Kennedy Space Center and many others offering freebies to honor Veterans

Kennedy Space Center is honoring veterans with free admission to its Visitor Complex on Veteran’s Day.

On Wednesday, November 11, U.S. military members will receive complimentary admission, along with half-off admission for up to three guests.

The promotion applies to all U.S. veterans, active duty, retired, and reserve personnel.

Also on Wednesday, entrance fees at national parks and forests will be waived for one day in honor of Veterans Day and U.S. military veterans and Gold Star Families will be able to receive a lifetime America the Beautiful pass.

The U.S. Department of the Interior made the announcement last week, that the president signed a bill that allows veterans and gold star families to visit national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, preserves, and other federal lands for free.

They are not alone in offering freebies to thank Veterans for their service.

Stars and Stripes composed a list of offers available tomorrow, let us know if we missed something.

Applebee’s — Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal from a special menu.

Bar Louie — Free flatbread or burger (up to $15) for vets and active duty.

Bob Evans — Veterans and active duty receive free meal from select menu, including fried chicken, country biscuit breakfast or soup and salad. Dine-in only.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. — 20 percent off for military personnel and families. Dine-in only.

Buffalo Wild Wings — Free order of 10 boneless wings and fries. Dine-in or takeout.

California Pizza Kitchen – Veterans and active military receive a free pizza and beverage Nov. 11. Dine in-only.

Chili’s — Active duty and veterans can choose a free dine-in meal from a select menu. Dine-in only.

Cicis Pizza — A free adult buffet for veterans and active-duty with a valid military I.D. on November 11. Get coupon here.

Cracker Barrel — Free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake, fruit cobbler or apple pie for all dine-in veterans.

Dunkin' Donuts — Free doughnut for active duty and veterans. One per person.

Fazoli’s– Free spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara for veterans and active military with coupon.

Friendly’s — Free burger, fries and beverage (lunch or dinner) for veterans and active military. Dine-in only.

Glory Days — Free appetizer or boneless or grilled wings for vets.

Golden Corral — From Nov. 1-30, free meal and beverage cards will be handed out to active duty and vets. Vouchers can be redeemed through May 31, 2021 for lunch or dinner Monday-Thursday.

Houlihan’s — Veterans, active-duty and military families get $10 off a $30 food purchase. Dine-in or carryout. Not valid for online or delivery orders.

Huddle House — Free sweet cakes from Nov. 8-11.

Hurricane Grill and Wings — Free entrée from menu of seven items, including Yuengling beer-battered fish and chips or chicken BLT tacos. Dine-in only.

IHOP — Free stack of red, white and blue pancakes or a free breakfast combo from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 10 for veterans, active duty.

Krispy Kreme — Free doughnut and small coffee to active duty and veterans. No ID required.

Little Caesars — Free lunch combo 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; includes 4 slices of deep-dish pizza and a beverage. Vets and active duty.

Living Spaces: The West Coast-based home furnishings retailer will hold a Buy One, Give One event to celebrate Veterans Day. For every purchase of a select Revive product, Living Spaces will donate a mattress to a veteran. This event will take place in-store and online through Nov. 15.

Logan’s Roadhouse — Free entrée from a select menu from 3-6 p.m.

Longhorn Steakhouse — Veterans and current service members receive a free appetizer or dessert from a select menu. Check about the 10 percent discount for “eligible customers.”

McDonald’s (participating restaurants)— A free apple fritter or blueberry muffin for veterans, active duty military and their families from 6-10 a.m. Nov. 11.

Mission BBQ — Free sandwich to vets.

Nekter Juice Bar — Free 16-ounce smoothie or juice.

O’Charley’s — Vets and active duty get a free meal from its Thank You menu. Dine-in only.

Olive Garden — Free meal from limited menu for vets and active duty. Includes unlimited soup or salad, plus breadsticks.

On the Border — Free meal from “Create Your Own Combo” for veterans and active duty military with 2 items, including enchiladas, tortilla soup or beef taco. Dine-in only.

Peet’s Coffee & Tea — Free coffee or tea any size for veterans.

Pilot Flying J — Free breakfast and coffee for veterans and active duty from Nov 9-15. Must use the Pilot app to order.

Red Lobster — Veterans, retired and active-duty military personnel receive a free appetizer or dessert from a limited menu that includes crab-stuffed shrimp rangoon and key lime pie. (Dine-in only)

Red Robin — Free Tavern double burger with bottomless steak fries for vets and active duty. Nov. 12-30. Dine in or to-go. Must be Red Robin Royalty member by Nov. 5 to qualify.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill — Free Mom’s ricotta meatballs and spaghetti entrée to vets and active duty. Lunch or dinner.

Ruby Tuesday — Free burger or sandwich for vets, active duty. Dine-in only.

7-Eleven — A free medium hot beverage for Veteran’s Advantage 7Rewards members only on November 11th.

Sizzler — Active duty and veterans get a free meal and beverage from a limited menu that includes a 6-ounce tri-tip steak through 4 p.m. Dine-in only.

Starbucks — Free coffee to veterans, active duty and military families.

Texas Roadhouse — Vouchers for a free meal with military ID will be handed out in restaurant parking lots from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Offer is good for active duty and vets. Vouchers are good through June 2021.

Village Inn — Free breakfast with four items for vets, active duty. Dine-in only.

Wendy’s — Free small breakfast combo for veterans and active duty with valid ID, Nov. 11 from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m., at participating locations. Hours may vary.

Yard House — Free appetizer for vets, active duty. Dine-in only.

Goods and services

Black Rifle Coffee Co. — A 20% discount (plus an additional 10% with an authenticated GovX ID) on BRCC coffee, apparel, and other gear.

Great Clips — Free haircuts for veterans and active duty military.

Maxwell House — Coupons available for a free canister of Maxwell House for Heroes (1 or 3 pounds). Download the coupon starting at noon Nov. 9 from coupon.com. Can be redeemed online or in person Nov. 9-16. No military ID required.

National parks — Starting on Veterans Day, Gold Star families and veterans are eligible for free admission to national parks and other public areas. Details here.

National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Mo. — Free admission for veterans and active duty military personnel from Saturday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 15. General admission for the public is half-price on Veterans Day.

Office Depot and OfficeMax — 25 percent off qualifying regular and sale purchases in store Nov. 11-13 for veterans, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve and their dependents.

Red Roof — Offers military personnel, both active and retired, a 10% discount with promo code “VP606732”

Target — 10 percent military discount in-store and online Nov. 3-11. Details: target.com

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