20+ Must Attend Veterans Day 2020 Events and Free Meals in DC

  • AUTHOR: midhat
  • POSTED ON: November 4, 2020

Veteran’s Day 2020 and free meal in Washington, DC are finally here and I am searching veterans day meals near me (or how about veterans day free meals near me) but since the world is plunged into the coronavirus pandemic with its devastating effects on the economy, we can be extra-generous to at least those who’ve served on the frontline and made countless sacrifices.


Still, there's no reason not to honor the dignity of those who have fought for us no matter if you are still busy searching for veterans day free meals 2020 near me or enjoying Trump's memes!

And if you are then let us help you with that! We’ve rounded up a list of best Veterans Day 2020 events, deals, discounts and freebies that are sure to warm the cockles of those hearts who protected our freedom and country we hold so dear.

Please note that some of the deals, sales, offers are subject to change, or may vary with the number of participants. Some may ask you for your ID to avail the deal, but almost all veterans events and deals are applicable for current military officers as well.

Here you’ll find a list of places where you can buy free stuff for veterans, have free meals, and attend educational parades across the city.

  1. Veterans Day Free Coffee right at 7-Eleven

7-Eleven is giving a Big Gulp or free coffee on Veterans Day. All you need to do is download their app and register using Veteran’s Promotions.

  1. Free Meal at Applebees’s on Veteran’s day

Applebee’s is offering free meals for active-duty military and veterans with a valid ID from a special Apple’s menu on Veteran’s Day. This offer may vary based on local mandates and guidelines.

  1. Bark Social Veterans Day Deals

Active military officers and veterans can have discounted memberships at the Bark Social (a Soho House for dog owners and dog lovers). They have a new venue with a cool ambiance, a dog park, wine and coffee bar, and a professionally monitored off-leash dog park.

  1. Free Meals on Veterans Day at Bob Evans

Some of the items from Bob Evan’s menu are absolutely free for veterans and active military officers.

  1. Veterans Day Discount Deal at Brick House Tavern + Tap

Brick House Tavern+ Tap is offering a 20% discount on Veterans parties of up to 4 members. The discount is applicable on their meal only with a valid ID.

  1. Bubba Gump Shrimp - Veterans Day Discounts

Active military officers and veterans with their families can avail 20 percent discount on retail and shop goodies at Bubba Gump Shrimp. Valid ID is required to avail the offer.

  1. Veterans Day Discounts - California Dreaming

California Dreaming is giving up to 50 percent discount on entree fee for all the veterans and active military officers with valid ID.

  1. Carolina Roadhouse Veterans Day discount

Veterans and active military officers can avail 50 percent off an entree fee at Caroline Roadhouse with Valid ID this Veterans Day.

  1. Cattlemen's Steakhouse Free Meals on Veterans Day

On Veterans Day 2020, all the veterans and active military officers can enjoy a free 8 z. Sirloin steak dinner at Cattlements Steakhouse for absolutely free.

  1. Free Meal at Chicken Salad Chick on Veterans Day

Chicken Salad Chick is giving free meals to veteran and active military officers on this Veterans Day 2020. The deal includes free Chick special and regular drink all across the DC restaurants.

  1. Free Meals at Chili’s on Veterans Day

Veterans and active military officers can avail free meals from a menu at Chili’s Grill & Bar for Veteran’s Day.

  1. Impressive Veterans Day deals at ChillSleep

Avail $150 off on sleep system at ChillSleep. They also have regular military discounts all year long.

  1. Veterans Day Discount deals from Chophouse ‘47

Avail 50 percent discount on entree for veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day at Chophouse ‘47. Make sure you have a valid ID with you to avail the offer.

  1. Veterans Day Discounts right from Chophouse New Orleans

On this Veterans Day, veterans and active military officers can avail 50 percent discount on entrees with a valid ID, of course.

  1. Cotton Patch Cafe - Veterans Day Freebies

This Veterans Day, Cotton Patch Cafe honors veterans with free Chicken Fried Chicken or Chicken Fried Steak.

  1. Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts from Country Cookin

Country Cookin is honoring all veterans and active military officers with a free salad bar or $5 off an entree on Veterans Day.

  1. Veterans Day Deals and Discounts at Cracker Barrel

This Veterans Day, Cracker Barrel offers several in-store specials for military veterans and active military officers and their families. All you need to show is a valid ID to avail the deals.

  1.  Free Meals at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit honors veterans and active military officers with a free Pulled Pork Classic Sandwich. To avail, a visitor must show a military ID or valid proof of service.

  1. Veterans Day Free Meals at Friendly’s

On Veteran’s Day, veterans and active military personnel can enjoy a free All-American meal (served with side fries and drink) at Friendly’s. Make sure you keep your valid ID with you to redeem it.

  1. Get Maine Lobster - Veterans Day Deals

Veterans can enjoy 15 percent off sitewide at Get Maine Lobster with coupon code “Veteran15”. Moreover, Get Maine Lobster will donate $2 from every sale on Veterans Day to Project Healing Waters, a nonprofit organization aimed for the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service officers and disabled veterans through fly fishing.

  1. Veterans Day Ride at Mount Vernon Recreation Centre

On Veterans Day, people will unite at Mount Vernon Recreation Center and then ride to various Veterans’ memorials in Alexanderia. The event is open for all. All you need to do is to sign up in advance for the event and make sure you have a bicycle!

  1.  Veterans Day Military Toxic Exposures Rally

On November 11, Comedian Jon Stewart will host a rally of veterans in addition to members of civilian supporters and Congress and hold a press conference in Washington, DC.

The rally aims to create awareness as well as demand legislative action for providing benefits and health care to those exposed to burn pits and various other toxins during their deployment period.

  1. Laughing in Logan, an Outdoor Comedy Show

There’s probably not a better way to celebrate Veteran’s Day than sharing some laughs with veterans and active military personnel. Grab a blanket, hot coffee, and some snacks and enjoy this standup comedy show outdoors while maintaining social distancing. The show is absolutely free, however, do register in advance!

Time: November 14th at 1:00PM

Location: Logan Circle Northwest, Washington.


So which one do you plan to visit? Let us know in the comment section below.


Updated November 4, 2020
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