Service members and families are being honored during Military Appreciation Month with a variety of discounts in 2020. Below are some highlighted offerings.
Carowinds
On May 24 and 25, Carowinds will waive the admission fee for active military, retired military, National Guard and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. They also offer free tickets for veterans with an honorable or medical discharge. Family members can enjoy special military offers, too.
Michigan’s Adventure
On May 24 and 25, Michigan’s Adventure will waive the regular admission fee for active and retired members of the Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserve. Military personnel can purchase up to six discounted tickets for immediate family members for $27 each.
Splashway Waterpark and Campground
Active military, veterans and their immediate family receive 50% off tickets throughout the Memorial Day weekend at Splashway Waterpark and Campground in Sheridan, Texas.
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Current and former military members and their immediate families get 10% off their entire purchase both in-store and online May 12 through May 27.
AMC Theatres
Military, veterans and their dependents get a free large popcorn May 24 through May 27 at participating theatres.
Bad to the Bone BBQ
Bad to the Bone BBQ in San Juan Capistrano, California is offering a 10% discount on all food purchases throughout the month of May.
Birmingham Zoo
Active duty, retired military, veterans and their dependents get free admission to the zoo May 25 through 27.
Blue Star Museums
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s military. The 2019 Blue Star Museums program will begin on Saturday, May 18, 2019, Armed Forces Day, and end on Monday, September 2, 2019, Labor Day.
Busch Gardens
Through the Waves of Honor program, former military personnel and up to three guests may enjoy one complimentary admission to Busch Gardens in Virginia and Florida. Tickets must be obtained online by June 9 and redeemed at the park for visitation by July 15, 2019.
California’s Great America
Active or retired military members receive free admission on May 25 through May 27. Additionally, military members can purchase up to six tickets for family and friends for just $24 each.
Cedar Point
Military members get free admission during Memorial Day weekend (May 24 to 27). All active, retired or honorably discharged military members are eligible, plus up to six Cedar Point tickets can be purchased for immediate family members at the military discount rate.
Cincinnati Zoo
All members of the military will receive free admission on Memorial Day. The offer also allows military personnel to purchase up to six half-price admission tickets for members of their immediate family. Military personnel who qualify for the free admission ticket and discount offer for family members include active military, retired military, National Guard, veterans with honorable or medical discharge and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps with government issued ID.
Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission during Memorial Day weekend to all active-duty military, retired, veterans, activated or drilling reservists, National Guard personnel, and up to three direct dependents. Keep in mind that active-duty, activated or drilling reservists, and National Guard personnel must select one complimentary day per year.
Crayola Experience in Easton, PA
All active, retired and veteran military members receive free admission throughout May. Your immediate family receives 25% off admission.
Dorney Park
On May 25 through 27, Dorney Park will waive the regular admission fee for active military, retired military, National Guard, veterans with honorable or medical discharge and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. Up to 6 immediate family members of military personnel can purchase tickets for only $29.99.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is honoring active military and veterans by treating them to a free lunch or dinner entree with the purchase of an entree on Memorial Day, May 27.
Fogo de Chao
Fogo de Chao is offering 50% off a meal for any veteran or active duty personnel on Memorial Day, May 27. Up to three guests per military veteran/personnel will receive 10% off their meals.
Food Lion
On May 27, Food Lion stores will offer a 10% MVP discount to all active military personnel and veterans.
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
Active or retired military members get free admission for themselves, and up to 6 additional tickets to the park for $30 each, May 25 through 27.
Goodyear Auto Service
Active duty military and veterans who schedule an appointment from May 23 to 27 for service before June 13 will receive a free car care check, including checks on tires, brakes, alignment and brake/power-steering fluid, as well as 10% off of Goodyear tires.
HealthSource Chiropractic
HealthSource Chiropractic is giving active and former military members free exams and x-rays throughout May at approximately 250 clinics nationwide.
Hersheypark
Military families get a 40% discount on tickets and free parking during Military Appreciation Weekend, May 17 through 19.
Home Depot
All veterans are eligible for Home Depot’s 10% military discount on Memorial Day with a DoD-issued ID, a DD214 or a Veterans Driver’s License. (This discount is good for veterans on July 4th and Veterans Day as well.)
Hooters
On Monday, May 27, current and former U.S. military members get a free entrée from the Hooters Memorial Day Menu at participating Hooters locations.
Hyundai
From May 17 through June 3, active duty, Reservist/National Guard, veteran, and retired U.S. military personnel get an additional $1,000 credit toward a new Hyundai vehicle.
Indianapolis Zoo
Current and former members of the military are admitted free on Memorial Day. Plus, all non-military family members receive a $2 discount on day-of, on-site ticket purchases.
Just Tires
Active duty military and veterans who schedule an appointment from May 23 to 27 for service before June 13 will receive a free car care check, including checks on tires, brakes, alignment and brake/power-steering fluid, as well as 10% off of Goodyear tires.
Kings Dominion
Active and retired military will receive free park admission on May 25 through 27. Their family members can purchase tickets online for $39.99.
Kings Island
Kings Island is offering military personnel free admission May 24 through May 27. Qualifying military personnel can also purchase discount tickets at a special price of $35 per ticket for up to six family members at the park.
LaMar’s Donuts
Active duty and retired military get a free donut and coffee at participating locations on Memorial Day.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston
During the month of May, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston will be offering free admission to all active duty, reserves, and military veterans while offering 50% off Walk Up Admission for their friends and families.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia
During the month of May, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia will be offering free admission to all active duty, reserves, and military veterans while offering 50% off Walk Up Admission for their friends and families.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
During the month of May, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester will be offering free admission to all active duty, reserves, and military veterans while offering 50% off Walk Up Admission for their friends and families.
Logan’s Roadhouse
Logan’s Roadhouse will offer a free meal from their American Roadhouse Meals menu to active duty service members and veterans on May 27 from 3 – 6 p.m.
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
Magic Springs is saluting members of the military (active and veterans) with free admission April 27 to May 27. Family members are $35.99 plus tax May 11 through 27 when accompanied by a military member.
McCormick & Schmick’s
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants are offering a complimentary entrée on May 27 to Gold Star honorees (parents and spouse), veterans and active members of the military and National Guard.
Mission BBQ
Veterans and active duty military get a free sandwich the week of May 13. (Dates vary by service branch.)
Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Aquarium is offering free admission for veterans and active-duty service members May 25 to 27. Family members receive $10 off general admission when each person shows a dependent ID.
Navy Federal Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union is celebrating Military Appreciation Month with the launch of special offers, including $25 when you open a new Active Duty Checking account and select digital combined statements, $250 cash back when you refinance your current auto loan with Navy Federal from another lender and more.
NY Waterway
Service men and women in uniform or those who have a valid military ID showing their active duty or veteran status can ride free on all NY Waterway ferry routes during Fleet Week, May 22 through 28.
Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub
On Monday, May 27, veterans and active military can purchase any meal and enjoy a free entrée from the 9 Real Size Entrées for $9.99 Menu.
Oregon Zoo
On May 27, military veterans and their families, active military personnel and their families, and families of deployed military personnel get free admission. The zoo store will also be offering a 10% discount and all zoo restaurants will be offering a 10% discount to veterans, active military personnel and their families.
Outback Steakhouse
Outback is offering a 20% off Heroes Discount from May 23 through May 27.
Rack Room Shoes
Rack Room Shoes offers a 10% discount off your entire purchase in stores on Memorial Day to anyone with a military ID.
Rubio’s Coastal Grill
On May 27, active duty military and veterans get one free adult entree, with the purchase of another adult entree with coupon.
Schlitterbahn Waterparks
Members of the military are admitted free during American Heroes Week May 27 to June 2, 2019 to all Schlitterbahn Waterparks. Tickets for spouses and dependent children are available for 40% off the gate price.
Sherwin-Williams
In honor of Military Appreciation Month, military and veterans save an additional 10% on Paints & Stains during the month of May.
Silverwood Theme Park
Military personnel and veterans receive free admission on May 25, 26 and 27. Their immediate family members (spouse and children) also receive a special discounted rate ($24.00 plus tax, ages 8-64, $19.00 plus tax, ages 3-7 and 65+, a savings of up to $14.00).
Sleep Number
Through June 2, Sleep Number is offering an exclusive military offer of $100 off your purchase on top of any sale pricing.
Sun Splash Family Waterpark
On May 27, active or retired military, disabled veterans, and military reservists receive a free one-day admission, and up to 4 family members accompanying military personnel can receive a $3 discount off general admission.
Texas de Brazil
Texas de Brazil offers 50% off for veterans and active-duty military and 20% off for up to eight guests of the veteran or active-duty military personnel May 27 through 29.
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks is offering a free meal from a select menu on May 27 for active duty military and veterans.
Valleyfair
On May 24 through 27, Valleyfair will waive the regular admission fee for active military, retired military, National Guard, veterans with honorable or medical discharge and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. Up to six immediate family members of military personnel can purchase tickets for $37.
Virginia Aquarium
On Sundays and Mondays in May, anyone who shows a valid military ID will receive 50% off the purchase of an Aquarium admission.
Worlds of Fun
Active duty military and veterans receive complimentary admission to Worlds of Fun on May 18 (Armed Forces Day) and May 27 (Memorial Day). Military personnel can also purchase up to six discounted tickets for their immediate family.
