Dfw Veterans Day 2025 Complete Guide To Free Meals Discounts And Events

Dec. 3, 2025, 7:05 a.m.

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Veterans Day 2025 will be observed on Tuesday, November 11, with numerous businesses and organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area offering special deals, free meals, and discounts to honor active military personnel and veterans. This comprehensive guide outlines all available offers in the DFW region, including restaurants, attractions, retail discounts, and special events.

Restaurants and Food Establishments in DFW

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, with 11 locations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie® with any dine-in purchase of $11.95 or more on November 11. Additionally, veterans will receive a bounce back coupon for a free appetizer, good anytime between November 12 and December 31. This coupon can be used for dine-in or take-out and is redeemable with a purchase of $14.95 or more.

Black Sheep Coffee

The coffee chain, which has three locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free medium filter coffee on November 11. No purchase is required for this offer.

Blaze Pizza

Blaze Pizza, with eight locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free one-topping pizza on November 11. The offer is available to veterans and active military members who present proof of service.

Bombshells

Bombshells, a military-themed bar and restaurant with locations in Dallas and Arlington, is offering a 20 percent discount on the entire menu on Veterans Day.

Cantina Laredo

The Mexican food chain, with locations in Frisco and Addison, will offer an entrée of the guest's choice, up to a $30 value, on November 11 to veterans and active military members.

Ford's Garage

Ford's Garage is honoring Veterans Day on November 11 by offering U.S. veterans and active-duty military a free American Standard Burger or up to $15 off an entrée of their choice. This dine-in offer is available at participating locations with a valid military ID.

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs is saluting service members this Veterans Day. Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free sub of equal or lesser value when they purchase any size sub and show a valid military ID. The offer is valid in-store only, with a limit of one per customer.

Friendly's

From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 11, Friendly's will be offering veterans a free All-American Cheeseburger and drink of choice with an active Military ID.

Einstein Bros. Bagels and Bruegger's Bagels

Both Einstein Bros. Bagels and Bruegger's Bagels are continuing their annual Veterans Day tradition by offering a free hot or iced coffee of any size to all veterans and active-duty service members on Tuesday, November 11. Guests can claim their complimentary coffee in-bakery, through the mobile app, or online with the code FREECOFFEE, no purchase necessary.

Joe's Crab Shack

Joe's Crab Shack will honor those who have served by offering veterans 20% off their meal when they dine-in on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025.

Little Caesars

In keeping with its longstanding tradition of giving back to those who serve, Little Caesars is offering a free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo to veterans and active-duty military members this Veterans Day. On Tuesday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to noon with a valid military ID or DD-214. This is only available at participating locations, so veterans should call ahead.

National Restaurant Offers Available in Texas

In-N-Out Burger

All current and former members of the U.S. military will receive a special edition Veterans Day decal and a complimentary made-to-order meal of choice at all In-N-Out Burger locations open from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11. In-N-Out currently has locations throughout Texas, including in Dallas and Fort Worth areas.

IHOP

IHOP is giving veterans a free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11. The combo includes two buttermilk pancakes topped with glazed strawberries, blueberry topping and whipped topping, served with two eggs, hash browns, and choice of two strips of crispy hickory-smoked bacon or two pork sausage links.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers will offer veterans and active-duty military a free Red's Big Tavern Burger and bottomless steak fries on Veterans Day.

Rock & Brews

Rock & Brews will offer veterans and active-duty military a free pulled pork sandwich or Strawberry Fields salad at participating locations.

Roy Rogers

Roy Rogers is offering 10% off and a free Uncle Ralph's brownie with purchase for veterans at participating locations.

Shane's Rib Shack

Shane's Rib Shack will offer veterans and active-duty military a free meal, with choice from two entrees, at participating locations.

Sheetz

Sheetz will offer veterans and active-duty military a free sub and drink at any location, plus a free car wash.

Shoney's

Shoney's is offering a free All-American Burger or breakfast bar for veterans and active-duty military, dine-in only.

Retail and Shopping Discounts

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Through November 11, customers receive a 25% discount online and in-store on Duke Cannon products and military-themed products.

Museum Store

Active-duty and retired service members receive a 10% discount at The Museum Store.

FiltersFast.com

FiltersFast.com offers a 10% Emergency Responder & Military Discount on all products all year long.

Attractions and Entertainment

Dallas Veterans Day Events

Comedy Show for Veterans

A comedy show performed by veterans will be held at the Dallas Comedy Club on November 9th from 5pm to 6pm. All proceeds will be donated to Folds of Honor, a veteran charity that helps provide college tuition for children who lost their parents in the line of duty.

Carry The Load Challenge

Carry The Load is challenging people across the U.S. to run, walk, bike, swim, or row their way to 100,000 meters in honor of veterans. This movement started as a grassroots idea by two veteran U.S. Navy SEALs and turned into an annual Veterans Day tradition. The event runs from November 11th through December 11th at multiple locations.

Veterans Day Parade

The annual Veterans Day Parade will be held on November 11th, celebrating both active military and veterans. The parade will feature military vehicles and equipment, veterans organizations, and civic and corporate displays, along with a massing of the colors and the 11th-hour ceremony, followed by the parade.

Museums and Cultural Sites

Delaware Art Museum

Veterans and active military receive free admission on Veterans Day. Additionally, the museum offers a 50% military discount on admission daily.

Detroit Zoo

Active-duty military and veterans and one additional guest receive free admission and parking on November 11.

Emagine Theatres

Veterans and service members receive a free movie ticket for themselves and one guest on November 11.

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Veterans and active-duty military receive free admission to Mount Vernon on November 11.

Harley-Davidson Museum

The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin offers free admission to veterans and active-duty military during Veterans Day weekend.

Outdoor Attractions

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

On November 11, veterans, active-duty military, and up to three additional guests receive free admission to a special Veterans Day excursion.

Flagship Carwash

Flagship Carwash offers a free carwash on November 11 for veterans and active-duty military.

Florida State Parks

All Florida State Parks offer free admission for all visitors on November 11.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden offers free entry to the gardens on November 11.

Maine Wildlife Park

The wild animal park in Gray, Maine, run by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, offers free admission to veterans, active-duty military and their families on Nov. 11, the day it's open for the season.

National Parks

All U.S. national parks and historic sites managed by the National Park Service have free admission for all visitors on November 11.

State Parks

Many states offer free or discounted admission for veterans and their families on Nov. 11. Veterans should check with their state park service or the National Association of State Park Directors to see whether there is a Veterans Day discount or deal. Many states also have year-round deals for veterans who are residents of the state, disabled or former POWs.

Six Flags America

Six Flags America offers free admission for veterans, active-duty military on Veterans Day and the following day, with discounted admission for family members (up to four).

Zoos

Many zoos across the country offer free admission, as well as discounts or free admission to family members for veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day.

Family Entertainment

Crayola Experience

Crayola Experience locations offer free admission for veterans and active-duty military, with discounts for family members (varies by location).

Knotts Berry Farm

Knotts Berry Farm in California offers free admission for veterans, active-duty military during select Military Tribute Days in November and December.

Free Activities and Resources

Crayola

Crayola offers free downloadable Veterans Day coloring pages that can be accessed online.

Carry The Load

The Carry The Load challenge (November 11 through December 11) is a free opportunity for people across the U.S. to run, walk, bike, swim, or row their way to 100,000 meters in honor of veterans. This movement started as a grassroots idea by two veteran U.S. Navy SEALs and has turned into an annual Veterans Day tradition.

Conclusion

Veterans Day 2025 offers numerous opportunities for veterans and active-duty military to enjoy free meals, discounts, and special events throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area and across the country. From restaurants offering complimentary meals to attractions providing free admission, there are many ways to show appreciation for those who have served. Veterans should be prepared to show proof of military service, such as a military ID or DD-214, to take advantage of these offers. Many participating businesses have limited availability or specific terms, so it's advisable to call ahead or check websites for details. This Veterans Day, veterans can enjoy the community's gratitude through these special offers and events.