May is National Military Appreciation Month and veterans, servicemembers and their families are being honored with free admission, discounts, deals, and sales. May is a busy month with Memorial Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Armed Forces Day and much more during the month of May.
Note: For theme parks and brick and mortar locations reporting discounts be sure to check for closures and changes due to these ever-changing times.
2020 National Military Appreciation Month
Discounts for Veterans, Retired Military, and Active Duty Military and Families.
2020 National/Online Military Appreciation Month Discounts
Academy Sports + Outdoor
10% off for active military and veterans from May 4 – May 25, in-store and online.
Blue Star Museums – Free Admission to over 2,000 museums
Military members and their families can receive free admission to more than 2,000 museums across America from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Blue Star Theatres, offers complementary or discounted admission to all military members and their families, including veterans at over 150 theatres across the country.
Chuck E. Cheese
Order delivery and show your Common Access Card, Uniformed Services ID Card, or Dependent ID Card, to be eligible for any of their special military discount food offers.
Free Admission – Many local attractions and businesses provide free admission to active duty military and veterans over Memorial Day weekend. Be sure to phone ahead to confirm offers. Restaurants, parks, zoos, aquariums, theme parks, museums, concert venues, and local events may also provide free admission and discounts to military members as well as family members and dependents during Memorial Day weekend.
GovX
GovX is a members only site for current and former military, as well as first responders and other government employees. Through GovX, eligible members with a verified account can access exclusive deals on shopping, travel, and tickets to events all year long.
Home Depot
A 10% discount is offered in-store to ALL military veterans on Memorial Day and a year-round 10% discount is available at participating U.S. locations to active duty personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans. A valid military ID must be presented to receive the discount. Home Depot does not accept state ID cards with veterans designation and some limitations may apply.
HYLETE Athletic Performance Apparel
50% off all month long for military, veterans, and first responders.
Leslie’s Pool Supplies
Leslie’s will be honoring military members and veterans during Memorial Day weekend with double it’s normal discount, offering those 10% off from May 22-25, 2020. Offer valid in-store and online.
Mission BBQ
Free sandwich for all active duty service members and veterans during Armed Forces Week. Dates vary by branch of service.
Quiznos Sub
From May 22 – 25, current or former military members can get a free 8” sub with the purchase of an 8” sub and 2 bottled drinks.
Rack Room Shoes – Nationwide
Military members and their families will receive 10% off their in-store purchase all day on Memorial Day with a valid military ID. The Military discount is also available every Tuesday, on Independence Day, and on Veterans Day.
Sea World, Busch Gardens, and Sesame Place – USA
Through the Waves of Honor Program, active duty military are entitled to one free admission per year per member plus three dependents. Registration and verification through ID.me is required to receive the discount and a valid military ID must be presented at the gate upon entry. Offers may vary by location. Veterans and retirees are also eligible for special ticket pricing including up to 50% off per ticket for up to four tickets for single day admission to Sea World and other related properties.
Sleep Number
Military families receive an extra $100 off all Sleep Number® smart beds and adjustable bases with promo code from 5/7/20 – 5/31/20.
The Fresh Market
Veterans get a 10% three-day discount at all 159 stores and will begin on Saturday, May 23 and run through Monday, May 25. The The discount does apply to spouses of veterans as well as long as they show a military I.D.
Vet Tix – Nationwide
Attend an event near you for as little as $20 with free tickets to year-round family events, concerts, performing arts, and sporting events. Tickets are donated to Vet Tix and distributed to eligible families to attend for the cost of the handling fee only (usually less than $20). Active duty military and veterans are eligible for tickets through the Vet Tix program.
2020 Limited Time Military, First Responder & Medical Professional Discounts
Shop these brands offering special discounts for military, medical professional or first responders on the front lines.
Addidas
Verified military members, medical professionals, first responders, nurses get 40% off.
Asics
Military, first responders and medical professionals get a 60% discount on all full-priced products in their online store.
Big Lots
15% off discount to healthcare, first responders, military and veterans for a limited time.
Blanquil
50% off all products for Military Service Members, Healthcare Workers, and First Responders.
Clarks Shoes
Clarks offers a 50% off purchases for Active Duty, Retirees, Veterans, Military Spouses, Military Family Members, as well as a First Responder discount for active Police, Fire, and EMT customers and also Teachers.
Home Chef
50% off your first purchase for medical personnel, first responders, military and teachers.
Hooters
20 percent off all food takeout orders every day until further notice to all military personnel, local healthcare workers and first responders.
Nike
Active, veteran, retired, and reservist US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Forceand Coast Guard personnel are eligible to receive a 20% Nike military discount on Nike.com and at Nike, Converse, and Hurley stores in the United States (excluding Nike Company/Employee Stores). For a limited time, increased from from 10% to 20%!
Outback Steakhouse
10% off heroes discount is open to military personnel and their immediate family members plus nurses, doctors, medical staff, servicemen and women, police officers and firefighters, with corresponding medical, state or federal service ID.
Reebok
Military Personnel, Teachers, Nurses, First Responders, and Government employees get a 50% discount.
Tuft & Needle
15% discount to active military, veterans, first responders and healthcare professionals.
Under Armour Online Military & Veteran 10% Discount & Free Shipping
Veterans and active duty service members receive 40% off with a valid TroopID. See here for details on how to get a TroopID and receive the 10% discount. For a limited time, increased from from 10% to 40%!
2020 Local Area Military Appreciation Month Discounts
Note: For theme parks and brick and mortar locations reporting discounts be sure to check for closures and changes due to these ever-changing times.
California’s Great America Free Admission – Santa Clara, CA
All active and retired military members are granted free admission to Great America over Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2020. The offer is valid Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Must show a valid ID. Military members can purchase up to six additional tickets for friends and family for $28 each.
Carowinds – Charlotte, NC
During Military Days at Carowinds, free park admission is offered to any active, inactive or retired member of the U.S. military with valid military identification. Military days for 2020 are May 24 & 25, June 27-July 5, and three weekends in November from Nov. 7-22.
Cincinnati Zoo – Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Zoo offers free admission to military members on Memorial Day, July 4th and Veteran’s Day. Eligible members include active and retired military, National Guard, veterans with honorable or medical discharge and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps with government issued ID. Eligible military personnel may also purchase up to six (6) half-price admission tickets for immediate members of their family.
Colonial Williamsburg – Williamsburg, VA
All U.S. military members including active duty, reservists, retirees, veterans, national guardsmen, and their immediate dependents will receive free admission to Colonial Williamsburg over Memorial Day weekend, from Friday, May 22nd through Monday, May 25th. A special commemoration march and ceremony will be held on Memorial Day at 10:00 a.m.
HYLETE Athletic Performance Apparel
Military, veterans, and first responders get 50% off the retail value on all HYLETE orders during the month of May.
Idlewild and SoakZone – Ligonier, PA
All active duty, retired and military veterans get free admission on May 23, 24, 25, 2020.
Indianapolis Zoo – Indianapolis, IN
Active duty and retired members of the military receive free admission to the Indianapolis Zoo on Memorial Day, May 25th and $2 off tickets for family members. A valid military ID is required to purchase the discounted tickets.
King’s Dominion – Doswell, VA
During the Memorial Weekend Salute from May 23-25, 2020, all active duty and retired military members receive free admission to the park. A valid ID is required to receive the discount.
Magic Springs – Hot Springs, Arkansas
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park offers free admission to active duty and retired military and first responders (police, fire, EMT) during Military Appreciation Month. Complimentary admission is valid from May 16 to May 31. Family members of eligible Heroes receive a discounted rate of $35.99.
Michigan’s Adventure – Muskegon, MI
Michigan’s Adventure’s Tribute to the Armed Forces takes place on May 24 – 25, 2020. During the special Memorial Day weekend event, veterans and military personnel of the Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserve will receive free admission to the park. Eligible military personnel may also purchase additional tickets for up to six immediate family members at $27.00 each at the front gate.
Miller Ferry – Port Clinton, OH
Active U.S. Military Personnel and American Veterans will receive free passenger fare to Put-in-Bay or Middle Bass Island on Sat., May 23 through Memorial Day, May 25 with military ID.
Silverwood Theme Park – Althol, ID
During Silverwood’s American Heroes Weekend, free admission is offered to all military personnel, veterans, police officers and firefighters (identification required). Immediate family members (spouse and children) can purchase tickets at a special discounted rate. American Heroes Weekend is offered over Memorial Day Weekend from May 23 – May 25, 2020.
Splashway Waterpark & Campground – Sheridan, TX
Active military, veterans, and hometown heroes (EMT, Fire, and Police), and their immediate family will receive 50% off tickets all Memorial Day weekend.
Sun Splash Water Park – Cape Coral, FL
On Memorial Day, May 25th, active or retired military, disabled veterans, and military reservists with ID or contract will receive free admission plus $3 off general admission for up to four family members.
Worlds of Fun – Kansas City, MO
During Military Days at Worlds of Fun, free admission is offered to all active duty military members and veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force and Coast Guard. Military Days are:
Armed Forces Day (May 16, 2020)
Memorial Day (May 25, 2020)
Independence Day (July 4, 2020)
Labor Day (September 7, 2020)
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