Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Research updated November 10, 2026
Veterans Day is almost here, and businesses and organizations throughout Southeast Idaho are honoring the men and women who have served our country.
Observer News Group has gathered a guide to free meals, restaurant specials, shopping discounts, patriotic ceremonies, and community celebrations for veterans and military families.
Our coverage includes Pocatello, Chubbuck, Blackfoot, Fort Hall, Inkom, McCammon, Lava Hot Springs, Downey, and surrounding Bannock County communities.
Veterans Day ceremonies and community events
Wednesday, November 11, unless otherwise noted.
- 7 AM | Veterans Day Breakfast
Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School, 50 S Hiline Rd, Pocatello
A sunrise ceremony and breakfast honoring veterans.
Event information - 10:30 | Quail Ridge Veterans Day Celebration
Quail Ridge Assisted Living, 797 Hospital Way, Pocatello
An inspirational program highlighting America’s First Veterans
Event information - 10:30 AM | Downey Elementary Veterans Day Program
Downey Elementary School, 88 S. 4th E., Downey
A school program honoring veterans and thanking them for their service.
Event information - 11:00 AM | Pocatello Veterans Day Ceremony
Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building, 300 N. Johnson Ave., Pocatello
Community Veterans Day observance at the Veterans Memorial Building.
Bannock County event listing - 1:30 PM | Mountain View Elementary Veterans Day Program
704 Center St., McCammon
Marsh Valley-area school tribute to veterans.
Event information - 2:30 PM | Idaho State Veterans Home Veterans Day Program
1957 Alvin Ricken Dr., Pocatello
Veterans Day program at the state veterans home.
Event information - 6 PM | Pocatello Elks–AMVETS Joint Veterans Committee Dinner
410 S. Main St., Pocatello
Veterans Day dinner organized by the joint veterans committee. $15/person; veterans eat free.
Event details
Veterans Day Discounts
- MacKenzie River is honoring veterans and active-duty military members with 25% off the entire table.
- Idaho Coffee Company is offering free drip coffee for all veterans, and 50% off all other drinks.
- Grease Monkey Pocatello is offering 50% off synthetic oil changes (maximum discount is $45).
- The Bannock County Historical Museum has free admission for veterans and active military.
- Chrome Cut & Color is offering free haircuts to all veterans. 1:00-5:00 PM.
For a broader list of nationwide discounts, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs maintains an official Veterans Day 2026 offers directory that is updated as additional promotions are announced. Most offers require proof of military service, and many are available only at participating locations. Bring a military ID, VA card, DD214, or another accepted form of identification. Call ahead when possible, especially for independently operated franchises.
Do you know of a Veterans Day meal, discount, ceremony or special event that we missed? Contact Observer News Group with the business name, location, offer details and a public link so we can add it to this community resource guide.
