This Veterans Day, the Seattle Metro Chamber extends our deepest gratitude to the veterans, service members, and military families who have served and sacrificed for our country. Thank you for your service, your courage, and the many ways you continue to strengthen our workplaces and communities.
Across the Seattle area, local organizations are coming together to recognize and celebrate our veterans. Here are a few ways our community is honoring those who have served this Veterans Day:
- Free Starbucks Beverage, Nov. 11
Veterans, service members and military spouses can stop by a local Starbucks coffeehouse to receive a free tall (12 fl. Oz) hot or iced brewed coffee on November 11. Know someone who has served? Please pass this along. Learn more: Starbucks commitment to those who serve and their families. - Free Admission at The Museum of Flight | Nov. 11, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Seattle museum is offering free admission to veterans and a full day of programming, including the Seattle premiere of 10 Good Men, featuring firsthand stories of World War II B-17 veterans; a performance by the Boeing Employees’ Concert Band; and a program highlighting the stories of Vietnam veterans. Learn more. - University of Washington Veterans Day Ceremony & Reception | Nov. 11, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The UW will hold its annual ceremony at the Medal of Honor Memorial on the Seattle campus, followed by a reception in Kane Hall. No registration is required. Learn more. - Additional Seattle-Area Observances
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs’ 2026 event list also includes the Evergreen Washelli Veterans Day Ceremony, LGBTQ+ Veterans Day Celebration in Seattle, Eastside Veterans Day Ceremony in Bellevue, and Tacoma’s War Memorial Park Veterans Day Celebration. See the full list of observances and their calendar.