Military.com has compiled a list of free or reduced goods and services offered to servicemembers, veterans and their families by businesses and organizations in honor of Veterans Day. The list will continue to be updated as it gets closer to Nov. 11.
Keep in mind that most businesses require proof of military service, which can include a VA veterans health identification card, military ID, DD-214 or veterans service organization card (e.g., The American Legion, VFW, DAV, AmVets, MOAA and FRA. In some cases businesses will accept a picture of the veteran in uniform.
Note: Not all franchise locations participate in their national chain's Veterans Day programs so contact your nearest establishment to make sure they are participating.
Restaurant Discounts on Nov. 11:
54th Street Grill – Veterans and active-duty military get a free entrée.
Applebee’s – Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu.
Arooga’s – Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a fixed menu.
Ben’s Soft Pretzels – Veterans receive a free jumbo soft pretzel at participating locations.
Bob Evans – Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal from a select menu. Bob Evans is also offering a 10 percent discount to all veterans and active-duty military from Nov. 12 to Dec. 31 for dine-in and carryout purchases.
Bubba's 33 – Veterans and active-duty military get a free lunch.
Burntwood Tavern – Veterans and active-duty military get a free lunch or dinner.
CentraArchy Restaurants – Veterans and active-duty military get a free entrée and 25 percent off to their accompanied family at participating restaurants.
Chevys Fresh Mex – Veterans and active-duty military can select one complimentary item from a special menu from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
El Torito – Veterans and active-duty military can select one complimentary item from a special menu from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friendly’s – Veterans and active-duty military can receive a free breakfast, lunch or dinner from a limited menu.
Golden Corral – Golden Corral Restaurants' Military Appreciation Night free dinner will be Nov. 14, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and reserves are all welcome.
Hickory Tavern – Veterans and active-duty military get 50 percent off all food and non-alcoholic beverages all day.
Hooters – Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu at participating locations.
Houlihan’s – Active-duty military and veterans receive one free entrée, valued up to $15, with purchase of an additional entrée.
IHOP – Participating IHOP restaurants offer veterans and active-duty military free Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
JJ’s Red Hots – Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal, including unlimited hot dogs, sausages, sides and non-alcoholic drinks all day.
Mimi’s Cafe – Veterans and active-duty military get a complimentary entrée with the purchase of any non-alcoholic beverage on Nov. 11. On Nov. 12 and 13, veterans and active-duty military get their choice of breakfast, lunch or dinner entrées on the Veterans Day menu for $5.99.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants – On Nov. 6, participating McCormick & Schmick's Seafood restaurants will offer a complimentary entrée to veterans and Gold Star families from a special menu.
Mission BBQ – Veterans and active-duty military get a free sandwich and a slice of cake.
Native Grill & Wings – Veterans and active-duty military get any menu item up to $11.99 for free all day.
O’Charley’s – Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal.
Red Hot & Blue – Veterans receive a free entrée with the purchase of a second entrée from Nov. 9-11. Coupon required.
Red Lobster – Veterans, reserve and active-duty military receive a free appetizer or dessert from a limited menu Nov. 10 and 11.
RibCrib – Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal.
Rock and Brews – Veterans and active-duty military receive a complimentary pulled pork sandwich.
Shoney's – Veterans and active-duty military get a free All-American Burger.
Tap House Grill – Veterans and active-duty military get a complimentary meal.
Texas Roadhouse – Locations nationwide will offer veterans and active-duty military a free lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Twin Peaks – Veterans and active-duty military get a free menu item from a special menu.
White Castle – Veterans and active-duty military receive a free combo meal.
Wienerschnitzel – Veterans and active-duty military receive a free chili dog, small fries and a 20-ounce drink.
Yard House – Veterans and active-duty military receive a complimentary appetizer.
Travel & Recreation Discounts
9/11 Memorial and Museum– Veterans will receive free museum admission as well as half-price museum tickets for up to two family members from Nov. 9-13.
Aquarium of the Pacific – Veterans and military personnel get free admission on Nov. 11.
Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Areas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component servicemembers, and their families at the USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide Nov. 11.
B&Bs for Vets – Complimentary rooms will be offered to veterans on Nov. 10-11.
Boston Bruins – In conjunction with Military Appreciation Night on Nov. 10, all military will receive 20 percent off at the ProShop and all Fan Zone locations on the night of the game.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden – Veterans get free admission on Nov. 11.
Harley-Davidson Museum – The Harley-Davidson Museum is offering free admission to active military, veterans and their families from Nov. 11-13.
Killington Resort – Active-duty, retired and honorably discharged members of the military receive a complimentary lift ticket on Nov. 11.
Knotts Berry Farm – Active-duty military and veterans receive free admission for themselves and one guest, as well as six additional tickets for a discounted price, Nov. 1-18 and Nov. 28-Dec. 16.
Natural History Museum of Utah – Veterans and one additional guest each receive free admission on Nov. 11.
National Parks – Veterans will have access to over 100 national parks that require entrance fees for free.
National Veterans Day Run – The National Veterans Day Run on Nov. 11 offers veterans and active-duty military a reduced-rate entry into the race, as well as discounted rates to their spouses.
National World War I Museum & Memorial – On Veterans Day weekend (Nov. 11-13), admission is free for veterans and active-duty military personnel, and half-price for the public.
Newseum – Active-duty and veterans, plus one guest, receive free admission Nov. 11-13.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium – From Nov. 11-13, active-duty servicemembers and veterans receive free admission. Immediate family members will receive half-off general admission.
Queen Mary – Free admission to active servicemembers, retired military personnel, veterans and special discounts for their family members on Nov. 11.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden – Active-duty and retired military receive free admission on Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Zoo Atlanta – Veterans, active-duty, retired and reserve members get free admission and $4 off general admission for up to six accompanying guests on Nov. 11.
Veterans Day Retailer Discounts
Brides Across America – Brides Across America holds a wedding gown giveaway in partnership with bridal salons across the country in November to honor Veterans Day. Qualifying brides register to attend the event at a participating bridal salon by completing the registration form and paying a $30 fee. Once verified, you will be assisted in finding a gown from the selection.
Firestone Complete Auto Care – Between Nov. 11 and 13, veterans and active-duty personnel receive an additional 10 percent off the lowest advertised price of any automotive service.
Grace for Vets – Car washes from around the world who join this program offer free car washes to veterans and servicemembers on Nov. 11.
Great Clips – On Nov. 11, customers who come in for a service can get a free haircut card to give to their favorite veteran. Veterans can also receive a free haircut or get the free haircut card. Haircuts are redeemable until Dec. 31.
Home Depot – Home Depot offers a 10 percent discount to all veterans on Nov. 11. Home Depot offers the 10 percent discount year-round for active duty and retirees.
Lowe's – All veterans receive a 10 percent discount on Nov. 11. The offer is available in stores only.
Meineke – On Nov. 11, all veterans will receive a free basic oil change at participating locations.
Rack Room Shoes – Military personnel and their dependents get a 10 percent discount off an entire purchase on Nov. 11.
Sleep Number – Through Nov. 14, active and veteran military members will receive exclusive discounts on Sleep Number products. Save up to $700 on select Sleep Number mattress sets.
SMARTBOX – the portable moving and storage company provides a discount on moving and storage services for active military troops. Seewww.smartboxmovingandstorage.com/military-storage-and-moving-discounts for more.
Sport Clips – Participating locations are offering veterans and active-duty servicemembers free haircuts on Nov. 11.
Tires Plus – Between Nov. 11 and 13, veterans and active duty personnel receive an additional 10 percent off the lowest advertised price of any automotive service.
TOPS – Veterans and active military personnel receive an 11 percent discount off a total order on Nov. 11.
Western Union – Western Union is offering consumers the opportunity to make U.S. domestic money transfers - and transfers to and from U.S. military bases around the world where Western Union has a retail agent location - for zero fee on Veterans Day using promo code HERO. These fee-free transactions, with no dollar amount limit, can be made online at wu.com, with the Western Union app or at one of the 47,000 participating U.S. agent locations.
Wheel Works – Between Nov. 11 and 13, veterans and active-duty personnel receive an additional 10 percent off the lowest advertised price of any automotive service.
