Veterans Day 2025 - Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area

Camp Nisswa
Nov 4
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Updated: 2 days ago

Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11, 2025

This Veterans Day, we pause to honor the courageous men and women who have dedicated their lives to defending and protecting our nation. Their selfless service, commitment, and bravery have safeguarded the freedoms we enjoy every day.

To all veterans, past and present — we salute you. Your resilience and strength in the face of adversity are woven into the fabric of our nation’s history. The world we live in today stands as a testament to your sacrifices and your unwavering dedication to preserving liberty.

As we observe Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, may we not only remember these heroes but actively show our gratitude and support. Let this day serve as a reminder to honor the values our veterans have upheld and to continue building a future that reflects the peace, equality, and freedom they fought to protect.

To all who have served — thank you. Your courage inspires us, your service humbles us, and your sacrifices will never be forgotten.

Below is a list of Veterans Day events, deals, and discounts for veterans and service members in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area. We’ll continue updating this list as new opportunities are announced. If you’d like to submit an event, discount, or deal, please email us at info@campnisswa.com.

Thursday, November 6, 2025:

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Sunday, November 9, 2025:

Meals & Deals:

Bar Harbor Supper Club | Lake Shore, MN

Details: All veterans will receive a free Bar-Roasted chicken dinner and cocktail. Doors open at 4:00 PM. Reservations are recommended

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Veterans Day:

Programs:

Meals / Specials:

American Legion Brainerd Post 255 | Brainerd, MN
- Details: Free meal to all veterans and active military | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Snarky Loon Brewing | Jenkins, MN
- Details: All veterans get a free pint
Grizzly's Wood-Fired Grill | Baxter, MN
- Dine-in only | Active Duty and Veteran Military Members enjoy a free meal from the special Veterans Day menu.
Slice on Oak | Brainerd, MN
- Veterans and active-duty service members can enjoy a free small 2-topping pizza on Veterans Day (Tuesday, November 11) from 3–9 PM as a thank-you for their service. No ID or purchase required — it’s on the honor system and valid for dine-in only, one pizza per veteran or service member.
Deerwood American Legion | Deerwood, MN
- The Deerwood American Legion is honoring Veterans on November 11, 2025 with a special offer — all veterans receive a free pizza and a buy-one-get-one-free drink as a thank-you for their service.
Birchwood Char House & Bar | Hackensack, MN
- Birchwood Char House & Bar in Hackensack, MN, is honoring Veterans Day with $15 off for all veterans and active-duty military on their meal, plus a $5 reward card for their next visit. The offer is a gesture of appreciation for those who have served and continue to serve.
Notch 8 Restaurant and Catering | Brainerd, MN
- Notch 8 in Brainerd is honoring Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11 with a special offer — $30 off your meal plus a $29 limited-time steak dinner special. Owners Mike and Justina Higgins are personally covering the first $30 of each veteran’s meal, making the steak dinner essentially free. Simply mention you’re a veteran when ordering.
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes | Baxter, MN
- The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes is offering a Veterans Day Special at Baxter’s Bar & Grill on Tuesday, November 11. Veterans and active-duty military members receive 50% off any meal and drink, plus a free dessert. A valid military ID or veteran card is required to redeem the offer.
Bridge Tavern | Crosby, MN
- Bridge Tavern is honoring veterans on Tuesday, November 11 with a free meal for all veterans (with ID). The meal includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, corn, and a dinner roll, served all day and night.
Valeri Ann's Family Foods | Merrifield, MN
- Valeri Ann’s Family Foods is honoring Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, by offering free meals for veterans from 7–11 AM. The restaurant invites all veterans to come in and be served as a gesture of gratitude for their service.
Big Axe Brewing | Nisswa, MN
- Big Axe Brewing is honoring veterans this Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, with a free draft beer for all veterans (ID required).
Nisswa American Legion | Nisswa, MN
- Veterans Day Lunch Special — enjoy a ½ sandwich and soup combo, plus a FREE drink for all veterans from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Ernie's On Gull | East Gull Lake, MN
- A free meal to all veterans on Tuesday, November 11th, starting at 11 AM.
Poncho & Lefty's | Baxter, MN
- Poncho & Lefty’s will honor veterans and active-duty service members on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, with one complimentary meal or a free jumbo-sized Poncho’s World Famous House Margarita (dine-in only). Guests can order from a special Veterans Day menu featuring options like the Border Burger, Fiesta Taco Salad, Mini Chimichanga, 2 Taco Platter, or Mini El Presidente. Offer valid for dine-in only on Veterans Day.
B Merri | Brainerd, MN
- The Woods is offering veterans a complimentary early bird menu item, including dessert, this Veterans Day from 3 PM to 8 PM. Veterans simply need to present their veterans card to their server to receive the offer.
Main Street Ale House | Nisswa, MN
- Veterans today get any burger or sandwich meal on their menu for free, all day and this evening.
The Barn | Brainerd, MN
- 10% discount to veterans today and everyday of the year.
Boulder Tap House | Baxter, MN
- Dine-in only |Veterans enjoy a free meal from the special Veterans Day menu.
The Spot 371 | Brainerd, MN
- Veterans, show you I.D and receive 50% off all menu items .
Cuyuna Brewing Company | Crosby, MN
- Free beer on for Veterans and active duty members.
Trail Side Tavern | Crosby, MN
- Trailside Tavern is offering a free meal to all veterans and active-duty military on Tuesday, November 11, from 11 AM to 9 PM. Guests can choose a 1/3 lb. burger, BLT, or grilled ham and cheese with fries or soup. Dine-in only with valid military ID.
Mission Tavern | Merrifield, MN
- Veterans receive a free meal Tuesday, November 11.
Dough Bros Woodfire | Baxter, MN
- All Veterans eat free Tuesday, November 11.
Andy's Bar and Grill | Crosslake, MN
- Veterans can get a free pulled pork sandwich from 11 AM- 5 PM or a meatloaf dinner from 4 PM-8 PM on Tuesday, November 11.

Friday, November 14, 2025:

Programs:

Veterans Day Program & Honor Guard at Garfield Elementary | 12:30 PM

Saturday, November 15, 2025:

Nisswa American Legion Post 627 | Nisswa, MN
- Details: The Nisswa American Legion Post is hosting a free Veterans Day Breakfast for all veterans and their families on Saturday, November 15th, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, featuring scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage links, fresh fruit, doughnuts, coffee, and juice — with donations accepted and supplies available while they last.

Sunday, November 16, 2025

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