2025 Veterans Day Free Activities, Events and Attractions
Each Veterans Day, thousands of locations celebrate our nation's current and former servicemembers with special ceremonies, parades, and events. Many locations also offer free or discounted admission.
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Veterans Day is a great day to remember and celebrate those who have served our nation in our armed forces. There are many ways to show our appreciation to those who have served.
Many cities, towns, and municipalities have annual Veterans Day ceremony or parade to honor those who have served. I highly recommend attending one of these events if you have the opportunity.
They can be a fun way to meet other veterans, and the experience of being thanked by people you have never met can be humbling.
We are currently updating our list of free Veterans Day activities, events, and attractions for 2025. Each listing is verified before being published below.
This page lists a variety of Veterans Day events and attractions for our nation’s servicemembers – past and present. We can’t list every local event. The best place for that information is your local city website or your local media. Instead, we have focused on locations that offer free admission to a larger population.
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In addition to offering discounted or free attractions and special events, organizations and companies may honor veterans by offering free meals, Veterans Day discounts, or free or discounted admission to museums.
Proof of service is recommended! This may include one of the following forms of ID or proof of service:
- Current military or retired military ID card,
- Veterans ID Card, or VA Health Care ID card,
- DD Form 214,
- or a Drivers License with a veterans indicator.
- Some locations may also accept a membership card for a Veterans Service Organization (e.g. DAV, VFW, AMVETS, American Legion, etc.), a picture of you in uniform, or some other proof of military service.
If you know of any events you’d like to see added here, please use our Contact Page. Priority will be given to those events that have the largest reach. In the meantime, take a look at all of the attractions and events available to you this Veterans Day.
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Olive Garden Free Meal on Veterans Day
Olive Garden provides a free entree for veterans and active-duty military with a valid Military ID.
AT&T Military Discount
AT&T offers a 25% discount on their unlimited plans to veterans, military personnel, and their families. Their discounted pricing begins at less than $27 per line for those buying four lines. A valid military ID is required to access this offer.
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2025 Veterans Day Free & Discounted Activities and Events
America's Birthday Parade, a premier event in St. Louis, honors veterans on their special day, Veterans Day. This grand display features stunning floats, dynamic bands, and vibrant performances. The event details are available on their website.
National Veterans Day Ceremony
Each November 11, Arlington’s Veterans Day National Ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laying and continues in the Memorial Amphitheater to salute those who served.
VetTix rewards veterans and active military members with free tickets to concerts, shows, and sporting events. As a charitable organization, VetTix aims to build community engagement and strong family relationships. No specific time-frame or eligibility requirements are disclosed.
Mount Vernon will admit active duty, former, or retired military members free on Veterans Day (tickets picked up in person).
Enjoy free admission to all National Park Service sites on November 11 as the NPS honors veterans on Veterans Day.
Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, provides up to $41 off the front-gate price on general admission tickets to active and retired military personnel and veterans. Additionally, the theme park hosts an annual Military Tribute event to honor military members. This offer is available on Veterans Day.
Active Duty military and veterans can explore nature's wonders at SeaWorld Parks for free once a year. This offer, valid with Military ID or proof of service, extends to SeaWorld Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego, Busch Gardens Tampa and Williamsburg, and Sesame Place Langhorne, excluding Discovery Cove and Aquatica. Additionally, through the Waves of Honor program, former service members and up to three guests can enjoy a 50% discount in SeaWorld Orlando.
Active military can explore the historic B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore for free. Veterans with a valid military ID receive a $3 discount on admission.
National WWI Museum and Memorial
Veterans and active military personnel gain free entry to the National WWI Museum and Memorial from November 7 to 11. All visitors can enjoy half-price admission.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, provides free admission to active and retired military with up to three immediate family members on Veterans Day. Other discounts may also apply during this time.
On November 9, active military personnel, veterans and their dependents receive complimentary entry to Nashville Zoo (no advance reservation needed).
Active military and reservists receive free admission to San Diego Bayfair with valid identification. Plus, spouses attending alongside their service member enjoy 50% off their ticket.
Veterans and active-duty military members receive free admission to the Delaware Art Museum on Veterans Day.
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To all who served – a simple “thank you” is never enough. But I’ll say it anyway. Thank you for your service.
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