Veterans Day free meals and shopping discounts

Most of these Veterans Day free meals and shopping deals are for veterans and active duty personnel. A few are also available to the general public.

For meaningful events honoring veterans, see our list of Veteran’s Day parades and commemorative events.

Free and discount admission for Veterans around Puget Sound

These deals are for veterans and active duty personnel.

Free admission (1/2 off for family) to Northwest Trek. November 9-11, 2019. 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. FREE admission to all individuals who are currently serving or have honorably served in the U.S. military. Immediate family members will receive half-off general admission. Please be sure to bring your active military/veteran identification card, discharge papers, DD214s, or any other proof of honorable US military service with you. More info: https://www.nwtrek.org/event/veteransdays/

Free admission (1/2 off for family) to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. November 9-11, 2019. 9:30 am – 4:00 pm. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma is offering FREE admission to all individuals who are currently serving or have honorably served in the U.S. military. Immediate family members will receive half-off general admission. To receive your discount, bring your active military/veteran identification card, discharge papers, DD214s, or any other proof of honorable US military service. More info: https://www.pdza.org/events/

Free admission (+ spouse) to Woodland Park Zoo. November 11, 2019, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Free admission to all active, veteran and retired U.S. military personnel and their spouses with valid service identification. In addition, up to four family members accompanying heroes with valid ID receive $5 off admission on Veterans Day. More info: https://www.zoo.org/events

FREE Admission for all Veterans and Military at Museum of Flight. November 11, 2019. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Celebration 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Film screenings, presentations and musical performances that honor the sacrifices of war veterans. Precisely 11:00 AM, a bell will be rung twenty-one times to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day and the end of the First World War. This will be followed immediately with a patriotic musical performance by the Boeing Employees Concert Band. At noon, the official ceremony begins, and will feature a color guard, and a speaking party of local city and Museum officials, as well as keynote speaker Lt. Col. Ron Limes. More info: http://www.museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Calendar-of-Events

FREE Admission for all Veterans and Military with up to five of their family members at Washington State History Museum. The museum features a presentation from 1:00-2:30PM on the history of women’s changing roles in the US Army presented by Col. Marisa Peloquin followed by an on-stage interview with Dr. Margarethe Cammermeyer. This program is included with the cost of admission for non-military. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2407665002622305/

FREE Admission for all Veterans and Military to LeMay – America’s Car Museum. ACM recognizes the contributions of America’s armed service members and offers active duty, retirees, and veterans complimentary Museum admission on Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11. Can’t visit the Museum on November 11? Military receive discounted admission and 10% off ACM membership daily. More info: https://www.americascarmuseum.org/

Seattle restaurants free meals for Veterans

These local Seattle restaurant deals are for veterans and active duty personnel.

Ivar’s honors those that have served our country by offering veterans a complimentary entrée on Veterans Day, November 11. Menus vary by location. More info: https://www.ivars.com/veterans

Kidd Valley a complimentary meal to veterans on Veterans Day, November 11. The mail consists of a regular cheeseburger, mini fries, and mini drink. More info: https://www.kiddvalley.com/veterans-day

Starbucks will donate 25 cents for every cup of brewed coffee sold nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11 to non-profits benefitting veterans: Team Rubicon and Team Red, White and Blue. In addition, all veterans, active service members and their spouses will receive a free cup of coffee at participating stores. More info: https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/starbucks-reaffirms-its-commitment-to-veterans/

More food deals for Veterans Day

These national chain restaurant deals are for veterans and active duty personnel on November 11 (unless otherwise stated). All require valid military ID or proof of service.

Applebee’s: (multiple locations) A free meal. Although the majority of Applebee’s restaurants participate, call your local franchise and ask about requirements.

BJ’s Restaurants: (Redmond, Tukwila, Tacoma, Puyallup) A complimentary entrée up to $14.95 plus a free beverage.

Golden Corral: (Marysville, Puyallup) Serves a complimentary dinner buffet to veterans and active-duty military men and women at locations nationwide on November 11 from 5pm – 9pm.

Little Caesar’s: Veterans and active military can get a FREE lunch combo from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Veteran’s Day. Present ID or proof of service, but no coupon is necessary for this offer.

Menchies: (multiple locations) Veterans and servicemen and women receive their first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt FREE on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11. You must present a valid military ID or proof of service at the time of purchase.

Red Lobster: (Lynnwood, Silverdale, Federal Way, Tacoma) All active duty military personnel receive a 10% discount on purchases every Monday.

Red Robin: (multiple locations) Free Red’s Tavern Double burger and bottomless steak fries.

Weinerschnitzel: Get a FREE chili, small fries, and small Pepsi when you present your military ID or wear your military uniform on November 11.

Shopping discounts for Veterans Day

Deals are for mostly for veterans and active duty personnel, except where indicated.

Barrel Dogs apparel company in Enumclase specializes in clothing and accessories themed around French bulldogs. (Who knew? But, they are the cute and deserving of their own apparel.) On Veterans Day weekend Barrel Dogs celebrates America’s VetDogs, a charity dedicated to helping veterans. Friday-Sunday anyone can use the code Give35VetDogs to donate 35% of your purchase to VetDogs.

Brown Bear Car Wash, in affiliation with Grace For Vets, as a way of saying “THANK YOU” to our military, offers a FREE Beary Clean car wash to all current or former members of the military on Veterans Day, November 11, from 8 AM to 6 PM at Tunnel locations. The offer operates on an honor system and no verification or documentation is required. Drivers should identify themselves as a current or former member of the military to the wash attendant upon arrival. Brown Bear Car Wash will also proudly donate $1 for each car washed on Veterans Day to support Puget Sound Honor Flight and its mission of transporting Western Washington war veterans to visit memorials in Washington, D.C.

CRISTA Camps in Poulsbo invites all current and former Armed Forces and their families for a day at camp! This event is free for those with military ID and includes a BBQ lunch (served 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) and all the camp activities you can imagine!

Great Clips: Get a hair cut and get a gift card for a FREE haircut to a veteran.

Sports Clips: (Seattle, Bellevue, Shoreline) participating locations will donate $1 from every haircut service to the Help a Hero scholarship fund, as well as provide free haircuts for veterans.