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In honor of Veterans Day, many businesses and organizations in Lucas and Wood Counties offer discounts and special events to honor military veterans. Here’s a curated list of local spots where veterans can enjoy special deals or events on Monday, Nov. 11.
Veterans Day Discounts at Local Restaurants:
- Applebee’s – Free meal for veterans and active-duty military personnel from a special menu, available all day.
- Bibibop – Free entrée for veterans with ID.
- BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse – Free entrée for veterans and active-duty military from a select menu.
- Bob Evans – Free meal from a special Veterans Day menu.
- Buffalo Wild Wings – Free small order of wings for veterans.
- Chili’s – Free meal for veterans and active-duty military members, available all day.
- Denny’s – Free breakfast for veterans from a select menu, available all day.
- Dunkin’ – Free coffee for veterans.
- El Vaquero – Free meal for veterans with ID.
- Hooters – Free meal for veterans from a select menu.
- IHop – Free pancakes for veterans.
- Little Caesars – Free Crazy Bread for veterans.
- Olive Garden – Free entrée for veterans and active-duty military from a special menu.
- Red Robin – Free Tavern Double Burger and bottomless fries for veterans.
- Sonic – Free small soft drink or slush for veterans.
- Starbucks – Free tall hot brewed coffee for veterans.
- Texas Roadhouse – Free lunch from a select menu.
- Wendy’s – Free small breakfast sandwich for veterans.
Retail Discounts for Veterans:
- Kroger – Special discount for veterans on select items.
- Great Clips – Free haircut for veterans.
- Mercy Health Glass City Marathon – Discounted race registration for veterans.
- Planet Fitness – Free workout day for veterans.
- Sleep Number – Special discount for veterans on mattresses.
- Sport Clips – Free haircut for veterans.
- Target – 10% off storewide for veterans.
- Tractor Supply – 15% off for veterans.
- Walgreens – Special discount on purchases for veterans.
Veterans Day Events:
- Evergreen Local Schools Veterans Day Program, A free event open to the community, honoring local veterans. Evergreen High School Gym; 9am.
- Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Resource Fair, University of Toledo – Savage Arena; 8am – 11am.
- Anthony Wayne High School Wall of Honor Veterans Day Ceremony, Anthony Wayne High School; 7pm. Also available streaming online.
- National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front Street; Free admission for all active and retired military. 10am – 5pm
- Flag City Honor Flight Welcome Home Celebration; 11777 W. Airport Service Road, Swanton. 7pm (flight expected at 9pm).
- Keynote Address by Therese Schlachter and Col. Greg Gadson; Book signing included. Maurer Center, Atrium, BGSU, 819 E Wooster St, Bowling Green; 6pm
For more details on specific discounts or events, check directly with each venue as promotions may vary.
