Celebrating Veterans Day: Events, Deals and Freebies Around Northeast Ohio

Celebrating Veterans Day: Events, Deals and Freebies Around Northeast Ohio

Veterans Day is Monday, November 11, 2024. It’s important to recognize and thank the men and women in the military services, along with their families. We provide ideas on how kids can thank a veteran and some local resources.

Thank a Veteran Ideas for Kids

Do a Craft
There is plenty of Veterans Day crafts on Pinterest to help kids learn about the meaning of Veteran’s Day or ways to say thank you.

Connect with a Veteran
Make sure to schedule a call with a veteran you know outside of your household, whether it’s grandma, grandpa, aunt or uncle. Do a video call and have your kids show their thanks in a creative way.

Put a Flag in Your Yard
Have the kids help you to put up an American flag. Talk to them about the importance of Veterans Day and honoring those who served.

Write a Thank You Notes
Help your kids write thank you notes and then drop them off to your local VFW, (Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.) or Veterans Affairs office.

 

Free Eats and Promotions for Veterans

Applebees. This Veterans Day, all Veterans and Active Duty Military members receive a free entree from a special menu. U.S. Veterans and Active Duty Military simply show proof of military service. www.applebees.com/en/veterans-day

Bibibop. This Veterans Day, BIBIBOP Asian Grill is providing 50 percent off a bowl to veterans and active military when they visit any of our 46 locations in-store on November 11th. Veterans and active military members must present a military ID or identify as a veteran or active military member. bibibop.com

Bob Evans. On November 11, Bob Evans will be offering a special menu of seven homestyle favorites available to veterans and active duty military FREE* at their local Bob Evans Restaurant. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service. bobevans.com

City BBQ. All day long on Monday, November 11, all veterans and active US military are welcomed to stop into any City Barbeque joint for a free sandwich, one side, and a drink.

Sheetz. Veterans and active duty military members can get a free car wash and a free meal from Sheetz.  The convenience store will offer the $9 car wash option for free at its locations that include a car wash on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.

Starbucks. This Veterans Day, Starbucks is honoring those who have served with a free tall (12-ounce) hot or cold brewed coffee for Veterans, military service members and military spouses who visit participating U.S. Starbucks stores on Nov. 11, 2024.

Local Events

Veterans Day at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. To celebrate their selfless service, the aquarium is offering active-duty military, veterans and first responders* free Aquarium admission and free parking November 8 – 11, 2024. Explore seven immersive galleries and participate in fun daily activities ranging from our Sharks & Scuba Underwater Q&A to public shark or stingray feeds! Eligible guests must present appropriate ID. Appreciation offer is only available in-person. Please do not purchase tickets online if you intend to take advantage of this offer. It cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Greater Cleveland Aquarium, greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/veterans-day-weekend/

Veterans’ Appreciation Day at the Akron Zoo. All veterans receive free admission with a valid military I.D. Immediate family members receive 50% off admission. Veteran discounts are not available online. To receive a Veterans’ Appreciation Day discount, please come to the ticket counter to purchase tickets. akronzoo.org/veterans-appreciation-day

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Celebrate this Veterans Day with your friends at Cleveland Metroparks. On November 11, all military personnel & veterans receive free admission to the Zoo with a military I.D. clevelandmetroparks.com

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens invites all veterans and members of the military to take a complimentary self-guided tour of the Manor House and gardens on Tuesday November 12.  Please present your military ID upon arrival.

Veterans Day Concert at the Beachwood Branch Library. Patriotic music performed by The High Notes in celebration of Veterans Day. 3-4 p.m. https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/10895784

 

For Military Families

Promoting Emotional Intelligence for Children in Military Families
Check out the story link here: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/promoting-emotional-intelligence-for-children-in-military-families Shared with permission from PBS Kids for Parents. 

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