Friends. Veterans Day is coming up this year on Thursday, November 11th and we know you love deals. Here are some for you to check. Note that most will require a proof of service, so bring this along. And reservations are probably a good idea.
food deals
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Offering free food and Dr. Pepper drinks to current and former military from a special menu. Meals include Bacon-Guacamole Deluxe Cheeseburgers, Jumbo Spaghetti and Meatballs, Small Specialty Pizzas, Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Grilled Chicken Alfredo, and more. Service members will also receive a free Dr Pepper drink with their admission. Military ID is required. bjsrestaurants.com/
Black Angus Steakhouse Selling its All-American Steak Plate for $11.99 (regularly about $23.99) from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. It includes a sirloin steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli and non-alcoholic drinks. Good all over America blackangus.com/
Denny’s Offering a free Build Your Own Grand Slam, which includes four items such as fluffy buttermilk pancakes, poached eggs made to order, bacon strips, buttermilk biscuits, and hash browns. From 5 am to noon only. dine in only. dennys.com/
el torito is offering veterans and the active military a free 3-item Mexican combination plate of their choice, which includes refried beans, rice, and sweet corn cake. Veterans can choose the taco plate, enchilada plate or Mexican combo plate. This deal is good all day at all El Torito locations. ElTorito.com
farmer boys Offering your Big Cheese Sandwich for free all day long to the active, former or retired military. Check the list online, at participating locations only. One per person. Farmerboys.com/veterans-day-2021/
Lucille’s Smokehouse Offers a complimentary Original Pulled Pork Sandwich with a choice of sides at its 21 locations. lucillesbbq.com
OC Fairground Heroes Hall: SAAAB (Santa Ana Army Air Base) Exhibit Reopening Ceremony That Will Include All-American Boys Chorus Performance, Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting, and Children’s Activities. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heroes Hall is next to Centennial Farm; Enter at Gate 1. ocfair.com/heroeshal
red Lobster: Veterans, active duty or reservists can receive a free appetizer or dessert from a special menu. Appetizers include Lobster and Langostino Pizza, Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms, Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, Lobster-Artichoke-Seafood Dip, Crab Stuffed Shrimp Rangoon, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, and more. Desserts include cheesecake, brownies or key lime pie. dine in only. redlobster.com
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Knott’s Berry Farm: OK, here’s the bad news. knots is No This year is offering its annual freebie for veterans. This is a very sad thing. But the good news is that the park is offering heavily discounted admission tickets for its annual Military Tribute Days, available Monday through Thursday (except Thanksgiving time). From November 1 through November 18, and again from November 29 through December 16 (Monday through Thursday only), active, retired and veteran military can purchase a $19.99 ticket for themselves and up to five guests. Buy for $20 at Knotts.com or at ticket booths, or at participating Base Military ticket offices. Dependents cannot purchase these without a military member unless able to show deployment papers. nots.com/events/military-tribute-days
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Celebrating National Veterans and Military Family Month with a free Sunday concert outside the plaza at 1 p.m. Enjoy live music curated by jazz lover and Air Force veteran and radio personality, Bubba Jackson. November 7: Ron Kobayashi Quartet. November 14: Yolanda Johnson & Her All-Star Band and November 21: The Scotty Barnhart Quintet featuring vocalist Natalie Jacob. Bring chairs, blankets and food or buy at George’s Café. Make reservations for free tickets in person at 600 Town Center Dr. or call 714-556-2787 in Costa Mesa. Also note that veteran and military families can get 50% off on selected Segerstrom Center concerts in November including ABBA The Concert (November 2) Laura Benanti (November 11-13), Postmodern Jukebox (November 18) jazz singer Veronica Swift Huh. 20), Parsons Dance Company (November 20) and Steve Tyrell (November 20). The Segerstrom Center for the Arts and producers of “Jesus Christ Superstar” are also offering a slew of complimentary tickets to the November 11, Veterans Day evening performance. Discounts are available by phone or at the box office with a valid military ID (discount is limited to four tickets, subject to availability, and certain seating restrictions). SCFTA.org
seaworld san diego The US military offers free tickets to visit the park to veterans and up to three guests until December 24, 2021. US military veterans and retirees must pre-register online at www.WavesofHonor.com and verify proof of service through the ID.me qualification process. . SeaWorld works with ID.me to provide online verification of former military personnel in a secure and privacy-enhancing manner. Once veterans and their guests have registered online, they can bring their e-tickets directly to the entrance of the park. Waves of Honor additionally offers any U.S. active-duty military, active or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman a complimentary admission to himself and up to three dependents per year at SeaWorld. As an added thank you, veterans and active military service members can also purchase up to six additional tickets at 50% off. Service members and their direct dependents must have a valid active military ID to participate. Learn more: seaworld.com/san-diego/tickets/military-discount/
And thanks for your service!
