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THANK YOU, VETERANS!
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Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Our U.S. veterans deserve the very best! Here is a HUGE list of FREEbies, FREE meals, discounts, and special offers honoring veterans and active-duty military members.
This list will get VERY LONG, and we’ll continue adding new Veterans Day offers as they are announced.
Be sure to check back regularly and share this list with veterans, active-duty service members, military families, and friends of those who have served.
THANK YOU, VETERANS!
BEST OFFERS
- Arlington National Cemetery — FREE National Veterans Day Observance
Nov. 11, 2026; prelude at 10:30 a.m., observance at 11 a.m., Arlington, VA: FREE public observance in Memorial Amphitheater featuring military music, a parade of colors and remarks from dignitaries. - Aspen Dental — FREE Dental Care
Nov. 7, 2026, participating U.S. offices: FREE dental care for veterans with valid ID and proof of military service. Care may include exams, X-rays, fillings, extractions, cleanings or denture repairs. Limited appointments; registration required. Call 844-277-3646; no walk-ins. - Bob Evans — FREE Veterans Day Meal
Nov. 11, 2026, during regular restaurant hours, all Bob Evans restaurant locations: Veterans—including military retirees—and active-duty military receive one FREE item from a special seven-item homestyle menu. No purchase required; proof of military service must be shown. Dine-in only; family members are not included. Not valid with other offers, discounts or coupons. Beverages and gratuity are excluded; applicable tax is additional. - Chili’s — FREE Veterans Day Meal
Nov. 11, 2026: ALL LOCATIONS Veterans and active military receive a FREE limited-menu entrée at participating locations. Dine-in only; drinks and tip excluded. No substitutions or combining offers. - Golden Corral — FREE Buffet & Beverage
Nov. 11, 2026, 4 p.m.–close: ALL LOCATIONS FREE for veterans, retirees, active military, National Guard, and Reservists. Dine-in only; no rain checks. Other guests pay regular prices. - IAITAM — FREE One-Day Instructor-Led Training Course
Nov. 11, 2026, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. ET claim window, Online or eligible in-person locations: Veterans can claim one eligible one-day IAITAM instructor-led training course FREE after verifying veteran status. The course must be completed between Nov. 11, 2026 and May 11, 2027, subject to schedule and availability. - LEGOLAND Florida Resort — FREE Military and Veterans Admission
Oct. 1–Nov. 30, 2026, during scheduled operating hours, Winter Haven, FL: Eligible U.S. military personnel, veterans—including military retirees who qualify as veterans—and first responders receive one FREE one-day admission ticket. No purchase is required for the qualifying guest. Up to six accompanying family members or friends receive 50% off admission but are not free. - Madame Tussauds Orlando — FREE Military and Veterans Admission
Oct. 1–Nov. 30, 2026, during scheduled operating hours, Orlando, FL: Eligible U.S. military personnel, veterans, military retirees and first responders receive FREE admission. No purchase is required for the qualifying guest. Up to six accompanying guests receive 50% off tickets but are not free. - National Park Service — FREE Entrance
Nov. 11, 2026: FREE entrance at fee-charging national park sites for U.S. citizens and residents. Reservation, camping, and other fees may apply. - Red Robin — FREE Red’s Big Tavern Burger and Bottomless Fries
Nov. 11, 2026, during regular restaurant hours, participating Red Robin locations: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and active-duty military receive one FREE Red’s Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries. Valid military ID or proof of service required; no purchase necessary. Dine-in only; family members are not included. Modifications and other burger styles are excluded. Not valid for catering, takeout, online, app or third-party orders, or with other offers. Tax and gratuity are not included. - Sport Clips Haircuts — FREE Veterans Day Haircut
Nov. 11, 2026, participating U.S. locations: Veterans and service members receive a FREE haircut. Participation and operating hours vary by location - Tommy’s Express Car Wash — FREE Car Wash
Nov. 11, 2026, participating U.S. locations: Veterans and active-duty military personnel receive one FREE car wash per eligible service member’s vehicle. Redeem through the cashier lane - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service — FREE Entrance
Nov. 11, 2026: FREE entrance to fee-charging wildlife refuges and other FWS lands. No military service required; activity, permit, and concessionaire fees excluded. - Vet Tix — FREE Tickets to “JIMMY”
Beginning Nov. 6, 2026; showtimes vary, participating U.S. theaters: Veterans—including honorably discharged military retirees—active-duty service members, first responders and their families can request FREE tickets to the Jimmy Stewart biopic through Vet Tix.
FREE FOOD FOR VETERANS DAY
- Advantage Automotive — FREE Veterans Day Food
Nov. 11, 2026, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Albuquerque, NM: Veterans eat FREE at 511 Paisano St. NE; no oil change, purchase, or advance signup required for the food. - American Academy — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast and Commemorative T-Shirt
Nov. 11, 2026; arrival 8:10–8:25 a.m., assembly at 8:40 a.m., breakfast 9:10–10 a.m., Castle Pines and Parker, CO: Each veteran—including military retirees—receives a FREE breakfast and commemorative T-shirt at participating American Academy campuses. - American Legion Post 17 — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 8–11 a.m., DuBois, PA: FREE breakfast at American Legion Post 17, 315 Liberty Blvd. - American Legion Post 139 — FREE Veterans Day Appreciation Lunch
Nov. 11, 2026, 1–3 p.m., Arlington, VA: Veterans eat FREE; family members and community guests may attend for a nominal fee. - American Legion Larry Jeffers Post 195 — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 8–10:30 a.m., Lugoff, SC: All veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—receive a FREE breakfast at Heil Hall. RSVP is requested by email or telephone - American Legion Post 251 — FREE Veterans Day Brunch
Nov. 7, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Duluth, GA: Veterans receive FREE brunch at Post 251, 2760 Duluth Highway 120 - American Legion Post 251 — FREE Finger Foods and Open Bar for Veterans
Nov. 11, 2026, 6–8 p.m., Duluth, GA: Veterans receive a FREE open bar, and finger foods are provided at no cost - American Legion Post 318 — FREE Veterans Day Dinner
Nov. 11, 2026, Patriot Center, 6660 Clough Pike, Anderson Township, OH: Veterans—including military retirees—and their guests receive a FREE dinner at 6 p.m. - Army Historical Foundation — FREE Art of Valor Program and Lunch
Nov. 7, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Fort Belvoir, VA: Local veterans receive FREE art materials, instruction and lunch, plus a livestream painting demonstration. No purchase required. Registration is required through the event page or by email - Beelow’s Steakhouse — FREE Military Meal
Nov. 11, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Lake Zurich, IL: Active-duty and retired military members eat FREE up to $40; disabled veterans eat FREE up to $60. Valid only at Beelow’s Steakhouse, 763 S. Rand Road. - Bob Evans — FREE Veterans Day Meal
Nov. 11, 2026, during regular restaurant hours, all Bob Evans restaurant locations: Veterans—including military retirees—and active-duty military receive one FREE item from a special seven-item homestyle menu. No purchase required; proof of military service must be shown. Dine-in only; family members are not included. Not valid with other offers, discounts or coupons. Beverages and gratuity are excluded; applicable tax is additional. - Chelsea Veterans Day Community Tribute — FREE Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 8–10:30 a.m., Chelsea, MI: Coffee and donuts at Veterans Park beginning at 8 a.m., followed by a FREE community breakfast and tribute from 9–10:30 a.m. at Chelsea Senior Center. Open to veterans, military retirees, active-duty personnel, families, and all community members - Chili’s — FREE Veterans Day Meal
Nov. 11, 2026: ALL LOCATIONS Veterans and active military receive a FREE limited-menu entrée at participating locations. Dine-in only; drinks and tip excluded. No substitutions or combining offers. - City of Creedmoor — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 8:30–10 a.m., Creedmoor, NC: Veterans and their families receive a FREE breakfast with pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee and orange juice. Limited to the first 100 attendees or while supplies last; RSVPs are encouraged but not required. - City of Framingham — FREE Veterans Day Lunch
Nov. 11, 2026; doors open 12:15 p.m., lunch 12:30 p.m., Framingham, MA: Veterans—including qualifying military retirees—Gold Star widows/widowers and veterans’ spouses age 55 or older receive a FREE lunch at Historic Nevins Hall, 150 Concord Street. - City of Grand Prairie — FREE Veterans Day Ceremony and Lunch
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–noon, Veterans Memorial Park, Grand Prairie, TX: FREE community ceremony followed immediately by lunch provided by the Rotary Clubs of Grand Prairie at the Veterans Park Event Center. - City of Highland Heights — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 9–11 a.m., Highland Heights, OH: Highland Heights residents who are veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—receive a FREE breakfast at the Highland Heights Community Center. Each veteran may attend with a spouse or caregiver. Registration is required by Nov. 5, 2026, online or by calling City Hall at 440-461-2441. - City of Milton — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 7, 2026, 9 a.m., Milton, GA: FREE breakfast at City Hall Council Chambers for local Milton veterans—including military retirees—and their families. - City of New Albany — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 6, 2026, 8 a.m., New Albany Country Club, New Albany, OH: FREE Veterans Day breakfast event; no military-service restriction is stated. Registration is required and space is limited. - City of Pembroke Pines — FREE Veterans Day Observation, Hot Dogs and Refreshments
Nov. 11, 2026, noon, Pembroke Pines, FL: FREE public ceremony at Charles F. Dodge City Center Memorial Park, 601 City Center Way, featuring a presentation of colors, musical performances, guest speakers and the Honoring Veterans Portrait Project. Complimentary hot dogs and refreshments will be served immediately afterward. - City of Thornton — FREE Veterans’ Lunch and Entertainment
Nov. 5, 2026, noon–1 p.m., Thornton, CO: Veterans age 55 or older—including military retirees who are veterans—receive a FREE lunch and live entertainment at the Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Boulevard. Reservations are required and open Oct. 23. - City of Woodway — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 5, 2026, 9 a.m., Woodway, TX: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and their families receive a complimentary, FREE breakfast at the Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum. Advance registration is required and seating is limited. - Clearwater Travel Plaza / Nelson Bros. Restaurant — FREE Meal
Nov. 11, 2026, 5 a.m.–10 p.m., Clearwater, MN: FREE meal for current and retired military members; no purchase stated. The official posting does not specify menu limitations or identification requirements. - Countryside YMCA — FREE Hot Lunch and Celebration
Nov. 11, 2026, noon–1 p.m., Lebanon, OH: FREE Veterans Day ceremony, hot lunch and dessert for the community, including veterans, spouses and children. No purchase or YMCA membership required. - CUNY Office of Veterans Affairs — FREE Military Connected Resource Summit Lunch and Giveaways
Nov. 6, 2026, beginning at 11 a.m., New York, NY: Veterans, active-duty service members, military-connected students and their families receive FREE admission, lunch and giveaways at the CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue. - Delaware County Veterans Association / SourcePoint — FREE Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, beginning 8:30 a.m., Delaware, OH: FREE breakfast and ceremony for a veteran and one guest at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Agricultural Center. Reservations required by Oct. 31. - Delaware Office of Veterans Services — FREE Pre-Veterans Day Gourmet Meal
Nov. 7, 2026, 10 a.m.–noon, Georgetown, DE: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and friends are invited to a ceremony with a FREE gourmet meal at 40 Ingramtown Road. No purchase or military ID is required. - Elevate Transitioning Servicemembers — FREE Veterans Breakfast
Nov. 6, 2026, 10 a.m.–noon, Atlanta, GA: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—receive a FREE breakfast, access to community resources and networking at the City of South Fulton, 2945 Burdett Road. Registration and parking are FREE - Encore at Eastmark — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026; flag ceremony at 9 a.m., breakfast at 9:30 a.m., Mesa, AZ: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—receive a FREE breakfast at the Encore at Eastmark 55+ community. Advance ticket registration is required. - The Farm at Prophetstown — FREE Veterans Day Lunch
Nov. 11, 2026, noon–1 p.m., Gibson Farmhouse at Prophetstown State Park, West Lafayette, IN: Veterans receive a FREE lunch; accompanying guests cost $15 each. Advance reservations are required by phone. The published offer does not specify whether normal state-park admission applies. - Features Sports Bar — FREE Veterans Day Meal
Nov. 11, 2026, 8 a.m.–9 p.m., West Salem, WI: Veterans—including military retirees—eat FREE at Features Sports Bar, 1425 WI-16. Valid only at the West Salem location. - Freedom Baptist Church — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast and Gift
Nov. 8, 2026, 9–11 a.m., Keystone Heights, FL: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—receive a FREE breakfast and gift, followed by a guest speaker at 10 a.m. RSVP is requested and parking is free. - Gatlinburg Veterans Day Celebration — FREE Food, Beverages & Parking
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–noon, Gatlinburg, TN: FREE ceremony with complimentary food and beverages at Mills Auditorium, Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Historic Nature Trail; FREE parking at 309 Reagan Drive. Open to veterans, military retirees, active-duty personnel, families and the public with no purchase or military ID requirement stated. - Golden Corral — FREE Buffet & Beverage
Nov. 11, 2026, 4 p.m.–close: ALL LOCATIONS FREE for veterans, retirees, active military, National Guard, and Reservists. Dine-in only; no rain checks. Other guests pay regular prices. - Gun Lake Casino Resort — FREE $20 Veterans Day Dining Credit
Nov. 11, 2026, Wayland, MI: Veterans and active-duty service members enrolled in the casino’s Courage Card program receive a FREE $20 dining credit usable at any resort dining outlet. - Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey — FREE Take a Veteran to Lunch
Nov. 14, 2026; official page currently lists 11:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m., Burlington Township, NJ: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and military members may register for a FREE sit-down lunch and Veterans Day program at Burlington Lodge No. 32, 2308 Mount Holly Road. Veterans attend free even without a paid ticket sponsor; other supporters must purchase tickets. Advance registration is required. - Hard Rock Cafe Orlando — FREE Classic Smashed Burger
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–11:45 p.m., Orlando, FL: FREE Classic Smashed Burger for veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and active-duty military. No purchase is required. Family members are not included in the free-burger offer, but Hard Rock’s 15% discount on food and nonalcoholic beverages can apply to everyone in the party. Valid only at Hard Rock Cafe Orlando during the listed hours. - Hard Rock Cafe Washington, D.C. — FREE Classic Smash Burger
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Washington, DC: FREE Classic Smash Burger for active-duty and retired military members with valid military ID; no purchase required. The page does not expressly extend the burger to family members or veterans who are not military retirees, although family and friends are invited. Hard Rock’s 15% military discounts on food, beverages and retail merchandise may be combined with the burger offer. Valid only at the Washington, D.C. cafe - Harmony Community — FREE Grab-and-Go Veterans Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–noon, Aurora, CO: Veteran residents of the Harmony community can receive a FREE grab-and-go breakfast at The Commons Community Center, 399 S. Trussville Street. A registration link is provided - H.E.A.R.T.S. Veterans Museum — FREE Veterans Breakfast
Nov. 7, 2026, 9–11 a.m., Huntsville, TX: FREE breakfast for all veterans, regardless of age, gender or length of service, at 463 State Highway 75 N. No purchase, registration, military-ID requirement or supply limit is listed. - Heroes Resource Center / City of Round Rock — FREE Veterans Day Lunch
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Round Rock, TX: FREE lunch and entertainment follow the Veterans Day ceremony at Lakeview Stage and Pavilion in Old Settlers Park. The meal is provided by Juicy Lucee’s ATX and VFW Post 9078 - Heroes Never Alone — FREE Veterans Day Dinner for Veteran and Guest
Nov. 11, 2026, doors open at 5 p.m.; program 5:30–8:30 p.m., The Barn at Ligonier Valley, Ligonier, PA: FREE dinner and nonalcoholic beverages for each veteran and one adult guest. Advance dinner registration and separate registration with Heroes Never Alone are mandatory - High Point University — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 6, 2026; doors and shuttle service begin at 7:30 a.m., High Point, NC: Local veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—receive a FREE breakfast and special gift during HPU’s Veterans Day Celebration at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center. Advance registration is required; complimentary parking and accessible shuttle service are provided from 1315 N. University Parkway. - Hilliard Recreation and Parks — FREE Veterans Day Lunch
Nov. 13, 2026, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Hilliard, OH: FREE meal and concert for veterans and their spouses at The Well. Register at the Hilliard Senior Center front desk by Nov. 12; other guests pay regular meal prices. - Home Base Arizona — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 7:30 a.m., Phoenix, AZ: A FREE Military/Veteran ticket includes breakfast for one person and the speaking program at Arizona Biltmore. Veterans, military retirees who are veterans and currently serving military members qualify - Immanuel Lutheran Church — FREE Dinner for Veterans
Nov. 8, 2026; seatings 2–4 p.m. and 4:30–6:30 p.m., East Dundee, IL: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and their family and friends are invited to a FREE catered dinner featuring Italian beef, chicken, pasta, salad and desserts. Advance meal reservations are required. - The Inn Restaurant & Bar — FREE Veterans Day Meal
Nov. 11, 2026; redemption hours not stated, Cedar Rapids, IA: Veterans receive a FREE meal from the restaurant’s complimentary Veterans Day menu at 175 Jacolyn Drive NW. - Ken-Caryl Ranch — FREE Veterans Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 9–11:30 a.m., Littleton, CO: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—receive a FREE breakfast featuring eggs, pancakes and coffee at Dakota Lodge, followed by an 11 a.m. remembrance at the Veterans Monument. Family and friends may attend. Registration is required and space is limited; both residents and nonresidents attend free. - Klein Independent School District — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 8–9:45 a.m., Spring, TX: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—may reserve a FREE ticket for a sit-down hot breakfast and Veterans Day program at the Klein ISD Multipurpose Center. Guests are welcome, RSVP is required and parking is free. - Las Positas College Veterans First Program — FREE Veterans Day Lunch
Nov. 18, 2026; time not listed, Livermore, CA: A FREE lunch is available to registered attendees during the college’s “Honoring All Who Served” Veterans Day event at the Veterans Resource Center, Building 1310. Advance RSVP through the official event page is required. - Lexington Veterans Day Breakfast and Ceremony — FREE Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 8–10:30 a.m., Knights of Columbus Heritage Hall, Lexington, MA: FREE breakfast and ceremony for veterans and active-duty service members. Registration is available online; a $10 donation is suggested for non-veterans. - Little Galilee Christian Camp — FREE Veterans Dinner
Nov. 11, 2026, 6–8:30 p.m., Clinton, IL: FREE meal and program for men and women who have served; spouses are invited. No purchase required. Call 217-935-3809 to reserve a spot. - Melbourne Square — FREE Veterans Day Lunch
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Melbourne, FL: The first 100 veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—receive a FREE meal certificate at the Food Court entrance, redeemable that day at participating Melbourne Square eateries listed on the certificate. Certificates are distributed beginning at 11 a.m. while supplies last. - The Melting Pot of Littleton — FREE 4-Course Veterans Meal with Purchase
Nov. 11, 2026, Littleton, CO: Veterans with military ID receive one FREE 4-course meal with the purchase of one additional regularly priced 4-course meal. Valid only at the Littleton location - Miami County Veterans Services — FREE Veterans Lunch
Nov. 6, 2026, noon, Troy, OH: FREE dine-in or takeout lunch at Heritage Hall for Miami County veterans. - Noon Exchange Club of Anderson — FREE Veterans Appreciation Car Show Meal
Nov. 7, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Anderson, IN: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—eat FREE at select downtown restaurants during the Veterans Appreciation Car Show on Meridian Street. - Old 300 BBQ — FREE Veterans Day Dinner
Nov. 11, 2026, 5:30–9 p.m., Blanco, TX: All veterans, including military retirees who are veterans, receive a FREE dinner at Back Forty Event Hall, 318 Fourth Street. - Orange Park Mall — FREE Veterans Day Lunch
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–noon, Orange Park, FL: The first 100 veterans—including military retirees—receive a FREE meal certificate at the Food Court entrance for use that day at a participating Orange Park Mall eatery. - Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs — FREE Veterans Day Dinner
Nov. 11, 2026, 6–8 p.m.; doors open 5:30 p.m., Dripping Springs, TX: FREE admission and dinner for local veterans, active-duty military, military spouses and dependents. Advance registration required; registration permits up to three dependent children. - Pettis County R-V School District — FREE Veterans Breakfast and Assembly
Nov. 11, 2026; breakfast at 8 a.m., assembly at 9 a.m., Hughesville, MO: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—receive a FREE breakfast in the Northwest High School gymnasium, followed by a Veterans Day assembly open to veterans and community members. - Phi Beta Sigma Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter — FREE Blue Salute Breakfast
Nov. 7, 2026, 9–11 a.m., Blacklick, OH: All veterans receive a FREE breakfast and recognition program at East Side Grace Brethren Church, 7510 E. Broad St. No purchase is required. - Publick House Historic Inn — FREE Turkey Dinner
Nov. 11, 2026, lunch and dinner, Sturbridge, MA: FREE dine-in turkey dinner for veterans and active-duty military at 277 Main Street. Proof of service required; accepted examples include military or retired ID, a veterans organization card, or a photograph in uniform. Reservations recommended: 1-800-782-5425. - Rail Trail Flatbread Company — FREE Entrée
Nov. 11, 2026, Hudson and Milford, MA: Veterans receive one FREE entrée. Dine-in only; one entrée per veteran. No purchase requirement or proof-of-service requirement is specified. - Red Robin — FREE Red’s Big Tavern Burger and Bottomless Fries
Nov. 11, 2026, during regular restaurant hours, participating Red Robin locations: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and active-duty military receive one FREE Red’s Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries. Valid military ID or proof of service required; no purchase necessary. Dine-in only; family members are not included. Modifications and other burger styles are excluded. Not valid for catering, takeout, online, app or third-party orders, or with other offers. Tax and gratuity are not included. - Rochester Institute of Technology — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 13, 2026, 8–10 a.m., RIT Gordon Fieldhouse, Rochester, NY: FREE Veterans Day breakfast open to veterans, military families and the entire community; no military-service requirement listed. Attendees consent to possible event photography and video recording. - Salt Point Fire Company — FREE Veterans Day Chicken BBQ Meal
Nov. 7, 2026, 4–7 p.m., Salt Point, NY: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—receive a FREE meal with identification at the Salt Point Firehouse, 30 Cottage Street. Dinner includes half a chicken, potatoes, coleslaw, a roll, dessert and a drink; dine-in and takeout are available. Reservations are recommended because meals frequently sell out. - Salute to All Veterans — FREE Luncheon
Nov. 11, 2026, noon–3 p.m., Oxon Hill, MD: FREE luncheon and patriotic entertainment for veterans at Birchwood Recreation Center. RSVP by Oct. 15 to 202-300-8304 or tyria788@gmail.com. Other eligibility categories are not expressly included. - Seal Beach Yacht Club — FREE Veterans Day Meal
Nov. 11, 2026, 6–10 p.m., Long Beach, CA: Veterans—including military retirees—receive a FREE meal at Seal Beach Yacht Club, 255 N. Marina Drive. RSVP is required by Nov. 9, 2026. - Sedona Heritage Museum & City of Sedona — FREE Veterans Day Food and Tribute
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m., Sedona, AZ: FREE public Veterans Day tribute followed by FREE food and entertainment at Sedona Heritage Museum, 735 Jordan Road. Veterans and active-duty military are specifically invited and honored - SourcePoint and Delaware County Veterans Association — FREE Veterans Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, beginning at 8:30 a.m., Delaware, OH: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and one guest receive a FREE breakfast and ceremony at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Agricultural Center, 236 Pennsylvania Avenue. Reservations are required by Oct. 31. - St. Elizabeth Healthcare — FREE Veteran Appreciation Luncheon
Nov. 4, 2026, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Erlanger, KY: FREE complimentary lunch, military ceremonies, speakers, community resources, music and a veteran-photo presentation for U.S. veterans of all ages plus one guest; no purchase required. Military retirees qualify as veterans - State of Minnesota Veterans Day Celebration — FREE Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 8:30 a.m., Duluth National Guard Training & Community Center, Duluth, MN: FREE breakfast followed by a 10 a.m. program. Open to the public; no registration, RSVP or military-service requirement listed. - Swinomish Casino & Lodge — FREE Meal Up to $25
Nov. 11, 2026, Anacortes, WA: Veterans receive a FREE meal valued up to $25 with proof of service and Signature Rewards membership. Activate at the Signature Welcome Center. Dine-in at participating outlets; 13moons excluded. While supplies last; cannot combine with discounts. - Town of Chili — FREE Veterans Breakfast
Nov. 7, 2026, 9–11 a.m., Chili, NY: Chili residents who are veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and one guest receive a FREE breakfast at the Chili Community Center. Telephone preregistration is required, seating is limited and the event is expected to sell out. - UC Irvine Veteran Services Center — FREE Veterans Day Luncheon
Nov. 10, 2026, noon–2 p.m., UC Irvine, Irvine, CA: FREE registration includes a complimentary boxed lunch and beverages. - Utah Valley University MASH — FREE Veterans Day Brunch
Nov. 11, 2026, 9:45 a.m., Orem, UT: FREE breakfast and panel discussion in the UVU Grand Ballroom, hosted by the university’s Military-Affiliated Student Hub. Advance free tickets are available through the official page. - Veterans Bridge Home — FREE Festival and Lunch
Nov. 7, 2026, beginning 11 a.m., Charlotte, NC: FREE Carolinas Veterans Day Festival, hot-dog lunch, music and family activities at Romare Bearden Park. Register in advance and retain confirmation for lunch. Official pages list differing closing times of 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. - Veterans Inc. — FREE Pancake Breakfast & Celebration
Nov. 11, 2026, 8:30–10:30 a.m., Worcester, MA: FREE pancake breakfast and Veterans Day activities at Veterans Inc.’s Historic Armory, 69 Grove Street; open to veterans, military families and the general public - Village of Pinecrest — FREE Ceremony and Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, beginning 9 a.m., Pinecrest, FL: FREE Veterans Day ceremony and FREE breakfast at Veterans Wayside Park; everyone is invited. No residency, military-ID or advance-registration requirement is published. - Village of Romeoville — FREE Veterans Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 8–10 a.m., Romeoville, IL: FREE breakfast for a Romeoville-resident veteran and one guest at Mistwood Golf Club. Advance registration required. - Wages & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m., Gwinnett Chapel, Lawrenceville, GA: FREE breakfast for local veterans. RSVP is required; the form permits registration for either the veteran alone or the veteran plus one guest, although the page does not separately state whether the guest’s breakfast is complimentary. - The War Memorial — FREE Veterans Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI: FREE breakfast for veterans; reservations required. Coffee hour starts at 8 a.m.; breakfast at 9:15 a.m. One accompanying guest permitted at $20. - Western Reserve Hospital — FREE Veterans Day Luncheon
Nov. 11, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium, Cuyahoga Falls, OH: FREE luncheon for veterans, military families and community members; no military-service requirement or purchase is listed. - Whiting American Legion Post 80 — FREE Veterans Day Spaghetti Dinner
Nov. 11, 2026, 4–7 p.m., Whiting, IN: Veterans, including military retirees, receive a FREE spaghetti dinner at Post 80, 2003 Indianapolis Blvd. - Windsor Veterans Day Breakfast — FREE Breakfast for Veterans
Nov. 7, 2026, 7–11 a.m., Windsor, CO: Veterans eat FREE at American Legion Post 109, 624 Ash St.; breakfast includes biscuits and gravy, bacon, donuts and beverages. Advance RSVP is free and strongly encouraged, though walk-ins are welcome; registered guests receive an additional giveaway entry. - Wisconsin Lutheran High School — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, breakfast 7:30 a.m., service 9 a.m., Milwaukee, WI: FREE breakfast for military service men and women, including current and former service members. RSVP by Nov. 2. Guests may register, but FREE guest breakfasts are not expressly confirmed. - Y102, Rumba & NewsRadio 1340 — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 6–9 a.m., Wyomissing, PA: FREE breakfast at Wyomissing Restaurant and Bakery, 1245 Penn Ave.; no purchase required. The station describes the event as honoring veterans and “the men and women of our armed forces” - Zephyr Grill & Bar — FREE Veterans Day Entrée
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Brentwood, CA: Active-duty, former and retired military members receive one FREE entrée from a special menu featuring Chicken Cobb Salad, Molasses Glazed Meatloaf, Chicken Marsala, Pasta Piacere or Parmesan Lemon Sole. Valid at the Brentwood location only
FREE GOODS & SERVICES FOR VETERANS DAY
- Aspen Dental — FREE Dental Care
Nov. 7, 2026, participating U.S. offices: FREE dental care for veterans with valid ID and proof of military service. Care may include exams, X-rays, fillings, extractions, cleanings or denture repairs. Limited appointments; registration required. Call 844-277-3646; no walk-ins. - Badlands Off Road Park — FREE Veterans Week Riding
Nov. 11–15, 2026; Wed.–Thu. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sun. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. ET, Attica, IN: All veterans ride FREE with valid military ID. The offer applies at Badlands Off Road Park only; no purchase or while-supplies-last restriction is stated. - City of Coralville — FREE Veterans Day Transit Rides
Nov. 11, 2026, Coralville, IA: Veterans may ride Coralville Transit’s regular routes and schedules FREE by showing military ID when boarding; eligible veterans using ADA paratransit also ride FREE. The official listing does not expressly include active-duty personnel, military family members or non-veteran companions. - City of Mason — FREE $20 E-Gift Card, Recreation, Golf and Pancake Social
Nov. 4–11 and Nov. 14, 2026, Mason, OH: Veterans—including military retirees—and active-duty personnel can receive a FREE $20 Come Together Mason e-gift card, FREE admission to the Mason Community Center and Municipal Aquatic Center, and one FREE round at Grizzly Golf Course. Request the gift card by email Nov. 4–11 with the veteran’s name, service branch and years served; limit one per veteran and email address. Qualifying identification is required for recreation benefits. A FREE Kiwanis Pancake Social is also offered Nov. 14, 7 a.m.–1 p.m., at Mason Middle School - Dental365 – Mt. Sinai — FREE Dental Care for Veterans
Nov. 8, 2026, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Mount Sinai, NY: Veterans receive FREE cleanings, X-rays, comprehensive examinations and eligible same-day dental services at 701 NY-25A, Suite A1. Appointments are required; call 631-473-5715. Availability is limited and spots are filling. Military retirees who are veterans qualify - Fleming Island Golf Club — FREE Round of Golf
Nov. 11, 2026; reserved tee time required, Fleming Island, FL: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and active-duty military receive one FREE round of golf. Reserve online or call the Pro Shop at 904-269-1440; tee times are subject to availability. - IAITAM — FREE One-Day Instructor-Led Training Course
Nov. 11, 2026, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. ET claim window, Online or eligible in-person locations: Veterans can claim one eligible one-day IAITAM instructor-led training course FREE after verifying veteran status. The course must be completed between Nov. 11, 2026 and May 11, 2027, subject to schedule and availability. - Northern Michigan University Cosmetology — FREE Salon Services & Refreshments
Nov. 11, 2026, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Marquette, MI: FREE haircuts, manicures, pedicures, and refreshments for veterans. Northern Center, Room 1205, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue. Call 906-227-2383 for an appointment; walk-ins welcome. - PGA Frisco — FREE Round on The Swing
Nov. 11, 2026, 5–9 p.m., Frisco, TX: Veterans—including military retirees—and active-duty military members receive one FREE round on The Swing at PGA Frisco by showing military ID. - Pure Florida — FREE Veterans Day Sightseeing Cruise
Nov. 11, 2026; departures at noon and 2 p.m., Naples, FL: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and active-duty service members receive one FREE 90-minute sightseeing-cruise ticket aboard the M/V Double Sunshine from Tin City, 1200 Fifth Avenue South. Reservations are required by calling 239-263-4949 - Rain Rock Casino Resort — FREE $5–$25 Veterans Day Play
Nov. 11, 2026, 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Yreka, CA: Veterans who are Rain Rock Players Club members receive $5–$25 in FREE play by swiping their card at a promotional kiosk. - Redlin Art Center — FREE Veterans Day Print
Nov. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Watertown, SD: Veterans, active-duty service members and military retirees who visit in person and show military identification receive a small FREE Terry Redlin print; no purchase required. - Sonoma County Regional Parks — FREE Veterans Day Parking
Nov. 11, 2026, during regular park hours, Sonoma County, CA: Veterans—including military retirees—active-duty military personnel and their families receive FREE day-use parking at all Sonoma County Regional Parks. - Sport Clips Haircuts — FREE Veterans Day Haircut
Nov. 11, 2026, participating U.S. locations: Veterans and service members receive a FREE haircut. Participation and operating hours vary by location - Tommy’s Express Car Wash — FREE Car Wash
Nov. 11, 2026, participating U.S. locations: Veterans and active-duty military personnel receive one FREE car wash per eligible service member’s vehicle. Redeem through the cashier lane - Ventura County Transportation Commission — FREE Bus Rides
Nov. 11, 2026, throughout Ventura County, CA: FREE rides for veterans and active-duty U.S. military members on participating public-bus systems, including VCTC Intercity, Gold Coast Transit, Camarillo, Moorpark, Ojai, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Valley Express and Kanan Shuttle. Show qualifying military or veteran identification; veterans without ID may provide their branch, service dates and service location to the driver. Most dial-a-ride services, Metrolink and Amtrak are excluded. - Vet Tix — FREE Tickets to “JIMMY”
Beginning Nov. 6, 2026; showtimes vary, participating U.S. theaters: Veterans—including honorably discharged military retirees—active-duty service members, first responders and their families can request FREE tickets to the Jimmy Stewart biopic through Vet Tix. - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority — FREE Veterans Day Parking
Nov. 11, 2026, 12 a.m.–11:59 p.m., Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia: FREE short-term and daily parking at eligible Metro facilities for Metro riders because Veterans Day is a federal holiday. - Wyoming Dental Association — FREE Saluting Smiles Dental Care
Nov. 11, 2026, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., participating locations across Wyoming: Veterans receive FREE donated dental care; services may include examinations, X-rays, cleanings, restorations and extractions, depending on the dental office. No purchase required. Appointments are limited, so veterans should contact a participating office in advance, and proof of military service is required.
FREE ZOO ADMISSION FOR VETERANS DAY
- Aquarium of the Pacific — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Long Beach, CA: FREE for veterans and active military with service ID. Advance reservations required; limited capacity. Reservations are not yet available. - Cincinnati Zoo — FREE Military Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Cincinnati, OH: FREE for active and retired military with credentials. Up to six immediate-family tickets available at a discount; family must enter with the military guest. - Elmwood Park Zoo — FREE Admission
Nov. 11–15, 2026, Norristown, PA: Veterans receive FREE zoo admission. Active-duty personnel and family members are not separately included, and no ID, reservation, purchase, or availability limit is stated. A Morning Salute ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11. - Dickerson Park Zoo — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, Springfield, MO: FREE for active military, veterans, and immediate families. Show military ID at the entrance. - Georgia Aquarium — FREE Military Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, during aquarium operating hours, Atlanta, GA: Current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces—including veterans, active-duty personnel and military retirees—receive FREE general admission. - Little Rock Zoo — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; last entry 3:30 p.m., Little Rock, AR: FREE zoo admission for veterans and active-duty military with valid military identification. Families receive reduced admission. The listing also mentions “all weekend long” without specifying additional dates. - NEW Zoo — FREE Zoo & Canopy Tour Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Green Bay, WI: FREE zoo and Neil Anderson Canopy Tour admission for veterans, active military, and immediate families. Redeem at the door only. - North Carolina Zoo — FREE Admission
Nov. 7–13, 2026, Asheboro, NC: FREE for military personnel, veterans, and military spouses, plus three guests. Maximum four admissions per qualifying ID; redeem onsite. - Northwest Trek Wildlife Park — FREE Admission
Nov. 11–15, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Eatonville, WA: FREE for active military and honorably served veterans with proof of service. Immediate family receives half-price admission. Redeem onsite; premier tours excluded. - Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, Pittsburgh, PA: FREE general daytime admission for active-duty military members, Reservists and veterans with military ID, DD-214 or other proper identification. The offer must be redeemed at the admission gates and excludes family members, dependents and separately ticketed zoo events. - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium — FREE Admission
Nov. 11–15, 2026, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Tacoma, WA: FREE for active military and honorably served veterans with proof of service. Immediate family receives half-price admission. Redeem at the admission window only. - Potter Park Zoo — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Lansing, MI: FREE admission for veterans, military members, and their families. The calendar confirms 2026, although the description retains an incorrect weekday.
FREE ADMISSION FOR VETERANS DAY
- 5th Squad — FREE Veterans Day Celebration and Food
Nov. 11, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Ridgeland, MS: Veterans and their families are invited to a FREE community event featuring food from Crooked Letter Kitchen, fellowship and veteran appreciation. RSVP is available through the event page. - Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, Springfield, IL: FREE for active military, veterans, and accompanying spouses. Show proof of service at the ticket counter; no advance reservation needed. - Adoray & Western Wisconsin Health — FREE Refreshments and Coffee
Nov. 11, 2026, 9 a.m., Baldwin, WI: FREE refreshments and coffee following the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Western Wisconsin Health’s atrium. Veterans, their loved ones and the broader community are invited; attending veterans may also receive a commemorative pin - Arlington National Cemetery — FREE National Veterans Day Observance
Nov. 11, 2026; prelude at 10:30 a.m., observance at 11 a.m., Arlington, VA: FREE public observance in Memorial Amphitheater featuring military music, a parade of colors and remarks from dignitaries. - Atlanta History Center — FREE Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–noon, Atlanta, GA: FREE ceremony admission for everyone at Veterans Park. Seating is first come, first served; the ceremony moves indoors during inclement weather. Regular museum admission may apply to other exhibits and programming. - Atlanta VA Health Care System — FREE Veterans Day Celebration
Nov. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.–noon ET, Decatur, GA: FREE celebration honoring veterans at 1670 Clairmont Road. No separate eligibility restriction is listed; prospective participants should contact the Center for Development and Civic Engagement at 404-728-7728 or vhaatgcdce@va.gov. Classic-car and motorcycle staging begins at 8 a.m. - Bath VA Medical Center — FREE Veterans Day Concert and Reception
Nov. 11, 2026, 1–3 p.m., Building 92 Auditorium, Bath, NY: FREE Mansfield Mountaineer Brass Band concert followed by a reception. - Battleship Cove — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Fall River, MA: FREE admission for veterans and active-duty military with identification. Family members and accompanying guests are not included. - Battleship Missouri Memorial — FREE Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2026, 4:30–5:30 p.m. HST, Pearl Harbor, HI: FREE public ceremony; everyone welcome. Shuttle transportation from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and parking included. RSVP to Events@ussmissouri.org. Return shuttle at 6 p.m.; depart the parking lot by 6:30 p.m. - Bonnet House Museum & Gardens — FREE Admission with Ticket Purchase
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Fort Lauderdale, FL: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—receive FREE self-guided-tour admission with the purchase of one full-price $30 self-guided-tour ticket. Purchase at the Welcome Center; no other discounts may be applied. - Bristol Community College — FREE Veterans Day Ceremony & Lunch
Nov. 11, 2026, beginning at 10:30 a.m., Fall River, MA: FREE ceremony and buffet lunch for veterans, families, and the public. Registration required. - Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens — FREE Veterans Day Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Buffalo, NY: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—receive FREE admission with veteran ID. No purchase or reservation is required. - Bureau of Land Management — FREE Day Use
Nov. 11, 2026: Standard amenity and day-use fees waived for U.S. citizens and residents at participating sites. Camping, rentals, and special permit fees excluded. - Calvert Marine Museum — FREE Veterans Day Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; special program 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Solomons, MD: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and active-duty military personnel receive FREE museum admission. - Canandaigua VA Medical Center — FREE Veterans Day Celebration and Refreshments
Nov. 11, 2026, 1–3 p.m., Building 5 Auditorium, Canandaigua, NY: FREE public celebration featuring a Knights of Columbus presentation, patriotic singer Jim Worthing, military artwork and refreshments from the Connection Café. - Capitol Center for the Arts — FREE NH 39th Army Band Veterans Day Concert
Nov. 15, 2026; doors at 3 p.m., concert at 4 p.m., Concord, NH: FREE 90-minute concert for veterans of all ages, their families and the general public. Tickets are required, limited to four per person and expected to go quickly - Capitol Modern — FREE Nisei Soldier Exhibit Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Honolulu, HI: FREE admission to “I Am an American: The Nisei Soldier Experience,” with no ticket, reservation, purchase or military-service requirement. T - Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park — FREE Military Admission
Nov. 10–12, 2026, during park operating hours, Chimney Rock, NC: Veterans, reservists, military retirees and active-duty personnel receive FREE admission with military ID or proof of service. - City of Boca Raton — FREE Red, White & Boca Veterans Day Celebration
Nov. 11, 2026, 4–7 p.m., Boca Raton, FL: FREE community celebration at Mizner Park Amphitheater featuring live music, speakers, a Veterans Marketplace and classic-car show. - City of Bowling Green — FREE Veterans Day Parade
Nov. 7, 2026, 10 a.m., Bowling Green, KY: FREE public parade beginning and ending near Circus Square Park, followed by a flag-raising ceremony at the Warren County Courthouse. - City of Farmers Branch — FREE Veterans Day Celebration and Lunch
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Farmers Branch, TX: FREE patriotic ceremony and brass-band performance at the Farmers Branch Recreation Center, including a complimentary hot-dog lunch with Texas-grown corn. - City of Irvine — FREE Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Irvine, CA: FREE public ceremony honoring past and present U.S. military members, veterans’ groups and military organizations at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. - City of La Vergne — FREE Veterans Day Ceremony Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–noon, La Vergne, TN: FREE admission to the city’s Veterans Day ceremony in the Board Room at 5093 Murfreesboro Road. - City of Orlando — FREE Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
Nov. 7, 2026, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Orlando, FL: FREE parade, ceremony, vendor exhibits and family activities at Lake Nona Town Center. Open to residents and visitors - City of Palm Coast and Flagler County Partners — FREE Veterans Day Parade, Ceremony and Veterans Lunch
Nov. 11, 2026; parade at 10 a.m., ceremony at approximately 11 a.m., lunch afterward, Bunnell, FL: FREE public parade and ceremony followed by a complimentary lunch for all veterans, including military retirees. - City of Sarasota — FREE Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Sarasota, FL: FREE public parade along Main Street followed by a ceremony at JD Hamel Park. - City of Westfield — FREE Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2026; breakfast 7:30–8:30 a.m., ceremony begins 8:30 a.m., Westfield, IN: FREE public ceremony at the IMMI Conference Center, featuring live performances, remarks and tributes. - Coats Legacy Foundation — FREE Veterans Roll Up Bowlathon Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Jacksonville, FL: FREE admission for veterans and active-duty military to a celebration featuring bowling, arcade games, laser tag, golf and music at Batt Family Fun Center. Advance reservation required; family members and other supporters pay $11 each. - Colonial Williamsburg — FREE Military-Family Admission
Nov. 6–11, 2026, Williamsburg, VA: FREE admission for veterans, active-duty military, retirees, Reservists, National Guard members and immediate dependents. Includes historic sites, trades, museums and specified programming. Obtain FREE tickets onsite; separately ticketed programs may be excluded. - Commemorative Air Force — FREE Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2026; time not listed, Livingston, LA: FREE ceremony for military personnel, first responders, veterans, retirees, families and friends at Patriots RV Resort. - Corning Museum of Glass — FREE Veterans’ Glassworking Experience
Nov. 7–8, 2026, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Corning, NY: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and active-duty military personnel may participate in a FREE one-hour glassmaking session covering basic glassblowing and sculpting techniques. - Denmark Arts Center — FREE Steeplechase Concert Ticket
Nov. 11, 2026, 7–8:30 p.m., Denmark, ME: FREE complimentary ticket for veterans; no purchase, military ID requirement, active-duty or family eligibility, or availability deadline stated. Tickets are limited by venue capacity. - Dezerland Park — FREE Orlando Auto Museum Ticket
Nov. 11–15, 2026, during operating hours, Orlando, FL: Active-duty military personnel and veterans receive one FREE Orlando Auto Museum ticket with valid military ID. Up to four additional museum tickets may be purchased at 50% off for accompanying family members or guests. Redeem onsite at the Tickets and Guest Services counter; no advance reservation or while-supplies-last restriction is listed. - Doughboy Foundation — FREE Bells of Peace Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–noon, Washington, DC: FREE public ceremony at the National World War I Memorial; everyone welcome. Music begins at 10:45 a.m. RSVP and livestream available through the event page; no capacity limit or registration deadline listed. - Downtown Grand Junction — FREE Veterans Day Parade and Block Party
Nov. 7, 2026; block party 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., parade at 2 p.m., Grand Junction, CO: FREE, family-friendly celebration in the 300 block of Main Street featuring community activities, experiences and a parade honoring U.S. veterans. - Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Abilene, KS: FREE museum admission; no military-service requirement listed. - Ernest Warther Museum & Gardens — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Dover, OH: FREE museum admission for veterans, active-duty military and first responders with proof of service or qualifying employment. Family members are not expressly included. - Explore & More Children’s Museum — FREE Veterans Day Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Buffalo, NY: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—receive FREE museum admission. No purchase, advance registration, military-ID requirement or supply limit is stated. Adults must be accompanied by a child - Farmers Branch Veterans Day Celebration — FREE Admission and Photo Booth
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Farmers Branch, TX: FREE admission and a FREE photo booth at The Branch Connection, 14055 Dennis Lane. The event is open to everyone - Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium — FREE Admission and Planetarium Show
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Tucson, AZ: Veterans and active-duty military receive FREE admission for themselves and up to four guests, including exhibits and one planetarium show. Military ID required; redeem in person that day. Show seating is subject to availability. - Flight Works Alabama — FREE Aerospace Exhibit and Airbus Factory Tour
Nov. 11, 2026, Mobile, AL: Veterans—including military retirees—and active-duty personnel receive FREE admission with valid military ID. Includes the Interactive Aerospace Exhibit and a guided tour of the Airbus A320 assembly line. Tours run 9–11 a.m., 10 a.m.–noon and 1–3 p.m.; space is limited and advance reservations are recommended. See offer for additional details. - Florida Museum of Photographic Arts — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Tampa, FL: FREE museum admission for veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and active-duty military. Valid military or veteran ID required at the front desk; no purchase or preregistration required. - George C. Marshall International Center — FREE Dodona Manor Tour and Community BBQ
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Leesburg, VA: FREE Dodona Manor tours run 10–11 a.m., followed by a FREE community barbecue at noon while supplies last. - George W. Bush Presidential Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Dallas, TX: FREE admission for everyone, including permanent and current special exhibits; no military-service requirement. - George Washington’s Mount Vernon — FREE Admission and Bread Sample
Nov. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Mount Vernon, VA: FREE estate admission for veterans, retired military and active-duty personnel; obtain tickets upon arrival. Veterans also receive a coupon for a FREE bread sample, while supplies last. Guests are not included. - Gettysburg History — FREE Admission to Two Museums
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Gettysburg, PA: FREE admission to Beyond the Battle Museum and Shriver House Museum for veterans and their families. Active-duty eligibility is not separately stated. - Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center — FREE Film, Cyclorama & Museum Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Gettysburg, PA: U.S. military veterans—including retirees—and active-duty service members receive FREE admission to the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience. Proof of veteran or active-duty status is required. No complimentary admission for spouses, dependents or other guests is listed. - Gig Harbor Veterans Day Committee — FREE Veterans Day Celebration and Lunch
Nov. 11, 2026, beginning at 11:30 a.m., Gig Harbor, WA: Veterans—including military retirees—and active-duty personnel receive FREE admission to the celebration at the Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum, featuring lunch, interviews, speakers and music. First responders also qualify. - Graff 7A Ranch / South Texas Maize — FREE Admission
Nov. 6–8, 2026, Hondo, TX: FREE admission for veterans, active-duty military, retirees, National Guard and Reserve members with valid military ID. Redeem onsite only; family members and friends pay regular admission. - Grand Valley State University — FREE Veterans Celebration, Dessert Reception & Parking
Nov. 11, 2026, 5–7:30 p.m., Grand Rapids, MI: FREE admission, Community Conversations dessert reception and validated parking at the Richard M. DeVos Center; no purchase required. Veterans, military retirees, active-duty personnel, families and the public may attend—no military-service requirement. - Great Parks — FREE Vehicle Entry
Nov. 11, 2026, Hamilton County, OH: Motor Vehicle Permit requirement waived for everyone. Other activity fees are not included in the waiver. - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden — FREE General Admission
Nov. 7, 2026, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Des Moines, IA: FREE general admission for “active and retired Veterans,” with no purchase required. Military retirees are included - Grills Frills & Chills — FREE Veterans Day Celebration
Nov. 7, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tavares, FL: FREE public admission to a Veterans Day celebration at Wooton Park West featuring live music, military vehicles, classic cars, face painting, family activities and tribute parachute jumps scheduled from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. - Grissom Air Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 11–15, 2026, Peru, IN: FREE museum admission for all veterans, plus complimentary refreshments and 15% off gift-shop purchases. Additional guests pay regular admission. The museum’s Flags of Valor display is also available during the event; no purchase, proof-of-service requirement, advance reservation or while-supplies-last restriction is listed. - Hagley Museum and Library — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, Wilmington, DE: FREE general admission for veterans and military retirees. Accompanying guests pay regular admission. - Heard Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, Phoenix, AZ: Veterans and active-duty military with ID receive FREE museum admission plus one guest during the American Indian Veterans Day event. - The Henry Ford — FREE Museum Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Dearborn, MI: FREE museum admission for active military, veterans, and families. Proof of service required; limit six guests per party. Cannot combine offers. - Hickory Ridge History Museum — FREE Veterans Day Event Admission for Veterans
Nov. 7, 2026, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; museum opens at 10 a.m., Boone, NC: Veterans—including military retirees—receive FREE admission to the museum’s commemorative event, featuring military-history reenactments, a Continental Army encampment, living-history demonstrations, colonial games and self-guided cabin tours. - High Desert Museum — FREE Veterans Day Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Bend, OR: Veterans, including military retirees, receive FREE museum admission. Active-duty military members and up to five family members also receive FREE admission through the museum’s year-round Blue Star Museums program. - Highlands College — FREE Veterans Day Celebration and Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026; breakfast at 8 a.m., celebration at 9:30 a.m., Birmingham, AL: FREE celebration with complimentary breakfast; no purchase required. Open to everyone, including veterans and their families regardless of rank or service period. - Holland American Legion Band — FREE Veterans Day Concert
Nov. 11, 2026, 7–8 p.m., Holland, MI: FREE community concert featuring patriotic and other stirring music at Holland Civic Center Place. Open to veterans, military retirees, active-duty personnel, families and the public; - Holocaust Museum Houston — FREE Military-Family Admission
Nov. 11–16, 2026, Houston, TX: FREE museum admission for veterans, active-duty military and their families. The museum normally closes Mondays, so confirm availability for Nov. 16. Parking charges may apply. - Howard J. Schroeder American Legion Post 457 — FREE Veterans Day Program
Nov. 11, 2026, 5–9 p.m. CST, Mequon, WI: FREE general admission providing access to the full Veterans Day program at 6050 W. Mequon Road. Veterans, active-duty service members, families, friends and community members are invited. Advance ticket registration is available - Howell Nature Center — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, starting at 10 a.m., Howell, MI: Veterans and their families receive FREE admission to Wild Wonders Wildlife Park. Registration link available on the event page. - Intrepid Museum — FREE-with-Admission Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m. ET, New York, NY: Annual ceremony featuring remarks and a commemorative wreath-laying is FREE with paid museum admission - John Paul Jones House — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Portsmouth, NH: The historic house opens for one final day in 2026 with FREE admission for everyone. - John Wayne: An American Experience — FREE Admission
Nov. 7–11, 2026, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Fort Worth, TX: FREE exhibit admission for veterans and active-duty military. Family members and accompanying guests are not expressly included. - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Gainesville, FL: FREE admission for active and retired military. Family admission is not included in the listed offer. - Kentucky Military History Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. ET, Frankfort, KY: FREE admission for active-duty military, veterans—including military retirees—and their immediate family members. ID required; all other visitors pay general admission. - Kingwood Center Gardens — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Mansfield, OH: FREE admission for everyone, with no military-service, purchase, ID, or reservation requirement listed. - LEGOLAND Florida Resort — FREE Military and Veterans Admission
Oct. 1–Nov. 30, 2026, during scheduled operating hours, Winter Haven, FL: Eligible U.S. military personnel, veterans—including military retirees who qualify as veterans—and first responders receive one FREE one-day admission ticket. No purchase is required for the qualifying guest. Up to six accompanying family members or friends receive 50% off admission but are not free. - Liberty Aviation Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 7–11, 2026, Port Clinton, OH: Veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families receive FREE museum admission for five consecutive days. - Lofte Community Theatre — FREE Veterans Day Concert and Veterans’ Popcorn
Nov. 8, 2026, 2:30–4:30 p.m., Manley, NE: FREE admission for everyone to a patriotic performance by the Southeast Nebraska Community Band; veterans—including military retirees—also receive FREE popcorn. - Madame Tussauds Orlando — FREE Military and Veterans Admission
Oct. 1–Nov. 30, 2026, during scheduled operating hours, Orlando, FL: Eligible U.S. military personnel, veterans, military retirees and first responders receive FREE admission. No purchase is required for the qualifying guest. Up to six accompanying guests receive 50% off tickets but are not free. - Mainspring of Ephrata — FREE Veterans Day Luminary Trail
Nov. 11, 2026, 5–8 p.m., Ephrata, PA: FREE public walk through nearly 400 luminaries honoring U.S. military service members at the Winters Leadership Memorial. - Maple Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon — FREE Veterans Day Event
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–noon, Maple Grove, MN: FREE all-ages community commemoration at Central Park. Open to veterans, retirees, active-duty personnel, military families and the public - Mayo Performing Arts Center — FREE U.S. Army Field Band Concert
Nov. 11, 2026, 7 p.m., Morristown, NJ: FREE Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus performance; no purchase or military-service requirement listed, so admission is open to the public. Free-ticket distribution begins Oct. 14, 2026, at noon - McCallum Theatre — FREE Veterans Eve Celebration Ticket
Nov. 10, 2026, outdoor festivities at 5:30 p.m. and show at 7 p.m., Palm Desert, CA: FREE ticket for veterans with proof of veteran status at the box office; one companion ticket may be added for $15. The event includes plaza festivities, a concert and an ice-cream social. FREE tickets are available now; no earlier expiration or while-supplies-last provision is stated. - Midland College — FREE Veterans Day Celebration
Nov. 7, 2026, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; ceremony at 10 a.m., Midland, TX: FREE community event at the Midland College P.E. Building featuring a ceremony, 5K and 10K walk/run, job fair, resource fair, petting zoo and additional activities. - Midland Veterans Celebration — FREE Food & Concert
Nov. 7, 2026, Centennial Park, Midland, TX: FREE hot dogs and water during the 4–7 p.m. celebration, while supplies last; FREE Eli Young Band concert at 7 p.m. Open to the public, including veterans, military members, and families; no military-service requirement listed. - Military Order of the Purple Heart, Department of Louisiana — FREE Veterans Day Concert
Nov. 8, 2026, 3–5 p.m., Lafayette, LA: FREE annual concert honoring active-duty military members, veterans, military retirees and their families, featuring The Skyliners, Lafayette Concert Band and All Acadiana Middle School Band. - Museum of the American Revolution — FREE Admission
Nov. 8–11, 2026, Philadelphia, PA: FREE admission for military members, veterans, and Blue Star Families. Redeem in person. FREE challenge coins for the first 25 military members, veterans, or Blue Star Family visitors redeeming FREE admission on Nov. 11, 2026. - The Museum of Flight — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Seattle, WA: Veterans receive FREE museum admission, with special Veterans Day programs throughout the day. - Museum at Keewaydin — FREE Admission for Veterans and Active Military
Nov. 11, 2026, noon–4 p.m., Kennewick, WA: FREE museum admission for veterans and active-duty military personnel only; regular admission applies to accompanying family members and other guests. Valid only at the Museum at Keewaydin, 205 W. Keewaydin Drive - Naples Botanical Garden — FREE Admission
Nov. 6–8 and Nov. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Naples, FL: FREE Garden admission for active-duty and retired military personnel. Other veterans and accompanying family members are not expressly included. - National Corvette Museum — FREE Veterans Lunch
Nov. 5, 2026, noon–2 p.m., Bowling Green, KY: Veterans, including military retirees who are veterans, receive a FREE catered lunch; no purchase required. Event registration or RSVP is required. - National D-Day Memorial — FREE Admission Until Noon
Nov. 11, 2026, Bedford, VA: FREE admission until noon for the Veterans Day Observance. Ceremony runs 11 a.m.–noon; bring your own chair. - National Museum of Industrial History — FREE Veterans Day Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Bethlehem, PA: Veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and their families receive FREE museum admission following the 10 a.m. Veterans Day ceremony and memorial unveiling. - National Park Service — FREE Entrance
Nov. 11, 2026: FREE entrance at fee-charging national park sites for U.S. citizens and residents. Reservation, camping, and other fees may apply. - National Peanut Festival — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 2–11 p.m., Dothan, AL: FREE admission for veterans, active military and their immediate families with valid ID; obtain tickets at the box office. Separately, the first 10,000 guests receive free admission sponsored by All In Credit Union. - National WWI Museum and Memorial — FREE Veterans Day Weekend Admission
Nov. 6–11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Nov. 10, Kansas City, MO: Veterans—including military retirees—and active-duty personnel receive FREE museum admission; the general public, including accompanying family members without separate eligibility, receives half-price admission. - The National WWII Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, New Orleans, LA: FREE museum admission for veterans of all conflicts. A separate FREE public commemoration runs 11 a.m.–noon, in person and online; registration available through the event page. The admission offer does not specify free entry for accompanying family members. - New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, Boylston, MA: Military personnel, veterans, and military families receive up to six FREE general admission tickets. Request onsite or use NOV11 online; bring qualifying ID - Newfields — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, Indianapolis, IN: Veterans and active-duty military receive FREE general admission. Present proof of military service at the Information Desk. - New Hampshire Boat Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Moultonborough, NH: FREE museum admission for veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—and active-duty military at the Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway. - The New Holland Band — FREE Veterans Day Concert Ticket
Nov. 11, 2026, 7–8:30 p.m., Garden Spot Village Chapel, New Holland, PA: Veterans receive a FREE ticket to the band’s Veterans Day concert by entering promo code THANKS when reserving online - North Shore Chamber of Commerce — FREE Salute to Veterans Admission
Nov. 6, 2026, 7:15–9:30 a.m., Danvers, MA: Veterans and military personnel receive FREE admission to the Salute to Veterans breakfast and program at Danversport; advance registration is required. Veterans and military retirees qualify, and active-duty personnel are included - Orange County Cemetery District — FREE Veterans Day Program
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m., Lake Forest, CA: FREE, rain-or-shine outdoor program at El Toro Memorial Park featuring a combined color guard, recognition of veterans and Blue and Gold Star Mothers, wreath presentations, patriotic music and an honor-guard salute. - Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs — FREE Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m., Salem, OR: FREE public ceremony on the Capitol Mall at Oregon State Capitol State Park, directly across Court Street from the Capitol’s front entrance, featuring state leaders, special guests and traditional military ceremonial elements. Veterans, military retirees, active-duty personnel, families and the public may attend - Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens — FREE Veterans Day Tribute and Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; museum admission free throughout the day, Ormond Beach, FL: FREE public tribute featuring guest speakers, live music and commemorative activities, plus FREE Museum and Gardens admission for everyone. - Paramount Theatre — FREE Veterans Day Movie Event
Nov. 11, 2026, beginning at 1 p.m., Anderson, IN: FREE admission to a Veterans Day program featuring patriotic organ music, a remembrance ceremony and a screening of Old Heart. Open to the public; no military-service requirement or purchase is listed. FREE tickets can be reserved through the official event page. - Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Mount Pleasant, SC: FREE general admission for U.S. veterans, active-duty personnel—including National Guard and Coast Guard members—and their immediate families. The offer includes the Veterans Day “Symphony of Service” concert aboard the USS Yorktown. Parking is not included and requires a separate fee; no purchase, ID requirement, reservation or while-supplies-last restriction is listed - Phi Beta Sigma Iota Sigma Chapter — FREE Blue Thunder Veterans Day Events
Nov. 6, 2026, 6 p.m.; and Nov. 7, 2026, Richmond, VA: FREE admission to the Nov. 6 Meet & Greet Dinner at The Black Olive Pizzeria, 13 W. Broad St.; non-riders can also register for FREE admission to the Nov. 7 Veterans Day Tribute and Motorcycle Ride at 621 S. Belvidere St. Rider admission is $20 and includes a patch. - Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, Colorado Springs, CO: Veterans, military retirees and active-duty military receive FREE admission with military ID. The offer does not list a benefit for spouses, dependents or other guests, and no advance-reservation requirement or expiration beyond Nov. 11 is stated. - Pinnacle Concert Series — FREE Veterans Day Tribute Concert
Nov. 8, 2026, 3–4:30 p.m., Scottsdale, AZ: FREE public concert featuring the Phoenix Brass Collective, Pinnacle Choir, soloists and organ. No ticket, purchase or military-service requirement; optional donations are welcomed. - Prairie Meadows — FREE Veterans Day Celebration and Lunch
Nov. 11, 2026, beginning at 11 a.m.; live music at 1 p.m., Altoona, IA: FREE lunch while supplies last, plus military displays, speakers, presentation of colors and live music. - Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce — FREE Veterans Day Program
Nov. 11, 2026, 10–11 a.m., Rexburg, ID: FREE family-friendly ceremony at Madison High School Gym featuring music, speakers, wreath presentations and recognition of veterans and active-duty personnel. - Robbins Hunter Museum — FREE Veterans Day Program
Nov. 11, 2026, 1–4 p.m., Granville, OH: FREE admission for everyone to Saluting Our Veterans: A First Look at Our Military Trees. Attending veterans also receive a paper poppy. - Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, Simi Valley, CA: Veterans with valid ID receive FREE museum admission; active-duty military with valid ID are always admitted FREE. Outdoor Veterans Day programming is FREE for everyone, with walk-ins welcome. Accompanying guests pay regular museum admission. - Route 66 Centennial Celebration — FREE Veterans Day Events
Nov. 11, 2026; parade at 11 a.m., Centennial Crawl 1–5 p.m., street party 3:30–6:30 p.m. and concert 6–7:30 p.m., Tulsa, OK: FREE Veterans Day parade, admission to eight Centennial Crawl venues, Hard Rock street party and Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys concert. - Ruck ’N’ Run — FREE Veterans Appreciation Celebration and 0.9-Mile Course
Nov. 7, 2026, beginning at 8:20 a.m., Republic, MO: Veterans, active-duty personnel, military retirees, families and the public may attend the FREE Veterans Appreciation Day celebration, featuring pumpkin pancakes, coffee, games, music, military vehicles, a car show and other activities at 1100 W. State Highway 174. A FREE 0.9-mile walk/run option is available in person or virtually; registration is required for participation. - Ruthmere Museum Campus — FREE Veterans Day Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, tours hourly from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Elkhart, IN: Veterans receive FREE admission on Veterans Day. - SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium — FREE Military and Veterans Admission
Oct. 1–Nov. 30, 2026, during scheduled operating hours, Orlando, FL: Active-duty military, veterans—including military retirees who qualify as veterans—and eligible first responders receive FREE one-day aquarium admission at ICON Park. - Sigler Western Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Wickenburg, AZ: FREE museum admission for veterans and their family members. - South Florida Youth Symphony — FREE Veterans/America 250 Salute Concert
Nov. 7, 2026, 6:30 p.m., Homestead, FL: FREE Veterans/America 250 Salute Concert at Seminole Theatre, 18 N. Krome Ave. Open to the public - Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Waterloo, IA: Veterans—including military retirees—and active-duty personnel receive FREE admission; light refreshments are also available. - Tellus Science Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Cartersville, GA: Veterans receive FREE museum admission with proof of ID; no purchase or reservation is stated. Military retirees are eligible if they qualify as veterans. Active-duty personnel already receive free general admission year-round with military ID - Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, Waco, TX: FREE museum admission for veterans, active-duty military and military retirees with identification. Family members receive discounted admission. - Town of Fort Mill — FREE Veterans Day Celebration
Nov. 11, 2026, 10:30 a.m., Fort Mill, SC: FREE Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial, 106 N. White Street, featuring patriotic music and remarks from town officials and guest speakers. The event is open to veterans, military retirees, active-duty personnel, families and the public; - Town of Garner — FREE Veterans Day Observance
Nov. 11, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Garner, NC: FREE observance at Aversboro Road Baptist Church featuring music, a keynote address and a program honoring those who served. - Trilith LIVE — FREE Rick Braun Concert Tickets
Nov. 6, 2026; doors 6 p.m., concert 7 p.m., Fayetteville, GA: Active-duty military, honorably discharged veterans—including qualifying military retirees—their families and immediate family members of fallen service members may request FREE concert tickets through Vet Tix. - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — FREE Day Use
Nov. 11, 2026: Day-use fee waiver at participating recreation areas. Check the destination’s page for covered facilities and exclusions. - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service — FREE Entrance
Nov. 11, 2026: FREE entrance to fee-charging wildlife refuges and other FWS lands. No military service required; activity, permit, and concessionaire fees excluded. - U.S. Forest Service — FREE Day Use
Nov. 11, 2026: Fee-FREE day at participating national forest recreation sites. Covered day-use and amenity fees vary by location. - USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park — FREE Veterans Day Concert
Nov. 11, 2026, 7–9 p.m., Mobile, AL: FREE public concert by the Mobile Pops in the Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion, featuring patriotic music, military marches and service-song recognition. Open to veterans, retirees, active-duty personnel, families and the general public - Union County Performing Arts Center — FREE U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors Concert
Nov. 11, 2026; doors at 6 p.m., concert 7–8 p.m., Rahway, NJ: FREE Veterans Day/America250 concert by the U.S. Army Field Band’s Jazz Ambassadors. Open to the general public with no military-service or purchase requirement, but tickets are required and subject to venue capacity. - VA Long Beach Healthcare System — FREE Veterans Day Event
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. PT, Long Beach, CA: FREE Veterans Day event at Lot F2, 5901 East Seventh Street; no specific attendee restrictions listed. - VFW Post 7824 — FREE Lough Legacy Veterans Parade
Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; related open house continues until 3 p.m., Vancouver, WA: FREE, rain-or-shine parade through the Fort Vancouver historic area honoring veterans, active-duty service members and military families. - Village of Park Forest — FREE “We’ve Got Your Six” Veterans Day Celebration
Nov. 7, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Park Forest, IL: FREE community-wide celebration at participating locations throughout Park Forest, featuring veterans’ stories, family activities, community resources, demonstrations, veteran recognition, music and an evening gathering. Open to veterans, military retirees, active-duty personnel, military families and the public. - Waimea Valley — FREE Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Oʻahu, HI: FREE for active and retired military with valid military ID. Family admission is not included in the listed offer. - Warhawk Air Museum — FREE Veterans Week Admission
Nov. 10–15, 2026, during museum hours, Nampa, ID: Veterans—including military retirees—receive FREE museum admission at the Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Drive. - Washington Crossing Historic Park — FREE Tours and Admission
Nov. 11, 2026, generally 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Washington Crossing, PA: FREE Historic Village tour, Thompson-Neely House and Grist Mill tour, or Bowman’s Hill Tower admission for U.S. veterans, active-duty military and their families. Military ID required; advance registration required for the house and mill tour. Tower access is weather permitting. - Washington State Parks — FREE Veterans Day Parking on State Recreation Lands
Nov. 11, 2026, all day, Washington State: A Discover Pass is not required, providing FREE vehicle parking at Washington state parks and recreation lands managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources and Department of Fish and Wildlife. - Webster University — FREE Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2026, 7:30–9:30 a.m. CT, Webster Groves, MO: FREE breakfast tickets are available for veterans—including military retirees—service members and one guest at Marletto’s Marketplace, 470 E. Lockwood Avenue. Faculty, administrators and community members may also request complimentary tickets. - The Woodlands Township — FREE Veterans Day Tribute and Refreshments
Nov. 11, 2026, 4–5 p.m., The Woodlands, TX: FREE public ceremony at The Woodlands Central Fire Station featuring a presentation of colors, musical performances, remarks from local dignitaries and light refreshments. Open to veterans, military retirees, active-duty personnel, military families and the public. - Woolworth Tours NYC — FREE Woolworth Building Tour
Nov. 11, 2026, 6–7:30 p.m.; check-in at 5:45 p.m., New York, NY: Military veterans—including military retirees who are veterans—receive a FREE 90-minute guided Woolworth Building tour. Advance registration is required - Yanks Air Museum — FREE Admission & Parking
Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Chino, CA: FREE admission for active-duty military with valid current military ID. FREE parking included.
