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May is Military Appreciation Month. With three federally recognized holidays featuring the military, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day and Military Spouse Appreciation Day, it is not surprising that the month is designated as Military Appreciation Month. Do not feel one ounce of guilt asking if there is a military discount that your family can take advantage of this month. As a business owner once reminded me, she wouldn’t offer the discount if she didn’t want it used. Here are some discounts specific for the month of May.
Blue Star Museums is back this year to kick off military appreciation month and runs from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day. This program is a collaboration between the National Endowment for the Arts, the DOD, and Blue Star Families. It offers free admission to participating museums across the United States to active-duty personnel, National Guard and their families. While this kicks off in May, it runs for the whole of the summer – be sure to check off some new-to you or old favorites this summer.
Where to Adventure
If you are looking to adventure in your local area, check to see if there is a discount offered on Armed Forces Day or on Memorial Day.
Don’t forget about the free annual pass America the Beautiful Pass from the National Parks to explore the National Parks across the United States.
Busch Gardens is offering Veterans a free one-day ticket with up to three guests to its parks located in Williamsburg and Tampa. This offer is valid until July 7th, 2024 and is activated through www.WavesofHonor.com. Active-duty can get up to four free tickets for themselves and immediate family members until the end of the year.
The Cincinnati Zoo is offering free admission on Memorial Day to the active-duty service member with up to six half-price admission tickets for the family members.
California’s Great America offers discounted admission active or retired military members with a ticket deal for up to six additional tickets for friends or family.
Colonial Williamsburg offers complimentary admission to active-duty military, reservists, National Guard, retired military personnel and veterans and up to three direct dependents on Memorial Day Weekend.
The Indianapolis Zoo is offering free admission to current and former military members on Memorial Day, and a $2 discount off admission to non-military family members.
SeaWorld is offering Veterans a free one-day ticket with up to three guests to its parks located in Williamsburg, Orlando and San Antonio. This offer is valid from May 12th, 2024 to July 7th, 2024 and is activated through www.WavesofHonor.com.
Worlds of Fun is offering a ticket deal on their website..
Where to Shop
Apple offers a 10% discount off their products throughout the year to active-duty military through their online verification.
If you are in need of a new cell phone plan, AT&T offers a 25% discount off their wireless plan to military and veteran families, T-Mobile offers discounts to active duty and veteran families off their wireless plans, and Verizon offers a discount on their wireless plans with a discount varying based on plan type.
Rack Room Shoes is offering a 20% discount on the entire in-store purchase on Memorial Day.
Looking for a new mattress? Sleep Numberoffers EXTRA 5% to 10% discount on smart beds & bases.
Don’t forget about Home Depot and Lowe’s as you prepare your home and garden for the summer season. Both stores offer a 10% discount year-round.
Where to Eat
Mission BBQ is offering a free sandwich to all active-duty service members and veterans during Armed Forces Week, each day is designated for the branch of service. Sign up for their email alerts to learn which day.
Is there a military discount or freebie you have found for month of the military appreciation? Let us know!
