Veterans Day Deals & Freebies 2013

Here is a list of businesses that are thanking our military personnel, both past and present, on Veteran’s Day, by offering free or discounted meals or services. Most of these offers are valid on Monday, November 11, 2013.

I suggest you call ahead if you are going to any of these places to make sure they are participating.

My thanks to all military, past and present, who have served our country! A special thanks to my sister who served in the Air Force for all those years.

Here are a few of 2013′s Veterans Day deals:

• On Veterans Day weekend, November 9-11, 2013, you’ll get fee-free admission to national parks.
• Admission to the World of Coca-Cola is always free for members of the Armed Forces with ID. But from November 9-17, 2013, they’ll save 50% on tickets for up to four family members or friends.
• From November 9-11, 2013, active & retired military with ID will get a free Total Ticket to the Georgia Aquarium, and they can save 30% on tickets for their families. Plus, active & retired military & their families can take advantage of early admission & explore the Georgia Aquarium starting at 8:00 a.m. on November 9-11, 2013.
• On November 11, 2013, veterans & active military with ID will receive a free Bloomin’ Onion & & Coca-Cola at participating Outback Steakhouse locations, plus they’ll receive a Military Mates 10% off discount from November 12-December 31, 2013.
• On November 11, 2013, veterans & active-duty military with ID will receive a free entrée at participating Olive Garden locations. Free entrée limited to the Veterans Day menu. Bonus: During the month of November,current military service members with ID & their families will get 10% off.
• On November 11, 2013, veterans and active-duty military with ID will receive a free entrée at participating Applebee’s locations. Free entrée limited to the Veterans Day menu.
• On November 11, 2013, veterans and active-duty military with ID will receive a free entrée at participating Chili’s locations. Free entrée limited to the Veterans Day menu.
• On November 11, 2013, active & inactive military + veterans with ID can get a free bagel & shmear at participating Einstein Bros. Bagels locations.
• On Sunday, November 10, 2013, veterans with ID can choose a free entrée at participating McCormick & Schmick’s locations. Free entrée limited to the Veterans Day menu.
• From November 11-14, 2013, veterans and active-duty military with ID will receive a free appetizer (10 options available) at participating Red Lobster locations.
• From November 9-11, 2013, active & retired veterans with ID will receive a free appetizer at participating Carrabba’s locations.
• From November 9-11, 2013, active & retired veterans with ID will receive a free entrée at participating IKEA locations.
• From November 11-14, 2013, veterans and active-duty military with ID will receive a free Texas Tonion and nonalcoholic beverage at participating LongHorn Steakhouse locations.
• From 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on November 11, 2013, veterans and military with ID will receive free all-you-can-eat pancakes at participating Denny’s locations.
• From 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on November 11, 2013, veterans with ID will receive a free lunch at participating T.G.I. Friday’s locations.
• On November 11, 2013, veterans & active-duty military with ID will receive a free pizza at participating California Pizza Kitchen locations.
• On November 11, 2013, veterans with ID will whole chicken with family meal purchase at participating Boston Market locations.
• On November 11, 2013, veterans & active-duty military with ID will receive a free meal (up to $10.99) with drink purchase at participating Hooters locations.
• On November 11, 2013, veterans & active-duty military with ID will receive a free entrée at Concentrics Restaurants, including ONE. midtown kitchen, TWO urban licks, TAP, Parish, & The Spence.
• On November 11, 2013, veterans & military with ID will receive 20% off at Parker’s on Ponce.
• On November 11, 2013, veterans and military with ID will receive a free doughnut & small coffee at participating Krispy Kreme locations.
• On November 11, 2013, Bantam + Biddy is offering $2 sliders & $1 Miller Light shorties.
• On Monday, November 11, 2013, veterans & active-duty military with ID will receive a free entrée from the $9.99er menu at participating O’Charley’s locations.
• On Monday, November 11, 2013, veterans & active-duty military with ID will receive a 6-oz. fro-yo at participating Menchie’s locations.
• On Monday, November 11, 2013, veterans & active-duty military with ID will receive a free lunch at Texas Roadhouse. Free entrée limited to the Veterans Day menu.
• From 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2013, veterans and active-duty military will receive a free dinner buffet & beverage at participating Golden Corral locations.