Veteran's Day Freebies & Deals Round-Up

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 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!

III Forks Steakhouse and Seafood:
Veterans eat free at participating III Forks restaurants on Veteran’s Day 11/11.  Contact your local store to verify participation and for more details.

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.

Beef O Brady’s:
Participating locations are offering up a FREE meal with entree purchase of equal or greater value up to $10. Some restrictions may apply.  Must show proof of military service.  Contact your store to see if they are participating.

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.

Denny’s:
On November 11th, Active military or veterans can get a FREE Grand Slam breakfast, available at participating locations only.  Contact your local Denny’s restaurant for more details.

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.

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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.

Food Lion:
On Veteran’s Day, Food Lion is offering 10% off the entire purchase (excluding alcohol, tobacco and gift cards) for active duty and veterans with proof of service and VIC card.  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.

Harris Teeter:
On Veteran’s Day, Harris Teeter is offering 11% off the entire purchase (excluding alcohol, tobacco and gift cards) for active duty and veterans with proof of service and VIC card.  Go here for more details.

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.

Hy-Vee:
On November 11th, Active military and veterans can get a FREE breakfast buffet at participating Hy-Vee grocery store with in-store dining.  Head on over here for more details.

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.

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.

Mike’s Car Wash:
Mike’s Carwash will offer a free car wash to veterans and active military members Friday at its 38 locations in Indiana and Ohio. No military identification is necessary. Mike’s will also be collecting for Disabled American Veterans.

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.

Paradise:
On 11/11, Veteran’s can get a FREE entree with proof of military ID; dine in only.  Plus, order any of their cheeseburgers on Saturday 11/12 or Sunday 11/13 and they will donate $1 to the Wounded Warrior Project.  Contact your local store for more details.

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.

Seafood Bar & Grill:
On Sunday 11/13, Veteran’s and active duty military can get a FREE entree with proof of military service.  Limit one entree.  Contact your local restaurant for more details.

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.

Spaghetti Warehouse:
On November 11th, everyone can get an 11-cents meal with the coupon on Facebook.  Just “like” Spaghetti Warehouse on Facebook and get a serving of lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, or any original recipe spaghetti entree for just 11 cents.

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.

Walgreens:
Walgreens is offering a discount to all veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day, in recognition of their service and commitment to the country. On November 11, they will receive 15% off eligible store items and 20% off Walgreens and W Brand products with a valid military ID for those on active duty, or proof of service for veterans. This offer is valid at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide.  The discount is not valid on prescriptions, cigarettes, dairy products, liquor, phone cards, newspapers, magazines, stamps and gift cards or where otherwise limited by law.  The discount also is not valid toward the Prescription Savings Club membership fee.

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