Thank you for your service: local freebies and specials for Veterans and Active Military
Every year for Veterans Day, several local and national businesses go out of their way to say thank you to the men and women who have served, and are actively serving in our armed forces. Below, you’ll find a list of our local companies that have something special for our active and retired military members. Be prepared to provide proof of service in order to take advantage.
SPECIALS AND FREEBIES FOR VETERANS DAY:
SATURDAY – SUNDAY:
- — Free Bucket of Balls or Free Beer for all Veterans and Active Duty Military at Empire Ranch Golf Course (must provide proof of service)
- — Free Bowling at Wink's Silver Strike Lanes: 1281 Kimmerling Rd, Gardnerville (Bring in your veteran or active duty ID and you can bowl up to five free games including free shoe rental)
SATURDAY:
- — Carson Nugget: Country Superstar Michael Martin Murphey will be performing LIVE at the Carson Nugget. In honor of those who serve or have served in the military, Veterans receive a FREE ticket to the 9PM show. Call or stop by the Guest Service Center for details.
- — Free Admission for Veterans Day at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada: 813 N. Carson St. (10am-4:30pm; come and check out the Museum’s newest exhibits; sponsored by Carson City Toyota)
- — Free Admission for Veterans Day at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (10am-2pm, complimentary refreshments and cake cutting at 12pm; sponsored by the Douglas County Historical Society)
- — Veteran's Day Appreciation Event at Battle Born Harley Davidson (11am-6pm; Food trucks on site, Drinks, good times, and a special thanks to those who have protected our freedom)
- — Free Car Wash for Veterans at Surf Thru Express: 1300 E Williams St.
- — Free Silver Car Wash for Veterans and Active Duty Military at Grand Prix Car Wash: 1295 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (does not include hand dry)
- — Free Oil Change for Veterans and Active Duty Military at Jiffy Lube (proof of service required; up to 5 quarts conventional oil
FOOD – Discounts and free meals listed alphabetically:
SATURDAY:
- — Carson Nugget: Country Superstar Michael Martin Murphey will be performing LIVE at the Carson Nugget. In honor of those who serve or have served in the military, Veterans receive a FREE ticket to the 9PM show! Call or stop by the Guest Service Center for details.
- — Applebee's: Free Meal for Veterans and Active Military (11am-12am; Dine-in or carry out only from limited selections. Not valid with other coupons or discounts. Beverages and gratuity not included; Proof of military service required)
- — Buffalo Wild Wings: Free small order of traditional or boneless wings with a side of fries for Veterans and Active Military (must provide proof of service, dine in only; Beverages, taxes, and gratuity are not included)
- — Bully’s Sports Bar: 50% off for veterans and active duty
- — Carson Valley Inn, Minden: Seventh annual Veteran's Day Spaghetti Lunch (11am-2pm; Veterans and active military personnel simply present your military ID for entrance, and lunch for you and one guest is free; if you don't have your ID, just tell the host about your service to our country and they’ll welcome you anyway)
- — Chili’s: Free meal for Veterans and active-duty military from a special Veterans Day menu (just show proof of military service)
- — Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Free Meal for Veterans and active military (11am-9pm; free meal includes a sandwich, side and a Big Yellow Cup, up to a $12 total value)
- — Dunkin Donuts: Free donut for veterans, while supplies last
- — The Fox Brewpub: Free Meal for all Veterans and current Military Personnel (Please provide a Veteran's Hat, Military ID or other proof of U.S. Military service to your server upon ordering)
- — Gold Dust West: Veteran’s Day Free Meal for all current and retired military (must show military ID)
- — Ice House on Toll Road, Virginia City: Free Pancake Breakfast for Veterans (8am-11am, or until the food runs out; Non-veterans $5; benefit for the Veterans Guest House)
- — Little Caesars: Free Hot-N-Ready lunch combo (11am-2pm; proof of service required)
- — Olive Garden: Free meal for Veterans and Active Military (11am-10am; dine in only; special menu features six of Olive Garden’s most popular items. Entrées are served with unlimited homemade soup or famous house salad and warm, garlic breadsticks)
- — Pizza Factory: Free mini one-topping pizza and regular-size soda for lunch (show ID)
- — Red’s Old 395: 50% off your meal for Active Duty Military and Veterans (11am-3pm; Please bring your military ID or Veterans Affairs Card)
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