by Noella Noelophile®
(Royalty-free image by DWilliam from Pixabay.)
“Thank you”. How inadequate that phrase sounds, in honoring our veterans.
Going about my workdays in a country with freedom of speech, freedom of the press and the ability to start from nothing and realize our dreams, this is something I all-too-frequently take for granted.
But to all our veterans and active members of the military, and their families–thank you.
Now, rather than spend any more time on inadequacies–why don’t I list some of the veteran and military discounts available, this Christmas season, for special events.
(Graphic courtesy of the Dickens Fair, and used with permission.)
Great Dickens Christmas Fair – Daly City.
Active military personnel and three family members receive free admission the first two weekends of the Dickens Fair. Dates are November 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26th. Photo I.D. is required at Will Call.
(Royalty-free image by Bob Williams, from Pixabay.)
Aerospace Museum of California – Sacramento.
Veterans receive a discounted admission rate of $10 (general admission starts at $15), while active service members receive free admission with military ID.
Dates to keep in mind for the Christmas season: November 24th, 10 am, for their “Santa at the Airpark” event; and Saturday, December 16th, 10 am, for their “Gingerbread Mars Rover” event with host Amelia Bearhart. (The latter is part of their “DeSTEMber” program, about which I’m looking forward to receiving, and sharing, more information!)
(Photo courtesy of Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink, and used with permission.)
Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink – Sacramento.
The rink is open for gliding, Tuesdays through Sundays from now through January 15th, 2024. Their website says, “FREE for veterans and active duty with military ID”, which I’m currently checking to make sure they mean every day–not just Veterans Day.
And UPDATE–The Ice Rink has just messaged me to verify that, YES, veterans and active-duty military members skate free, all season long, with their military ID!
L.A. Zoo Lights (November 17, 2023 – January 7, 2024)
A military discount is available, according to their FAQ page. Members of the military must present valid ID at the Zoo’s box office at the time of ticket purchase.