Veterans Day is a day to honor those who have given so much to our country.

Veterans Day 2024 is on Monday, November 11th and many retailers and restaurants are offering freebies and discounts to Veterans and their families.

Below is the list of Veterans Day Freebies for 2024. Keep in mind that for most you will need to provide proof of your active military or veteran status to take advantage of these deals. Some deals, under “Freebies & Online Deals” are good for anyone!

Note: All of these have been verified for 2024. Some were announced only to email subscribers but are available to all veterans.

Veterans – THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Veterans Day Freebies 2024

Sales, Freebies & Online Deals:

Free Book: Operation Money – A Financial Guide for Military Service Members and Families [Kindle Edition With Audio/Video] – Kindle version is free

Free Admission to Several National Parks on 11/11

Free Car Washes for Veterans on 11/11

Free Admission to 1 of Several Annheiser Busch Parks for Military (Sea World, Busch Gardens, and more – unfortunately none are in the Twin Cities area but if you know a veteran near one of these parks, mention it to them!)

Read the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence Free online to read.

Salute To America – 101 Strings Orchestra MP3 Album – $1.99

Hotels

Red Roof Inn – Taking a vacation? They’re offering 15% off the room rate at any Red Roof nationwide for all government, military, vets and retirees.

Super 8 – Eligible military members can save 15% on their Best Available Rate at participating Super 8 by Wyndham hotels in the U.S. and Canada. (For limited dates) Plus earn 1000 bonus points.

Wyndham Hotels – Eligible military members can enjoy everyday savings of up to 15% off their Best Available Rate at participating hotels across the U.S. and Canada. Plus, for a limited time, Wyndham Rewards members receive 1,000 bonus points for qualified stays booked by December 6 and completed by December 31, 2024—up to 5,000 bonus points total.

Stores & Services

Great Clips – On Monday, November 11, 2024, veterans and active service members can go into any U.S. Great Clips salon and get a free haircut or a free haircut card for a future visit. 

Holiday Stationstores – FREE car wash November 8-11. “We are celebrating Veterans Day today with a FREE car wash for all active and retired military service members. Thank you for your service from all of us at Holiday. Please show Military ID or proof of service to receive one car wash code valid up to 30 days.”

Kohl’s – This Veterans Day, all Veterans and active-duty military will receive 30% off their purchase, in-store only, on Monday, November 11. *Some exclusions apply.  Kohl’s also offers year-round military discounts as part of Military Mondays. Active military, veterans, retirees and their immediate family members receive 15% off qualifying purchases on Mondays, in-store only. 

Office Depot & Office Max – From November 9 through November 11, veterans, active duty and retired military personnel, Reservists, and their dependents, can enjoy 25% off qualifying regular and sale-priced purchases in Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide in honor of Veterans Day. Show this coupon for 20% off.

Sport Clips – Many Sport Clips locations offer 10% off to veterans & active duty service members year-round. In the past they’ve also offered free haircuts on Veterans Day.

Target – Target is offering a 10% military discount from October 27th through November 11th to all U.S. active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. The 10% discount can be used on two separate transactions, in store or online.

Walgreens – On November 8th through 11th, veterans, military and their families will receive 20% off eligible regular price items in Walgreens stores. This offer is valid in store only.

Attractions and Events (National)

Free Admission to National Parks – Every year on November 11th EVERYONE can get free admission into any National Park nationwide.

Attractions and Events where Veterans get in FREE or discounted (Minnesota)

Minnesota Zoo – On November 11th, veterans and active military personnel receive free admission and parking. Their immediate family members (up to 6 people total) receive 50% off admission. Starting November 12 and going until November 30, 50% off admission for veterans, active military personnel, and their immediate family members (up to 6 people total). Does not include parking.

Museum of Illusions – Mall of America – FREE admission for veterans on November 11th! Read about our fun visit.

Twin City Model Railroad Museum (St. Paul) – Free admission for vets today!

Restaurants:

Many places offers Active Duty Service Members, Guard Members and Veterans a FREE Meal on Veterans Day. Make sure you pass on this information to anyone you know who is a Veteran or Active Duty so they can snag a free meal too! All places require proof of military service, proof of service includes Military ID, Discharge Papers, DD214 and being in uniform. What proof of service required depends on the restaurant.

Applebee’s: Each year, veterans are invited to pick from one of 8 free meals as a Thank you to service members. Plus they’ll also receive a $5 Bounce Back Card for a future visit within a 3-week redemption window. Check with your local Applebee’s this year as different local mandates and guidelines vary.

Bakers Square: Free 2-2-2 Breakfast for all Veterans and Active Military. Must show valid proof of service. Not valid for delivery. Use code ‘VETERANS24′ for online orders.

Buca di Beppo: Veterans receive free lunch entree on November 10th or 11th. All Former and Current Members of the Military Receive a Free Lunch Entree – All Day Long!

Caribou Coffee: Veterans, active service members, and their spouses can get a free small Cold Press or coffee of the day.

Chili’s: Is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 4 meal options. Offer only available at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only.

Davanni’s Pizza: On Monday, November 11th, Veterans and active duty service members get a free solo 1-item pizza and a soda! Dine-in or takeout. There are 20 locations in the Twin Cities.

Denny’s: Veterans and military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast on Nov. 11 from 5 a.m.- noon. 

Duck Donuts: FREE Medium Hot Coffee or Cold Brew to all Veterans and Active Military Members with valid ID. There’s one Minnesota location in Woodbury.

Golden Corral – Veterans get a free “thank you” meal during military appreciation night, which this year is on Monday, November 13th, 2024 from 4:00pm – close. 

Granite City: Free lunch from Veterans Day menu from 11:00am – 4:00pm. Must provide proof of service. For online orders, use code VETERANS24.

Green Mill – Green Mill honors our military on Veterans Day with a 10% discount every day – just show proof of service.  (See details on their website.)

IHOP – Free red, white and blue pancakes on November 11th until 7pm. ID required.

Hy-Vee – Free Breakfast for Veterans and Active-Duty Military on Monday, November 11th from 6:00am – 10:00am. 

Leo’s Grill & Malt Shop (Stillwater): Leo’s will continue our tradition of honoring Veterans and Active Military Personnel with a free meal. No proof of service is necessary and Veterans may choose from the entire menu.

Little Caesar’s – On Monday, November 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., veterans and active military can enjoy a complimentary Lunch Combo, which includes four slices of Little Caesars signature Detroit-style Deep Dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi beverage.

Mac’s Diner (St. Paul): Get $10 off your tab.

Margaritaville (Mall of America): To all Veterans and Active Duty Service Members – today’s meal is on us! 🇺🇸 Come in on November 11th for a free burger, fries, and soft drink. Your service deserves this special treat! Just show your military ID or verify with GovX.

Perkins: Veterans get a Free Great American Trio on November 11th. Must show military ID.

Red Robin: Free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on November 11.

Starbucks: On November 11th, Veterans, service members and military spouses get a FREE free tall (12 fl oz) brewed coffee (hot or iced).

TCBY – Veterans and active military receive their first 6 oz free on November 11 with proof of service.

Texas Roadhouse: Free lunch on Veterans Day 11:00am – 2:00pm. Choose from 10 entrees* as a thank you for your legendary service.

T-Rex Cookie (Eagan): Show your military ID today to receive a Buy 1 Get 1 FREE deal as a token of our appreciation.

Wendy’s – Sign up for Veterans Advantage for special veterans deals year-round including Veterans Day.

White Castle: Free individual combo meal for veterans.

Breweries/Taprooms:

Crooked Pint (various locations): Join us Monday, November 11, as Veterans and active service military members enjoy a FREE Classic Lucy, Bourbon Cranberry Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, or Hog Heaven.

Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse (Coon Rapids): All veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free entrée* on us on Monday, November 11.

Lift Bridge Brewing Company: On November 11th, All Veterans who come into the Taproom will get their 1st Beer FREE from Lift Bridge. At Stillwater location.

Steel Toe Brewing (St. Louis Park): 1st beer FREE for all Vets on Veteran’s Day. From 3:00 – 10:00pm.

Torg Brewery (Spring Lake Park): Family friendly R&R Event from 2:00 – 7:00pm.

Trove Brewing (Burnsville): Veterans get Buy One, Get One FREE Beers.

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