from 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 15 to anyone who has ever served in the U.S. military Staff.
Hooters
All Active and Retired Military Personnel Eat Free All Day Thursday, November 11.
Hy-Vee Supermarkets
The mid-western supermarket chain is offering a free breakfast to veterans.
Krispy Kreme
One free doughnut of any variety.
MarketPlace Grill & Express
Veterans and active-duty military receive free entrees.
Masala Wok
The Northern Virginian restaurant is offering a free entree to veterans.
Outback Steakhouse
Free Blooming Onion and beverage.
Subway
Free six-inch subs to veterans or active-duty members on Veterans Day. Make sure you call ahead, however, as not all franchises are participating in this event.
T.G.I. Friday’s
Buy one get one free Nov 11-14. At participating locations for anyone with an old or current military ID.
Texas Roadhouse
Free meal, Thursday, Nov. 11. Offer varies by location. Call ahead to your local restaurant for more information.
Uno Chicago Grill
Show up on Veterans Day in uniform, with a photo of yourself in uniform or with a military or veteran’s I.D. and receive a free entree or individual pizza, with an entree or pizza purchase of equal or greater value.
Entertainment
Anheuser-Busch Parks
(SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Sesame Place, Adventure Island, Water Country USA)
Single Day Complimentary Admission
Battleship Cove
Fall River, Massachusetts
Free admission and a special ceremony for veterans, active duty and reservists.
Brevard Zoo
Melbourne, Florida
Free admission to all active and retired military from November 11 to 14.
Central Florida Zoo
Sanford, Florida
Free admission with proper ID.
Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia
Free admission Nov. 6-11 for active-duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents.
Greenbay (WI) New Zoo
Greenbay, Wisconsin
Free admission to veterans and their families.
Historic Jamestown
Jamestown, Virginia
Free admission to veterans, current Armed Forces members and their family members.
Knott’s Berry Farm
Buena Park, California
Free park admission to U.S. armed forces personnel and a guest during Veteran’s Month, November 1-26.
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Offers free admission to veterans and five guests from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Veterans Day.
National Parks, Forests and Monuments
United States
Admission is free to everyone on Veterans Day.
Natural Elements Salon & Spa
Chesapeake, Virginia
Providing free services from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to both active duty and retired military
San Jacinto Museum of History
Katy, Texas
Free visits to the Observation Deck, theatre, and special exhibit for veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families.
Strategic Air and Space Museum
Ashland, Nebraska
Free admission for veterans Nov. 11-14 to the Ashland, Neb. museum.
Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Free admission for all.
Vulcan Park and Museum
Birmingham, Alabama
Offering discounted admission through November to the park and museum.
Retail
Amazon.com
Free “Veterans Day Honor” MP3 album download. The album includes 12 songs by The Bands and Ensembles of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Brides Across America
Provides free wedding gowns to qualified military brides.
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Receive a 20% discount Nov. 11-15 on any one transaction at Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Cabela’s Outdoor Store
Offers their employee discount to all veterans, active-duty military and reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel Nov. 11-12. Discounts up to 25%, depending on the item.
Dollar General
10% discount for all veterans, active-duty military, National Guard and reserve and their immediate families.
Fashion Bug
20% off all plus-size and misses clothing purchases with a copy of military ID or spouse’s military ID.
Home Depot
Extra 10% off to active-duty military members, National Guard and reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members.
Lowes
Extra 10% off to active-duty military members, National Guard and reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members.
Sams Club
Over 25,000 Hugo canes will be given away to U.S. veterans in need of mobility assistance. Membership is not required, but supplies are limited, so check with your local store.
Sears
Nov 11-12 Receive An Extra 10% off regular, sale and clearance prices for police, military, veterans, firefighters, teachers and hospital staff
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