Organizations and businesses in our area and across the country are offering freebies and discounts to recognize military veterans.
(Note: Many offers require presentation of a valid military ID or proof of military service. To add your business/offer to this list, please email news@wqad.com.)
Adler Theatre, Davenport, Iowa: “Honor Flight” (1 p.m. and 8 p.m.) and “To them That’s Gone” (6 p.m. ) films; admission is $5 for the public and free for military veterans November 11, 2013. For more information, click here.
Applebee’s Restaurants: Free signature entree meal for veterans and active-duty military dining in at all locations Monday, November 11, 2013. For details, click here.
Bed Bath and Beyond: 20% off in-store purchases for all active-duty military and veterans and their spouses from Saturday, November 9 through Monday, November 11, 2013. Get more information, click here.
Big Lots: Veterans get 10% off their entire purchase Saturday, November 9, 2013 only. For more information, click here.
Capriotti’s in Davenport: Free 9-inch sub to veterans and active military with a military ID from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2013. They are at 3016 E. 53rd Street in Davenport.
Champps Americana Restaurants: Free burger and fries from a special menu for veterans and active-duty military Monday, November 11, 2013. For details, click here.
Chili’s Restaurants: 10% of sales from Sunday, November 10, 2013 will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. For information, click here. Free meal from a special menu for veterans and active-duty military personnel on Monday, November 11, 2013. For details, click here.
Denny’s Restaurants: Free all-you-can eat pancakes for active, inactive and retired military personnel from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2013. For more information, click here.
Dollar General Stores: 11% discount off entire purchase for active duty, retired and veteran military personnel and their immediate family on Monday, November 11, 2013. For details, click here.
Enright’s Super Wash: In LeClaire a free car wash is offered to all veterans and active military duty personnel. Monday, November 11, 2013 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Click here for more information.
Famous Dave’s Restaurants: Offers vary by location. In Davenport, they’re offering 25% off your entire bill with a military ID on Monday, November 11, 2013. For information about this and offers at other Famous Dave’s locations, click here.
Golden Corral: Free “thank you” dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2013 for anyone who has served in the military. No ID required. For details, click here.
Great Clips: Free haircut or card valid for a free haircut before the end of the year for all veterans and members of the military on November 11, 2013. Customers who stop in for salon service can also get a card valid for a free haircut to give to a veteran. For details, click here.
Hooters: Free meal (up to $10.99 value) Monday, November 11, 2013 with the purchase of a drink for any veteran or active-duty military personnel. For details, click here.
Hy-Vee: Free Veterans Day breakfast, during breakfast hours, Monday, November 11, 2013. For details, call your local Hy-Vee or click here.
JCPenney: Current and former military personnel and their families get an extra 20% off in-store purchases with printed offer between November 6 and 11, 2013. To view and print the offer, click here.
Little Caesars Pizza: Veterans and active-duty military members receive Free Crazy Bread at all participating locations Monday, November 11, 2013. For details, click here.
Lone Star Steakhouse: Offering buy one, get one free entrees for veterans on Monday, November 11, 2013. For locations, click here.
Olive Garden: Free meal for veterans and current service members from a special Veterans Day menu Monday, November 11, 2013. Plus, current service members and their families get 10% off during the month of November. For details, click here.
Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage for all veterans and active-duty military personnel on Monday, November 11, 2013. Plus, all service members get 10% off their meals from November 12, to December 31, 2013. For details, click here.
Quad Cities transit systems: Free fixed-route transit rides for veterans Monday, November 11, 2013 on the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (Metro), Bettendorf Transit and Davenport CitiBus.
Quad City Botanical Center: Free admission for veterans and active military to their Veteran’s Program on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at 1 p.m. For details, click here.
Red Lobster: Free appetizer for veterans and active-duty military at participating locations Monday, November 11 through Thursday, November 14, 2013. For locations, click here.
Red Robin Burgers: Free Red’s Tavern Double Burger and bottomless steak fries for veterans and active-duty military personnel on Monday, November 11, 2013. For details, click here.
Sport Clips: Free haircut on Monday, November 11, 2013 for veterans and active-duty military personnel at select loctions. Plus, they will donate $1 from every haircut to their “Help a Hero” scholarship fund. For information and details, click here.
Texas Roadhouse: Free lunch from a special Veterans Day menu for active, former and retired military personnel on Monday, November 11, 2013. For details, click here.
T.G.I.Friday’s: Free lunch for veterans at participating locations Monday, November 11, 2013. For details, click here.
Village Inn: Free pancakes or Belgian waffle or French toast breakfast for veterans and active-duty military personnel on Monday, November 11, 2013. For details, click here.
WaterPark Car Washes: Free wash Sunday and Monday, November 10 and 11 for all veterans and active duty military. Online at waterparkcarwash.com
More deals:
Bed and Breakfast: Several bed and breakfast locations in Galena, Illinois are among hundreds across the country offering one free night stay on, or just before, Veterans Day. For details, click here.
