In honor of Veterans Day, businesses across Northeast Ohio offer special events, free meals, and complimentary admission, and more for veterans and active-duty military. In most cases, you will need to show proof of service or military ID.

If you know of any Veteran’s Day specials that aren’t listed, leave a comment below. Thanks!

FREE Admission for Veterans & Active Military to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Pro Football Hall of Fame will provide free museum admission and parking to all veterans and active military plus a guest from Nov. 1-15, 2020. Throughout the rest of November and every day at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, veterans and active military receive $5 off museum admission and their spouses and dependents (under 18) receive $3 off. {Find Out More}
When: November 1-5, 2020
Where: 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Cost: FREE (This offer is good for all United States active-duty, including National Guard Reservists and retired military service members who show a valid military ID at the Hall’s Ticket Office)

VeteRUN Walk & Virtual 5k

Hike the Quail Hollow-Nature for All Trail lined with American Flags paying tribute to veterans with signs sharing the story of Stark Parks Employees and Volunteers who served our country. You can also challenge yourself and sign up to participate in the virtual VeteRUN; run 3.1 miles at any location you choose between Nov. 6-13. {Find Out More}
When: November 6-13, 2020
Where: Quail Hollow, Nature for All Trail, 13480 Congress Lake Ave. NE, Hartville, OH 44632
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]

FREE Pro Football Hall of Fame: Honoring the Nation's Heroes, Featuring Kyle Carpenter

Join in for this annual salute to Veterans and help honor our Nation’s Heroes. This year's virtual program will include Medal of Honor Recipient Kyle Carpenter. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, November 7, 2020; 11am-1pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 678 Annual Veterans Breakfast/Bake Sale

All military personnel, First Responders (police & fire), receive a complimentary breakfast of sausage, scrambled eggs, and pancakes (with ID). Children under 12 are free, too! Take-out is available. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, November 8, 2020; 9am-12pm
Where: American Legion Post 678, 570 E. 328th St., Willowick, OH 44095
Cost: FREE for military personnel, First Responders, and children ages 12 and younger

FREE Veteran's Day Train on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Veterans, active military, first responders and up to three family members are invited to take a two-hour, complimentary train ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, November 11, 2020; 7am-9am (Tickets for the Veterans Day Train can be redeemed starting October 21 at 9am)
Where:
Veterans and their families can choose to depart from:
Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., Akron, OH 44308 (10am)
Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 (10:15am)
Cost: FREE

FREE Veteran's Day Ceremony

Make plans to join the City of Green as we pause to remember and honor all veterans. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, November 11, 2020; 10:45am
Where: Green Veterans Memorial Park, 1900 Steese Rd., Green, OH 44685
Cost: FREE

FREE Admission for Veteran's Day

FREE Veterans Appreciation Days at the Akron Zoo
All veterans, past and current, receive free admission with valid military ID, and immediate family members receive 50% off admission. {Find Out More}
When: November 7-11, 2020; 11am-4pm
Where: 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Cost: FREE

Restaurants & Businesses in Northeast Ohio Offering Veteran's Day Deals

Applebees – FREE Meal
Veterans & active-duty military are invited to enjoy a free meal. Dine-in from a limited menu at participating Applebee's only. {Find Out More}
Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Bar Louie – FREE Craft Burger or Flatbread of Your Choice
Louie nation is offering a free craft burger or flatbread of your choice to all active or retired military. Must show valid ID. Dine-in only. {Find Out More}
Nov. 11

BJ’s Restaurant – FREE Entrée & Dr. Pepper Beverage
All current and former military can enjoy a free entrée, up to $14.95, and a free Dr. Pepper beverage. Must present Military ID or other proof of service. {Find Out More}
Nov. 11

California Pizza Kitchen – FREE Entrée & Beverage
All veterans and active military receive a free entrée and a beverage from a special Veteran's Day menu. {Find Out More}
Nov. 11

Max & Erma’s – FREE Best Cheeseburger in America Combo
This Veteran's Day, Max & Erma's is honoring all veterans and active-duty military with a free Cheeseburger, Endless Fries, a fountain drink, and Chocolate Chip Cookie. Show proof of military service. {Find Out More}
Nov. 11

Menchie’s – FREE 6 oz. Frozen Yogurt
All veterans who visit Menchie's stores on Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, will receive their first 6 oz. of froyo free. {Find Out More}
Nov. 11

Quaker Steak and Lube (Valley View, OH) – FREE Meal & Beverage
On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, participating QSL restaurants will offer a free meal to veterans and active-duty military, up to $15, plus a free non-alcoholic beverage. {Find Out More}
Nov. 11

Red Lobster – FREE Appetizer or Dessert
In honor of Veterans Day, and to thank veterans, active-duty military, and reservists for their service, Red Lobster is offering dine-in guests a free appetizer or dessert on Wednesday, November 11. Guests only need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem this offer. {Find Out More}
Nov. 11

Red Robin – FREE Tavern Double Burger with Steak Fries
Veterans and active-duty military who are Red Robin Royalty members can redeem a free Tavern Double Burger with Steak Fries any time between November 12-30 for dine-in or to-go. The offer will be automatically uploaded to your Royalty member dashboard. {Find Out More}
November 12-30, 2020

Target
In honor of Veteran's Day, between November 1-11, 2020, Target is offering all US active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families a 10-percent discount off the guest’s full basket. (Some exclusions apply. Guests must first demonstrate eligibility by registering at online. After eligibility has been verified, an exclusive, one-time use 10% Target Circle offer will be available for the guest to use in-store or online Nov. 1-11, 2020.) {Find Out More}
November 1-11, 2020

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If you know of any Veteran’s Day specials that aren’t listed, leave a comment below. Thanks!

We are Looking Foward to Enjoying These Events & Special Offers Again in 2021:

FREE Admission for Veterans on Veterans Day at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is extending free admission to active duty military and veterans with presentation of official ID on Monday, November 11, 2019, in appreciation of their service. The Aquarium’s everyday military discount will apply to the tickets of their immediate family members. Veterans and their family are invited to enjoy regularly scheduled experiences throughout the day including animal encounters (11am & 2:30pm), “Sharks & Scuba” dive talks (11:15am & 1:30pm) and the opportunity to see archerfish in action (3:30pm). The Aquarium will also provide veterans with complimentary stingray feed tickets (3pm) while supplies last. Military rates apply to active duty military or retired military with official military ID and their immediate family. General daytime admission after the application of a military discount is $17.95 (ages 13 and up) and $11.95 (ages 2-12). This discount cannot be combined with any other offer and is available in-person only. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cost: FREE

Beerhead Bar & Eatery – FREE Entrée
Receive a free entrée for veterans and active-duty military in uniform or with a military ID, dine-in only, as a special thanks for their bravery and service. {Find Out More}
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BIBIBOP Asian Grill – FREE Bowl
BIBIBOP is giving a free bowl to all veterans and active-duty military at all BIBIBOP locations, all day. In-store purchases only. {Find Out More}
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Denny's – FREE Build-Your-Own Grand Slam Breakfast
This Veterans Day, Denny’s is honoring America’s heroes by inviting active, inactive and retired military personnel to stop by for a free Build-Your-Own Grand Slam breakfast, from 5am-12pm, with a valid military ID or DD 214. Dine-in only. {Find Out More}
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Sheetz – FREE Sub, Drink, & Car Wash
Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free 6-inch Turkey Sub and a regular-size fountain drink plus a free car wash at any location. {Find Out More}
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Spaghetti Warehouse – BOGO Entrée (coupon required!)
Spaghetti Warehouse celebrates veterans and active-duty members with a 3-day Veterans Day Weekend Special! November 9-11, enjoy a “Buy One and Get One Free of Equal or Lesser Value” with a coupon. Choose from Spaghetti & Meatballs or an Original Recipe Spaghetti Entrée, Incredible 15-Layer Lasagne, or Grilled Chicken Alfredo. Even if you don't know a veteran, gather at the restaurant and pay tribute to all those in uniform. Coupon is required! (The coupon will be available online on Spaghetti Warehouse's website, the restaurant's Facebook page, and it can be downloaded or presented from a mobile phone.) {Find Out More}
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Texas Roadhouse – FREE Lunch
Men and women of our armed forces can choose from one of 10 free meals from their special Veterans Day menu. {Find Out More}
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