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2017 Veterans Day freebies: From free food to haircuts, car washes and more

WASHINGTON — Veterans Day is this weekend, on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Many businesses and organizations are offering everything from free food to free haircuts and car washes for veterans and, in many cases, for active duty military personnel as well.

Most of the offers on ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½’s list are available on Nov. 11 only, unless otherwise noted.


On Saturday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day)

  • Arlington National Cemetery: The starts at 11 a.m., but people are encouraged to arrive no later than 9:30 a.m.
  • National Park Service: All national parks that normally charge an entrance fee will be Nov. 11 and 12.
  • Great Clips: Veterans and current members of the military can visit to get , or a card to get a free one later. Nonmilitary customers who buy a service will get a card to give to a veteran that’s good for a free haircut.
  • Car washes: Through the Grace For Vets program, many area car washes are offering for veterans and active duty members of the military.
  • Gadsby’s Tavern: In honor of the nation’s veterans, there will be for all guests from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
  • World of Beer: Veterans and active duty service members get  where legal or $5 off their check.
  • Applebee’s: Veterans and active duty military can choose a .
  • Bar Louie: Veterans and active duty members of the military get a .
  • Bob Evans: Active duty military and veterans get a from a select menu.
  • California Pizza Kitchen: Past and present members of the military get a .
  • Chuck E. Cheese’s: Veterans get a .
  • Cracker Barrel: Veterans get of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake.
  • Dunkin’ Donuts: Veterans and active duty military get .
  • Famous Dave’s: Former and current military personnel get a at participating restaurants.
  • GCDC: Active duty members of the military and veterans get a free grilled cheese sandwich (choose any Signature Sandwich) for lunch between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  • Glory Days Grill: Veterans get a of boneless or grilled boneless wings.
  • The Greene Turtle: Veterans and active military get a .
  • Hooters: Veterans and active duty military get a at participating locations.
  • Little Caesar’s: Veterans and active members of the military get .
  • Mission BBQ: Veterans get a (while supplies last).
  • On the Border: Active and former members of the military get a
  • Red Lobster: Veterans, active duty military and reservists get a .
  • Red Robin: Veterans and active duty service members get a at participating restaurants.
  • Ruby Tuesday: Former and active duty service members get worth up to $10 at participating locations.
  • Sweet Fire Donna’s: Active and retired members of the military get a free pork sandwich.
  • Texas Roadhouse: for active, former or retired military members.
  • Bob Evans: Veterans and active duty members of the military get their .Ìý
  • Bonefish Grill: Active and retired service members get a free Bang Bang Shrimp.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings: Active and retired members of the armed services get a . Dine-in only.
  • Outback: Active and retired members of the military get a

On Monday, Nov. 13

  • Golden Corral: All active duty and retired veterans are invited to enjoy a .

Michelle Basch

Michelle Basch is a reporter turned morning anchor at ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½.

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