Veterans Day Freebies & Deals (FREE Meals, Drinks, Haircut & more!)

To celebrate Veterans Day, today, November 11th, many restaurants and stores are offering free meals and amazing discounts. This includes veterans, military service members, and their spouses as a thank-you for their service. Score numerous deals – from free meals at select restaurants to free haircuts and retail discounts. See below for the deals and places you can visit to snag these freebies.

Also, note that proof of military service may be required in select restaurants or stores. Be sure to confirm ahead of time.

Veterans Day Freebies & Deals

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Applebee’s

To celebrate Veterans Day today, November 11th, Applebee’s will be offering veterans, active-duty military, reserves, and the National Guard a free meal of their choice from a select menu.

Starbucks

Today, November 11th (Veteran’s Day) Starbucks is offering a free tall hot brewed coffee (12oz)! This offer is for veterans, military service members, and military spouses! Please keep in mind, that the offer is valid in-store only for those with proof of military service. The limit is one per customer, and add-ins are extra. See more Starbucks deals here!

Olive Garden

To all veterans and current members of the military, add Olive Garden to the list of restaurants to visit on Veterans Day. You can get a free entree from their special menu when you dine in today, November 11th. Enjoy freshly baked garlic breadsticks and choose between a homemade soup or our famous house salad.

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Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut and small coffee for veterans  at participating U.S. retail locations!

Pilot Flying J

To honor Vetaran’s Day, Pilot Clying J is providing veterans and active service members with a complimentary meal at its stations. Available today, November 11th at participating Pilot, Flying J, and One9 Fuel Network locations, this offer is redeemable through the myRewards PLus app with ID.me verification, covering up to $12 for a meal.

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Dunkin

All active and retired military can get a free doughnut at Dunkin Donuts today, November 11th!

Texas Roadhouse

Today, November 11th, all active, retired military or current military veterans, can dine in or receive a meal voucher at participating Texas Roadhouse locations. The offer is valid from 11 am to 2 pm with form of military ID. The vouchers are good for dine in or carry out at a later time. Redeem them through May 31, 2025, for one of 10 entrees. This includes a 6-ounce sirloin and two made-from-scratch sides plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/iced tea or coffee. 

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Take 5 Oil Change

For Veterans Day, Take 5 Oil Change is honoring veterans and active military with a year-round 25% discount on oil changes at participating locations nationwide. Have in mind that this offer is available with a valid military ID.

White Castle

White Castle is celebrating Veterans Day by offering a free combo meal or a breakfast combo meal to all veterans and active duty service members. This offer is available today, November 11th for those who dine in, and a military ID will be requested to claim this offer.

Red Lobster

Today, November 11th, Red Lobster is offering a free shrimps & chips meal to veterans, active-duty military, and reservists. The meal includes six Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, crispy French Fries and Coleslaw. Please note this offer is available for dine-in orders only and a valid military ID or proof of service is required to score this offer.

Red Robin

Red Robin is celebrating Veterans Day, today, November 11th! They’re offering veterans and active military a free Big Tavern Burger with bottomless side (fries, Yulon chips, steamed broccoli, or salad). Please note that this offer is dine-in only.

Smashburger

Veterans and active military members can grab a free All-American Single or Double Burger at Smashburger! Note that this offer is valid in-stores only.  

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes is having a buy one get one free offer on their bundtlets only for veterans, today only, November 11th.

Twin Peaks

Nothing’s better than a free lunch! Drop by at Twin Peaks on Veterans Day and enjoy a free lunch!

Vitality Bowls

Score a free smoothie from Vitality Bowls on Veterans Day by simply showing your military ID!

Farmer Boys

On Veterans Day, Farmer Boys will be giving away free big cheese burgers to all veterans and active duty military personnel. Please note this is valid for dine-in only at participating locations. Proof of service is needed and it’s limited to one per service member. 

Pollo Campero

Any guest who visits Pollo Campero in uniform or presents a military ID can receive half off one individual meal to celebrate Veterans Day. Offer only available in store on Nov. 11. Meals that are included are the 2pc/3pc/4pc Meals, 6pc/9 pc Nugget Meal, Classic/Spicy Sandwich Meal, Emp Trio, Bowl and Salad.

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Target

Through November 11th, all Military Personnel, Veterans, and their families can enjoy a special two-time use 10% discount at Target! This exclusive Circle Offer is valid both in-store and online, so you can shop wherever and however you like. See more details here.

Sam’s Club

If you’re not yet a Sam’s Club member, now is the best time to be one, active and former military members together with their immediate family can join now for only $20! Note that you must verify your eligibilty through ID.me. Plus, current members who are renewing will get a $10 off an in-club $10+ purchase which will be loaded onto your membership account within 21 days of renewal and is valid for 60 days thereafter.

Great Clips

Great Clips is celebrating Veterans Days by offering veterans and active service members a free haircut or a free haircut card for a future visit at any Great Clips Salon today, November 11th. Also, non-military customers who get a haircut on Veterans Day can receive a free haircut card to give to an active service member or veteran they know. 

In addition to their Be a Hero / Help A Hero Fundraiser that benefits Veterans and Service Members to get scholarships and qualify for a civil job, Sport Clips is celebrating Veterans Day today, November 11th by giving free haircuts to veterans and service members with a valid military ID. Also, for every hair care service, Sport Clips is donating $2 towards the fundraising goal of $1.5 million.

True Rest Float Spa

Today, November 11th, True Rest Float Spas is providing free float therapy sessions to military members and veterans. Those interested should call their local True REST Float Spa to reserve their free session. This therapy Float therapy is proven to help treat and manage the symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Free floats are available on the 11th of each month – every month.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is offering a special discount to active and retired military members, veterans, and their families. Wyndham Rewards members and eligible military members can get 15% off and will receive up to 1,000 bonus points for qualified stays booked by December 6th and completed by December 31st.

FREE National Parks Admission to Everyone

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To celebrate Veterans Day today, November 11th, over 400 participating National Parks will offer free entrance to everyone. You can check here to see the list of participating parks. Plus, veterans and gold star families can also get a lifetime entrance to national parks for free with the Interagency Military Pass. Check out our post for more details!

See More Veterans Day Deals

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• Wienerschnitzel – Veterans and active duty military can get a free meal (chili dog, small fries and soda) today, November 11th.
• BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse – Today, November 11th, current and former military members dining in will receive a coupon for a free appetizer, redeemable on a future visit.
• Busch Gardens and SeaWorld – Veterans and active military members can buy a Busch Gardens and SeaWorld annual pass which covers unlimited admission, free parking and single day admission. Plus, get discounts of military family members’ admission and no blackout dates.
• Yard House – On Veterans Day, November 11th, veterans and active-duty military personnel can get a free appetizer. Please note that a valid military ID is required and the offer is for dine-in guests only.
• Free admission to Aquarium of the Pacific – celebrating Veterans Day, the Aquarium of the Pacific offers free admission for veterans and military personnel on November 11th from 9 am to 6 pm. Please note that you may need to present a valid ID and advance reservation is required.

And More Deals:

• Grace for Vets – Veterans can save a couple of bucks on car wash as Grace for Vets will be offering free car wash on Veterans Day. Find the nearest participating car wash here!
• Nashville Zoo – In celebration of Military Appreciation Day, veterans, active military members and their immediate families can enjoy a free admission to Nashville Zoo on November 10th.
• Chuck E. Cheese – offers The Alpha ($34.99): 1 large 1-topping pizza, 4 dispenser drinks and 45 Play Points with valid ID or The Bravo ($58.49): 2 large 1-topping pizzas, 4 dispenser drinks and 100 Play Points with valid ID.
• Red Roof Inn: Through November 14th, veterans, active military, and their families can enjoy a staycation at Red Roof Inn, Red Roof PLUS+, HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof, or The Red Collection hotels at a discounted price. You can get 15% off a visit with promo code 606732 when you directly book at the hotel, RedRoofInn.com, in the Red Roof app, or by phone at (800) 733-7663.
• Tractor Supply – Shop at Tractor Supply today, November 11th where active military members, veterans, and their dependents can get a 10% discount on in-store purchases.

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