Veterans Day events 2023
Businesses and communities are honoring veterans across Michiana this Veterans Day. We'll continue to update this list as we gather more events and specials.
Indiana
Elkhart – Free admission for veterans at Ruthmere Museum (November 11) More info
Goshen - Veterans Day lunch at Goshen Moose Lodge 836 - free for veterans (November 11) More info
La Porte - Veterans Day Program at the La Porte Civic Auditorium (November 10) More info
La Porte - Veterans Day: Conversations and Coffee (November 11) More info
La Porte - United Way giving $20 gift certificates to first 100 veterans in the store (November 11 - 9 to 11 a.m. CST) More info
Michigan City - Veterans Day Appreciation at Rittenhouse Village (November 9) More info
Mishawaka – Veterans Day Concert at VFW Post 360 (November 11) More info
Mishawaka – 11/11 Art Show with Clean the Artist (November 11) More info
South Bend - A Musical Salute to Veterans (November 11) More info
Syracuse - Veterans Day Celebration with Big Daddy Dupree Blues Band (November 11) More info
Warsaw - Veterans Day Concert to Benefit Honor Flights of Northeast Indiana (November 11) More info
Michigan
Niles – Life as a Submariner: Veterans Day Program (November 10) More info
Niles - Free breakfast at Elks lodge (November 11) More info
Niles - Veterans Makers Market (November 12) More info
St. Joseph - Veterans eat free at On The River Tavern (November 11) More info
Special deals for veterans (with ID)
Applebee's - Free meals for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Bar Louie - Free craft burger for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Biggby Coffee - Free 24-ounce brewed coffee for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Bob Evans - Free menu options for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Bonefish Grill - Heroes Discount (year-round) More info
Buffalo Wild Wings - Free order of 10 boneless wings and fries for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Caribou Coffee - Free small hot coffee of the day or cold press for veterans, active military and spouses (November 11) More info
Carrabba's - Free appetizer or dessert with soft beverage for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Casey's - Any size coffee or fountain drink free for veterans (November 11) More info
Chili's - Free meals for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Denny's - Free Original Grand Slam for veterans and active military (November 10) More info
Dunkin' - Free donut for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Einstein Bros. Bagels - Any size hot or iced coffee free with in-store purchase for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Golden Corral - Military Appreciation Night for veterans and active military (November 13) More info
Great Clips - Free haircut or free haircut card for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Hacienda - Free large wet burrito for veterans (November 11) More info
Hooters - Free dinner entree with purchase of drink for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
IHOP - Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes or Pancake Combo for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Kohl's - 30% off in-store purchases for veterans, active military and families (November 10-12) More info
Kroger - 10% discount for veterans, active military and families (November 11) More info
Little Caesars - Free lunch combo for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Logan's Roadhouse - Free meal for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Martin's Super Markets - Free "honor meal" for veterans (November 10-12) More info
McDonald's - Free combo meal for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Mike's Carwash - Free Basic Washes to veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Mission BBQ - Free sandwich for veterans (November 11) More info
Outback Steakhouse - Free Bloomin' Onion and drink with purchase of adult entree for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Red Robin - Free Red's Big Tavern Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Scooter's Coffee - Free handcrafted drink of any size for veterans (November 11) More info
Smoothie King - Free red, white or blue smoothie for veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Starbucks - Free 12-ounce hot or cold brewed coffee for veterans, active military and military spouses (November 11) More info
Target - 10% discount for veterans, active military and families (October 29 - November 11) More info
Texas Roadhouse - Free meal coupons to veterans and active military (November 11) More info
Wendy's - Free breakfast combo or Veterans Advantage card for veterans and active military (November 11) More info