Veterans Day 2015: Deals & Freebies for Vets
Are you a veteran or know someone who served their country? Celebrate the contributions of veterans with some great deals and giveaways taking place throughout the Bay Area on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015.
Don’t forget, all U.S. National Parks are free to everyone (not just veterans) on Veterans Day. Plus, all California State Parks offer free admission to veterans who can show a valid military I.D. or proof of honorable discharge.
Veterans Day 2015 Freebies & Deals
Museums
Free Admission | de Young Museum
November 11, 2015
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San FranciscoFree Admission | Legion of Honor Museum
November 11, 2015
100 34th Ave., San FranciscoFree Admission (up to 5 people) | Asian Art Museum
November 7-11, 2015
200 Larkin St., San Francisco50% Off Admission | San Francisco Dungeon
November 8-11, 2014
San Francisco Dungeon, 145 Jefferson St.
Half-off discounted entry tickets for veterans and their families. Upgrade to add a Madame Tussauds ticket is $10.50% Off Admission | Madame Tussauds San Francisco
November 8-11, 2014
Madame Tusseaud’s, 145 Jefferson St.
Half-off discounted entry tickets for veterans and their families. Upgrade to add a SF Dungeon ticket is $10.
Food & Drinks
Free Tall Brewed Coffee | Starbucks
November 11, 2015
Stop by any Starbucks and pick up a free tall brewed coffee — and even military spouses are eligible.Free Tall Brewed Coffee | Coffee Beanery
November 11, 2015Free Entree | California Pizza Kitchen
November 11, 2015
A special Veteran’s Day menu that includes pizza, salad, and pasta is free for vets and active-duty personnel.
Bay Area CPK locations include:
- San Francisco, 53 3rd St.
- Emeryville, 5614 Bay St. #244
Free Entree | Olive Garden
November 11, 2015
Olive Garden, San Francisco, 3251 20th Ave.
Customers with military ID get a free entrée such as chicken parmigiana, lasagna, or cheese ravioli, with unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks, and family members joining a veteran or active military member at the table get 10% off on Veterans Day.Free Donut | Krispy Kreme
November 11, 2015
Get a free donut at Krispy Kreme.Free Entree | Chili’s
November 11, 2015
Free lunch combo, or your choice of a dinner meal from a select menu, including any full-size flatbread.
Bay Area Chili’s locations include:
- Oakland, 1 Airport Dr.
- San Bruno, 899 El Camino Real
- San Leandro, 15555 E 14th St. #366
Free Bloomin’ Onion and Beverage | Outback Steakhouse
November 11, 2015
Get a free Blooming Onion appetizer and free beverages on November 11, and all military and their families get 15% off the bill anytime from November 12 to December 31.
Bay Area Outback Steakhouse locations include:
- Daly City, 371 Gellert Blvd.
- Pinole, 1361 Fitzgerald Dr.
Free Burger & Fries | Red Robin
November 11, 2015
Bay Area Red Robin locations include:
- San Bruno (1274 El Camino Real)
- San Mateo (2204 Bridgepointe Pkwy)
- Larkspur (489 Magnolia Ave.)
Funcheap hat tip to The Military Wallet, this great 2015 list from CBS Local, and this handy 2015 roundup from Time.