As we approach Veterans Day on Sunday, here is a list of freebies and discounts.
Attractions
Columbus Zoo & AquariumThe Columbus Zoo & Aquarium is offering free admission to military personnel, both past and present, and their immediate family on Sunday, November 11.
Restaurants
Applebee’s All veterans and active duty military are invited to visit their local Applebee's® on Veterans Day to enjoy a free full-size entrée from a selection of eight fan favorites -- https://www.applebees.com/en/veterans-day-free-meals
Bob Evans Bob Evans is offering veterans and active duty military personnel the choice of one of six free meals on November 11 at all Bob Evans restaurants.https://www.bobevans.com/veterans-day .
Denny'sDenny’s is inviting all active, inactive and military personnel into its booths on Monday, Nov. 12 from 5a.m. to noon to enjoy a free Build Your Own Grand Slam®. For more information about Denny’s or to find a participating location near you, please visit www.dennys.com.
City Barbeque To show our appreciation this Veterans Day (11/11), City Barbeque will be giving all veterans and current military members a free meal (sandwich, 2 sides, and beverage).https://www.citybbq.com/blog/free-meal-for-veterans-and-military-sunday-november-11/.
Frisch’s Big BoyOffering a free meal to all veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11, with military ID. Offer valid for dine in only, at all participating locations.
Golden Corral A free “thank you” dinner to any person who has served in the US Military – on Monday, Nov. 12 -- https://www.goldencorral.com/military-appreciation/
Johnson's Real Ice Cream Offering Free Scoops to Veterans on Veteran's Day. All three locations: Bexley, New Albany, and Dublin. We are honoring those that serve us! Stop by any of Johnson’s Real Ice Cream retail locations on Veteran’s Day and receive a FREE scoop of ice cream in a cup, cake cone, or sugar cone with a Valid Military ID or proper documentation. Offer valid for veterans as well as active military. More information: Visit johnsonsrealicecream.com or visit them on Facebook @johnsonsrealicecream.
Max & Ermas Max & Erma's is offering a free Best Cheeseburger in America, which includes a cheeseburger, endless seasoned fries and a fountain drink on Veterans Day.
O’Charley’s If you're a veteran or active duty military personnel, please enjoy a FREE $9.99 entrée on Sunday, 11/11 or Monday, 11/12 as a thank you for your service! Participating locations only. Offer may vary by location.
PGA TOUR Grill in John Glenn Airport taking part in #HMSHostFoodFight, a nationwide special for Veterans Day. This event celebrates Veterans with the debut of the Budweiser BBQ Cheddar Burger. It’s FREE for Vets on the 12th and available for the month of November in CMH and other airports across the country. The recipe was created by an HMSHost chef who is a military veteran and a portion of the proceeds from the burger pairing will be donated to charities that support veterans and their families. HMSHost offers a discount of 15% to active military year round. (click here for press release with more information).
Red RobinTo extend their upmost gratitude to the men and women who have served their country, Red Robin is offering all veterans and active duty military members a FREE Red’s Tavern Double burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on Veterans Day, Sunday November 11th at participating locations. Additional information can be found at www.redrobin.com/veteransday but please let me know if you have any questions or need anything additional for further consideration.
Roosters Receive a $10 Roosters Buck by presenting a military ID, DD214, DD1172-spouses, NBG55 or NBG22, proof of service at any Roosters location. To learn more about Roosters, visit the company online at: www.roosterswings.com.
Texas Roadhouse Free lunch on Sunday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. -- All veterans - including all active, retired, or former U.S. military - can choose one of 10 entrees from our special Veterans Day menu, including a 6-ounce sirloin and two made-from-scratch sides plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/iced tea or coffee during lunch. Proof of service includes military or VA card, or discharge papers. www.texasroadhouse.com.
White Castle Offering a free Combo Meal to all veterans and active military members who dine in or visit the drive thru at one of the nearly 400 participating White Castle restaurants nationwide. The special offer is valid on November 11 and November 12. For more information, visit www.whitecastle.com.
Services
COTA Free fares for veterans: In observance of Veterans Day on November 12, all veterans and active duty personnel are encouraged to ride COTA for free that day. By presenting a Veterans Identification Card or any Military ID, veterans can comfortably rely on COTA for its mobility needs as an appreciation for their service to our country.
Fixari Family Dental On Friday, November 9th, Fixari Family Dental will be hosting its annual Veterans Free Care Day. On this day, we provide free dentistry to Central Ohio Veterans. www.fixaridental.com.
Great Clips Veterans and current military members: Visit a U.S. Great Clips salon on Nov. 11 receive either a free haircut that day or the free haircut card to use at a later date. Non-military customers: Purchase a service at a U.S. great Clips salon on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and get a free haircut card to give to a veteran you know. https://www.greatclips.com/promotions/veterans-day.