Celebrate Our Nation's Veterans With These Area Events

Friday November 8

Veteran Day Event - Barksdale Main Exchange

Saturday November 9

Veteran Day Cannon and Musket Demo - Mansfield Historic Site

Veterans Day Honor Ceremony - Municipal Auditorium

VetFest - Hurricane Alley

Sunday November 10

Veterans & Military Appreciation Day & Parade at the Fair

Monday November 11

Veterans Day Event - Centenary College of LA

Veteran Day Bricks of Honor Ceremony - Lowe-McFarlane Post 14

Here are some fun discounts & dining deals for our Veterans! As always, please double check with the venue that they are in fact participating as some of these are national deals that some franchises may opt out of.

We have verified as much as possible, but it's always best to check first!

Do you know of other Discounts, Specials or Eat Free offers or any changes to these locations?

Please let us know and we will add it/update it the list!

Area Meal Deals & Discounts for Veterans

Veteran's Day Deals

Academy Sports & Outdoors - Military and First Responders get 10% off in-store and online through November 11.

Another Broken Egg Cafe -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free Patriot French Toast, topped with strawberries, blueberries and fresh whipped cream, and Barista House Blend Coffee on November 11. The offer is valid for dine-in only, and a valid ID must be presented at the time of purchase.

Applebees - All Veterans and Active Duty Military members will receive a free entree (choose from seven) 11/11.

Bass Pro Shops - Bass Pro Shops is proud to offer a 10% Military Discount both online and in-store Everyday! The Legendary

Big Lots - New 10 percent discount year-round for active duty and other veterans. Available to all Big Rewards members online and at all Big Lots stores nationwide.

Boomtown -Active-duty military, veterans and first responders are eligible for exclusive PEN Heroes benefits, including a tier upgrade to Advantage, up to 30% off hotel rates, dining & shopping discounts and more!

Buffalo Wild Wings – The store’s “Wings for Heroes” promotion welcomes all former and active duty military members for a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries. The offer is available for dine-in or takeout, with proof of service. veterans or active-duty service members.

Carrabba's -- From November 8 through 10, order an entrée when you dine-in and take home another entrée of equal or lesser value for free. Then on November 11, order a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert paired with a free nonalcoholic beverage. Veterans and active-duty military are asked to show a service ID.

Charley’s - Free Gourmet Fries for all service members. The location at Barksdale Air Force Base require the purchase of a cheesesteak and drink to qualify.

Chicken Salad Chick - Veterans and active military will receive a FREE Chick Special and regular size drink in honor of Veterans Day. Dine in only.

Chili’s – Veterans and active-duty service members get a free meal from a select menu on November 11. Available for in-restaurant only.

Chuck E. Cheese - On November 11, Chuck E. Cheese is offering a free personal 1-topping pizza for any active duty, national guard, retired service member or veteran with valid Military ID or proof of military service. Promo code: #5970; No purchase required. Limit 1 per person. Not available for delivery

Cicis Pizza - All Veterans and Active-Duty Military can enjoy a free buffet on Veterans Day. Dine-in only. Taxes and drinks excluded.

Cracker Barrel - Free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake with purchase while supplies last. Excludes taxex/gratuity.

Denny’s - Free Grand Slams for all military personnel. Dine in only 11/11 from 5:00am - Noon.

Dunkin’ - Free donut for Veterans and Active Military.

El Chico - Free entrée for all veterans and active military on 11/11. Limit $20.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Veterans and active-duty military personnel who visit participating locations on November 11 will receive a meal card valid for a free combo meal of their choice. Cards may be redeemed through December 31, 2024. Now partnering with Folds of Honor to provide scholarships to disabled military or spouses and children of America’s fallen. Roundup your bill or make a donation.

Golden Corral - A Free “Thank You” Dinner for al current service members and veterans. NOTE: This is on Monday, November 11, 2024 from 5:00pm - Close

Great Clips - Veterans and active service members can go into any U.S. Great Clips salon and get a free haircut or a free haircut card for a future visit.

Hooters – All veterans who purchase a beverage will receive a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu. Dine-in only.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free classic burger on November 11. Available for dine-in only.

IHOP - Veterans and active-duty military get a free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo on November 11 from 7am to 7pm. Dine-in only, at participating restaurants.

Joe’s Crab Shack – Veterans and active-duty service members enjoy 20% off at participating locations on November 13. Valid for parties up to 4 with a valid ID, dine-in only. Not valid on alcoholic beverages or retail purchases or with any other discount. Tax and gratuity not included.

La Quinta Hotels - Eligible military members enjoy 12% off their Best Available Rate at participating La Quinta by Wyndham hotels across the U.S. Plus, in honor of national Veterans and Military Families Month, Wyndham Rewards members receive 1000 bonus points for qualified stays booked by Dec. 12 and completed by Dec. 13, 2023.

Little Caesars - Free lunch combo (4-slice Detroit-Style Deep Dish pizza with Pepperoni and one 20 oz. Pepsi product). 11:00am - 2:00pm and in store only.

Logan’s Roadhouse – On Nov. 11, all active duty and retired U.S. military personnel are invited to enjoy a free meal from the American Roadhouse menu in honor of Veterans Day. This offer is available from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at all Logan’s Roadhouse restaurants nationwide. 10% discount year-round.

LongHorn Steakhouse -- On November 10 and 11, veterans and active-duty military get 10% off their meal, along with a free appetizer or dessert for their table. This offer is available for dine-in and call-in orders only.

Margartaville Resort Casino - MyHeroes members receive $20 in mycash. Visit any promotional kiosk to redeem your reward.

Office Depot - Get 25% off qualifying regularly priced purchase in store only 11/11-13.

Olive Garden - On Nov. 11, 2023, Olive Garden will offer a free entree from their special Veterans Day menu for all dine-in veteran and active-duty members.

Outback Steakhouse - Free Bloomin’ Onion and Coca-Cola product to veterans and active servicemen and women for dine in & 10% off the bill every day.

Pilot/Flying J - Receive a free meal up to $12 at participating locations using the myRewards App November 11-13.

Rack Room Shoes - 20% off your entire purchase in store only ON Veteran's Day & Memorial Day, 10% off all other times.

Raising Cane’s -- Any active or nonactive military and their spouses get 10% off their entire purchase on November 11 when they mention the Hero Discount Program at the register. They will need to have a valid ID to receive the discount.

Red Lobster - Veterans, active-duty military and reservists will get a free Walt’s Favorite Shrimp (6 shrimp in an order), fires and coleslaw. Available for dine-in and to go orders placed in restaurant between 11:00am - 4:00pm.

Samsung - Save as much as 30% when shopping Samsung.com. Samsung provides discounts to active military personnel in all branches of the service, their families and veterans. Sign up to receive military discounts on phones, electronics, and more.

Sport Clips - Free haircuts to active duty and veterans. $2 from every haircut service will be donated to the Help A Hero Scholarship Program.

Starbucks - Veterans, military service members and military spouses get a free tall (12-oz) hot brewed or iced coffee at participating stores on November 11.

Target - As part of Target’s longstanding commitment to active-duty military members, veterans and their families, Target is proud to offer a 10 percent discount off a purchase, some exclusions apply – in stores or online – between October 29- November 11, 2024. To receive this offer, now in its sixth year, guests must first demonstrate eligibility by registering at www.target.com/circle/military. After eligibility has been verified, an exclusive, one-time use Target Circle offer will be available for the guest to use in-store and online.

Taziki’s -- On November 11, veterans get a complimentary Grilled Chicken Gyro meal, which includes chips and a choice of a side when they dine in at participating locations.

TCBY -- Veterans and active military personnel get their first 6 oz. of frozen yogurt for free on November 11 at participating locations. Must show a valid ID.

Texas Roadhouse -- At participating locations, active-duty military and veterans can dine in or receive a meal voucher on November 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a form of military ID. These vouchers are good for dine in or carry out at a later time. The voucher is good until May 30, 2025. If you choose to dine in on November 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, there will be a specific menu to select from.

Torchy’s Tacos - Veterans and active-duty military receive a free taco and fountain drink.

Tractor Supply Company -- Active-duty military and veterans receive a 10% discount on November 11. Heroes must complete the Hometown Heroes verification process through Neighbor’s Club to receive their discount.

Travel Centers/ TA - A free meal for veterans and active military at participating restaurants inside TA, Petro and TA Express.

Vitamin Shoppe -- Veterans and active-duty military receive 25% off on November 11. In-store only.

Walgreens - Veterans, military and their families receive 20% off eligible regular price items with card, in store only from November 10-13

Wendy's - On Veterans Day November 11 from 6:30 – 10:30 a.m., Wendy's is thanking those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Military with a free breakfast combo offer with valid military ID or a Veterans Advantage card.

Whataburger -- Starting November 11, veterans and active-duty military members in uniform or with a valid ID get a free 16-ounce Hot or Iced Coffee. Offer valid in-store only at participating locations.