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This week, we celebrate the men and women who sacrificed (and continue to sacrifice) their own needs and wants for those of our nation. While a free dessert, hair cut or oil change hardly seems like enough, I always love taking the time to gather the best freebies available for the brave people who do so much for our nation.
Be sure to check out the exact speculations of the freebies listed below – including dates, range of times, who can receive the freebie, and what requirements are necessary. If necessary, call ahead to guarantee your location is participating. I would hazard to guess that many local establishments will also offer discounts and freebies, too. Without further ado, here I give you the Veterans Day 2015 Freebies Round Up.
Indianapolis Events
Hooray, Indy loves their veterans, well. After all, we’re only second to Washington, D.C. when it comes to war memorials. This year, you can find several ways to celebrate veterans in and around the Circle City.
Indiana State Museum: FREE admission to the State Museum for veterans November 1 – 11th. A special program- Heroes from the Heartland – on Sunday November 8th. Plus, everyone can get $2 off admission on November 8th with canned food donation to the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation.
Veterans Day Parade: A number of events and of course the Veterans Day parade will occur on Wednesday, November 11. You can find the full schedule here.
Local Schools: Many schools have programs to honor veterans where they would LOVE for you to attend. Ask your children or grandchildren if their school is participating in such a convocation.
Breakfast
Starbucks: Free brewed tall cup of coffee for military, both Veterans and current active duty, and their spouses.
Bob Evans: Free select breakfast menu, all day long.
Denny’s: Build Your Own Grad Slam 5 AM to noon
IHOP: Free Red, White, and Blue Pancake Combo 7 AM to 7 PM
Lunch
Applebees: Lunch or Dinner from a special menu for Veterans
BJ’s Brewhouse: Lunch or Dinner entree, up to $12.95, with military ID
Cheeseburger in Paradise: Free All-American Cheeseburger and Fries with beverage purchase for lunch or dinner
Chili’s: Free entree from a special menu for active duty and Veterans
Max and Erma’s: Free Cheeseburger meal, lunch or dinner, with choice of cup of soup or side salad, endless fries, and cookie
Red Robin: Free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with bottomless steak fries
Texas Roadhouse: FREE entree and beverage from a special menu for lunch
Dinner
California Pizza Kitchen: Free entree from a special menu
Golden Corral: Special Military Banquet with free meal, 5-9 PM
McCormick & Schmick’s: Sunday November 8th – FREE Dinner from a special menu
O’Charley’s: Free $9.99 meal on Monday November 9th with other freebies throughout the week!
Olive Garden: Complimentary Entree from a special menu, plus family members get 10% off
Dessert
Cracker Barrel: Complimentary Slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake
Orange Leaf: Free cup of FroYo
Retail Discounts
Crew Carwash: Free carwash on November 11th at all 26 locations
Dollar General: 11% Off Discount for Active Duty, Veterans, and Spouses on Wednesday November 11
Great Clips: On November 11th, pick up a Free Haircut Card that can be used throughout the year
JC Penney: Additional 5% off November 4 – 11th, can combined with other offers
Jiffy Lube: From 7 AM to noon on Wednesday November 11, present your military ID for a FREE oil change
Meineke: Free basic oil change with ID
Rack Room: Rack Room offers a 10% discount every Tuesday but also on Veterans Day to those with proper ID
Sport Clips: Free haircuts for active duty and veterans with proper ID at participating locations
Lowe’s & Home Depot, and 10% off your total purchase with military ID
Bed Bath and Beyond: 20 percent off discount for Active Duty, DOD, Reserves, Guard, Retirees, Veterans, and Military Spouses November 8 – 11
For many other Veterans Day discounts and freebies, check out Military.com’s round up!
Which of your favorites did I miss?
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