TOLEDO, Ohio — Veterans Day, the federal holiday celebrating those who served in the U.S. military, is coming up on Monday, Nov. 11, and there are plenty of events for the community and deals veterans can take advantage of.
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Local events
Friday, Nov. 8 - Evergreen Local Schools Veterans Day program (free and open to the community)
- Location: Evergreen High School gym
- Time: 9 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 11 - Veterans appreciation breakfast and resource fair (free and open to local veterans, members of the military and their families)
- Location: University of Toledo - Savage Arena
- Time: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 11 - Free Veterans Day concert
- Location: Tecumseh Center for the Arts (400 N. Maumee Street, Tecumseh, MI)
- Time: 7 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 11 - Free admission to all active and retired military at the National Museum of the Great Lakes
- Location: 1701 Front Street, Toledo, OH 43605
- Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 12 - Welcome home celebration for veterans on Flag City Honor Flight
- Doors open: 7 p.m.
- Flight expected: 9 p.m.
- Location: 11777 W. Airport Service Road, Swanton, OH 43558
Thursday, Nov. 14 - Authors Terese Schlachter and Col. Greg Gadson hold keynote address, book signing at BGSU
- Location: Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center, Atrium
- Time: 6 p.m.
Dining deals
Applebee’s: Veterans can get a free lunch or dinner from some of the restaurant's most popular entrées
Bibibop: Veterans and active-duty military can get a free bowl on Nov. 11 with a military ID
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Receive a free chocolate chunk Pizookie for dine-in only. Offer valid on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Current and former military who dine at BJ's on Nov.11 can receive a free appetizer coupon on their next visit.
Bob Evans: Veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11 can dine for free and choose from a special menu of seven favorites.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Veterans and active-duty military can get 10 free boneless wings and fries with a valid ID. Available for dine-in or, if ordering from a Buffalo Wild Wings GO location, available for walk-in/orders placed at the counter only.
Chili’s: Veterans and active military members can get a free meal
Denny’s: Denny’s invites active and retired military personnel to enjoy a complimentary Original Grand Slam® breakfast at participating locations.
Dunkin’: Dunkin’ is offering all active and retired military a free donut on Veterans Day. Limit one per guest while supplies last. No ID is required. Offer available in-store only.
El Vaquero: The Mexican restaurant is offering 20% off to all veterans and active military members who dine in on Nov. 11.
Hooters: On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all retired and active-duty military who present proof of service or a military ID, with purchase of a beverage, may order one free meal from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu. This offer is valid for dine-in only at participating Hooters locations.
IHOP: Veterans and active military can enjoy a free red, white and blue pancake combo on Monday, Nov. 11, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Little Caesars: On Nov. 11, veterans can receive a free lunch combo.
Olive Garden: Veterans and current members of the military can receive a free entree from a special menu on Veterans Day.
Red Robin: Veterans can eat a Red's Big Tavern Burger and bottomless fries for free on Veterans Day.
SONIC: On Monday, Nov. 11, shakes are half-price in any size or flavor.
Starbucks: Veterans, military service members and military spouses can get a free tall (12-ounce) brewed coffee (hot or iced).
Texas Roadhouse: Free meals to veterans and active military members across the country on Veterans Day.
Wendy’s: Free small breakfast combo available on Nov. 11 for veterans and active military.
Retail deals
Great Clips: Veterans and active service members can get a free haircut or a free haircut card for a future visit. If you’re a non-military customer, you can visit a salon on Nov. 11 and receive a free haircut card to give to a service member or veteran.
Sleep Number: Active, veteran, retired and reservist personnel of the US armed forces can receive an additional 10% off their entire purchase.
Sports Clips: Free haircuts for veterans and active duty service members on Veterans Day.
Target: Through Nov. 11, all military personnel, veterans and their families can receive two-time use storewide 10% discount with a Target Circle offer, valid both in-store and online.
If you’re a Target Circle Cardholder, you will get an extra 5% off and free shipping on top of this Target Circle Bonus.
Tractor Supply Co.: Military service members, veterans and first responders verified through Neighbor’s Club receive 10% off on First Responders Day and Veterans Day.
Walgreens: Beginning Friday, Nov. 8, through Monday, Nov. 11, veterans, military and their families will receive 20% off regular price eligible store items at any Walgreens.
