(Updated May 20)

From restaurants to retailers to vacation destinations, businesses nationwide are celebrating Military Appreciation Month in May by offering a variety of deals to those who serve or have served, and their family members.

Check out a list of some of the offerings below, and check back for updates throughout the month: Items with an asterisk (*) are new to the list or have been updated since initial publication. MOAA members can access year-round savings through our member discounts page.

Amusement Parks/Family Outings/Vacations

*Blue Star Museums: Museums, zoos, nature centers, and other partners in the Blue Star Museums program will offer free admission for currently serving members and their families through Sept. 1. A state-by-state list of participating locations is available at this link.

Six Flags Theme Parks: Servicemembers and veterans can receive a free single-day admission ticket May 23-26, and purchase discounted tickets for up to six family members and friends. Valid ID required. Participating parks include Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor parks nationwide, California's Great America, Kings Dominion in Virginia, and more -- click here for a list of locations.

Cincinnati Zoo: Current and former military members receive free admission on Memorial Day and can purchase discounted tickets for up to six immediate family members. Military ID required. Learn more here.

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Colonial Williamsburg: Servicemembers and veterans, and up to three "direct dependents," are eligible for a free single-day admission over Memorial Day weekend or Veterans Day weekend, plus discounted admission throughout the year. Learn more here.

Indianapolis Zoo: Current and former military members receive free admission on Memorial Day, in addition to $2 off general admission for up to two tickets per visit. Military ID required. Learn more here.

Legoland: Parks in California, Florida, and New York are offering special military deals on admission and hotel rooms. Find a park near you at this link and click for the latest military offers.

*National World War I Museum and Memorial: The Kansas City, Mo., museum will offer free admission to veterans and active duty servicemembers May 24-27. Learn more about Memorial Day museum events at this link.
 

United Parks and Resorts: Servicemembers and veterans can qualify for free admission (with up to three guests) at Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, Sesame Place, and other United Parks and Resorts properties nationwide. Programs vary by location. Click here for details on all the promotions.

Vail Resorts: Servicemembers, military retirees, and their dependents can qualify for a $185 Military Epic Pass for the 2025/2026 ski season, allowing them access to dozens of resorts across the U.S. Discounted passes are also available for veterans and their families. Learn more here.

Food/Dining

*Pilot (Flying J): The network of travel centers will offer free weekly offers for veterans, servicemembers, and military families via their myRewards Plus app, to include free coffee and fountain drinks along with fresh pizza. Learn more about the rewards program at this link.

*Pokeworks: Servicemembers can get 20% off their orders at the fast-casual chain on May 26, both in-store and online with code MEMDAY25. Valid military ID required. Learn more here.

*Wendy's: The chain will offer $3 off any order of $15 or more placed via its WeSalute discount program through June 30. Learn more here. 

[MORE DISCOUNTS: Military.com]

Retail/Services

*7-Eleven: The convenience store chain will increase its regular 7Rewards fuel discount for military members and veterans, allowing them to save at least 15 cents per gallon. Access the offer by verifying via ID.me through the 7Rewards app. 

*84 Lumber: The chain will offer a 20% in-store discount throughout May for veterans and active duty members, double its usual deal. ID required. Download a coupon here.

Academy Sports+Outdoors: Servicemembers and veterans can take 10% of their purchase (in-store and online) through July 4. Learn more here.  

*Columbia: Military members who verify their identity through ID.me can get an extra 20% off orders through May 26. Learn more here.

Rack Room Shoes: Military personnel and families receive a 20% discount on in-store purchases on Memorial Day and July 4. Must present military ID at checkout. Learn more here.

Sleep Number: Currently serving members and veterans can receive 5% off sale prices through June 16. Learn more here.

ZIPS Cleaners: The chain will offer a 10% discount on uniform cleaning for servicemembers and veterans throughout May in addition to existing military discounts. Find a location here.