Best Montgomery military discounts + freebies for families this summer

Finding ways to keep your family entertained all summer long without draining your wallet can feel like a mission in itself. Fortunately, the River Region has a stellar lineup of ways to say “thank you” to our local service members, veterans and their families.

From air-conditioned museum escapes to Friday nights under the stadium lights, here is how to maximize your military perks in the Gunter and Maxwell community this season.

Montgomery Zoo’s Military Appreciation Day

• When: Thursday, June 11 (9:30AM – 4:30PM; last entry at 3:30PM)
• Where: 2301 Coliseum Pkwy., Montgomery
• The Deal: 100% free admission, train rides + lunch

Kick off the summer break with the biggest single-day freebie of the season. The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is hosting its annual Military Appreciation Day, waiving all gate fees for active-duty and retired military personnel, along with their dependent family members.

Your valid military ID unlocks total access to:

• The zoo grounds
• The indoor Mann Museum
• The Waters of the World exhibit
• A complimentary train ride around the park

To make it a true day out, a free lunch with refreshments will be served to military families in the Main Events area from 11:30AM to 2PM.

Insider tip: If you can’t make it out this Thursday, don’t sweat it. The Montgomery Zoo offers a steady, year-round military discount of $1 off general admission for both adults and children.

Museum of Alabama in downtown Montgomery

• When: Monday through Saturday (8:30AM – 4:30PM)
• Where: 624 Washington Ave., Montgomery
• The Deal: Free daily admission for military and dependents

When the summer humidity hits, you need a reliable indoor fallback. Located right downtown on Washington Avenue, the Museum of Alabama (housed inside the Alabama Department of Archives and History) serves as the state’s flagship history museum.

The museum features world-class, highly interactive spaces like the Alabama Voices exhibition, which guides visitors through centuries of local history with hands-on displays that keep kids engaged. It is entirely indoors, completely free for military families all summer and offers a cool, quiet afternoon away from the brutal midday sun.

Montgomery Biscuits military promotions

• When: Every Friday night home game all summer long
• Where: 200 Coosa St., Montgomery
• The Deal: Ticket discounts + post-game fireworks

For a classic summer night out, head down to DABOS Park. The Montgomery Biscuits honor active-duty personnel + veterans with up to 40% off tickets. The best part? Some night games wrap up with a big post-game fireworks show over the river, making it a perfect, affordable weekend tradition to return to month after month.

Which of these spots are you adding to your family’s summer bucket list first? Let us know on Facebook and don’t forget to share this Montgomery military discounts guide with your neighbors!