2024 FREE Admission and Discounted Stores and Entertainment for Veterans Day (and Beyond)

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*Please be sure to double check all offers (call them if need be)*
*Proof of military service is required at most places*
*Most cannot be combined with other offers/discounts*
*Some do not include tax*
*Some require you to wear a mask in and out*

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9/11 Memorial and Museum FREE Admission:
From Thursday, November 7 through Monday, November 11, the Memorial & Museum will host a series of events and tributes for our military and veterans, as well as the families and communities that support them. We are pleased to offer free admission to active and retired U.S. military, veterans, Blue & Gold Star families, and guests.

Academy Sport Military and First-Responders 10% Discount:
You Serve, You Save

For active service members, veterans, and first responders, Academy Sports + Outdoors offers seasonal military discounts. It’s our way of showing thanks and appreciation for all you do to protect our nation and serve our local communities. We’re working hard to bring value to our community heroes.

From 10/20/2024-11/11/2024, Academy will give a discount to military and first responders. Take 10% off your entire purchase online or in-store.

We’re working hard to bring value to our community heroes. Check out our current offers and other savings opportunities on our main discounts page.
Eligible Groups for Our Military Discount

We’re proud to honor both members currently serving active duty and veterans from all five branches plus the Reserves and National Guard.

Akron Zoo (Ohio) Veterans’ Appreciation Day FREE Admission:
Veterans’ Appreciation Day – Nov 11 – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Thank you for your service!

All veterans receive free admission with a valid military I.D. Immediate family members receive 50% off admission.

Veteran discounts are not available online. To receive a Veterans’ Appreciation Day discount, please come to the ticket counter to purchase tickets.

Alabama State Parks FREE Admission:
Free admission for veterans and active-duty servicemembers to the parks that charge an entrance fee or day-use fee. Please visit the Alabama State Parks website for details.

American Signature Furniture 15% Off** No Minimum for Military & First Responders:
Claim your code & use it online or in stores. Enjoy 15% off no minimum on your next purchase online at VCF.com, americansignaturefurniture.com or designerlooks.com or at participating Designer Looks Furniture, Value City Furniture, or American Signature Furniture stores from 10/15/24 – 11/11/24. Offer valid for any retired or active military members and their immediate families (including spouses); police, corrections, or federal officers; sheriffs, state troopers, firefighters (career and volunteer), paramedics, EMTs, and 911 dispatchers. Offer requires verification through ID.me. Not combinable with storewide offer. Not valid toward Doorbusters, Top Deals, Tempur-Pedic, Stearns & Foster, Sealy Posturepedic Plus Hybrid, Clearance, Special Purchases, previous purchases, gift cards, delivery charges, or Pure Promise. Offer is not redeemable for cash. Other restrictions may apply. See team member for details.

Aquarium of the Pacific Veterans Day FREE Admission:
In celebration of Veterans Day, the Aquarium of the Pacific honors veterans and active military personnel. These individuals are invited to enjoy the Aquarium with free admission on Veterans Day. Advance reservations required. Limited capacity. DATE: Saturday, November 11, 2024. 9:00 am–6:00 pm PT. COST: FREE for veterans, military personnel with service ID. Otherwise, general admission, free for Aquarium members. Advance reservations required. Limited capacity. Click here to reserve your FREE tickets.

Army & Air Force Exchange Service – AAFES Veterans Day Deals:
MILITARY STAR_® is offering cardmembers exclusive savings in honor of Veterans Day.

From Nov. 8 to Nov. 11, cardmembers can enjoy:

• Double rewards points on purchases. Earn four points per $1.
• 0% and no payments for 90 days on purchases of $149 or more.
• An additional 15% off clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, fine and fashion jewelry, watches and beauty items.

On Nov. 11, MILITARY STAR will offer one-day-only savings for cardmembers:

• 10 cents off every gallon of gas at Army & Air Force Exchange Service fuel locations.
• 15% off food purchases at participating Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurants.
• $10 off a purchase of $25 or more at Army & Air Force Exchange Service mall vendors. (Coupon required. See the Exchange main store customer service desk or the vendor for the coupon.)

On top of the savings, every MILITARY STAR purchase earns the cardmember an entry into MILITARY STAR’s Your Holiday Bill Is on Us sweepstakes. Five grand-prize winners will have their entire card balances paid off while 35 other winners will receive statement credits of $1,000 or $500.

Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) to Honor Nation’s Heroes with Veterans Day Coin Giveaways:
In honor of Veterans Day, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will distribute free challenge coins to those who have served our Nation.

PXs and BXs worldwide will hand out the limited-edition coins to Veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, marking the fifth year of the Exchange’s coining celebration.

“The Exchange is honored to show its gratitude to those who have selflessly served their country,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “Offering these small tokens of appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our Nation’s heroes is an honor.”

The coins—featuring an eagle on one side and the six United States Armed Forces emblems on the other—are available at PXs and BXs while supplies last on Nov. 11. Veterans are encouraged to contact their Exchange or visit their local Exchange Facebook page for more information.

The Exchange, along with the Navy Exchange Service Command, Marine Corps Exchange and Coast Guard Exchange, have teamed up to distribute the special Veterans Day coins since 2020.

All honorably discharged Veterans can shop tax-free for life at ShopMyExchange.com while disabled Veterans can use their hard-earned Exchange benefit in person at PXs and BXs. Veterans can visit aafes.media/paveterans for more information on their earned lifelong Exchange benefits.

Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Areas FREE Entrance:
No fees will be charged to the entire public on Veterans Day at its 2,850 recreation areas nationwide, excluding camping.

Brown Bear Car Wash FREE Veterans Day Beary Clean Car Wash:
Free Car Wash for Veterans on 11/11. In affiliation with Grace For Vets, as a way of saying “THANK YOU” to our military, Brown Bear Car Wash will offer a FREE Beary Clean car wash to all current or former members of the military on Veterans Day, November 11, from 8 AM to 8 PM at our Tunnel car washes.

Cincinnati Zoo FREE Admission:
All members of the military will receive free admission to the zoo on Veterans Day. The offer also allows military personnel to purchase up to six (6) half-price admission tickets for members of their immediate family. Military personnel who qualify for the free admission ticket and discount offer for family members include active military, retired military, National Guard, veterans with honorable or medical discharge and reserve officers training corps with government issued ID.

Colonial Williamsburg FREE Admission Veterans Day Weekend:
November 8-11 2024. Celebrate with special events including a commemorative march and ceremony honoring America’s veterans over Veterans Day weekend. FREE Admission Honoring Service to America. Colonial Williamsburg is offering FREE admission during Veterans Day weekend, Friday through Monday, November 8-11, to all active duty Military, Reservists, Retirees, Veterans, National Guardsmen and their immediate dependents.* Your free admission includes: Admission to historic trades and sites; Admission to our two world-class art museums; Complimentary shuttle service. Made possible by a generous grant from The Home Depot Foundation as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the homes and lives of U.S. military veterans and their families.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife FREE Admission on Veterans Day:
Active duty and veterans are admitted free to Colorado state parks on Veteran’s Day. The military member or Veteran must show proof of military service (photo ID, DD-214). All other park fees (camping, etc.) are still charged. Please visit their website for details.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 1/2 Priced Veterans Day Admission:
Military personnel, both past and present, can enjoy half-priced admission to the Zoo on November 11. Present military ID or proof of service.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Veterans Day FREE Admission:
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will honor active-duty and retired armed services members with free Museum admission on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11. As an additional token of thanks to the United States Armed Forces, past and present, the Museum will also extend free admission for up to three immediate family members.

Between 10 a.m. and noon in the Museum’s Taylor Swift Education Center, visitors will also have the opportunity to share appreciation for our military members and their families by creating postcards for active-duty troops. Active duty and retired armed services members will also receive a 10% discount at the Museum Store and the Hatch Show Print retail store on Monday, November 11 and a dining discount at The Red Onion.

Offer valid November 11, 2024, only. Timed ticket reservations prior to your visit are recommended but not required. Call the reservation line (615-416-2001) to reserve your tickets and show valid military identification at will call to pick up. Valid for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum admission only. Hatch Show Print and RCA Studio B Tours may be purchased for additional fees.

Dalí Museum Veterans Day FREE Entrance:
November 11 @ 10:00am – 6:00pm. As a thank you for their service, Veterans and active duty military members, plus 1 guest, receive complimentary admission to The Dalí with valid ID on Veterans Day, November 11, 2024. Guests should proceed to the general gallery admission entrance with ID to receive the next available timed ticket; online timed tickets are not required.

Dave & Buster’s Veterans Day FREE Entree and Power Card:
On Veterans Day (Nov. 11th) veterans get a free entree (up to $20) and a free $10 Power Card (with a valid ID card).

Delta Sonic Veterans Appreciation FREEBIES:
Delta Sonic is proud to give back to Veterans and Active Military. All November: Veterans and active military save $30 on any oil change – must show military ID.

On Veteran’s Day – November 11 Get:
Free Super Kiss Plus
$15 Gift Card to the Detail Shop
Free Coffee at all coffee sites (including Tims and Dunkin sites)
Free small sonic sipper (where available)
Free pizza slice (where available)
Free Pathmark Camo bottle water (while supplies last)
Free Davids cookie (while supplies last)
Free American Flag little tree air freshener (while supplies last)

Grace for Vets FREE Car Wash Program:
Car washes from around the world who join this program offer free car washes to veterans and service members on Veterans Day.

Soapy Joe’s Car Wash FREE Car Was on Veterans Day:
Attention veterans, active-duty military (military spouses too) get a free car wash on Veterans Day.

Great Clips Veterans Day FREE Haircut:
Show your gratitude to our service members.

The Great Clips Thank a Veteran program was created to show gratitude to the people who keep us safe. To date, we’ve provided over 2.3 million free haircuts to active and veteran military service members—adding up to more than $35 million in complimentary haircuts.
Great Clips provides service members with free haircuts on Veterans Day

Thank a Veteran works in two ways. First, every year on November 11, veterans and active service members can come into any U.S. Great Clips salon and get a free haircut, or a free haircut card for a future visit. So if you’re a service member or veteran, be sure to stop by a salon on Veterans Day so we can say “Thank you!”

Second, if you’re a non-military customer, you can visit a salon on November 11 and receive a free haircut card to give to a service member or veteran as a way of saying thank you.

Active and veteran military service members in Canada can receive a free haircut or a free haircut card at participating salons on Remembrance Day (November 11). Please contact your local Great Clips salon to see if they are participating.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden FREE Admission:
Veterans get free admission on Veterans Day to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

Harley-Davidson Museum FREE Veterans Day Appreciation Event:
We are proud to honor our veterans with an exclusive offer! Veterans and active-duty military receive free admission to the H-D Museum, along with one adult guest and up to four children, November 9, 10 and 11*.

In addition, on Monday, November 11, Veterans and active-duty military receive a 10% discount at the Harley-Davidson® Shop on a wide range of merchandise, perfect for picking up some exclusive gear or souvenirs.

To make the day even more special, we’re also offering a complimentary meal (up to $14.95) for Veterans and active-duty military at MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant (with the purchase of a beverage) on Monday, November 11.

*Free admission with valid Military or Veterans ID for one (1) additional adult and up to four (4) children (under age 18). Valid on November 9, 10 and 11, 2024 for in-person use at the Harley-Davidson Museum. MOTOR Bar & Restaurant offer only valid on Monday, November 11. Not valid for online purchases. Non-transferable. Cannot be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent. Offer not valid on previously purchased Harley-Davidson Museum tickets. Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or promotion. Offer is subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

ICON Park The Wheel FREE Admission:
Free admission to ride The Wheel for veterans, active duty military on Veterans Day.

Jefferson Lines FREE Bus Line Transportation Services:
Jefferson Bus Lines Transportation Services is offering its 8th annual Free Veterans Travel event. All military members past and present can travel free on any Jefferson Lines route From November 11 to November 23, 2022).

Killington Resort FREE Ski Lift Ticket:
Active-duty, retired and honorably discharged members of the military receive a free lift ticket on November 11. Visit the Killington website for details.

Knott’s Berry Farms Discount Admission:
Mon-Thurs | Nov. 4-21, 2024 & Dec. 2-12, 2024

Active, Retired, and Veteran U.S. Military Personnel may receive discounted admission to Knott’s Berry Farm for themselves and up to 5 guests during Military Tribute Days. Tickets can be purchased online for $25* at Knotts.com or at the Knott’s Berry Farm ticket booths.

Discounted admission is also available at a participating Military Ticket Office. Spouses and children are not eligible to purchase these tickets without the military member present.

*Taxes may apply. No additional fees.

La Quinta by Wyndham 12% OFF Veterans Discount:
Eligible military members enjoy 12% off our Best Available Rate at participating La Quinta by Wyndham hotels across the U.S and Canada. Plus, in honor of Veterans Day and Armed Forces Month, Wyndham Rewards members receive 1,000 bonus points for qualified stays booked by December 6 and completed by December 31, 2024. Plus get 1,000 Bonus Points.

Lexus of Cherry Hill (NJ) Veterans Day $500 Military Appreciation Down Payment Assistance:
$500 military appreciation down payment assistance toward the purchase of a new or pre-owned vehicle on Monday, November 11th! Visit lexusofcherryhill.com for details

Magnolia Wash Holdings FREE Car Wash:
On Veterans Day, November 11, participating Magnolia Wash Holdings locations will be offering free car washes to all veterans. Whistle Express, Camel Premium Express and The Wave Carwash are operated by Magnolia Wash Holdings. These leading express car wash brands have locations across the Southeast, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Monticello (Charlottesville, Virginia) Complimentary Admission:

Monticello is proud to offer U.S. military veterans free admission to Monticello for Veterans Day weekend, November 9-11, 2024. Admission is for the Gardens and Grounds Pass or the Highlights Tour. The discount does not apply for special or after-hours tours, such as the Private Behind-the-Scenes Tour, and is based on availability.

Throughout the year, active duty military and veterans receive discounts for tour tickets. Click here to learn more.

Montpelier FREE Tour:
U.S. veteran and active-duty military servicemembers receive a free “Highlights of Montpelier” tour and Museum Shop discount. 

Mount Vernon FREE Admission:
Mount Vernon Salutes Veterans · George Washington’s Mount Vernon. In honor of our nation’s veterans, Mount Vernon admits FREE all active duty, former, or retired military personnel on Veterans Day. Military service members may pick up their free tickets upon arrival. Free tickets do not extend to service members’ family members or guests. Nov. 11, 2024 — 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Nashville Zoo Military Appreciation Day Admission (November 10th):
In gratitude for the commitment, bravery and sacrifices made by those who serve our country, Nashville Zoo and Regions Bank invite active military personnel, military veterans and their immediate families to receive free admission during Military Appreciation Day on Sunday, November 10. Advance reservations are not required. See below for redemption instructions. Plus, make sure to stop by the Grassmere Historic Home to see a special Veteran’s Day Exhibit! Who is eligible? Active military personnel, military veterans and their immediate families. How to receive the discount: Visitors must show their military ID, veteran organization ID, discharge papers or other official military identification to be given free admission. If not accompanied by military personnel, dependents must have official dependent ID cards to receive the discounted admission. Please note: The normal parking fee will still apply.

National Parks FREE Entrance on Veterans Day:
National parks are America’s best idea, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite, especially one of the national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. The others are free all the time. The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Free annual pass. Available for: Current U.S. military members and dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard as well as Reserve and National Guard members.

New Zoo (Green Bay, WI) FREE Admission:
In honor of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11^th, the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park will once offer free admission* to the NEW Zoo and to the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour for veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their immediate families. Free coffee or hot chocolate and popcorn will also be provided to our guests of honor while supplies last in the Mayan Restaurant.