Please pass this along to any Veterans or
Active Military folks you know…
In honor of our veterans and active military service members, we have compiled a very long list of Fort Worth Veterans Day FREE dining and other local savings events (in alphabetical order). Note that several of these discounts extend beyond Veterans Day, November 11th and some are even offered year round. Most do require proof of military service (we’ve tried to provide details where we have them, but you might want to call before you go if you are unsure).
Here’s the scoop on Fort Worth area Veteran’s Day freebies:
FREE Meals & Other Discounts For
Veterans and Active Military
FREE Meal at Applebee’s ~ November 11
Military veterans and active-duty service members will be able to eat for free at any Applebee’s across the U.S. on Veterans Day, November 11. There will be seven entrée choices on the FREE menu, and guests will be asked to show proof of military service. A complete listing of all Applebee’s locations is available at applebees.com.
FREE Meal at BJs Restaurant ~ November 11
Receive a free entrée, up to $12.95 value. Offer valid for all active duty military and veterans, with proof of service. More info here.
FREE Pizza at California Pizza Kitchen ~ November 11
Veterans and active military will receive a free entrée of your choice on November 11th. Learn more here.
FREE Appetizer at Carrabba’s ~ Now Through November 15
All active and retired veterans get a free appetizer.
FREE Appreciation Event & Sandwich at Chick-fil-A ~ November 11
Chick-Fil-A at Alliance Town Center would like to invite veterans and their families to a special Military Appreciation Night from 5-8 pm. A bounce house and a mobile video game theater will be on site to entertain the kids. Veterans will receive a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich from 11am-8pm. They also have a very special surprise in store for military families that you won’t want to miss! Check other Chick-fil-A locations for other events.
FREE Meal at Chili’s ~ November 11
Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of any lunch combo or choice of a dinner meal from a select menu. Offer only available at participating Chili’s in the U.S. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service.
FREE Breakfast at Denny’s ~ November 11
Active, inactive and retired military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam on from 5 a.m. to noon at participating locations.
FREE Coffee at Einstein Bros. Bagels ~ November 11
Einstein Bros. Bagels will be offering a FREE medium drip coffee to all active, former, and retired military personnel.
FREE Dinner at Golden Corral ~ November 11
Golden Corral’s annual Military Appreciation dinner will be held from 5 to 9 pm. The FREE dinner meal is a special “thank you tribute” to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you have served in the US Military (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reserves), you are invited to join Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation dinner. For more information go here .
FREE Pancakes at IHOP ~ November 11
Participating IHOP Restaurants will offer veterans and active duty military free Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7am to 7pm. Learn more here.
FREE Doughnut & Coffee at Krispy Kreme ~ November 11
Krispy Kreme will give a free doughnut and small coffee to veterans and active military in uniform (or with ID) on November 11. Learn more here.
FREE Dessert at Logan’s ~ November 11
Logan’s will give a free dessert to veterans and active military with ID on November 11. No purchase necessary. More here.
FREE Yogurt at Menchi’s ~ November 11
Menchi’s Yogurt will give all veterans and active duty a free 6 oz. frozen yogurt. Learn more here.
FREE Meal at Olive Garden ~ November 11
On Veterans Day, veterans and active duty military receive a free entrée from a special menu. Family members will also enjoy 10% off of their meals. Learn more here.
FREE Meal at On the Border ~ November 11
On the Border is giving veterans and active military who dine in the restaurants a free choose 2 or choose 3 “Create Your Own Combo.” Dine-in only, proof of service required. Learn more here.
FREE Appetizer & Drink at Outback Steakhouse ~ November 11
Outback Steakhouse will honor our heroes with a free Bloomin’ Onion appetizer and a beverage in celebration of Veterans Day. Outback is also honoring all service members with 15% off their meals Nov. 12 through Dec. 31. These offers are open to all active and former military service members with a valid ID.
FREE Entrée at Red, Hot, & Blue ~ November 11
Red Hot & Blue Restaurant locations are offering veterans, (active, inactive or retired) servicemen and service women a free entrée with the purchase of two drinks and a second entrée of equal or greater value (up to a maximum value of $10), with proof of military service. Learn more here.
FREE Appetizer or Dessert at Red Lobster ~ Until November 12
Free Appetizer or Dessert during the week of Veterans Day with military ID or proof of service. Veterans may choose from a select list of appetizers and desserts.
FREE Burger and Fries at Red Robin ~ November 11
Veterans and active duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries at Red Robin. Also, throughout the rest of the year, military will enjoy a 20% discount at Red Robin from 11/12/15 to 12/31/15 when you join Red Robin Royalty® club. Learn more here.
FREE Coffee at Starbucks ~ November 11
Veterans, active duty service members and spouses get a free tall (12 oz) hot brewed coffee at participating Starbucks locations.
50% OFF at Texas De Brazil ~ Now Through November 12
Texas De Brazil is honoring Veterans Day with 50% off for everyone through Thursday, Nov 12 — not only veterans! Diners must mention the offer to your server and is valid on full dinners only, up to 8 guests per table. Can’t be combined with other offers or discounted gift cards. Learn more here.
FREE Appetizer at Texas Land & Cattle ~ November 11
Free appetizer or shared plate for current service members and veterans with ID.
FREE Lunch at Texas Roadhouse ~ November 11
Texas Roadhouse locations across the country will provide a free lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from a special menu to honor the men and women of our armed forces. Offer good for all veterans including all active, retired or former U.S. military. A military ID is required. Pop over to the Texas Roadhouse Veterans Day page for more information.
FREE Lunch at T.G.I. Friday’s ~ November 11
Stop in from 11am to 2pm at TGI Friday’s on November 11th for a FREE Veterans Day lunch.Valid for all US Military personnel and veterans. Must present military ID or other proof of service. More details here.
BOGO FREE Pizza or Entrée at Uno’s Pizzeria ~ November 11
Uno’s is offering a FREE individual pizza or entrée with the purchase of a pizza or entrée of equal or greater value. This offer is available for all active duty and veterans. Valid with a Military or Veteran ID. Learn more here.
FREE Store Offers & Other Special Discounts
For Veterans and Active Military
10% Off at Home Depot and Lowes ~ Year Round!
Use your military ID at any Home Depot or Lowes and receive a 10% discount on your purchases. The 10% military discount is available to: Active-duty military members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members of all those groups. Customers requesting a discount must be able to show a valid military ID card or other proof of military service.
FREE Wedding Gown for Military Brides!
I LOVE this freebie ~ so fantastic on so many levels!! Select stores across the U.S. are offering military brides FREE wedding gowns through the non-profit group, Brides Across America. The gowns are samples and overstocks and worth $500 to $3000. There are not any stores in DFW participating (I hope that changes in the future), but we found a couple of stores taking part a few hours away in Austin & Oklahoma City. Gowns are on a first come, first serve basis and most stores have the give-away event November 11. Find all participating locations in the U.S. here.
Special Patriotic Music Album on Amazon ~ Limited Time
Amazon has a Special Veteran’s Day Salute to America CD album download featuring 30 Patriotic Songs for $1.89. Click here to learn more.
50% OFF US Flags & Flag Poles at Amazon ~ Limited Time
Amazon.com has a great Veteran’s Day sale on American flags and accessories (most are at least 50% OFF). Go here to learn more.
FREE Entertaiment Admission
for Veterans and Active Military
SeaWorld Parks FREE Tickets ~ through December 31
Sea World is providing complimentary admission for veterans, active duty military, active members of a reserve or National Guard unit, and up to three direct dependents. Valid for ONE FREE single-day admission per person, per year, to SeaWorld in San Antonio and their sister adventure parks in other parts of the country. Learn more here.
FREE Entrance Day at U.S. National Parks ~ November 11
To honor America’s service men and women, the U.S. National Parks will not charge entrance fees Veterans Day. Visitors to public recreation lands managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation are invited to take a day to honor and reflect on what our service men and women have done to maintain our freedom and keep peace around the world. See a list of participating National Parks here.
Knott’s Berry Farm FREE Admission ~ Until December 20
Knott’s Berry Farm continues its tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military with free admission during its 26th annual Military Tribute. The free-admission offer applies to all U.S. veterans, retired and active military personnel and one guest. Up to six additional tickets may be purchased at Knott’s Ticket Booths for a discount through December 20. Must present military ID or proof of U.S. military service at Knott’s ticket booths to receive the complimentary tickets. Read more here.
Colonial Williamsburg FREE Admission ~ Until November 11
Colonial Williamsburg is offering free admission to active-duty military, reservists, veterans and retired military and their dependents. Learn more here.
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If you know a Veteran, someone in your family, a friend or neighbor who served their country, take a moment of your day to thank them for the sacrifice they made for our country. I am so very thankful for every service member in our military who has served our great nation. So, to the men and women who answered the call in both times of war and peace, I thank you for your courage, honor, and commitment.
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