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Veterans Day Observance in Cary

The Town of Cary will hold a Veterans Day Observance on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Veterans Freedom Park, 1517 N. Harrison Ave., Cary. Limited seating is available, but you are encouraged to bring your own lawn chair. The 2025 speaker will be Marine Corps veteran Ron Brigham. A special Field of Flags will be at Veterans Freedom Park in honor of those who have served in … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Observance in Cary

North Carolina Veteran Art Show Nov 14-17

Operation ART at The Joel Fund offers low-cost art classes for military veterans and families. To celebrate Veterans Day, The Joel Fund and Heart2Hand Veteran artist Lt. Colonel (retired), Bernardine Donato, are hosting the Third Annual North Carolina Veteran Art Show in partnership with Durham Art Guild. The exhibit will be at the Durham Bottling Company, 105 Ramseur Street, Durham, … [Read more...] about North Carolina Veteran Art Show Nov 14-17

Golden Corral’s Veterans Day Military Appreciation Night: free dinner Nov 11 for anyone who has served

Many restaurants offer a free meal or a discount to veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day. Make sure to check out our huge list of Veterans Day freebies and deals for 2024. You'll also find non-food freebies, and Veterans Day events, like parades, ceremonies and festivals, on the list. One of the longest running Veterans Day's freebies is the free meal that Golden Corral offers. … [Read more...] about Golden Corral’s Veterans Day Military Appreciation Night: free dinner Nov 11 for anyone who has served

Veterans Day Observance in Garner

The Town of Garner is presenting a Veterans Day Observance on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. it will take place at Aversboro Road Baptist Church, 1600 Aversboro Road, Garner. This free event is open to the public. Enjoy music by the Garner Magnet High School band and a keynote address. Look for updates in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Observance in Garner

Orange County Veterans Day Ceremony

The Orange County Veterans Day Celebration takes place Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Orange County Veterans Memorial, 2501 Homestead Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. This event is free and open to the public. Agenda Introduction & WelcomeColonel David Chandler, US Air Force (Retired) Presentation of ColorsMSG Calfa, US Army, and Color Guard Pledge of AllegianceMayor Jess … [Read more...] about Orange County Veterans Day Ceremony

North Carolina Veterans Day Ceremony Nov 9 (no parade)

The North Carolina Veterans Ceremony will take place Saturday, November 9, 2024. The Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at war memorial on the north side of the Capitol Building in Downtown Raleigh. The address of the Capitol Building is 1 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh, and that address will get you to the north side of the building. The organizers have chosen to not have a parade, … [Read more...] about North Carolina Veterans Day Ceremony Nov 9 (no parade)

Blue Star Museums: free admission to military members and families all summer

Blue Star Museums is a program that provides free admission to over 2,000 museums nationwide to active duty military personnel and their families. The program includes National Guard and Reserve. The program began on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2024, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024. The military ID holder can bring five family members with him or her, and … [Read more...] about Blue Star Museums: free admission to military members and families all summer

Free haircuts for military members and veterans at Great Clips on Veterans Day

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, Great Clips is giving all veterans, as well as active military members, a free haircut. If no haircut is needed on that date, the service member may receive a card for a free future haircut instead. You must present a proper military ID for either the complimentary cut or card.  Civilians who purchase a service on November 11 will receive a free … [Read more...] about Free haircuts for military members and veterans at Great Clips on Veterans Day

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