May 21, 2025

Military discounts for Memorial Day and beyond

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Photo by Schelly Stone/The American Legion
Photo by Schelly Stone/The American Legion

During the month of May, discounts are available for veterans and servicemembers at retail, attractions and more. 

The following are discounts for veterans and servicemembers for restaurants, retail, attractions and more throughout May and during Memorial Day weekend. While these have been verified, check your local franchise to be sure that they are honoring the discounts and for more information.

Also, American Legion members receive special discounts through their membership. Learn more about the deals offered at our special discounts page.

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7-Eleven

To recognize and support active-duty military and veterans, 7-Eleven will be doubling their fuel discount to 10¢ off per gallon for verified 7Rewards and ID.me members. When combined with the existing 5¢ everyday discount through the 7Rewards app, eligible customers can save at least 15¢ per gallon at all participating 7-Eleven gas stations nationwide during Military Appreciation Month from May 1 to May 31. This initiative provides meaningful savings at the pump and reinforces 7-Eleven’s ongoing commitment to serving the military community and their families.

Academy Sports
For active-duty servicemembers, veterans and first responders, Academy Sports + Outdoors offers seasonal military discounts. It’s our way of showing thanks and appreciation for all you do to protect our nation and serve our local communities. We’re working hard to bring value to our community heroes.

From now to July 4, 2025, military and first responders receive 10% off their purchases online and in-store. To get started online, login to myAcademy or create a new account and verify your status with ID.me.

Rack Room Shoes
Military personnel can present their valid U.S. Military ID to receive a 10% discount on in-store purchases every Tuesday and a 20% discount every Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day.

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We're thanking all active, veteran, retired and reservist personnel of the U.S. armed forces with an extra 5% off sale prices.

ATTRACTIONS
Blue Star Museums
Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and reserve. 

The 2025 program runs now through Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025.

For a list of participating organizations, visit arts.gov/blue-star-museums-map.

California’s Great America

Valid for admission any one day California's Great America is open to the public, May 23-26, 2025. Valid for anyone ages 3 years and older. Ages 2 and under are free. Not valid for separately ticketed events, concerts or park buyouts, unless otherwise indicated. To qualify for this discount, you must be registered with ID.me. You will be prompted to log in after you select your tickets.

FREE ticket for military (active, veteran, retired) during Memorial Day Weekend. Maximum of 6 discounted tickets may be purchased for friends and family. Offer ends May 26.

Colonial Williamsburg
On either Memorial Day weekend or Veterans Day weekend, we are proud to offer complimentary admission once annually for active-duty military, reservists, National Guard personnel, retired military and veterans, and up to three direct dependents. 

Indianapolis Zoo

To honor those who serve our country, all current and former military members receive free admission on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. The rest of the year, military members and their families receive $2 off general admission, good for up to four tickets per visit. Please bring a form of military ID with you to receive these discounts.

Kings Island
Valid for admission any one day Kings Island is open to the public, May 23-26, 2025. Valid for anyone ages 3 years and older. Ages 2 and under are free. Not valid for separately ticketed events, concerts or park buyouts, unless otherwise indicated. To qualify for this discount, you must be registered with ID.me. You will be prompted to log in after you select your tickets

FREE ticket for military (active, veteran, retired) during Memorial Day Weekend. Maximum of 6 discounted tickets may be purchased for friends and family. Offer ends May 26.

Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, Calif.

Discounted tickets for military members from May 23-26. Save 64% online for up to six tickets for family and friends. Offer ends May 26.

Legoland Discover Center, Philadelphia

Thank you, members of the military. For Military Appreciation Month, all military members (active/retired) receive free entry and may bring up to four guests for 40% off per ticket. Children under the age of 2 are free. Now through May 31, Free Admission for military (active/retired). Must show military ID or veteran designation upon arrival. Purchase up to four additional friends and family tickets for 40% off per ticket.  

National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Mo.

Admission discount May 23-26: Free General Admission for veterans/active-duty military (including spouses and dependents with ID). Half-price General Admission for the public.  

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo, Calif.

Join us as we say thank you to U.S. military members and veterans this Memorial Day weekend! All active and retired members, including National Guard, reserves and veterans, will receive free admission at select Six Flags parks, valid from May 23 through May 26, 2025. Plus, purchase up to six discounted tickets for family and friends.

Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell, Ga.
Join us as we say thank you to U.S. military members and veterans this Memorial Day weekend! All active and retired members, including National Guard, reserves and veterans, will receive free admission at select Six Flags parks, valid from May 23 through May 26, 2025. Plus, purchase up to six discounted tickets for family and friends.

 

 

 

 



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