2024 Veterans Day Deals: Free Food, Haircuts and Car Washes for Military

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Thanking those who serve with Veterans Day deals.

To thank our veterans and active military members, many businesses are offering free food, admission and services on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024. 

If you’re not a military member, you probably know someone who can enjoy these Veterans Day deals. Share the link to this post with your loved ones who serve.

One deal everyone can enjoy is the National Parks Service’s fee-free day, Washington State Parks free entrance and Forest Service recreation area free day on November 11.

Not all deals are on Veterans Day, so be sure to read the details. All of these deals require proof of service.

2024 Veterans Day Deals

Food Freebies and Deals

Applebee’s

All veterans and active duty military get a free entrée from a special menu at participating Applebee’s locations on November 11. Dine-in only. Contact your nearby Applebee’s to make sure they are participating in this deal. Veterans also receive a $5 Bounce Back Card for a future visit within a 3-week redemption window.

Special menu items include: 

• Classic bacon cheeseburger
• Chicken tenders platter
• Fiesta lime chicken
• Oriental chicken salad
• 6 oz. top sirloin
• Double crunch shrimp
• Three-cheese chicken penne

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

On November 11, current and former military who dine in at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse get a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with no minimum food purchase. Also, veterans receive a complimentary appetizer with no minimum food purchase required from November 12-December 31, 2024.

The closest location is at 7390 NE Cornell Rd. in Hillsboro.

Bistro Elysium

Bistro Elysium is offering we would like to offer all veterans a 15% discount on November 11.

The bistro is at 787 NE Holladay St. in Portland.

Claim Jumper

On November 11, veterans and active duty military enjoy a free meal at Claim Jumper. 

Special menu items include:

• BBQ chicken salad
• Classic cheeseburger
• Black tie chicken pasta
• Meatloaf and mashed potatoes
• Country fried steak
• Southern fried chicken

There are two locations near Portland: 9085 SE Sunnyside Rd. in Clackamas and 18000 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd. in Tigard.

Denny’s

Get a free Original Grand Slam breakfast for all active and retired military personnel on Monday, November 11, from 5 a.m. to noon at Denny’s. The meal includes two buttermilk pancakes, two bacon strips, two sausage links and two eggs cooked any way. Dine-in only.

There a four Denny’s locations in and around Portland.

Golden Corral

Head to the buffet for Military Appreciation Night from 4 p.m. to close on Monday, November 11. Anyone who has served in the U.S. Military, including retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reserves, can get a free thank-you meal at Golden Corral. This deal is good for dine-in only.

The closest Golden Corral is at 11801 NE Fourth Plain Blvd. in Vancouver.

IHOP

IHOP is giving veterans and active duty military free Red, White and Blueberry Pancakes at participating locations on Monday, November 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dine-in only. Limit one 1 per guest. 

There are IHOP locations in Portland, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Oregon City, Wood Village, Sherwood and Vancouver.

Joe Brown’s Carmel Corn *NEW!*

Treat yourself to Joe Brown’s Caramel Corn with 15% off any online popcorn order now through Saturday, November 16. Use code Veterans24 at checkout. 

Krispy Kreme *NEW*

Get a free Original Glazed doughnut and small coffee at Krispy Kreme on November 11. This deal is available in shop and drive thru only. 

McCormick & Schmick’s

U.S. Military, National Guard, Gold Star parents, Gold Star spouses and active military get a half price entree on Sunday, November 10 at McCormick & Schmick’s. Reservations are recommended. This deal is dine-in only. 

Options include: 

• Sugar and spice cedar planked salmon
• Craft beer battered fish and chips
• Crab and shrimp stuffed salmon
• Chesapeake buttermilk fried shrimp
• Classic shrimp scampi
• Wagyu steak frites
• Buttermilk fried chicken
• Cider glazed pork chop

McMenamins

All McMenamins locations are offering special discounts to all former and active-duty service members all day long. Deals include:

• Happy hour pricing on beverages all day
• $5 off burgers
• $5 movie tickets at any of our theaters
• $2 off large popcorn at any of our theaters
• Exclusive just-for-fun Passport stamp

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

All veterans and active duty military receive their first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt and toppings for free on Veterans Day at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt. If you go over 6 ounces, you can just pay the difference.

Next Level Burger

On November 11, Next Level Burger is offering 20% off for all veterans, active-duty military and their families. 

There are three locations in and around Portland: 

• 1972 W Burnside, Portland
• 4121 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland
• 11 S. State St., Lake Oswego

Pilot Flying J

On November 11, veterans verified through ID.me in the Pilot Flying J app will receive a free meal credit, valued up to $12. Veterans can redeem the offer at any of the 750+ participating Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers in the U.S. 

The closest Pilot Flying J locations to Portland are along I-5 in Aurora and Brookings.

Portland City Grill 

On Monday, November 11, veterans, Gold Star spouses and Gold Star families get 20% off their meal at Portland City Grill. Valid on dine-in only up to a party of 4. Not valid on alcoholic beverage purchases. Reservations are encouraged. 

Red Robin

At Red Robin, veterans and active military guests get a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with bottomless steak fries on November 11 at at participating locations. Dine-in only. No purchase necessary.

Here are the Red Robin locations in and around Portland. Be sure to confirm the location is participating before you visit. 

• 1139 NE Grand Ave., Portland
• 10005 NE Cascades Pkwy, Portland
• 9880 SE Washington St., Portland
• 2410 Columbia House Blvd., Vancouver
• 8311 NE Vancouver Mall Rd., Vancouver

Starbucks *New!*

Starbucks offers a free tall (12-oz) hot or iced coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses at participating U.S. Starbucks stores on November 11. 

Thirsty Lion

On November 11, Veterans and active military get one complimentary entrée on Veterans Day at Thirsty Lion. The offer is valid for dine-in only.

Choose any item from a special Veterans Day menu. Dine-in only.

Visit the Washington Square location from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. or Tanasbourne location from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wendy’s

On Monday, November 11 during breakfast hours, veterans and active duty military can get a free Breakfast Combo at Wendy’s.

Choose from any of Wendy’s breakfast combos:

• Sausage Egg & Cheese English Muffin
• Breakfast Baconator
• Honey Buddy Chicken Biscuit Combo

Each combo comes with a small seasoned potatoes and a beverage.

No purchaser required. Not valid for digital, delivery or kiosk orders.

Winco

On November 11, Winco is honoring veterans and active duty military with a free doughnut. Choose your favorite doughnut from the case in the Bakery Department and let the cashier know you are a military member. 

Doughnut selection may vary by store and available while supplies last. This deal is not valid on specialty donuts. Only available at Winco locations with a full-service Bakery Department. 

Veterans Day Free Admission and Discounts 

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad

On November 9 and 10, Chelatchie Prairie Railroad is giving veterans a complimentary ride with the purchase of another adult ticket. The train departs at noon and 2 p.m. both days.

Free Car Wash

Washman Car Wash and Auto Spa is treating veterans to a complimentary car wash on November 11. 

There are 14 Washman locations in and around Portland. 

Forest Service Recreation Area

Get free entrance to Forest Service recreation areas on November 11. This includes recreation sites and trailheads in Oregon and Washington, such as the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood National Forest, Gifford Pinchot National Forest and 14 more.

Great Clips

At Great Clips, veterans and active military members can get a free haircut on November 11, or pick up a free haircut card to use at a later date. 

iFly *NEW!*

Use code VETERANSDAY25 for 25% off your flight at iFly. The closest location is 10645 SW Greenburg Road in Portland.

National Parks

Get free entrance to U.S. National Parks for all visitors on November 11. Also, Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans receive free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges and forests indefinitely.

Oaks Park

From November 9-11, veterans receive a free Open Skate admission and veterans’ families get 25% off admission when attending with their soldier at the Oaks Park Roller Rink. Deal not available online. You must present Veteran ID or a photo of yourself in uniform for discounts to apply in person. 

Portland Art Museum

Portland Art Museum offers free admission for veterans and active duty military every day. Visit the box office to redeem.

Portland Japanese Garden

On Monday, November 11, Portland Japanese Garden is offering free admission for veterans, active duty military and their families who accompany them. While you’re there, you can also ride around Washington Park on the free shuttle.

Portland Japanese Garden is located at 611 SW Kingston Ave. in Portland.

Portland Veterans Day Parade

The annual Portland Veterans Day Parade is Saturday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. along MLK Blvd.

The parade has hundreds of participants including veterans, marching bands, youth organizations, the 1st Marine Division Association, historic military vehicles, veterans organizations, and veterans motorcycle groups. View the route.

Oregon Zoo

On November 11, military veterans and active military personnel, as well as family members will receive up to four free tickets at the Oregon Zoo. Families of deployed military personnel also will be given free admission. Tickets must be reserved online in advance.

The Oregon Zoo is at located at 4001 SW Canyon Road in Portland. 

Sports Clips

On November 11, participating Sport Clips locations will provide free haircuts to veterans and active duty service members as well as donate $2 for every haircut service to the VFW’s Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship program.

There are six Sports Clips locations throughout the Portland area.

Target

All U.S. active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families get 10% off two qualifying purchases at Target through November 11. To receive the offer, you must first confirm eligibility by registering here. After verification, the Target Circle offer will be available in your account to use in-store or online. 

The Wellness Center PDX *NEW!*

On November 11, veterans can schedule a free acupuncture appointment at The Wellness Center PDX. Appointments can be made on Veterans Day for a later date. 

To claim a complimentary visit, call 503-389-5545 for the Portland office or 503-389-6962 for the Beaverton office to schedule your appointment.

Walgreens

From November 8-11, 2024, veterans, military and their families will receive 20% off regular price eligible store items at any Walgreens locations nationwide. This deal is available in store only. Free myWalgreens membership is required. 

Washington State Parks

All visitors get free entrance to Washington State Parks on November 11.

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