Veterans Day · 2 days away
Wednesday, Nov. 11. Free meals, haircuts, car washes, park passes and store discounts — plus the discounts that last all year. Filter by your state, find what's free, and go.
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Restaurants
Free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu + $5 Bounce Back card
Dine-in only at participating locations; proof of service; drinks & tip not included
Entertainment
60+ free events, tribute shows, reunions & the Veterans Day parade (Nov. 5–11)
Some shows need advance tickets; call Branson Veterans Task Force 417-337-8387
Restaurants
Free meal: Chicken Crispers, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Oldtimer w/ Cheese, or Soup & House Salad
Dine-in only at participating locations; drinks & tip not included
Restaurants
Free Original Grand Slam (5 a.m.–noon)
Dine-in only; ID or DD-214; participating locations
Restaurants
Free 'thank you' buffet dinner — Military Appreciation Night (4 p.m.–close)
Dine-in only; no takeout; family pays regular price
Haircuts & Services
Free haircut, or a free-haircut card good through Dec. 4
Participating U.S. salons
Restaurants
Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo (7 a.m.–7 p.m.)
Dine-in; participating locations
Parks & Outdoors
Free entrance to every fee-charging national park + BLM & Fish and Wildlife sites
Camping & tours not covered
Restaurants
Free Bloomin' Onion + drink (Nov. 10–11); Dine Rewards members also get a free Hero's Meal later
Dine-in; military ID
Restaurants
Free Shrimp & Chips meal
Dine-in only; ID required
Coffee & Treats
Free tall (12 oz.) hot or iced brewed coffee
Participating U.S. stores
Restaurants
Free meal voucher (handed out 11 a.m.–2 p.m.), good through May 2027
Proof of service; verify your local location participates
Restaurants
Free Dave's Single
Participating U.S. restaurants; inside or drive-thru
Retail & Apparel
30% off in-store (Nov. 10–11)
In-store; valid ID; exclusions apply
Retail & Apparel
20% off one qualifying storewide purchase (Nov. 5–11)
Target Circle member; verify military status
Attractions & Museums
Free admission for you and your guests (Nov. 7–11)
Attractions & Museums
Free admission + up to 5 free general admission tickets (Nov. 7–11)
Valid military ID / ID.me
Attractions & Museums
Free admission + up to 3 family members
Ceremonies & artillery salute
Restaurants
Free Patriot French Toast Combo + coffee
Dine-in
Attractions & Museums
Free admission
Advance reservations required
Restaurants
Free $15 meal voucher (11 a.m.–6 p.m.), redeem through Dec. 24
Dine-in only; ID required
Restaurants
Free burger (excludes the Big Louie)
Dine-in only; ID required; Nov. 10–11
Restaurants
Free biscuit sandwich + drip coffee or fountain drink
Dine-in only; select menu
Restaurants
Free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie + coupon for a future appetizer
No minimum purchase; military ID
Restaurants
Free one-topping pizza
Participating locations
Restaurants
Free meal from a special Veterans Day menu
Dine-in only; valid service ID; drinks & tip not included
Restaurants
Free appetizer, entrée & dessert; families 20% off
Dine-in; valid military ID
Restaurants
Free Bang Bang Shrimp entrée + nonalcoholic drink
ID required
Restaurants
Free pasta
Dine-in
Restaurants
Free pasta entrée
Dine-in
Coffee & Treats
Free hot or iced coffee (any size) with in-store purchase
With in-store purchase
Restaurants
Free 10 boneless wings + fries
Participating locations
Restaurants
Free entrée from special menu + nonalcoholic drink
Dine-in at participating locations
Parks & Outdoors
Free admission at 145 state parks
Military ID or proof of honorable discharge
Attractions & Museums
Free admission + Veterans Day activities
Restaurants
Free small sub with any other in-person purchase
In-person purchase required
Restaurants
Free half-rack rib platter
Dine-in
Restaurants
Free appetizer or dessert + nonalcoholic drink
Dine-in
Coffee & Treats
Free coffee or fountain drink (free car wash at some locations)
Proof of service
Restaurants
Free regular Gourmet Fry
In-store
Restaurants
Free chips + guac, queso blanco or salsa with $5 purchase
ID required; participating locations; $5 purchase
Attractions & Museums
Free admission; up to 6 discounted family tickets
Coffee & Treats
Free medium hot or iced coffee
Show valid military ID; participating locations; no purchase required
Restaurants
Free meal from a select Veterans Day menu
Dine-in only; proof of service
Attractions & Museums
Free admission (Nov. 6–11)
ID required
Parks & Outdoors
Free entry to all Colorado state parks
Proof of service at gate
Restaurants
Free entrée at any Common Man family restaurant or Roadside
Dine-in
Bring proof of service
A VA Veteran ID Card, VA health card, veteran-marked driver’s license, military/retiree ID or a DD-214 copy (black out your SSN) works almost everywhere. Online deals use ID.me, SheerID or GovX — set it up before Veterans Day.
Call ahead
“Participating locations” matters — franchises, airports and travel plazas can opt out. Most free meals are dine-in only, one per veteran, with drinks and tip extra.
Tip on the full price
Servers work the busiest shift of the year on Veterans Day. Tip on what the meal would have cost. Vouchers (Texas Roadhouse, Freddy’s, Great Clips) let you skip the crowds.
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