https://www.lowes.com/events/register/washing-machine-bank?  – RSVP for a Free Washing Machine Bank Workshop for kids on January 17 in store at Lowes stores.

Also, if your child completes 12 workshops they can get a free tool bag:
“Attend 12 qualifying Kids Workshops and your mini-DIYer will become a Sr. Builder! For each workshop you attend, you’ll receive a limited workshop badge. Present your 12 qualifying badges to a Red Vest associate during your next registered Workshop, and they’ll present your mini-DIYer with a special-edition Sr. Builder Badge to apply to their apron, as well as a code to redeem for their free tool bag online.”

http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm -you can get free entry into any of the National Parks on these days in 2026:

• February 16: Presidents Day
• May 25: Memorial Day
• June 14: Flag Day
• July 3–5: Independence Day weekend
• August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
• September 17: Constitution Day
• October 27: Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday
• November 11: Veterans Day

https://www.potterybarnkids.com/pages/store-events/ -RSVP for a Free Holiday Crafting Party Event at Pottery Barn Kids stores on Saturday, December 13 at 10AM.

https://sciencefaircentral.com/workshops?year=2025 -the first Saturday of each month(twice this November) you can participate in a Free  Kids Workshop at Home Depot between 9AM and Noon. Register to get the Holiday Cocoa Mug Kit on Saturday, December 6.

https://care.hallmark.com/s/article/How-do-I-request-a-datebook -get a Free 2026 datebook at Hallmark Gold Crown stores –locator

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRdL3w2EvXY/ -get a Free Sno at Bahama Buck’s on December 2. -they’re mostly located in the South and Southwest.

All of these promotions with links have been confirmed for this year, I will continue to update this post until Veteran’s Day as they confirm their events. Many of them   will be announced in the next week.    The listings without links are from previous years and not confirmed for this year. All of these are for Veterans and Active Duty Military members on Tuesday, November 11.

• Free Grand Slam from 5AM to Noon at Denny’s
• Free Pancakes for Veterans at IHOP
• Free meal at chili’s
• Free Meal at VIVA CHICKEN
• Free Tall Brewed Coffee at Starbucks
• Free Meal at Pilot Flying J Travel Centers
• Free medium drink at Scooter’s Coffee
• Free meal at Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
• Free Breakfast sandwich and Drink at Kwiktrip
• Free Breakfast at Cracker Barrel 
• Free Breakfast at Huddle House
• Free Burger at Bar Louie
• Free French Toast combo at Another Broken Egg Cafe
• Free half rack rib platter with coleslaw and fries at Carolina Ale house
• Free Entree for lunch at O’Charley’s November 10-11
• Free $10 Power Card at Dave & Buster’s
• Free Bang Bang Shrimp and drink at Bonefish Grill
• Free Lunch at TGI Fridays
• Free taco and drink at Torchy’s Tacos
•  free   coffee at Bruegger’s Bagels
• Free Burger at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
• Free Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ side at Bandanas BBQ
• Free sandwich and drink at Biscuit Belly
• Free Coffee at PJ’s
• Free Meal at Bob Evans
• Free Pork Sandwich at Sonny’s BBQ
• Free Combo Meal at White Castle
• Free Float Therapy at True Rest
• Free Appetizer or Dessert at Carrabba’s Italian Grill
• Free Taco and Drink at California Fish Grill
• Free Donut at Dunkin’ Donuts
• Free Meal at King’s Family Restaurant
• Free coffee or drink at Casey’s
• Free $15 Meal Voucher at Aspen Tap House
• Free Burger at Eureka!
• Free Slice of Pie at Polly’s Pies
• Free Freddy’s Original Double with Cheese combo meal card at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
• Free   cheeseburger w/ fries and 30 minute Fun Card at Main Event
• Free meal and $10 “Thank You” Bonus Card   at Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ
• Free Lunch   at Texas Roadhouse
• Free burger at Hopdoddy Burger Bar
• Free   meal and $10 “Thank You” Bonus Card  at Hof’s Hut
• Free meal at Applebee’s
• Free Pulled Pork Classic Sandwich  at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
• Free Meal  at Bombshells
• Free All you can eat breakfast bar  at Shoney’s
• Free meal at California Pizza Kitchen
• Free B&Bs
• Free Lucille’s Original Pulled Pork Sandwich at Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ
• Free small wings and side of fries at Buffalo Wild Wings
• Free meal   at Golden Corral 
• Free Tavern Double Burger w/ fries at Red Robin
• Free Sandwich at Mission BBQ
• Free haircut at Great Clips
• Free Donut & Coffee at LaMar’s
• Free National Park entrance(for everyone)
• Free 6 oz Frozen Yogurt at Menchies
• Free entree at Hooters
• free Chili Dog, Small Fries, and a Small Pepsi at Wienerschnitzel
• Free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie  at BJ’s Restaurants
• Free Hamburger, Fries, and small Pepsi at Hamburger Stand
•  Free Meal at Logan’s Roadhouse
• Free Lunch at Little Caesar’s
• Free Meal at Claim Jumper  
• Free Meal at Twin Peaks
• Free Slow-Smoked BBQ Pork or Chopped BBQ Chicken Plate at Shanes Rib Shack
• Free Car Wash
• Free admission to Akron Zoo 
• Free admission to Aquarium of the Pacific

https://www.publix.com/products-services/sampling-events -on Saturday, November 15 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Publix Stores will have a Free in-store sampling event with Wensleydale Cheese, Apple Pie, Premium Semi-Boneless Ham, Pumpkin Spice Flavored Pretzels, and Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream.

https://www.worldmarket.com/hunt.html  -every day between November 1 and November 26, World Market will have a Golden Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt event where they hide $20, $50, and $100 rewards through their stores. They will post clues in their stores, on the website, and also on their social media accounts about where you can find them, but they have a limited amount per store daily.  It’s only valid the day you get it. –locator