It's Memorial Day Weekend! Most people just think of it as just another holiday - another three day weekend. I'd like to take some time to remember the many men and women who have or still are fighting for our country, in the States and overseas. Without your service we would not have the capability to be able to do what we do everyday and have the freedoms that we, so often, take advantage of. I am so thankful for every military member, every branch of the armed forces, for everything you have done and are still doing today. Thank you!!
I encourage all of our readers to remember what Monday is really about. If you're spending your day with your family at a barbeque, remember that there are so many over in Iraq or Afghanistan (among other countries and states) that aren't able to be home with their families. Take some time to remember them, thank them, and pray for them. Hope you all have a safe and happy Memorial Day!
Here are some deals for you military personnel (there are deals even further below for everyone, not just military)! :) If anyone has anything else to add to the list, please comment below and we'll add it!
Nationwide
- FREE regular admission ticket to any active or retired military personnel on Sunday and Monday of both the Memorial Day and July 4th weekends on any Cedar Fair Entertainment Company parks - LINK [cedarfair.com]
Its parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, Virginia / District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, and Toronto, Ontario.
- Blue Star Museum Program - Free admission to active duty military personnel and their families across the country. The Blue Star Museum Program will run May 31, 2010 through Labor Day, September 6, 2010.
OFFICIAL LIST [nea.gov]
- 10% Off Entire Purchase at Stein Mart with Military Appreciation Days Event - May 30-31 - LINK [marketwatch.com]
- 20% discount on any purchase at Build-A-Bear Workshop store locations for all members of the armed services and their direct dependents - LINK [marketwatch.com]
Alabama
- Over the Memorial Day Weekend, May 29-31, active military personnel with a valid ID will get in FREE at Alabama Adventure while family members will be able to purchase tickets at just $24.99 plus tax. - LINK [al.com]
California
- Six Flags Magic Mountain Special-Military Appreciation Day! One day only - Saturday, July 3, 2010
Includes: General Admission to Six Flags Magic Mountain & All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
Tickets are on Sale NOW! Stop by Information, Tickets & Travel (Inside Outdoor Recreation)
Must present Military ID @ the gate Valid: Saturday, July 3rd only!
- KNOTT’S BERRY FARM - FREE ADMISSION - MILITARY PERSONNEL AND VETERANS Memorial Sunday & Monday, May 30th & 31st and July 4th and 5th
admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) for Knott's Berry Farm and Soak City.
Knott's Berry Farm $30 = Adult & $21 for Children 3-11yrs
Knott's Berry Soak City $23 = Adult & $18 for Children 3-11yrs
This free ticket offer will be available on the Sunday and Monday of both
the Memorial Day and July 4th weekends and a valid military ID must be presented.
- Free General Admission at the Queen Mary to all U.S. Military personnel, both active and retired, on May 29, 30 & 31st. - LINK [queenmary.com]
- FREE admission to Cox Celebrity Golf Championship by Drew Brees May 20-23rd in San Diego - LINK [celebritychampionship.com]
- FREE ADMISSION to Gilroy Gardens May 29 - July 5 - LINK [gilroygardens.org]
Connecticut
- FREE admission at four major spectator race weekends for military personnel and family. Active service members and veterans who present military I.D. at the gate get in free on Memorial Day weekend, (Grand-Am Road Racing featuring the Daytona Prototypes); Forth of July weekend, (NASCAR Doubleheader); July 23 & 24, (American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix), and Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-6, when Lime Rock presents its Historic Festival. - LINK [limerock.com]
- FREE general admission during Memorial Day Weekend at The Connecticut Science Center - LINK [stamfordplus.com]
Florida
- In honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, any active duty, activated, retired or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman is entitled to free admission on that day to Lowry Park Zoo. (plus up to 3 dependents) - LINK [lowryparkzoo.com]
- TWO FREE admission tickets for any Active duty, retired or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman at the Florida Aquarium on Saturday, May 29, 2010 - Monday, May 31, 2010 only. Additional family members (up to 4 people) can receive 50% off admission. - LINK [visittampabay.com]
Georgia
- FREE admission with military ID to 3rd Annual Rockin Blues, Brews & Barbecue Fest Park Tavern - LINK [rockbbbfest.com]
- FREE admission this Memorial Weekend to Stone Mountain Park, May 29-31 for all Active Duty Military and Veterans with a valid military ID. In addition, families visiting with a service member will receive $3 off Adult/Child one-day Adventure Passes (up to 6). - LINK [stonemountainpark.com]
Hawaii
- Hawaiian Falls will offer FREE admission to all active duty military personnel to any of their three area waterparks, including parks in Garland, The Colony, and Mansfield, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 31. - LINK [pegasusnews.com]
Louisiana
- The New Orleans Zephyrs are offering FREE admission for all military personnel and their families for the Memorial Day game on Monday, May 31. - LINK [minorleaguebaseball.com]
Michigan
- Throughout Memorial Day weekend, May 28 through 31, both military veterans and active personnel will be admitted free of charge to all film screenings at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. - LINK [heritage.com]
New Mexico
- Free admission for military families to NM museums - LINK [victoriaadvocate.com]
New York
- Veterans and military personnel will be admitted FREE to museums, historic sites and cultural institutions in the state with a valid form of identification (discharge papers, military I.D., dog tags, TRICARE Advantage card).
Area museums participating:
Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany,. 434-1217.
Albany Institute of History and Art, 125 Washington Ave. 463-4478.
American Italian Museum and Cultural Center, 1227 Central Ave., Albany. 435-1979.
Children's Museum of Science and Technology, 250 Jordan Road, Troy. 235-2120.
Columbia County Historical Society, 5 Albany Ave., Kinderhook. 758-9265.
FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson. (877) 347-3687
Friends of Grant Cottage, 28 Mount McGregor Road, Wilton. 584-4353.
Irish American Heritage Museum, 2267 Route 145, East Durham. 634-7497.
Saints of Auriesville Museum at Our Lady of Martyrs, 136 Shrine Road, Fultonville. 853-3033, Ext. 235.
Saratoga County Historical Society, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa. 885-4000.
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Road, Albany. 456-7890.
Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring St., Catskill. 943-7465.
Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/AspStor...oP9R 70pT
- Military personnel in uniform, OEF/OIF veterans and veterans in an organization cap or uniform will get FREE rides all day at PLAYLAND. Other veterans and their family members as well as active duty military personnel will get special ride offers and discounts. - LINK [westchester.com]
Pennsylvania
- All active-duty military personnel (and up to 3 immediate family members)will receive free admission to Idlewild & SoakZone on May 30-31 - LINK [idlewild.com]
Tennesee
- FREE admission to all mobilized and deployed military personnel and their families to Lake Winnepesaukah on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010. - LINK [newschannel9.com]
- FREE admission to Chattanooga Zoo to all active duty military and veterans on May 31. - LINK [newschannel9.com]
Texas
- Admission to the Houston Zoo is free for active duty military personnel and their families - LINK [houstonzoo.org]
Virginia
- FREE tickets to Brad Paisley concert at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater on May 21 - LINK [dailypress.com]
- Military Service Members with Military ID, (Active or Retired)receive Free Adult Combination Admission to the Shenandoah Caverns Family of Attractions that includes the Caverns, American Celebration on Parade, Main Street of Yesteryear exhibit and the Yellow Barn. - LINK [virginia.org]
Memorial Day is also a well known weekend for shopping and sales! Here's a post with all sorts of coupons and discounts for everyone this weekend:
MALL & ONLINE SHOPPING
AMERICAN EAGLE: Clearance sale + additional 15% off when you use online promo code 43055701 + automatic FREE Shipping. (Valid thru 5/31/10)
BATH & BODY WORKS: Get your printable coupon or use online promo code FREEBODYCARE for a FREE Full-Size Body Care Item with ANY $10 purchase! (Valid thru 6/10/10)
BORDERS: Reward members (or become a member here) can get their printable coupon or use online promo code BYW7772A for 40% off list price of ANY 1 item! (Valid 5/28 & 5/29/10 only)
CALVIN KLEIN: Preferred members (or become a member here) can get their printable coupon for 40% off Shorts + Polo's. (Valid thru 6/2/10 - Exclusions apply.)
COACH FACTORY STORES: Get your printable coupon for an additional 20% off your in-store purchase on items already reduced 25-60% off! (Valid thru 6/6/10)
HOLLISTER: Get your printable coupon or use online promo code 3606 for 20% off your entire purchase! (Valid thru 5/29/10 - NOT valid at Broadway store in NY)
H&M: Get your printable coupon for 20% off your entire purchase! This coupon works on clearance items too. (Valid thru 6/6/10)
JUICY COUTURE: Get your printable coupon for 30% off select Couture terry styles for Women & Kids! (Valid thru 6/3/10)
LORD & TAYLOR: Get your printable coupon for an additional 20% off savings pass! This works on sale and clearance merchandise! (Valid thru 5/31/10 - Exclusions apply.)
OFFICE DEPOT: Get printable coupon for $10 off your purchase of $25 or more! This coupon works on NEARLY EVERYTHING except computers of course. (Valid thru 6/19/10 - Exclusions apply)
OLDY NAVY: Friday, May 28th & Saturday, May 29th only, take an extra 50% off clearance prices! To make this deal even sweeter use this printable coupon for $5 off ANY purchase of $25 or more! (Coupon valid thru 6/3/10)
You can also try you luck at snagging a possible $50 off $100 coupon when you "like" them on Facebook then click the 'Barker's Bones' tab.
PACSUN: Be one of the first 50 customers on Saturday, May 29th, 2010 and you'll receive a FREE Gift Bag! Most locations open at 10:00 AM sharp but you might want to call your local store or find a location near you using StoreLocator! Go here for more details.
Get your printable coupon (click E-mal Sign Up' on top-right then coupon will arrive in email mailbox) for 15% off your in-store or online purchase.Though you can make this deal even sweeter if you shop online and use promo codes em11wel10 for 15% off ANY order or use NEXTJUMP for 20% off when you spend $100 or more! In addition, for every $50 your spend you thru 6/4, you'll receive a $25 off $50 PacLoot card or code, which can be used toward anything in-store or online from 6/5 - 6/20/10.
STRIDE RITE: Get your printable coupon for 25% off your entire purchase! (Valid thru 5/31/10)
THE CHILDREN'S PLACE: $5 Days on knits, tees, tanks and shorts for kids in-store and online. Use promo code E4A5A for an additional 15% off your entire online purchase!
GROCERY SHOPPING
PRICE CHOPPER: Get printable coupon for $5 off ANY Fresh Produce Purchase of $15 or more when you "like" them on Facebook then click the 'Coupon' tab.
FAST FOOD & RESTAURANTS
COLD STONE CREAMERY: Get printable coupon for 20% off your entire order! Find a location near you using StoreLocator! (Expires 6/30/10)
EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS: Get your printable coupon for Buy 1 Turkey-Bacon & Avocado, Tuna or a Tukey Bagel Thin Sandwich, Get 1 FREE coupon when you "like" them on Facebook then click the 'Offers' tab to print your coupon! These sandwiches costs $4.29 so after coupon about $2.14 each. Find a location near you using StoreLocator! (Valid thru 5/30/10)
IKEA: FREE Breakfast this Memorial Day weekend! Find a location near you using StoreLocator! (Offer valid 5/29 - 5/31/10)
JAMBA JUICE: PopChips is offering a FREE Bag of PopChips at Jamba Juice locations when you "like" them on Facebook and click the 'Coupon' tab. Find a Jamba Juice near you using StoreLocator! (Coupon expires within 7 days of printing.)
JUICE IT UP: Get your printable coupon (click the 'Coupon' tab if necessary) for Buy 1 ANY Size Smoothie, Get 1 FREE! Find a location near you using StoreLocator! (Expires 6/1/10)
RESTAURANT.COM: Get 80% off gift certificates when you use online promo code FLAG! Go here for more details! (Valid thru 5/31/10)
SONIC: Buy 1 Real Ice Cream Shake, Get 1 FREE (no coupon necessary!) or get it FREE on your next visit. If you choose next visit, you'll receive a FREE Real Ice Cream Shake coupon that expires 6/15/10. Go here for more details!
TACO BELL: Get your printable coupon for a FREE Regular Size Limeade. Choice of Cherry or Classic Limeade! Remember, as with all coupons (unless otherwise noted), you can print this coupon twice. This time, simply visit the link again to print your coupon for a second time. (Coupon expires within 7 days of printing.)
