Best Military Freebies & Deals 2026 (FREE Passes & More!)

Nothing beats a good deal or an enjoyable freebie, and as a token of appreciation for all military personnel and veterans’ service, we’ve put up a list of military discounts on theme parks, stores, and more! Some offers also include their families! Take a look below at some amazing deals we found and places you should visit. Enjoy and thank you for your service!

Military Appreciation Month Deals

SeaWorld

Through May 11th, U.S. Military Veterans, retired Veterans and retirees who have honorably served can reserve up to four free tickets at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment for one free admission per year to SeaWorld in San Antonio and Orlando through the Waves of Honor program. They can visit through July 6th with up to three guests. Check the webpage of the park you want to visit to see exact dates and more details.

The Waves of Honor program offers free or discounted admission for military, veterans, and their families to Sea World theme parks. Currently, there are ten participating parks in this program see them here and select the park of your choice. Please note that each participating park location has specific requirements for using the offers.

Also, active-duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman can also enjoy one complimentary admission per year to either SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place Philadelphia and as many as three direct dependents. In addition, former military personnel may enjoy 50% off SeaWorld 1-day admission tickets for up to six people. Find more information here!

Busch Gardens

Aside from SeaWorld, veterans can also get up to four free tickets (for you and up to three guests) to Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay and Williamsburg through May 10th! This offer is valid for active, retired, honorably separated officers and enlisted personnel of the U.S. military. Note that tickets must be used by June 30th.

Margaritaville at Sea

Looking for a perfect plan for your next trip? Margaritaville at Sea is offering free 3-day Sailings for all dates, all ships and all destinations for two people!

They invite all active and veteran military, first responders, law enforcement officers, and educators to sail free on a 3-day, 2-night cruise. Please note, that the free cruise offer is valid for new bookings on sailings, and is not combinable with other promotional offers. Please note that additional port charges, fees, or taxes are not included. You can check all the details here – have a safe trip!

Blue Star Museums

Starting May 17th to September 7th, Blue Star Museums is offering active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families free admissions to over 2,000 museums including nature centers, zoos, and children’s museums.

National Parks

The National Parks is offering current US military and dependents, Gold Star Families, and US military veterans free annual or lifetime passes which cover entrance or standard amenity (day-use) fees at national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests, and other federal recreational lands.

Disney Theme Park

To appreciate US military personnel, Walt Disney World Resort is offering promotional theme park tickets! You can choose between the Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket or a 4-Day, 5-Day or 6-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket, with either the Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus option – for visits in 2026.

Walgreens

Walgreens is offering a 20% discount for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families from May 23rd through May 25th! This offer is available at all Walgreens and Duane Reade stores nationwide for myWalgreens members with valid military ID or proof of service. Please note that enrollment in myWalgreens is free and the offer is valid in-store only.

7-Eleven

Military personnel can get up to 15¢ per gallon of gas every day at participating locations! Please note that 7-Eleven app or rewards account may be required to avail this offer.

Navy Federal Credit Union

Military members can get cash bonuses and exclusive financial perks which includes promotions on accounts and services at Navy Federal Credit Union. Please note that offer vary and may require membership eligibility.

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line is honoring U.S. and Canadian military members and veterans this military appreciation month by offering exclusive offers. There’s a special gathering where they honor the courage and commitment made by soldiers, free cruise sweepstakes, and more.

More Military Month Appreciation Deals:

Auto, Travel & Transportation

• Advance Auto Parts: 10% off
• Alamo Rent-a-Car: Discounted Rates
• American Airlines: Special Offers
• Amtrak: 10% off
• AutoZone: 10% off
• Avis Car Rental: Up to 35% off
• BMW: $500 – $1,500 off
• Budget Car Rental: Up to 35% off
• Budget Truck Rental: 20% off
• Delta: Military benefits on travel
• Enterprise: 5% off for Government Leisure Travel. Special contracted rates for Official Government Travel
• Ford: Cash Reward Offer
• General Motors (GM): Special Offer
• Hertz: Discounted Rates
• Hyundai: $500 Bonus
• Jeep: $500 Bonus
• Jet Blue: 5% off
• Mazda: $500 Bonus
• Nissan: $500 Cash Back
• O’Reilly Auto Parts: 10% off
• Pep Boys: 10% off
• Priority Tire: 5% off
• Southwest Airlines: Offers military and government fares, to book yours, please call 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792) or visit a Southwest ticket counter
• Toyota: $500 Rebate
• United Airlines: 5% Discount

Health & Beauty & Wellness

• CVS Pharmacy: 20% off
• Eyemart Express: 20% off
• GNC: 10% off
• PetSmart: 10% discount at the Grooming Salon on Tuesdays only

Clothing, Apparel & Sports

• Academy Sports: 10% off
• Adidas: 30% off full-price, 15% at outlets
• Allen Edmonds: 15% off
• All Seasons Uniform – 10% off
• Alpha Industries: 30% off
• ASICS: 25% off footwear, 30% off apparel
• Backcountry: 20% off
• Bass Pro Shops: 10% off most items, 5% off firearms & ammo
• Beyond Clothing: 45% off
• Boscov’s: Up to 15% off
• Buckle: 10% off
• Cabela’s: 10% off most items, 5% off firearms & ammo
• Callaway Golf: 15% off
• Carhartt: 15% off
• Chaco: 25% off orders of $49+
• Champs Sports: 10% off
• Clarks: 10% off
• Converse: 15% off
• Crocs: 15% off
• Columbia Sportswear: 10% off
• Dickies: 20% off
• Eddie Bauer: 10% off
• Fanatics: 15% off
• Foot Locker: 10% off
• Hanes: 10%
• HEYDUDE: 25% off
• Hot Topic: 10% off
• HUK: 15% off
• J. Crew: 15% off
• Levi’s: 10% off
• L.L.Bean: 15% off
• Lululemon: 15% off
• Pelican: 15% off
• Nike: 10% off
• New Balance: 15% off
• NOBULL: 20% off
• Quiksilver: 15% off
• The North Face: 20% off
• UGG: 10% off on Veterans Day
• UNTUCKit: 25% off
• Under Armour: 20% off, 10% off UA Factory House purchases
• Vera Bradley: 10% off
• Vineyard Vines: 15% off
• Wrangler: 25% off

Electronics, Tech & Services

• Apple: 10% off
• AT&T: Save 25%
• Bose: 10% off
• Dell: Discount on PCs and electronics
• HP: Up to 40% off + FREE shipping
• Lenovo: 5% off
• Microsoft Store: 10% off
• Samsung: Save up to 30%
• Sony: Up to 10% off
• T-Mobile: Discounted plans
• Turtle Beach: 15% off
• Verizon: Mobile and home internet discounts

Home & Furniture

• At Home: 10% off
• GE Appliances: Special Discount
• Kirkland’s Home: 10% off
• Lovesac: 5% off
• Lowe’s: 10% off
• Ring: Special Discount
• Sherwin-Williams: 15% Off
• The Home Depot: 10% off
• Tuft & Needle: 15% off
• Whirlpool: Discount on major appliances

Restaurants

• Applebee’s: 10% off
• Carrabba’s: 10% off
• Dunkin’: Varies
• El Pollo Loco: 15% off
• IHOP: Free pancakes on Veterans Day
• Outback Steakhouse: 10% off
• Picadilly: 10% off

Retail & Miscellaneous:

• Academy of Art University: Special discounts on education programs
• AMC Theatres: Special Military Pricing
• Cinemark: Special Pricing
• Costco: Discount on membership fees
• Disney+: Discounted subscription
• Disneyland and Walt Disney World: Special Pricing
• Expedia: Special Pricing on Occasion
• Fred Meyer: 10% off every third Thursday
• Gamestop: 10% off
• Geico: Special Discounts
• 1-800-Pack-Rat: 10% Discount
• Hulu: 25% Off Each Month
• Jared The Galleria of Jewelry: 20% off
• Kay Jewelers: 10% off
• Kohl’s: 15% off on Mondays
• LensCrafters: 50% off Lenses
• Omaha Steaks: $10 off on orders of $100 or more
• Paramount+: 50% off
• Regal Cinemas: Discounted Tickets
• Rogers&Hollands: 10% off Each Item
• Vet Tix: Free Tickets
• Michaels: 15% off
• MLB Shop: 15% off
• NFL Shop: 15% off
• Purple: 10% off
• The Alamo: Discounted tours & more
• Quince: 10% off
• QVC Outlet: 10% off
• Rack Room Shoes: 10% off on Tuesdays & 20% Off On Certain Holidays
• RTIC Outdoors: 10% off
• Sam’s Club: $35 off Club Membership
• Saucony: 20% off
• Skyzone: Discounts are often offered to veterans, but vary by location. Please check your local park’s website for more details.
• Sunglasses Hut: 15% off
• University of Phoenix: Discount on tuition & programs
• USAA: Insurance with exclusive discounts
• Vistaprint: 20% off
• Yankee Candle: 10% off
• YETI: Special Offers
• Abt Electronics: $50 off $500
• Brides Across America: Free Wedding Dresses
• Build-A-Sign: Free 3″ x 6″ Welcome Home Banner
• Our Military Kids: Grants Up To $300
• Peloton: Save Up To $200
• PODS: Save Up To 10%
• Project Evergreen: GreenCare & SnowCare for Troops: Free Lawncare & Snow Removal
• Sticker Mule: Free $25 Credit
• Turbo Tax: Free Tax Filing
• Tutor.com: Free Tutoring
• U-Haul: Various Offers

Travel & Leisure

• Armed Forces Vacation Club: Special Pricing
• Best Western: Special rates
• Busch Gardens: Free or Discounted Tickets
• Carnival Cruise: Reduced Rates
• Cedar Fair Properties: Free or Discounted Tickets
• Choice Hotels: Special Pricing
• Dollywood: Discounted Tickets
• Great Wolf Lodge: Up to 40% Off
• Hampton Inn: Special Pricing
• Hilton: Special Pricing
• Intercontinental Hotels Group: Discount on stays
• La Quinta: 12% Off & More
• Legoland: Special Pricing
• Marriott: Special Pricing
• Medieval Times: Special Pricing
• Motel 6: 10% off
• Norwegian Cruise Line: 10% off
• Princess Cruises: $250 Onboard Spending Money
• Red Roof: Up to 15% off
• Royal Caribbean: Special Pricing
• San Diego Zoo and Safari Park: Free or Discounted Tickets
• Six Flags: Discounted Tickets
• Super 8 by Wyndham Hotels: 15% off & more
• The Hershey Story: Active duty military get free admission. Non-active military, veterans, first responders, and guests get $3 off with valid ID. Discounts at Tastings, Chocolate Lab, and Museum Shop.
• Universal Studios Hollywood & Orlando: Discounted Tickets