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
Seattle restaurants free meals for Veterans
Note: we have not yet updated these Veterans Day deals for 2019. But most are regular annual promotions.
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 during lunch and dinner on Veterans Day, November 11. No purchase required. Not valid at stadium locations.
Kidd Valley a complimentary meal to veterans on Veterans Day, November 11. The mail consists of a regular cheeseburger, mini fries, and mini drink. Not valid at stadium locations.
More food deals for Veterans Day
Note: we have not yet updated these Veterans Day deals for 2019. But most are regular annual promotions.
These national chain restaurant deals are for veterans and active duty personnel. 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 plus a free beverage.
Bonefish Grill: (Bothell, Marysville) A complimentary Bang Bang Shrimp® appetizer.
Famous Dave’s: (Everett, Tukwila, Tacoma) A free Two-Meat Salute: a Two-Meat Combo served with choice of one side and a corn bread Muffin.
Golden Corral: (Marysville) A free dine-in “thank you” dinner.
Little Caesar’s Pizza: (multiple locations) A free $5 HOT-N-READY® Lunch Combo (four slices of Little Caesars popular Detroit-style DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish pizza paired with a 20-ounce Pepsi product).
McCormick & Schmick’s: (Bellevue) Veterans and Gold Star families (parents and spouse) can enjoy a complimentary lunch or dinner.
Red Lobster: (Lynnwood, Silverdale, Federal Way, Tacoma) A free appetizer or dessert from a special menu.
Red Robin: (multiple locations) Every Monday, enjoy a FREE Double Tavern Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries.
Wienerschnitzel: (Everett) A free Chili Dog with a small fry and a small Pepsi.
Shopping discounts for Veterans Day
Note: we have not yet updated these Veterans Day deals for 2019. But most are regular annual promotions.
These deals are for veterans and active duty personnel.
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.
Goodyear Auto Service/Just Tires offer FREE “Checks for Vets,” plus up to $250 off tires to say “thanks” to active and retired military members and first responders. The “Checks for Vets” offer includes FREE tire, brake and battery checks. Military and first responders will also receive 10 percent off tires instantly, which could save you $250 when used with additional in-store offers.
Grace for Vets offers free car washes at participating locations to active duty or veteran military service members are entitled to a free car wash on November 11. Use the search tool to find a participating car wash near you. All veterans and service personnel get a free car wash at participating locations. Grace For Vets is a non-profit organization that unites the car wash industry in U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Australia with this program.
Great Clips: Get a hair cut and get a gift card for a FREE haircut to a veteran.
Guitar Center (Lynnwood, Redmond, Seattle, Tukwila, Tacoma) is offering a free restring (at Guitar Center Repairs locations only). But wait, there’s more! Savings Year-Round: active and retired military receive 10% off in-store year-round.
Sports Clips: FREE haircuts for active duty and retired or veteran service members on November 11.
For meaningful events honoring veterans, see our list of Veteran’s Day parades and commemorative events.
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