Get ready for the long Memorial Day weekend as May 27th honors those who died in service to the United States. The end of May is also considered to be the unofficial start of summer as well so businesses want to celebrate by offering Memorial Day freebies and deals.
Take advantage below by checking out the best list of Memorial Day Freebies & Deals of 2019.
Free Meals or Perks:
- Ace Hardware (Free Flag) – Ace is teaming up with Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW (TAG) to give away 1 million flags on May 25! No purchase necessary.
- Applebee’s (Discount) – Active and retired members of the military, with their families, can get 10% off their meal at participating restaurants. This offer is good until May 31.
- Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (Free Meal with Purchase) – BOGO free dine-in entree for active military and veterans on May 27th. Must have a valid form of military ID or wear a uniform to any Firebirds location.
- Fogo de Chao (Discount) – Military veterans and active duty personnel will receive 50% off their meal Monday. Accompanying diners (up to three) will get 10 percent off their meals. Present your military ID to get this offer.
- Hooter’s (Free Meal) – Veterans and active-duty get a free meal on Monday! No purchase necessary.
- Lamar’s Donuts (Free Donut & Coffee) – All active or retired service men & women receive a free donut & free small coffee on Monday
- Logan’s Roadhouse (Free Meal) – From 3-6 PM local time, active duty and veterans get a free meal from their $9.49 Roadhouse Meals Menu with no purchased needed. Proof of service required.
- McCormick & Schmicks (Free Meal) – Free entree for Gold Star honorees (parents and spouse), veterans and active members of the military and National Guard on Monday. ID is required.
- Ninety Nine Restaurants (Free Meal with Purchase) – BOGO free dine-in entree from the 9 Real Size Entrées menu for active military and veterans on May 27th. Valid service ID required.
- Outback Steakhouse (Discount) – All weekend long, active military and veterans get 20% off their bill.
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop (Free Meal with Purchase) – BOGO free sandwich, salad, or Pick Your Pair for active military and veterans with service ID.
- Rubio’s Coastal Grill (Free Meal with Purchase) – Valid only on Monday, active military and veterans can get a free entree with the purchase of an another entree.
- Texas De Brazil (Discount) – From Monday, 5/27 – Wednesday 5/29, active military and veterans can receive 50% off their dinner and 20% off for up to 8 guests.
- Twin Peaks (Free Meal) – Active military and veterans can choose a free meal from a select menu when they show their ID on Monday.
Free Admission
- Birmingham Zoo – Free admission veterans, retirees, and active duty military and their family from Saturday to Monday.
- Blue Star Museums – FREE admission for military families from Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Blue Star Theatres – Discounted or complimentary admission for all military personnel and their families, as well as veterans.
- Busch Gardens, Sea World, and Sesame Place – FREE tickets and discounts for the military from Waves of Honor.
- California’s Great America – Free admission for military, all active or retired military members during Memorial Day weekend Saturday – Monday.
- Carowinds – Free admission for active, inactive or retired member of the United States military with a valid military I.D. May 26-27 and June 29-July 7, 2019.
- Cincinnati Zoo – Free admission to all members of the military on Memorial Day, July 4th and Veteran’s Day
- Colonial Williamsburg – Free admission ticket per year for Military.
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom – Free regular admission ticket to any active or retired military personnel Memorial Day weekend (May 25-27) and Fourth of July (July 1-4)
- Knott’s Berry Farm – show your Military ID card at the Knott’s Berry Farm ticket booths to save on Knott’s Berry Farm Regular admission tickets.
- Kings Dominion – Free admission for military and discount tickets for their families, May 25-27
- Kings Island – Free admission for military May 24-27
- Michigan Adventure – Free admission for military personnel of the Armed Forces, and National Guard and Reserve. May 26-27
- Mystic Aquarium – Free admission for U.S. Military Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members May 25 – 27
- National Park Service – Free annual pass for the military ($80 value). Also includes dependents. Just show Common Access Card or Military ID at a federal recreation site.
- Oregon Zoo – Free admission for active military personnel and veterans, along with their families. Military ID required. May 27
- Pittsburgh Zoo – Free admission for all active duty, reservists and veterans with Military ID year round.
- Shedd Aquarium – Free admission for active duty U.S. military personnel, including National Guard and Army Reserve. Military ID required.
- Silverwood Theme Park – Free admission for military personnel, veterans, police officers and firefighters (identification required) May 25 – 27.
- Valleyfair – Free regular admission to the park for the military. May 24 – 27 and July 4-7, 2019
- Worlds of Fun – Free admission on May 27th, July 4th, and September 2nd for military
Military Discounts
- Alaska Airlines – Active duty US military up to five free checked bags. This discount applies to military dependents on travel orders.
- Allegiant Airlines – FREE checked baggage plus other additional free services. Must have a valid ID.
- Delta Airlines – Deals on airfare and baggage. Must have a valid military ID.
- General Motors – Special discounts for military
- Home Depot – 10% off the entire purchase up to $2,000. In-store purchases only. Valid ID required.
- JC Penney – FREE portrait for the military. Print coupon. Military ID required. Expires 7/31/19
- Lowe’s – 10% off entire purchase. Active-duty military members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members of all those groups are eligible. Must show a valid ID.
- Penske Trucks – Military discount on truck rentals
- Payless Shoe Source – 10% military discount off your entire purchase every day, including sale items. Must have a valid military ID.
- Pro Football Hall of Fame – $5.00 off admission. Military Discount is good for all U.S. Active Duty including National Guard, Reservists, and retired military service members. Spouses and Dependents (under 18) of military service members will receive $3.00 off admission.
- Walgreens – Active military and veterans get 20% off regular-priced eligible items with Balance Rewards Card on Monday.
Have a safe Memorial Day holiday weekend with your loved ones! Let us know if you redeemed any of these Memorial Day freebies on our Facebook page.
