Veterans Day FREE Restaurant Meals and Other Discounts ~ Chili’s, Applebee’s, Outback Steakhouse, Home Depot, Lowes, Sea World and lots more!

Please pass this along to any Veterans or
Active Military folks you know…

There are oodles of special Veterans Day events and sales happening in the coming days. Plus, in honor of our veterans, many restaurants, retailers, and other venues are offering up really great Veterans Day FREEBIES and discounts just for veterans and active military service members. Note that many of these discounts extend beyond Veterans Day, November 11th and some are even offered year round! Most require proof of military service (we’ve tried to provide details where possible, but you might want to call to be sure).  

Please pass this list along to any veterans or active military / reserves you might know:

FREE Meals & Other Discounts For Veterans
and Active Military

Eat FREE at Applebee’s ~ November 11, 2011Military veterans and active-duty service members will be able to eat for free at any Applebee’s across the U.S. on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11. There will be seven entrée choices on the FREE menu, and guests will be asked to show proof of military service. A complete listing of all Applebee’s locations is available at applebees.com.

FREE Burger at Champps Americana. ~ November 11, 2011Champps is celebrating our Veterans and Active Military by providing a FREE burger meal on November 11th! Proof of military service required and offer not valid for the Pepperjack Bacon Stack Burger or Kobe Burger. Dine in only, valid at participating  locations. Find a Champps location near you, here.

FREE Meal at Chili’s ~ November 11, 2011Chilis is offering a FREE meal to all veterans and active duty personnel on Friday, November 11th.  Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of meals from a special menu. This offer is available from 11am – 5pm on November 11, 2011 at  participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Beverages and gratuity are not included. Veterans and active duty military simply  show proof of military service. Go here for more info.

Denny’s Veterans Day Appreciation Event ~ November 11 2011.
Denny’s is giving away a FREE Grand Slam breakfast to any veteran from 6:00am – 2:00pm. Not every location in the U.S. is participating, so be sure to call  ahead.  Go here to find a location and contact info.

FREE Appetizer & Drink at Outback Steakhouse ~ November 11, 2011As an expression of Outback Steakhouse’s appreciation to our Country’s veterans and active duty military, they are giving a FREE Bloomin’ Onion and cokes on Veterans Day to those with a valid military ID (one of the following  forms of identifications: U.S Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S Uniform  Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, DD form 214 Veterans Organization Card, Photograph in Uniform, or wearing uniform. Go here for more details. Visit Outback.com for location information.

Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill Meal Discount ~ November 7-11, 2011Uno’s is offering 19.43% OFF the total bill including entrées, pizza, beverages, and dessert (Why 19.43%? 1943 is the year Unos was founded). Offer good for veterans and active duty military. Go to Pizzeria Uno for more info.

Subway – Free 6-Inch Sub ~ November 11, 2011Many Subway locations are giving away a free six-inch sub sandwich to military veterans on Veteran’s Day. Be sure to check with your local Subway restaurant to make sure they are participating (they are franchises, so this offer may not be available at all locations). Must show military I.D. card or proof of service at time of purchase.

Texas Roadhouse FREE lunch ~ Friday, November 11, 2011Texas Roadhouse locations across the country will provide a free lunch and beverage (from 11am to 2pm) to honor the men and women of our armed  forces. Offer good for all  veterans including all active, retired or  former U.S. military ~military ID Required. Pop over to the Texas  Roadhouse Veterans Day page for more information.

Eat FREE at Golden Corral ~ Monday, November 14, 2011Golden Corral’s 10th annual Military Appreciation dinner will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011, from 5 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide. The FREE dinner meal is a special “thank you tribute” to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to join Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation dinner. For more information go here .

FREE Store Offers & Other Special Discounts
For Veterans and Active Military

10% Off at Home Depot and Lowes ~ Year Round!Use your military ID at any Home Depot or Lowes and receive a 10% discount on your purchases. The 10% military discount is available to: Active-duty military members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members of all those groups. Customers requesting a discount must be able to show a valid military ID card or other proof of military service.

FREE Wedding Gown for Military Brides!I love this FREEBIE ~ so fantastic on so many levels!! Select stores across the U.S. are offering military brides FREE wedding gowns through the non-profit group, Brides Across America. The gowns are samples and overstocks and worth $500 to $3000.   There are not any stores in DFW participating (I hope that changes for next year), but there are several stores taking part in the Houston area, one in Jacksonville, and another in Austin.  Gowns are on a first come, first serve basis and most stores have the give-away event November 9-11.  Find all participating locations in the U.S. here.

Special Patriotic Music Album on Amazon ~ Limited Time
Amazon has a Special Veteran’s Day Salute to America CD album download featuring 30 Patriotic Songs for $1.89.  Click here to learn more.


25% OFF at Lifeway Christian Store ~ November 11-14, 2011Lifeway Books and Christian Store is recognizing our brave men and women who have served in the military this weekend.  They are also offering a 25% OFF total purchase in their honor (valid Nov. 11-14) ~ the discount even applies to sale and clearance items!  Go here to get the coupon.

Up to 50% Cash Back Rebates & FREE Shipping ~ Year RoundThis weekend, ShopAtHome.com is doubling the cash back rebates and providing free shipping on online purchases for many online retailers (online stores like Kohls, DSW Shoes, Disney Store, American Eagle, Walmart, Home Depot, Lands’ End, Justice, QVC, and 100s of others).  If you shop online, don’t miss out on this really easy way to get extra savings and cash back earned just by clicking through the Shop at Home site first.  Go here to learn more.

FREE Walking Cane at Sam’s Club ~ November 9-11, 2011Over 36,000 Hugo canes will be given away free of charge to United States military veterans in need of mobility assistance. Sam’s Club membership is not required, but supplies are limited so you may want to call your local store before heading there. Proof of military service may be required. Each Sam’s Club location will have approximately 40 canes and will be giving them away starting Wednesday, November 9th thru Friday November 11th, 2011 while supplies last. Details here.

FREE Tiny Prints Military Greeting CardSend your love to our heroes for FREE with a military greeting card from Tiny Prints.  Head over to Facebook and “like” Tiny Prints, then follow the directions to see how to send your FREE military greeting card.

FREE Entertaiment Admissionfor Veterans and Active Military

SeaWorld Parks FREE Family Tickets ~ through December 31, 2011 
Sea World is providing complimentary admission for active duty military, active members of a reserve or National Guard unit, and up to three direct dependants. Valid for ONE FREE single-day admission per person, per year, to SeaWorld or the following Adventure Parks (Learn more here):

• SeaWorld San Antonio, Orlando, or San Diego
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Williamsburg
• Sesame Place
• Adventure Island
• Water Country USA

Fee FREE Day at U.S. National Parks ~ November 11-13, 2011To honor America’s service men and women, the U.S. National Parks will not charge entrance fees Veterans Day Weekend. Visitors to public recreation lands managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation are invited to take a day to honor and reflect on what our service men and women have done to maintain our freedom and keep peace around the world. See a list of participating National Parks in Texas here.


Knott’s Berry Farm FREE Admission ~ November 1-24, 2011
Knott’s Berry Farm pays tribute to past and present U.S. armed forces personnel during Veteran’s Month. FREE admission will be offered for Veterans or current serving military personnel and one guest with proper I.D. (DD214, Veterans Administration Hospital ID or Active Military Service ID.) Plus purchase up to six additional tickets for just $17 each! Learn more here.


Colonial Williamsburg FREE Admission ~ November 11-13, 2011Colonial Williamsburg honors active duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents with free admission passes on the following dates: Nov. 11-13.  The complimentary ticket includes admission to the Colonial Williamsburg exhibition sites, art museums, daytime programs, as well as free parking.  Appropriate military identification is required.  Learn more here.

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If you know a Veteran, someone in your family, a friend or neighbor who served their country, take a moment of your day to thank them for the sacrifice they made for our country. I am so very thankful for every service member in our military who has served our great nation. So, to the men and women who answered the call in both times of war and peace, I thank you for your courage, honor, and commitment.

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Veteran’s Day Freebies & Deals Round-Up ~ All over

I know Veteran’s day isn’t until Friday 11/11, but…Happy Veterans Day!  Thank you, thank you, thank you to all the veterans, active duty military, military spouses, military children, and reservists for serving our country!    You all are amazing and very courageous. Below is a round-up of all the great Veteran’s Day freebies, discounts, and special offers available starting as early as today November 7th through November 14th!  Also, be sure to head on over to Amazon to download the FREE Veteran’s Day Honor album with 12 patriotic songs! 7-Eleven: On November 11th, 7-Eleven, Inc. is saluting active, veteran and retired U.S. military personnel and their immediate families with FREE, small Slurpee drinks between 11AM and 7PM.  Must present proof of current or former U.S. military service for free drink. Applebees: Come into any Applebee’s restaurant on November 11th and show proof of service and get a FREE Signature Entree for Veterans and Active Duty Military. Entrees include Three-Cheese Chicken Penne, 7 oz. House Sirloin, Chicken Tenders Platter, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger, Oriental Chicken Salad, and Double Crunch Shrimp. Beverages and gratuity no included. Proof of service is required. Participating locations only. Go here for more information.  Go here to find an Applebee’s near you. Bed & Breakfast Promotion: Veterans and active duty military can snag a FREE night’s stay at select bed & breakfasts on November 11th.  Go here for more details. Brides Across America: Nationwide Military 2011 Wedding Gown Giveaway Event from November 9th-20th (varies depending on location). If you are military bride, you can snag a free bridal gown in select areas if you meet these criteria.  Each store will be preparing a select number of gown to give away.  Most of the gowns are samples and overstocks and are worth approximately $500 to $3000.  Dresses range in sizes from 4-22 and will be given away on a first-come, first serve basis as long as you qualify. Build-A-Bear: Members of the armed services including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Reserve Officer Training Corps, will receive a 20% discount November 11th-15th on any one transaction at Build-A-Bear Workshop. Cabela’s: Receive employee discount to all Veterans, active-duty military and reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel November 11th and 12th. Discounts vary from 5% to 50%, depending on the item.  Contact your local store for more details. Car Wash Promotion: Head on over here to find participating locations of where Veteran’s can get a FREE Car Wash on November 11th. Chili’s: On Friday, November 11th, Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 6 FREE meals. This offer is available during business hours on November 11, 2011 at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service.  Go here to find a Chili’s near you. Dollar General: On November 11th, all veterans, active duty military, National Guard and Reserve, and their immediate families will receive a 10 percent discount at Dollar General. The coupon may be found in store circular ads or by asking a sales associate. (To see the rest of the Veterans Day freebies and deals, click the link below “Read More/Post Your Comments”) Famous Dave’s: On November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day, Famous Dave’s would like to thank all former and current military personnel for their dedication and commitment to our country. Please see the list here for offers and deals by location. Fashion Bug: Get 20% off all plus-size and misses clothing purchases with a copy of military ID or spouse’s military ID.  Contact your local store for more details. Foot Locker: Veterans, Service members (Active, Guard, and Reserve), and their immediate families with a Foot Locker Veterans Advantage Card receive a 20% discount every day of the year. That offer is good both online and at any store location, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footaction and Champs Sports, even on sale items. Golden Corral: The 10th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation dinner will be held on Monday, November 14th, 2011 from 5PM to 9PM in all Golden Corral Restaurants nationwide. The free “thank you” dinner is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Monday dinner. For more information go here. Historic Jamestowne:The National Park Service commemorates Veterans Day with FREE admission for everyone at Historic Jamestowne November 11th-13th. See events calendar here. Helzberg Diamonds: In recognition of Veterans Day on November 11th, Helzberg Diamond’s  will celebrate soldiers and their families with two special offers: *$10,000 Helzberg Diamonds Shopping Spree Contest – The Helzberg Heroes contest asks military and their families to share their best “I Am Loved” stories. These stories can showcase those special moments of how your community supports your hero or how your solider expresses his love for his family while deployed. Then, Helzberg will show its love to the best “I am Loved” story by awarding one $10,000 shopping spree winner in December. The winner will receive a Helzberg Diamonds’ gift card for a $10,000 shopping spree redeemable at any Helzberg Diamonds retail store in the United States.  The gift card cannot be used for purchases from Helzberg Diamonds’ online store. *Special Military discount – Military members who show a valid military ID will receive a special discount when they visit Helzberg stores, November 1-28th. Home Depot: Receive a 10% discount to all Veterans during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day. Hooters:Hooter’s is serving up a free meal to military veterans all day on Veterans Day, November 11th. Offer good for all veterans and active duty military personnel. Choose one of the new specialty items on the Hooter’s menu. Offer valid at participating Hooters only; open to all active duty and military veterans with valid military ID or proof of military service. Drink purchase required. Go here for more information. Krispy Kreme:Get a FREE doughnut on Friday, November 11th! Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees & veterans on Friday November 11th. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating. Knott’s Berry Farm: Knott’s annual tribute to our Military, past and present, starts November 1st. FREE admission for Veterans or current serving military personnel and one guest with proper I.D. presented at turnstile. (DD214, Veterans Administration Hospital ID or Active Military Service ID.) Plus purchase up to six additional tickets for just $17 each! Ends Thanksgiving Day.  Go here for more details. Lowes: All veterans receive the 10% discount on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The offer is available in stores only and is limited to in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000. Massage Envy: Massage Envy is offering FREE 1-hour massages for military and spouses on November 11 for Veteran’s Day!  Contact your local Massage Envy store for more details. McCormick & Schmick’s: On Sunday, November 13th veterans can enjoy a complimentary entree from a special menu. Space is limited. Reservations are highly recommended. For a list of participating locations, please click here.  Go here for more details. The McCormick & Schmick’s Veterans Appreciation Event is offered at participating restaurants to veterans defined as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. Veterans must present proper identification. Examples include: VA Card, VFW Card, American Legion Card, discharge papers, DD214 or other Veterans ID. In an effort to accommodate as many veterans as possible, many restaurants will not be able to seat parties larger than six. National Parks:To honor America’s service men and women, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that areas managed by the National Park Service would not charge entrance fees for Veteran’s Day weekend November 11th-13th, 2011. Head on over here to see over 100 national Parks that will be participating in this event. Olive Garden: On Friday, November 11th, all veterans and active duty military are invited to enjoy a FREE entree during regular business hours.  ID required.  Go here to see menu options and for more details. Outback Steakhouse: Outback is honoring our Veterans and Active Military with a FREE Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca-Cola from November 7th-November 11th in celebration of Veterans Day.  The FREE Bloomin’ Onion® and Coca-Cola® promotion is open to Military Personnel who have one of the following forms of identification on November 7-11, 2011: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW), DD214 Certificate, Veteran Identification Card (VIC), Photograph in Uniform or Wearing Uniform. Sam’s Club: Sam’s Club® locations nationwide will distribute 36,000 Hugo® canes FREE of charge on November 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2011 to U.S. military veterans in need of mobility assistance. Limited quantities available, while supplies last. Sam’s Club® Membership is not required, but proof of military service may be required. Go here for more information. Shoney’s: Bring a veteran or active duty military to Shoney’s on Friday, November 11th from 6AM to 2PM receive a FREE BUFFET with the purchase of a regularly-priced buffet!  Go here to find a Shoney’s restaurant near you. Sport Clips:Get a FREE haircut to active-duty military & veterans. Offer only available at select locations.  Contact your local store to verify local participation in this promotion. Subway:Select Subway locations will offer a FREE six inch sub to military veterans on Veteran’s Day, November 11th. Call your local store to verify participation in this promotion. Texas Roadhouse: Veterans can get a free meal on Friday, November 11th. Offer varies by location. Call ahead to your local restaurant for more information. T.G.I. Friday’s: Buy one get one free meal from November 11th through November 14th at participating locations for anyone with an old or current military ID. Contact your local store for more details. Tim Hortons: All US locations are offering a FREE donut to all veterans!  Contact your local store for more details. Uno Chicago Grill: On Friday, November 11th, Uno’s is offering a free entree or individual pizza with a purchase of an entree or pizza of equal or greater value. Offer valid for all military  for veterans and active duty military. ID or proof of service required: Show up in uniform (if your service permits), provide military ID, show a picture of yourself in uniform, or have other ID showing proof of service. Head on over here for more details. (Thanks Coupon Clippin’ Momma, Homefront United, Inspiring You 2 Save, The Brainy Buyer, Stingy Momma,The Frugal Freelancer, , Q’s Coupons and Savings, , Military Wives Saving, hip2save!)

Veteran’s Day Freebies

Here is a fantastic list of freebies for Veteran’s Day put together by Michelle from MilitaryWivesSaving. Please note, some of these are regional events (not in Dallas, but we have many readers from all over the country). Also, read the fine print because some deals are valid for active personnel only and others are for all personnel. If you know someone in the military, forward this one on!

• Free Stay at B&B’s and Inns Around the Country on November 10, 2011
• Free Slurpee from 7-Eleven & More November 11, 2011
• Free lunch at Texas Roadhouse from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. November 11, 2011
• Free donuts from Krispy Kreme Donuts November 11, 2011
• Free $50 gift card from Operation Homefront, Food Lion “Stock Your Pantry”
• Free Bloomin’ Onion and Coke @Outback Steakhouse November 7-11, 2011
• Free 6″ sub at Subway on November 11, 2011
• Free Entrance to National Parks November 11-13, 2011
• Free Hugo Canes for Veterans from Sam’s Club November 9-11, 2011
• Free meal till 4 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse November 11, 2011
• Free admission to Knott’s Berry Farm (starts November 1st)
• Free Car Wash from Grace for Vets November 11, 2011
• Free admission to Brevard Zoo (FL), even to spouses whose loved one is deployed November 11-13, 2011
• Free Veterans Day Concert from The San Antonio Symphony and the United States Air Force Band of the West November 13, 2011
• Free meal at Chili’s (choose from 1 of 6 choices) November 11, 2011
• Free meal at Famous Dave’s November 11, 2011 (YMMV)
• Free meal at Hooter’s November 11, 2011
• Free Veterans Day printables and lessons for teachers
• Free Applebee’s signature entrée November 11, 2011
• BOGO Free meal at T.G.I. Friday’s November 11-14, 2011
• Free meal at Golden Corral November 14, 2011
• Free crafts and other printables from Apples 4 the Teachers
• Free Colonial Williamsburg weekend-long admission tickets to active-duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans, and their immediate dependants November 11-13, 2011
• Free event at Pembroke Pines November 11, 2011
• Free haircut at Sport Clips (certain locations) November 11, 2011
• Free admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific November 11, 2011
• Free lunch/dinner at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants November 13, 2011

Veteran’s Day Freebies

In honor of Veteran’s Day, many restaurants and attractions are offering free meals and tickets throughout the month of November. Most are open to men and women currently active or retired from military service; however, some are resticted to those on active duty. Some notable freebies:

• Applebee’s: Free Signature Entree on November 11
• Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion and Coca-Cola on November 7 to 11
• Golden Corral: Free meal on November 14

Here are some other offers for Veterans, Active Duty, and their families!

Free Stay at B&B’s and Inns Around the Country on November 10, 2011
Free Entrance to National Parks November 11-13, 2011
Free Hugo Canes for Veterans from Sam’s Club November 9-11, 2011
Free admission to Brevard Zoo (FL), even to spouses whose loved one is deployed November 11-13, 2011
Free Veterans Day Concert from The San Antonio Symphony and the United States Air Force Band of the West November 13, 2011
Free Veterans Day printables and lessons for teachers
Free admission to the Des Moines Botanical Center November 11, 2011
Free Colonial Williamsburg weekend-long admission tickets to active-duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans, and their immediate dependants November 11-13, 2011
Free event at Pembroke Pines November 11, 2011
Free admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific November 11, 2011

If you’d like to help our Veterans and their families, check out www.freedomisnotfree.com. Freedom Is Not Free is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to assisting wounded service members and their families, and the families of the fallen. Freedom Is Not Free makes grants to Purple Heart recipients and their families to meet their immediate financial needs, including but not limited to, the expenses associated with medical care, travel, home modification, and paying bills. We support community projects and provide activities for wounded service members and their families.

Be to also check out www.woundedwarriorproject.org for more ways you can help show your support for those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Thanks so much for this great list, Military Wives Saving!