2024 Military Appreciation Month Discounts

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Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Skyler Record (left), from Salt Lake City, greets his spouse with the traditional first kiss after returning from deployment on the USS Nimitz, Mar. 7, 2021. (Sarah Christoph/U.S. Navy)

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Service members and families are being honored during Military Appreciation Month with a variety of discounts in 2024. Below are some highlighted offerings. 

Information on discounts will be added as it becomes available. Please check back frequently as the list is updated.

2024 Military Appreciation Month Discounts

AARP

AARP offers up to 43% off membership for veterans and military members. 

Academy Sports + Outdoors

From April 28 to July 6, active-duty military and veterans get 10% off your entire purchase online or in-store.

Blue Star Museums

Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families. The 2024 Blue Star Museums program begins on Armed Forces Day (May 18) and ends on Labor Day (September 2).

Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens is providing free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests to its parks. Veterans can redeem their complimentary single-day ticket(s) online at www.WavesofHonor.com through May 12, 2024 and have until July 7, 2024 to visit the parks with their free tickets.

California's Great America

All active and retired members, including National Guard, reserves, and veterans, will receive a free ticket to California’s Great America valid for a single day Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27. In addition, military members can save up to $35 online when purchasing tickets for up to six friends or family members.

Carowinds

All active and retired members, including National Guard, reserves, and veterans, will receive a free ticket to Carowinds valid for a single day Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27. In addition, military members can save up to $40 online when purchasing tickets for up to six friends or family members.

Cedar Point

All active and retired members, including National Guard, reserves, and veterans, will receive a free ticket to Cedar Point valid for a single day Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27. In addition, military members can save up to 50% on tickets for friends and family when purchasing tickets online.

Cincinnati Zoo

Active and retired military receive free admission on Memorial Day. The offer also allows military personnel to purchase up to six discounted admission tickets for members of their immediate family.

Colonial Williamsburg

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

Dorney Park

All active and retired members, including National Guard, reserves, and veterans, will receive a free ticket to Dorney Park valid for a single day Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27. In addition, military members can save up to 60% on tickets for friends and family when purchasing tickets online.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is offering a free entrée to military members who dine with a guest on Wednesday, May 15. Receive one complimentary military entrée (with the purchase of an entrée of equal or greater value). Military ID required. Dine-in only. Not valid with any other offer.

Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

From May 25 through 27, admission for all active and retired military is free (up to six guests) with valid ID.

Hersheypark

Hersheypark offers an exclusive military BOGO when purchasing tickets online by May 31, 2024. Tickets are valid through September 8, 2024.

Indianapolis Zoo

Current and former military members receive free admission on Memorial Day. Bring a form of military ID to receive the discount.

Kings Dominion

All active and retired members, including National Guard, reserves, and veterans, will receive a free ticket to Kings Dominion valid for a single day Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27. In addition, military members can save up to $40 online when purchasing tickets for up to six friends or family members.

Kings Island

All active and retired members, including National Guard, reserves, and veterans, will receive a free ticket to Kings Island valid for a single day Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27. In addition, military members can save up to $45 online when purchasing tickets for up to six friends or family members.

LaMar's Donuts

All military personnel can enjoy a free classic donut with a hole at any LaMar's location when in uniform or with a military ID on May 18.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester

During the month of May, active-duty military, Reservists and veterans get free entry plus 50% off for their friends and family (up to four guests). All adults must have a child in their party with them for entry. Please note, the discount is available at this location only.

Magic Springs Theme and Water Park

Magic Springs is saluting members of the military with free admission May 25 to June 9. Bring your military ID to any ticket window. Family members receive $36.99 admission when accompanied by a military member.

Michigan's Adventure

All active and retired members, including National Guard, reserves, and veterans, will receive a free ticket to Michigan's Adventure valid for a single day Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27. In addition, military members can save up to $30 online when purchasing tickets for up to six friends or family members.

Mission BBQ

Veterans and active-duty military get a free sandwich the week of May 13. (Dates vary by service branch.)

Navy Federal Credit Union

Navy Federal Credit Union is celebrating Military Appreciation Month with special offers for its members. Earn $50 bonus when joining Navy Federal and opening a credit card within 14 days of account opening, get $200 bonus when refinancing current auto loan from another lender that’s at least $5,000 and get 0.25% APR discount on select loans for active duty and retired military members with direct deposit at Navy Federal and 4.70% APY on an 18-month EasyStartSM Share Certificate with a deposit of as little as $50.

NY Waterway

Active-duty military and veterans ride the ferry for free during Fleet Week, May 22 through 28.

Rack Room Shoes

Rack Room Shoes offers a 20% discount off your entire purchase in stores on Memorial Day to anyone with a military ID.

SeaWorld

SeaWorld parks will honor Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests. Veterans can register for this offer through May 12, 2024 and have until July 7, 2024 to visit the parks with their free tickets. Please note, the date to obtain veteran tickets for SeaWorld Orlando is May 19.

Silverwood Theme Park

Military personnel and veterans with ID receive free admission to Silverwood Theme Park on May 25, 26 and 27. Their immediate family members (spouse and children) also receive a special discounted rate when purchasing tickets at Silverwood's front gate.

Sleep Number

Sleep Number is offering exclusive military discounts, including an extra 5% to 10% on most Sleep Number smart beds and bases through June 2.

Splashway Waterpark and Campground

Active-duty military, veterans, and their immediate family members (spouse and children) can purchase discounted tickets at the gate with their valid ID on Memorial Day.

Sun Splash Family Waterpark

Active and retired military members with ID receive one free admission ticket May 25 through 27.

Valleyfair

All active and retired members, including National Guard, reserves, and veterans, will receive a free ticket to Valleyfair valid for a single day Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27. In addition, military members can save up to $35 online when purchasing tickets for up to six friends or family members.

Walgreens

Walgreens offers veterans, service members and their families 20% off eligible regular price items with myWalgreens in store only May 24 through 27.

Worlds of Fun

All active and retired members, including National Guard, reserves, and veterans, will receive a free ticket to Worlds of Fun valid for a single day Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27. In addition, military members can save up to $43 online when purchasing tickets for up to six friends or family members.

 

Get Discounts at Restaurants All Year Long

AARP salutes you for your service to our country with a special membership offer of up to 43% off. Enjoy savings on dining, travel and more all year long with your AARP membership! Join today and save on your next meal with AARP.

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