Veterans Day 2026: Events, Free Meals & Special Offers Around Justin and North Texas
Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Communities across North Texas are preparing ceremonies, parades and other ways to recognize the men and women who have served our country. Restaurants and businesses are also offering free meals, discounts and special treats for veterans and active-duty military members.
We’ll start right here in Justin, where our community has an opportunity to come together and honor local veterans.
First Up: Justin’s Veterans Day Walk
Saturday, November 14
- Check-in: 10 a.m.
- Prayer: 10:45 a.m.
- Walk begins: 11 a.m.
- Ceremony and refreshments: 11:45 a.m.
- Starting location: Justin City Hall, 415 N. College Ave., Justin
Justin residents are invited to take part in this free, family-friendly event honoring the men and women who have served our country.
Participants will gather at Justin City Hall before walking together to Bishop Park, where the ceremony and refreshments will follow. It’s a chance for neighbors, families and friends to show their appreciation and recognize the veterans in our community.
The City of Justin is requesting that participants complete its headcount form.
Event information and participant form – City of Justin
Veterans Day Events Around North Texas
There are several opportunities to show your support in the days leading up to Veterans Day and throughout the following week.
Saturday, November 7
- Time: 9–11:30 a.m., with the ceremony at 10 a.m.
- Location: Roanoke City Hall Plaza, 500 S. Oak St., Roanoke
Roanoke and VFW Post 5074 invite the community to a tribute honoring local veterans. This is a community observance, not a parade.
Grapevine Veterans Day Parade & Fair
- Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Location: Historic Main Street, Grapevine
The parade begins at Main and West Hudgins streets and travels north along Main Street to East Wall Street. Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Campbell, USA (Ret.), will serve as grand marshal.
After the parade, visit the Veterans Fair behind the Town Square Gazebo at 115 E. Worth St. More than 15 organizations will provide information about veteran services, assistance programs and available benefits. The event will also include live music, military vehicle displays, food and activities. Admission is free. Saturday, November 7 • Grapevine, TX+1
Tuesday, November 10
Denton Veterans Day Breakfast & Ceremony
- Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- Location: Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave., Denton
A free breakfast will be served from 9:30–10:30 a.m., followed by a ceremony featuring music and speakers from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Registration is required.
Argyle Lions Club Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner
- Time: 6:30–8 p.m.
- Location: Argyle Town Hall, 308 Denton St. E., Argyle
Veterans and immediate family members of deceased veterans are invited, along with one guest. Reservations are requested at 817-312-2382.
Wednesday, November 11 — Veterans Day
Denton Veterans Day on the Square
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Location: Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square
Join the community in downtown Denton for a Veterans Day observance on the Square.
107th Annual Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade
- Time: Opening activities at 10:30 a.m.; parade at 11 a.m.
- Location: Downtown Fort Worth
This year’s parade recognizes 250 years of veterans serving our nation. The parade takes place near the Tarrant County Courthouse, with assembly at Panther Island Pavilion.
Texas Veterans Day Parade & Drone Show
- Time: 5:30 p.m.; drone show planned for approximately 7 p.m.
- Location: Arlington Entertainment District
The free event will feature veterans, military units, community organizations, marching bands, military equipment displays, veteran service resources and an evening drone show. City of Arlington, TX+2
Fort Worth Botanic Garden — Free Admission
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is offering free general admission to everyone on Veterans Day. The garden will be open from 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with last entry at 4 p.m.
National Medal of Honor Museum — Veterans Day Luncheon
The museum in Arlington will host a complimentary luncheon for veterans and active-duty service members from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Brady Hall. Registration is required.
Saturday, November 14
Justin Veterans Day Walk & Ceremony
- Check-in: 10 a.m.
- Prayer: 10:45 a.m.
- Walk: 11 a.m.
- Ceremony and refreshments: 11:45 a.m.
- Starting location: Justin City Hall, 415 N. College Ave., Justin
Our hometown event gives the community an opportunity to come together and honor those who have served. Participants will begin at Justin City Hall and walk to Bishop Park, where the ceremony and refreshments will follow.
This is a free, family-friendly event. The City of Justin is requesting that participants complete its headcount form.
Event information and form: City of Justin Event Forms
Veterans Day Free Meals & Restaurant Offers
Several restaurant chains are offering complimentary meals, entrées, drinks or other special offers on November 11. Most offers are for veterans and active-duty military members and require proof of service.
Here are some of the announced offers with DFW-area locations or broader availability.
Free Meals & Entrées
- 151 Coffee: One free drink of any size on November 11.
- Applebee’s: Free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu. Dine-in only.
- Bonefish Grill: Complimentary Bang Bang Shrimp entrée and a nonalcoholic beverage.
- Chili’s: Free entrée from a select Veterans Day menu. Dine-in only at participating locations.
- Cotton Patch Café: Free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken entrée. Dine-in only.
- Denny’s: Free Original Grand Slam from 5 a.m.–noon. Dine-in only.
- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Free pulled pork sandwich at participating locations.
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Free combo-meal card, redeemable through November 25.
- In-N-Out Burger: Complimentary burger, fries and beverage for veterans, active-duty military, Reserve and National Guard members.
- Red Robin: Free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with bottomless fries. Dine-in only.
- Starbucks: Free 12-ounce hot or iced brewed coffee.
- Texas Roadhouse: Free meal voucher distributed at locations from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. on November 11. The voucher can be redeemed through May 31, 2027.
- Torchy’s Tacos: One free taco and a regular fountain drink.
More Restaurant Discounts & Special Offers
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie on November 11, plus a future appetizer offer with the purchase of a regular-priced entrée.
- City Works: 25% off on November 11 at its Fort Worth location.
- HTeaO: $2 off a large or larger iced tea.
- MOD Pizza: 50% off a MOD-size pizza or salad.
- Pluckers: Free entrée and side, up to a $17 value, at participating Texas locations.
- Pinstack: Free personal pizza.
- Firehouse Subs: Buy one sub, get one free at participating locations.
- Dave & Buster’s: Free unlimited gameplay and a complimentary dessert. Some gameplay exclusions apply.
Availability and participation can vary by location.
Shopping, Haircuts & Other Discounts
There are also a few ways to save outside the restaurant scene.
- Academy Sports + Outdoors: 10% off the entire purchase online or in-store through November 11 for eligible military members and veterans. Restrictions apply.
- Great Clips: Free haircut for veterans and active-duty service members on November 11. Customers who get a haircut that day can also request a free haircut card to give to a veteran. Those cards can be redeemed through December 4.
- Rack Room Shoes: 20% off an in-store purchase on Veterans Day with valid military identification.
- Kohl’s: 30% off in-store purchases November 10–11 for eligible military members, veterans and families. Restrictions apply.
- Walgreens: 20% off eligible regular-priced items in-store for veterans, active-duty military and immediate family members.
- Tractor Supply: Verified military members can receive 10% off on Veterans Day through its Hometown Heroes program.
A little farther from home: The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas is offering free admission to all visitors on November 11, courtesy of Sewell Automotive Companies.
A Few Things to Know Before You Go
Most Veterans Day restaurant offers require proof of military service. Acceptable identification may include a military ID, VA card, veterans organization membership card or other documentation, depending on the business.
Some offers are dine-in only, while others are available for pickup or provide a voucher for a future visit. A few are limited to participating locations, and certain discounts have exclusions.
It’s always a good idea to check with your local location before heading out.
Thank You to Those Who Have Served
Veterans Day is more than a day of free meals and discounts. It’s an opportunity to recognize the service, commitment and sacrifices of the men and women who have served our country.
To the veterans and active-duty service members in Justin and throughout North Texas, thank you. We appreciate you and the families who stand beside you.
Know of another local Veterans Day event or offer we should include? Send it to us, and we’ll do our best to share it with the community.
Updated November 6, 2026. Be sure to check locations and specifics of the discounts prior to heading out in case something has changed after publication.
