This story will be updated in advance of Nov. 11 with more Veterans Day offerings.

Restaurants, businesses, and attractions are extending their thanks to veterans and active duty military personnel by offering freebies and discounts on and leading up to Veterans Day.

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Food and Dining

Applebee’s Grill and Bar: All veterans and active duty military members receive a free entrée from a special menu Nov. 11 at select locations.

Bob Evans: Veterans and active duty servicemembers receive a free meal from a special menu on Nov. 11. The offer is valid for dine‑in only, and service ID is required.

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar: Veterans and active duty servicemembers receive a free meal (includes appetizer, entrée, and dessert) on Nov. 11 at all locations in Texas and Colorado. Accompanying family members receive a 20% discount on their meals.

[MORE SAVINGS: VA.gov]

Chili’s: Veterans and active duty servicemembers receive a free meal from a select menu Nov. 11 at participating Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurants.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Veterans and active duty servicemembers receive a free Freddy’s combo meal card on Veterans Day to use for any combo meal. Cards can be redeemed through Nov. 25.

Golden Corral: Active duty servicemembers and veterans get a free buffet and beverage Nov. 11 from 4 p.m. to close.

IHOP: All veterans and active duty servicemembers get free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancakes Nov. 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Max & Erma’s: Veterans and servicemembers get a free cheeseburger with a side of fries and a fountain drink on Nov. 11 with proof of service.

[MORE SAVINGS: Military.com]

Pilot: Veterans and active duty servicemembers verified through ID.me can claim a complimentary sandwich and coffee or fountain drink in the Pilot app at participating Pilot and Flying J locations on Nov. 11.

Red Robin: All veterans and active duty servicemembers get a free Red’s Tavern Double burger with free refills of bottomless steak fries when they dine in Nov. 11.

Shoney’s: Veterans and active duty servicemembers can enjoy a free breakfast food bar on Nov. 11 from open until 11 a.m.

WaBa Grill: Veterans get a free slice of crepe cake at all locations (while supplies last) on Nov. 11.

Shopping, Products, and Services

4Patriots: The national preparedness provider is giving away its best-selling 72-Hour Emergency Survival Food Kit, priced at $29.29, to all veterans and active military this Veterans Day. To receive the free kit, veterans and active duty servicemembers must complete a shipping form available on Nov. 11 on the 4Patriots Veteran and Military Salute webpage.

Army & Air Force Exchange Service: Active duty servicemembers, military retirees, and service-connected disabled veterans can receive in-store giveaways Nov. 7, 11, and 20 during Salute to Service Month. Giveaways are available to eligible shoppers with in-store shopping benefits, while supplies last.

[MORE SAVINGS: The Military Wallet]

Great Clips: Veterans and active duty servicemembers can visit a salon Nov. 11 and receive either a free haircut that day or a free haircut card to use at a future visit. In addition, non-military customers who get a haircut on Veterans Day will receive a free haircut card to give to an active servicemember or veteran they know as a way of saying thank you.

Orthofeet: On Nov. 11-12, veterans can receive up to 30% off their purchase.

Rack Room Shoes: Servicemembers and their families get 20% off their entire in-store purchase with valid ID.

Sports Clips: Many participating Sport Clips locations are offering free Veterans Day haircuts for those with military ID.

Target: Military community members can save 20% from Nov. 5-11 if they verify through the Target Circle program. Active and veteran members, as well as one dependent, are eligible. Learn more about verification.

[MORE SAVINGS: Blue Star Families]

Tractor Supply Company: Through its Hometown Heroes program, verified veterans receive 10% off on Veterans Day.

Attractions and Lodging

Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach, Calif.): Veterans and active duty military personnel who show valid service ID will receive free admission Nov. 11. Advance reservation is required.

Colonial Williamsburg: All active duty servicemembers, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and military retirees and their dependents receive free admission Nov. 6-11.

Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum (Abilene, Kan.): The museum will offer free admission on Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central time.

Harley‑Davidson Museum (Milwaukee): Veterans and active duty military personnel receive free museum admission for themselves, one adult guest, and up to four children with valid military ID on Nov. 11.

[MORE SAVINGS: Veteran.com]

Jimmy and Vet Tix: Veterans and first responders and their families can see the movie Jimmy, the true story of actor James “Jimmy” Stewart during World War II, for free by going to Vet Tix/First Tix and claiming their codes.

Legoland Florida and New York: Eligible veterans and first responders get free admission, plus discounted tickets for accompanying guests, now through Nov. 30.

Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon, Va.): All active duty, former, or retired military personnel receive free admission Nov. 11.

National World War I Museum and Memorial (Kansas City, Mo.): Veterans and active duty military personnel receive free admission Nov. 6-9 and Nov. 11. The general public receives half-price admission.