LIST: Businesses show appreciation with Veterans Day freebies, discounts

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - As is the case every year, plenty of businesses want to honor our heroes with freebies or discounts on Veterans Day.

To take advantage of these deals, be sure to have your ID or proof of service handy.

Here are some we've found:

• American Legion hall in Bakersfield serving free breakfast and lunch Saturday.
  
• IHOP is giving free pancakes Friday.
• Farmer Boys giving free Big Cheese on Friday.
  
• Famous Dave’s free Two Meat Salute on Saturday.
• Olive Garden giving free meals Saturday.
  
• Great Clips giving free haircuts Saturday.
• Teeters Mobil 1 on Coffee Road is giving free oil change Saturday.
  
• All American Automotive Service Center in Tehachapi giving free oil change Saturday.
  
• Bakersfield Bacon and Craft Beer Festival offering discounted entry Saturday.
• Flame Burger is offering a free burger, fries and drink Saturday.
  
• Mesa Mexican Grill is offering a free entree and drink Saturday.
  
• Denny's free Grand Slam on Friday morning.
• Wienerschnitzel free Chili Dog Meal on Saturday.
  
• Applebee’s free meal Saturday.
  
• BJ’s Restaurant free entree Friday and Saturday.
  
• Buffalo Wild Wings free boneless wings Saturday.
• California Pizza Kitchen free entree Saturday.
  
• Chili's Grill & Bar free meal Saturday.
  
• Chuck E Cheese's free pizza Saturday.
  
• Dickey’s Barbecue free classic sandwich, side and Big Yellow Cup on Saturday.
  
• Dunkin' Donuts free doughnut Saturday.
  
• Krispy Kreme free doughnut and a small coffee Saturday.
  
• Hooters free food Saturday.
• Little Caesars Pizza free lunch combo Saturday.
  
• Logan's Roadhouse free meal Saturday.
  
• Romano's Macaroni Grill free Mom's Ricotta Meatballs + Spaghetti on Saturday.
  
• Outback Steakhouse free Bloomin' Onion and beverage Saturday.
• Red Lobster free appetizer or dessert on Saturday.
  
• Red Robin free Red's Tavern Double Burger served with Bottomless Steak Fries on Saturday.
• Sizzler free lunch Saturday.
  
• Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us special military discount through Saturday.
  
• Bed Bath & Beyond discount through Sunday.
  
• Dollar General discount on Saturday.
  
• Michaels has a military discount.
  
• Lowe's Home Improvement has a military discount.
• Rite Aid discounts Friday and Saturday.
• Walgreens discount on Saturday.
• Target 10 percent discount through Veterans Day.
• Knott's Berry Farm free entry for active military and veterans Nov. 1-16 and Nov. 27-Dec. 15.
  
• Visit national parks, wildlife refuges and public lands for free.