NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION DISCOUNTS, FREEBIES, AND EVENTS FOR MAY 1-31, 2018!

(Includes Discounts/Offers For Military Appreciation Month, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Armed Forces Day, and Memorial Weekend)

May 1-31st, 2018 is National Military Appreciation Month. Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month in 1999 to ensure the nation was given the opportunity to publically demonstrate their appreciation for the sacrifices and successes made by our service members – past and present. Each year the president makes a proclamation, reminding Americans of the important role the U.S. Armed Forces have played in the history and development of our country.  Within May there are several military related national observances.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Observed: Friday, May 11^th, 2018, traditionally set for the Friday before Mother’s Day.  Many United States citizens take this day to acknowledge the significant contributions, support, and sacrifices of spouses of the Armed Forces.

Armed Forces Day
2018 Theme: All Across America #KnowYourMil
Observed: Saturday, May 19th, 2018, Celebrated the third Saturday in May every year.
Armed Forces Day is a holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.  This day honors everyone serving in the U.S. Military branches; Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy.

Memorial Day
Observed: Monday, May 28th, 2018, A Federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May.  Memorial Day is a day for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s Armed Forces.

Many businesses nationwide would like to express their appreciation through a military discount/offer.  Below please find a list of many of the great military offers available throughout the month of May.  Feel free to add any to the comments and please help Spread the Word so more military members and families can take advantage of these great deals.

**This list will be updated throughout the month as new offers/events come in.  Feel free to add any in the comment section below.  Also, be sure to follow us on FACEBOOK  or other social media channels listed below where we will also be sharing great military appreciation offers throughout the month**

NATIONWIDE MILITARY DISCOUNTS & FREEBIES

FEATURED 

Pure Gear: Is proud to show their support of the military community year-round with a 35% military discount on cellular accessories. Learn more here.

WORX Tools: Loves to show support of the military community in offering an everyday 10% military discount program. Get all the tools and equipment you need this summer from WORX Tools. Learn more here.

Aquarium of the Pacific: (California) Join the Aquarium of the Pacific all Summer Long as they Celebrate their 20th Anniversary. Enjoy events, festivals and military savings! Learn all the details here.

T-Mobile ONE Military: T-Mobile Launches T-Mobile ONE Military Offering Heavily Discounted Plans, Military Hiring Initiatives & Expanded LTE Coverage Near Military Bases. Learn all the details of T-Mobile ONE Military here.

*Stay Tuned For Some Awesome Giveaways*

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Kings Dominion: (Virginia) Military Days: Join us May 26-28th, 2018  as we pay tribute to our brave military service men and women by offering FREE park admission to all active or retired military personnel with a valid military I.D. as well as Veterans with honorable or medical discharge. Head to the front gate and present either a DD214 or government issued ID for admission. Kings Dominion is also offering a Special Military Discounted Ticket for Military Dependents for Memorial Weekend stay tuned for details. When available to purchase Memorial Day military discounted tickets online CLICK HERE!  We are celebrating Memorial Day all weekend long with extended fireworks shows, live entertainment, special offers and more. Kings Dominion also offers Military Days for The Fourth of July.  Learn more!

Colonial Williamsburg: (Virginia) The historic attraction will offer FREE ADMISSION to military members and their families during Memorial Day weekend. From Friday, May 25, to Monday May 28, active duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans, and their families will receive free admission to the historic attraction.  On Monday, there will be a Memorial Day Commemorative Program from 10am-12pm.  Gather for a modern service honoring military veterans who died while serving their country. A procession with Fife and Drum support will proceed from the Palace to Bruton Parish Church and the French gravesite. Wreaths will be laid, prayers given, and volleys fired at each stop to honor soldiers of the American Revolution and Civil War interred nearby.  Colonial Williamsburg’s Honoring Service Program Expands with Year-round Military Admissions Savings Current Military Personnel, Dependents to Qualify for Free Single-day Admission.  Learn more about CW Military Discount Program Here.

Blue Star Museums program: Participating museums will offer FREE ADMISSION to all active duty military and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  There are many amazing museums a part of this program.  Click Here to learn more.

Blue Star Theatres:  Each participating Blue Star Theatre is offering discounted or complimentary admission to all military personnel and their families, as well as veterans.  Education programs and other theatre opportunities may be discounted as well.  This is a year round program.  There are currently 136 participating theaters with new theaters being added.  

Military Tee Times: Is proud to provide an easy way for all members of the United States Military to enjoy golf by offering exclusive savings on tee times at thousands of courses in the U.S. and worldwide.  Military Tee Times operates with more than 8,000 course partners in several countries offering military discounts off select tee times.

Armed Forces Vacation Club  Armed Forces Vacation Club is a FREE membership club open to active duty, guard, reserve and retired members of the Armed Forces as well as civilian employees of the DoD. AFVC provides access to resort vacation rentals starting at just $349* per week. Choose from destinations worldwide including Orlando, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, the Bahamas & more. Start your search today – you’ve earned it! Learn more!

National Park Service:  The National Park Service offers a FREE annual pass to military members and their dependents. Learn more!

Waves of Honor:  This program offers any active duty military, reservist or National Guardsman ONE FREE ADMISSION each year and up to three direct dependents. to either Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Busch Gardens Tampa, Sesame Place, SeaWorld San Antonio, SeaWorld San Diego, SeaWorld Orlando and Water Country USA Williamsburg. THESE OFFERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE PARK and military verification is through Troop ID. Click the links to learn more.

Waves of Honor (Veterans Program):  SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment also has Veterans Offer via Waves of Honor for Sesame Place, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, SeaWorld San Antonio.  These offers are not available at the parks and military verification is through Troop ID. Click the links to learn more.

California’s Great America: (California) Military Appreciation Days Make plans to spend Memorial Day weekend at California’s Great America as they kick off the summer season with exciting special events. To honor their guests who serve in the military, all active or retired military members will receive Free Admission to Great America on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend. Just show valid ID at the ticket booths to participate in our military salute. Learn more.

Carowinds: (North Carolina) Military Days: May 27-28 and July 2-8, 2018.  Join us as we pay tribute to our brave military service men and women by offering FREE park admission to any active, inactive or retired United States Service men and women with a valid military I.D. Learn more!

Schlitterbahn Waterparks (Texas Locations & Kansas) American Heroes Week, May 28 – June 3, 2018! Members of the Military (Active Duty, Retiree, Veteran, Reservist, DOD), Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week to all Schlitterbahn Waterparks as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependent Children are available for 50% off the gate price. Eligible members of the military, police, firefighters, and EMTs SAVE 20% off room rates including Stay & Play at Schlitterbahn Resort New Braunfels during American Heroes Week.

The Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium: The Bronx Zoo offers year-round discounts to any active duty or reserve members of the U.S. Military when they present a valid military ID at the admissions gate. Discount includes: FREE Total Experience Ticket or General Admission ticket and 50% off discount for up to three family members included on the same admissions transaction. Discounted tickets are available at the admissions booths only, not through our online ticket store. Military discounts are not applicable on Wednesdays at the Bronx Zoo.

San Antonio Zoo: This May, the San Antonio Zoo is honoring active duty, retired, veteran members of the military, National Guard and reserves with FREE ADMISSION to the San Antonio Zoo. Plus, up to four (4) immediate family members can receive 50% off standard admission* on date of visit. Learn more!

Michigan’s Adventure: (Michigan) 05/27/18, 05/28/18  Michigan’s Adventure will be celebrating Tribute to the Armed Forces offering Free Admission for military personnel of the Armed Forces, and National Guard and Reserve. In addition, military personnel may purchase up to six additional tickets for immediate family members at $26.00 each at the front gate. Guests will be required to show one active military ID, DD-214, Veteran’s designated driver’s license or Veteran’s Administration Hospital ID to qualify for the discount. Tickets purchased for this event are non-refundable and are valid for admission on one of the listed dates only. Tickets must be purchased at the park on the day of your visit.

The Polynesian Cultural Center (Hawaii): In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, The PCC has several Military Specials extended to the end of June 2018 available only at the MWR/ITT offices. Admission Gateway buffet Show package: $56 Adult, $45 child (regular price $86.95) Admission Alii luau, Show package : $74 Adult, $65 Child (regular price $119.95) 5pm entrance Gateway dinner, show : $43 Adult, $35 Child General Admission only (no dinner or show) $33 Adult, $25 Child (regular price $64.95)

Valleyfair: (Minnesota) Valleyfair is honoring our Hometown Heroes with Military Appreciation Days during the Memorial Weekend (May 26-29) and Fourth of July Weekend (July 1-4)  Any member of the armed service, active or veteran, will receive a free regular admission ticket into Valleyfair. Along with free admission, members of the military will be able to purchase discount admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) at a special military discount price of $35.00 plus tax per ticket. A valid military ID must be presented at a Valleyfair ticket window to receive this offer. Check back for other special events happening throughout each weekend! Learn more!

Dorney Park: (Pennsylvania) MILITARY DAYS AT DORNEY PARK May 26-28 & July 1-4, 2018  Dorney Park’s Tribute to the Armed Forces program will offer a free regular admission ticket to any active or retired military personnel Memorial Day weekend (May 26-28) and Fourth of July (July 1-4). Military personnel who qualify for the discount include active military, retired military, National Guard, veterans with honorable or medical discharge and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. Valid ID should be presented at turnstile for entry into the park. Along with free admission, active and retired members of the military will be able to purchase discount admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) at a special military discount price of $29. Purchase at the Dorney Park ticket window by presenting a valid Military ID May 26-28 and July 1-4 or purchase online to take advantage of this offer.

Silverwood Theme Park: (Idaho) American Heroes Weekend!  May 26, 27, & 28 2018 – All military personnel, veterans, police officers and firefighters (identification required) Receive FREE admission to the park on these special event days and their immediate family members (spouse and children) also receive a special discounted rate ($24.00 plus tax, ages 8-64, $19.00 plus tax, ages 3-7 and 65+, a savings of up to $14.00!) when purchasing tickets at Silverwood’s front gate! For information call (208) 683-3400.  Also, we will have special May rates during May 28th – June 9th. $38.00(ages 8-64) $21.00(ages 3-7 and 65+) or order online and SAVE even more. (Not valid with any other discounts, coupons, promotions or special offers.)

Kings Island: (Ohio) Kings Island is offering Free Admission to active and retired members of the U.S. military during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, May 26-29, 2017.  Military who qualify for the free admission ticket include active military, retired military, National Guard, veterans with honorable or medical discharge and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps with government issued ID.  A valid military ID must be presented at Kings Island to take advantage of this offer.

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort: (Florida) U.S. Service Members receive complimentary admission to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort & Water Park. This offer is not available online. To receive these offers please bring a valid military ID to any LEGOLAND Florida Resort ticket window. ON BASE TICKETS: Discounted tickets are available at your Military ITT offices on bases. Check with your local office on base for pricing AT THE GATE TICKETS: Save 10% on 1 and 2 day tickets with valid military ID.  LEGOLAND Hotel Military Discounts: Please click HERE to save 10% on your LEGOLAND Hotel reservation. Valid military ID is required at check-in, discount subject to availability.

Birdies For The Brave: a national military outreach initiative dedicated to honoring and showing appreciation to the courageous men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their families. As a Birdies For The Brave Sponsor, Quicken Loans is proud to support complimentary and discounted Military Ticketing throughout the PGA Tour season.

Mystic Aquarium: (Connecticut) As a thank you to active and retired United States military personnel for their service to our country, Mystic Aquarium is offering free admission