(Update: Many of the deals on this page are expired and therefore the links have been removed. This page is kept for reference)
Find Veteran’s Day Freebies 2017 here. To the active military and retired military veterans, we salute you and thank you for your service!
Veteran’s Day is Saturday, November 11, 2017. There are some freebies which are offered earlier, which is why this post is also early. Some freebies are offered the Monday after, the entire weekend, or even all year long. Veteran’s day is one of the best days of the year to get freebies if you’re a veteran or active military; most often this includes reserves and national guard. It could also be a good day to get freebies if you’re a first responder (EMT, fire fighters, doctors), since first responder promotions are often combined with veteran promotions. See also Seasonal Freebies.
Veteran’s Day Freebies 2017 Include Food, Services & Entertainment
Veteran’s Day Freebies 2017 include free food for take out or self-serve buffet, which means no tips are required (actually free). It also includes free food with dine-in only where you’ll still be expected to tip the server. Besides food, veteran’s and active military personnel can also get free haircuts, car washes, and free admission to museums, zoos, and other entertainment venues. See specific freebies below.
Military Tribute Days at Knotts Berry Farm
Active, Retired and Veteran U.S. Military Personnel may receive free admission to Knott’s Berry Farm for themselves and one guest from November 1 – 16 and November 27 – December 15. Show your Military I.D card or DD214 at the Knott’s Berry Farm main gate to redeem this offer. See more details.
Sea World Waves Of Honor
Free admission for veterans, active miliatary and their families to Sea World parks. Tickets available from now to December 31, must be ordered online, not available at the parks.
Free Food on Veteran’s Day, No Purchase Required,Take Out or buffet, No Tips, Actually Free!
Bar Louie Free Flatbread or Burger on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Ben’s Soft Pretzels Free Pretzels on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Bonanza Steakhouse Free Buffet on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Bruegger’s Bagels Free Coffee on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Chuck E. Cheese’s Free Pizza on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Dunkin Donuts Free Donut on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Chevy’s Free Food on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Cicis Free Buffet on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Free Combo Meal Card on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Gatti’s Pizza Free Buffet or Free Pizza for Carryout on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Golden Corral Military Appreciation Night Free Meal for Veterans & Military, Nov 13.
Handel’s Free Ice Cream on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Hy-Vee Free Breakfast on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
K&W Cafeteria Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
LaMar’s Free Coffee and Donut on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Little Ceasars Free Pizza on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Main Event Free Meal and $10 Fun Card on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Mencie’s Free 6 oz Frozen Yogurt on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Nekter’s Free Smoothies and Juices on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Peet’s Coffee & Tea Free Coffee or Tea on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Ponderosa Steakhouse Free Buffet on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Ruby’s Diner Complementary Meals on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Shoney’s Free Breakfast Buffet Bar on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Tubby’s Free Sub on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
White Castle Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Wienerschnitzel Free Chil Dog, Small Fries and Drink on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Offer sent to email subscribers.
Free Food on Veteran’s Day, Dine-in Only, Still Appropriate to Tip Server
54th Street Grill Free Meal up to $12 on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Applebee’s Free Meal On Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar Free Pretzel, Nov 11.
Back Yard Burgers Free Burger on Veterans Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Bakers Square Free Breakfast on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
BJ’s Restaurants & Brewhouse Free Entree up to $12.95, Nov 10 and 11. Offer online and sent to email subscribers.
BJ’s Restaurants & Brewhouse, buy a hero a beer, year-round.
Blank Angus Steakhouse Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Bob Evans Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Bonefish Grill Free Appetizer on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Bruegger’s Bagels Free Coffee on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Buffalo Wild Wings Free Wings & Fries on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
California Pizza Kitchen Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Carlo’s Free Cannolis on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Carrabba’s Free Appetizer on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Carrows Free Slice of Pie on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Cattlemens Steakhouse Free Steak on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
CentraArchy Free Meal for Veterans, Nov 12.
Charlie Brown’s Free Lunch for Veterans, Nov 10. Unconfirmed.
Chicken Salad Chick Free Meal for Veterans, Nov 10. Unconfirmed.
Chili’s Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
City Barbeque Free Sandwich Platter on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Coco’s Bakery Free Pie on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Cotton Patch Cafe, Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Country Cookin Free Meal Troop Appreciation Day, Nov 14.
Country Kitchen Free Country Scramble on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Cracker Barrel Free Dessert on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Denny’s Free Grand Slam for Veterans & Military, Nov 10.
Famous Dave’s Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Farmer Boys Free Cheeseburgers for Veteran’s, Nov 10. Unconfirmed.
Fazoli’s Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Friendly’s Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Glory Days Free Meal or Appetizer on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Confirmed on Facebook.
Green Mill Free Lunch or Dinner on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Grub Burger Bar Free Entree on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
IHOP Free Red, White & Blue Pancakes for Veterens & Military, Nov 10. Offer sent to email subscribers.
Krystal Free Breakfast on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant Free Entrees on Veteran’s Day, plus significant other, Nov 11.
Max & Erma’s Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
McCormicks & Schmicks Free Lunch or Dinner, Nov 5.
Mission BBQ Free Sandwich and Cake on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
O’Charley’s Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Olive Garden Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
On The Boarder Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Offer online and sent to email subscribers.
Outback Steakhouse Free Bloomin’ Onion & Beverage for Military Mates on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Pinnacle Entertainment Free Meals for Veterans, multiple locations nationwide including Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City, Ameristar Casino Resort St. Charles, River City Casino & Hotel St. Louis, Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago, Belterra Casino Resort Vevay, Belterra Park Gaming Cincinnati, The Meadows Racetrack & Casino Washington County, Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk, Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg, Boomtown Casino Hotel Bossier City, L’Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge., Nov 10. Unconfirmed.
Pizza Factory Free Lunch on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Primanti Bros. Free Sandwich on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Quaker Steak & Lube Free Meals & Discounts on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Red Lobster Free Appetizer or Dessert on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Red Robin Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Rib Crib Free Meal from Menu of Honor on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Rock & Brews Free Sandwich on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Ruby Tuesday Free Appetizer on Veteran’s Day up to $10 value, Nov 11. Offer online and sent to email subscribers.
Sagebrush Steakhouse Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Shari’s Cafe Free Pancake Breakfast on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Sizzler Free Lunch on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Tap House Grill Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Texas Corral Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Texas Roadhouse Free Lunch on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
The Green Turtle Free Meal up to $12 on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Confirmed on Facebook.
TGI Fridays Free Lunch on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Tijuana Flats Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
TooJay’s Free Meal on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11. Unconfirmed.
Village Inn Free Inn-Credible V.I.B. Breakfast on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11.
Free Entrance To National Parks
National Parks are open with free admission for everyone for Veteran’s Day weekend, November 11-12. More details. Active military and their dependents can also get a free annual pass.
Free Haircuts For Veterans at Great Clips
Veterans and active military members can visit Great Clips on Saturday, November 11 to either receive a free haircut or a card that can be used later for a free haircut, redeemable until December 31, 2017. See details.
Free Haircuts For Veterans At Sport Clips
As part of their annual Help A Hero scholarship fundraising program, Sport Clips offers free haircuts to veterans and active military on Veteran’s day. Find a participating sport clips near you.
Free Car Washes Organized by Grace For Vets
Grace For Vets has organized free car washes for veterans and service personnel since 2013 with over 1.4 million car washes given away. They recruit multiple car wash facilities world-wide to participate. See more details and find a local car wash who is participating.
Free Night Of Lodging at B&B’s Around The Country
B&Bs For Vets lists Bed & Breakfasts around the country who will offer a free night of lodging to veterans and active military. See more details.
Free Admission & Local Freebies For Veterans
Aquarium Of The Pacific, Long Beach, CA, Free Admission for veterans and military personnel on Veteran’s Day.
Harley Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, WI, Free admission for veterans, active military and their families Veteran’s Day weekend, Nov 10-12.
Delta Sonic Car Wash, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Free Car Wash & Oil Change for veterans on Veteran’s Day.
Wildlife Safari Park, Ashland, NE, Free admission for veterans and their families on Veteran’s Day.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha, NE, Free admission for veterans, active miliatry and their immediate families, Nov 11.
Free GRTC Bus Rides, Richmond, VA, Free bus rides for veterans on Veteran’s Day.
Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, VA, Free admission for veterans and active miliatry on Veteran’s Day.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma, WA, Free admission for veterans and active military, and half-price admission for their immediate family, Nov 10, 11, 12.
Free Golf at Foster Park, Shoaff Park and McMillen Park, Fort Wayne, IN, Tee times made in advance, electric carts not included, free for active military and veterans.
Sunset Zoo Military Appreciation Day, Manhattan, KS, Free admission for EVERYONE, Nov 11.
Sedwich County Zoo, Wichita, KS, free admission for veterans, active military and their families, Nov 11.
World of Coca-Cola Military Appreciation, Atlanta, GA, free admission for veterans and active military, free all year.
Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham, AL, free admission for veterans, active military and their dependents, Nov 11 & 12.
Newseum, Washington, DC, free admission for veterans, active military plus a single guest Nov 10, 11, and 12.
Free Health & Dental Care by PanCare of Florida, Stand Up For Veterans, Free Dental and Medical in Panama City Nov 3, Multiple locations on Nov 17.
Free Dental Work, John Fornetti Center, Iron Mountain, MI, Nov 11, more details on their facebook page.
World of Little League Museum, South Williamsport, PA, free admission for vertans and active military all year long.
Auburn Veteran’s Day Parade and Community Ceremony and Luncheon, Auburn, CA, Nov 11.
