Vet Day Freebies 2016 Greater Los Angeles
EVENTS Veterans Day ONLY – unless otherwise noted
Aquarium of the Pacific Free Admission – Long Beach, CA
Aquarium of the Pacific is offering free admission with valid service ID for veterans, military personnel, police officers, and firefighters.
Knott’s Berry Farm Free Admission – Military Tribute Days – Orange County, CA
Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA, is offering active duty, retired, and military veterans free admission for themselves and one guest from November 1-18 andNovember 28-December 16, 2016. To receive this offer, show your military ID or DD-214 at a Knott’s Berry Farm ticket booth. Additional admission tickets may be purchased by the Military I.D. holder at a discounted rate.
Lyon Air Museum – Santa Ana, CA
Veterans, Retired Military, and Active Duty Military will receive free museum admission to the Lyon Air Museum on Veterans day Friday 11/11/16.
Queen Mary – Long Beach, CA
Free admission to active service members of the armed forces, retired military personnel, veterans, and special discounts for their family members. Bring proof of service.
SeaWorld San Diego – San Diego, CA
Waves of Honor Veterans Salute offers free admission to a U.S. Veteran and up to 3 guests (up to 4 total complimentary single day admissions) into the San Diego, CA park. This offer is only available online with valid Troop ID, and it cannot be redeemed at the front gate. This Veterans offer must be obtained and used by December 31, 2016.
USS Midway Museum – San Diego, CA
Free admission for Veterans and active military members and their families from 10am-4pm. Maximum of 4 admissions per military ID.
FOOD Veterans Day ONLY – unless otherwise noted
Tips Before Heading Out
Most of the restaurant free meals are for dine in only.
You should tip your server. They’re working hard to serve you and depend on the income.
We recommend tipping on the actual cost of the meal.
Many of these promotions include small print that says participating locations only.
Unfortunately individual franchisees may choose not to participate. Fortunately, some franchisee’s
participate even if the corporate company does not.
Call ahead if you’re unsure about anything.
Applebee’s
Veterans and Active Duty Military can select a free meal from a limited menu for Veteran’s Day. Provide proof of service required.
BJ’s Restaurant
All veterans and active military can enjoy a complimentary entree under $12.95 on Friday, 11/11/2016. Please present your military ID to receive this offer.
Black Angus Steakhouse
On Veterans Day, all veterans and active duty personnel will receive a free Top Sirloin Steak Dinner, with home-style mashed potatoes, fresh broccoli with garlic butter and sweet molasses bread. Offer is good Veterans Day November 11th 2016.
Buffalo Wild Wings Free Wings
On Veterans Day, Veterans and active-duty military personnel visiting their local Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant will receive one (1) small order of traditional or boneless wings and a side of fries for free.
California Pizza Kitchen
On Veterans Day, all veterans or active duty military personnel will be able to select from a special Veterans Day menu including pizza, salads and pasta. Please come in uniform or bring your military ID or other proof of service.
Chevys Fresh Mex
On Veterans Day, Chevys Fresh Mex will offer a complimentary menu item to all active and retired military personnel. Special Veterans Day menu includes fajitas, burritos, tacos and more.
To thank service members past and present, on Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11,
Chili’s Free Meal
Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal on Veterans Day from a special Veterans Day menu. Must show proof of military service.
Chuck E. Cheese
To thank service members past and present, on Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, Chuck E. Cheese’s will be offering one free personal pizza to all active and retired military members at participating stores nationwide.
Claim Jumper Free Meal
Monday, November 14th > > Participating Claim Jumper locations will provide those who served a complimentary lunch or dinner from a special menu. Verification of service is required.
Coco’s Bakery
Coco’s is honoring all Veterans & Active Duty Military with a free slice of pie this Veterans Day.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Veterans receive a complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola® Cake dessert to veterans and an opportunity for guests to make purchases that support the United Service Organizations (USO).
Denny’s All You Can Eat Pancakes
On Veterans Day all active, inactive and retired military personnel at all participating Denny’s restaurants nationwide will receive a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast.
El Torito – Bay Area, Fresno, Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego
All active duty and retired military personnel can select one complimentary item from a special Veterans Day menu featuring a 2-item combo. To qualify bring proper identification or dine in uniform on Friday, November 11, 2016. In addition military receive a 20% discount at all El Torito locations throughout the year.
Golden Corral
On Monday, November 14th, 2016 from 5 PM to 9 PM, Golden Corral offers a free sit-in “thank you” dinner for Military veterans, retirees, and active duty members. BE PREPARED TO WAIT IN LINE 2+ HOURS!
Hometown Buffet
On Veterans Day, active duty, reservists and retired military may enjoy a free dine-in lunch at participating Hometown Buffet locations. Show your military ID or proof of service to enjoy the free meal.
The Honey Baked Ham Company
On Nov. 11, those in uniform with a valid military ID or form DD214 will receive a delicious sandwich, chips, cookie and drink at participating Honey Baked stores.
Hooters Free Meal
Hooters invites all veterans and current servicemen and women to a Hooters Veterans Day free meal from their select Veterans Day menu by presenting a military ID or proof of service at any Hooters location across the country on 11-11-2016.
IHOP
On Veteran’s Day between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., participating IHOP Restaurants around the nation will be honoring the brave men and women who have served, or are serving, in the United States Military by offering them free Red, White and Blue pancakes. Select IHOP restaurants will also offer a combo of two eggs, hash browns and choice of two bacon strips or pork sausage links as part of the Red, White & Blue Pancake promotion. Promotion for retired and active duty military personnel.
Ikea Free Entree
Veterans can enjoy a free entree at Ikea. Please show some form of military ID.
Krispy Kreme Free Doughnut & Coffee
Offering a free doughnut and small coffee to all those served or currently are serving on Veterans Day. A free doughnut and small coffee will be given to anyone who identifies themselves as a veteran or active duty military personnel (no ID required). Only at participating locations.
Little Caesars
Free Crazy $5 Hot-n-Ready lunch combo from 11am-2pm at participating Little Caesars Pizza locations for US Veterans and Active Military. Must present a valid military ID.
McCormick and Schmick’s Free Entree
Veterans and Gold Star Families can enjoy a complimentary meal at McCormick and Schmick’s on Sunday, November 6th, 2016. Bloody Marys or Mimosas will be available for $3.
Menchie’s Free Frozen Yogurt
On Veterans Day, all Veterans and military personnel with a military ID or dressed in uniform will receive a free six ounce frozen yogurt any time of day on Veterans Day 11.11.16. Show a valid ID or be in uniform to receive.
Mimi’s Cafe
Veterans and Military receive a free entree with the purchase of any non-alcoholic drink at Mimi’s Cafe on Veteran’s Day, 11/11/16. Entrees on the Veteran’s Day menu include Grilled Chicken & Frites, Chicken Chop salad, Brioche Cheeseburger, or Farmhouse Tacos.
Noah’s New York Bagels – Multiple Locations
On Veterans Day 11 November 2016 Noah’s New York Bagels is offering a free bagel
Olive Garden Free Meal
All veterans and military active duty will receive a free meal including entrees, freshly baked garlic breadsticks and a choice of unlimited soup or salad.
Outback Steakhouse Free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage
All active, retired military and veterans get a free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage on Veterans Day. Must have valid identification. There is also a military discount of 15% off the total check from valid for military members and their families.
Panera Bread
1 free You Pick 2 for Veterans and Active Duty members on Veterans Day at participating locations. Bring proof of service.
Red Lobster Free App
Service members past and present receive a complimentary appetizer or dessert from a special menu. Proof of service required.
Red Robin Free Burger and Fries
All Veterans and Active Duty Military get a free Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Veterans Day.
Ruby Tuesday
Get a free appetizer on Veterans Day to all those who served or are serving.
Sizzler Free Lunch
Sizzler celebrates Vets, Active-Military personnel with free lunch Nov. 11. Meal includes choice of steak, chicken or shrimp entrée with beverage. The offer excludes the unlimited salad bar and gratuity.
Starbucks Free Coffee
This Veterans Day veterans, active duty military and their spouses get a free tall 12oz brewed coffee at participating stores.
TGI Fridays Free Lunch
Veterans and active duty military service members are invited to have lunch from T.G.I Friday’s lunch menu. Offer good only at all participating locations. All veterans and active military personnel must show valid military I.D.
Tony Roma’s Free Ribs
Come into Tony Roma’s on Veterans Day and receive a complimentary half a rack of baby back ribs. At participating locations only. With proof of Military Service or Veteran Status.
White Castle
Veterans to receive free breakfast slider and small coffee or small soft drink on Veterans Day.
Wienerschnitzel
On Veterans Day, 11/14/16, Wienerschnitzel offers a free Chili Dog with a small fry and a 20-ounce drink to Veterans and Active Duty Service Members. Bring your military ID or dress in a uniform.
Yard House
Veterans and active duty military will receive a complimentary appetizer on November 11, 2016 with valid military ID. Offer is valid for dine in only.