Many retailers, attractions, and restaurants are honoring those who have served with wonderful freebies! Most companies require some form of military ID. As always, it is a good idea to verify with your favorite location before visiting.
Local Attractions and Events
Historic Florence Veterans Day Celebration will be held November 9, 3:45-5:45pm, at the Florence Branch. Celebrate America’s freedom with us! Featuring opening remarks by Mayor Jim Suttle, a flag ceremony by a Florence Boy Scout troop, live music by the USAF Heartland Band, and featured guest speaker James Martin Davis, a Purple Heart war veteran. Reception to follow.
Military Weekend at Joslyn Art Museum – Friday through Sunday, November 9–11, Joslyn will offer free admission for all active and retired military in honor of Veterans Day (simply show your Military ID badge).
Nebraska’s Official Veterans Parade will be held Saturday, November 10th, at 10:00am, in Bellevue. Community breakfast ($5), flyover, parade, and chili/soup lunch ($4). To watch the parade, it is best to gather on Mission Ave. between Washington and Franklin.
Military Appreciation Weekend at the Kroc Center – Free Entry to the Kroc Center for all Military and their immediate family Saturday, November 10 – Veterans Day, Monday, November 12. Please present your official military verification at the Welcome Desk.
Oak View Mall and Westroads Mall – In this season of hope and giving, sign a card for the troops through our Holiday Mail for Heroes Program. A Red Cross table will be located in the Food Court Sunday, Nov. 11th, 12 noon to 3 pm. Just say “Thanks”. We’ll do the rest.
Veteran’s Day at the Zoo – In honor of those who proudly served our nation, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo will be offering free gate admission to all active and retired Veterans and their immediate families on Veteran’s Day, Sunday, November 11, 2012.
Iowa: Veterans and their families can enjoy free admission to the Des Moines Botanical Center on November 11, 2012.
Restaurants
Applebees – Veterans and Active Duty Military enjoy a free signature entree on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11th.
Chili’s – Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 7 meals. This offer is available from 11am – 5pm on November 11, 2012 at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included.
Denny’s – Free all you can eat pancakes to active, inactive and retired military personnel with valid military ID on Monday, Nov. 12th, from 6am-2pm.
Famous Dave’s – On November 11th, Famous Dave’s would like to thank all former and current military personnel with offers and deals that vary by location. In Nebraska, they would receive a FREE Two Meat Salute – choose two different meats served with corn bread muffin, corn-on-the-cob and your choice of one side.
Golden Corral – Enjoy a free “Thank You” dinner on Monday, November 12th from 4pm – 9pm.
Hy-Vee – Free Breakfast on Monday, November 12, 2012, from 7am – 11am at all Hy-Vee supermarkets with in-store dining. Please call ahead to verify participation, and bring proof of service.
Krispy Kreme – Free doughnut on November 11, 2012. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating.
Little Caesar’s – Free Crazy Bread with proof of military status or proof of service at participating stores nationwide. Call ahead to verify participation.
Lone Star Steakhouse – On Monday, 11/12/2012, all veterans and active duty military will receive a FREE entrée from our Stars & Stripes Menu.
Olive Garden – Free meal (with proof of military service) from a list of several entrees on November 11, 2012.
Outback – Free Bloomin Onion and a Coca-Cola beverage November 11-12, 2012. Plus, receive 10% OFF entire guest check (excluding alcohol, applicable taxes and gratuity) November 13 – December 31, 2012.
Red Lobster: All Veterans and Active Duty Military can enjoy a Free Appetizer on Sunday, November 11th.
7-Eleven – Free small Slurpee on Sunday, November 11, 2012, from 11am – 7pm. Offer good to all current and former military members. ID or proof of service required.
Sizzler – Free lunch served until 4pm on Monday, November 12th, for Active Duty or Retired Military (with Military ID).
Subway – Update: SUBWAY restaurants have replaced the local promotion of past years with a national-level partnership with Wounded Warrior Project, and are donating $111,112 to help veterans in lieu of offering free sandwiches locally.
Texas Roadhouse – Fee lunch from special Veterans Menu on Monday November 12, 2012.
Other
Free Stay at B&B’s and Inns – Inns and B&Bs throughout North America will open their doors to active and retired military and vets and one guest and say thank you for your service by offering a free room on Sunday, November 11, 2012.
Free Entrance to National Parks – Veterans Day Weekend, November 10-12, 2012. Over 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees are offering free entrance that day. Find a participating park near you here.
Walgreens – On Sunday, November 11th, all veterans and active duty military will receive 15 percent off eligible store items and 20 percent off Walgreens and W Brand products with a valid military ID or proof of service. Thanks STL Mommy!
Looking for more Freebies and Deals? See also:
- Kids Eat Free or Cheap in Omaha
- Upcoming Free Family Events in Omaha and Nationwide
- Free Holiday Events in Omaha
- Event Calendar
Thanks Surviving A Teacher’s Salary, Sweeties Freebies, The Military Wallet, Two Kids and a Coupon, MomsofOmaha, and The Happy Housewife!
Do you know of a Veteran’s Day Freebie or Deal we missed? Please leave a comment below.
**Be sure to enter the Giveaway for a Family Four-Pack of Tickets to the Omaha Children’s Museum and Itty Bitty City!