It’s time to salute and thank our veterans, at a ceremony or wreath laying. Many restaurants are offering free meals on Veterans Day, which is Tuesday, November 11.
Throughout November
Bally’s Atlantic City
Atlantic City
On Veterans Day, Casino Café & Grille will offer active-duty and retired military members a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes, with tea, coffee or a soft drink, for $11.11. Bally’s will also offer a 20 percent hotel discount for November stays, including two free welcome cocktails at Phil’s Carousel Bar. Additional offers will include a 15 percent dining discount in November and a free upgrade to Star tier when enrolling in Bally’s Rewards, plus free parking all year with your Star Card.
Flags for Heroes
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Hamilton, Hamilton Twp.
This yearly campaign by the Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton asks you to nominate the hero in your life with a flag that flies on the grounds in front of the hospital for the month. A special ceremony will be held on November 11 to recognize those who serve their community.
November 6-8, 15-16
Free Admission to Six Flags Great Adventure
Great Adventure Resort, Jackson Twp.
Great Adventure extended its season during GreatFUL November, and military and first responders get free admission on select dates. To share in the fun, you can bring up to six family members on a day pass for $19.99 each.
November 7-11
Homecoming 250
Camden and Philadelphia
The Navy & Marine Corps 250th Celebration is hosted by Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps with a ceremony at the Resting Place of the First Commandant, a Marine Corps 250th Commemoration at Independence Hall and the 100th Marine Corps Birthday Ball.
Veterans Day Programming
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia, PA
A weekend of pop-up talks, exhibits and film screenings will focus on the connection between military service and the criminal justice system. Learn about the 120 jailed people who went on to serve during World War I, veterans who were at the prison, and the impact of the justice system on vets today. You get to tour the prison site, too.
Salute to Service
9/11 Memorial & Museum, New York City
Active and retired U.S. military, veterans, and Blue and Gold Star Families will get free tickets to the museum.
November 8-9
Jeepfest Food Truck & Music Festival
Laurita Winery, New Egypt
Celebrate all things Jeep with wine, food trucks, fire pits in the grove, live music, face painting, Macaroni Anne Cheez the clown, a vineyard wagon tour, playgrounds, cornhole game, pumpkin and apple cannons, and lots of Jeeps to check out. Vets and military members get free walk-in admission upon arrival (do not purchase tickets in advance).
November 8-11
Veterans Day Weekend at Museum of the American Revolution
Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia, PA
The museum will honor America’s very first veterans from the Revolutionary War, up to the veterans of today, by offering free admission to those currently serving in the military, veterans, and Blue Star Families.
November 9-11
Active Military & Veterans Play Free
Skirmish Paintball, Albrightsville, PA
Military members play paintball for free, while their friends and family get a discount for the outdoor competition.
Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day
Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony
Ceremony: Doughboy Monument, Veterans Memorial Park, Highland Park
Parade: Route 27 from Highland Park to New Brunswick
Ceremony: Monument Square Park, New Brunswick
The City of New Brunswick, the Borough of Highland Park, and the Raritan Valley Veterans Alliance will celebrate anyone who has proudly wore the uniform. The journey of remembrance begins with a ceremony at the iconic Doughboy Monument. The parade will head south on Route 27 over the bridge and into New Brunswick. This procession will lead to Monument Square Park, where another ceremony will take place.
Veterans Day Open Farm
The Mercer County Equestrian Center, Pennington
During this free open house, veterans can meet the horses. Scheduled activities include grooming, horse care, leading exercises, and mindful breathing exercises.
Veterans Day Program
Inside the Tabernacle, Ocean City
Pay your respects to our veterans who lost their lives defending our country.
Free Round of Golf
Vineyard National at Renault, Egg Harbor City
Veterans and active military get a free round of golf.
Free Slope Time
Big SNOW, American Dream, East Rutherford
All veterans and active-duty service members will get three free hours of slope time, from 1 to 4 pm.
Free Ferry Rides
All 9 NJ Terminals
NY Waterway will provide free ferry rides on all routes for all active-duty military personnel and military veterans. NY Waterway shuttles from the Midtown West 39th Street ferry terminal will take riders on routes throughout Midtown, including to NY’s Veterans Day Parade.
Veterans Day Special: Double Your Discount
Supercharged Entertainment, Edison
Vets and active military get 20 percent off karting and axe throwing all day, for them and their immediate family.
Veterans Eat Free on Veterans Day:
- McLoone’s Restaurants, Multiple Locations
- Shannon Rose Irish Pub, Clifton and Ramsey
- Chevy’s Fresh Mex, Clifton and Linden
- Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, Clifton
- Doherty-owned Applebee’s, Multiple Locations – You can also buy a vet a 16-ounce beer for $4.
- Flynn-owned Applebee’s, Multiple Locations – You can also buy a vet a beer.
- Flynn-owned Wendy’s, Multiple Locations – free breakfast combo
- Dave & Buster’s, Multiple Locations – free entree plus $10 Power Card
Also:
- Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, Toms River and Woodbridge: 50 percent off the check, including food, margaritas, cocktails and draught beers; any other day, vets and military get 25 percent off
- Wayback Burgers, Multiple Locations: 10 percent of all app and online sales will be donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Ongoing
Waves of Honor
Sesame Place Philadelphia, Langhorne, PA
Sesame Place offers discounts for active-duty military and vets so they can spend time having fun with their families.
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