The provided source material describes several distinct promotional events and freebie opportunities available to U.S. consumers. These range from retail-specific celebrations to weekly regional roundups and military appreciation days. The sources detail specific offers, eligibility requirements, and redemption processes, though the geographic and temporal scope of these offers varies significantly.
Force Friday II Retail Events
Force Friday II was a merchandise launch event centered around the Star Wars franchise, specifically to hype The Last Jedi merchandise and celebrate 40 Years of Star Wars. The event took place on September 1 and was extended through the weekend.
Toys"R"Us Participation
Toys"R"Us participated in Force Friday II with a midnight opening at physical store locations. According to a press release cited in the source material, products were also available for purchase online at 12:00 a.m. EST. * Offer: Attendees at physical Toys"R"Us stores received a free shirt and a free poster. * Restriction: These items were available "While Supplies Last."
LEGO UK Promotions
While the source material focuses on LEGO UK offers, it provides specific details regarding purchase thresholds and free gifts associated with the event. * Free First Order Heavy Assault Walker [30497]: Available with any LEGO Star Wars purchase over £60. * Free Scarif Stormtrooper [40176] minifigure: Available with any LEGO Star Wars purchase over £25. * VIP Benefits: VIP members received triple points on LEGO Star Wars sets during this period. * Retiring Sets: The source notes that Rogue One collection sets were retiring soon, adding urgency to the sales.
"Find the Force" Augmented Reality Experience
Force Friday II introduced an immersive augmented reality (AR) event called "Find the Force." This allowed consumers to engage with the Star Wars brand without necessarily making a purchase. Consumers could download an app and scan images to meet AR characters. The source material explicitly states that there was no cost to download the app or use the AR features, and no purchase was required to participate.
Weekly and Regional Freebies (WTOP)
WTOP, a radio station in the Washington D.C. region, relaunched a segment called "Friday Freebies." This segment highlights top freebies available in the D.C. area, airing Friday mornings on 103.5 FM and on WTOP.com. The source material lists several specific offers from November 2025.
Food and Beverage Offers
- MyPanera: Members could receive a free bakery treat with a minimum order for delivery through November 16. Daily deals were also available for members during this period.
- Corner Bakery: In celebration of National Bundt Cake Day on November 15, customers could buy one Baby Bundt or Bundt Bite and get one free at participating shops, while supplies lasted.
- SONIC App: Users making any purchase through the SONIC App received a free any-size Coca-Cola. The free drink could be customized with up to 11 flavor add-ins.
- Cracker Barrel: Customers who preordered a Heat and Serve Feast or Dinner by November 16 for pickup between November 22-30 received a free pair of mini salt and pepper shakers.
- Chick-fil-A: Wizards fans (presumably referring to the Washington Wizards basketball team) could get free food through the Chick-fil-A App. The offer triggered when an opposing player missed two free throws in a row in the fourth quarter during home games. The offer had to be claimed the day after the game and redeemed within five days.
- Atlas Bridge District Brewery and Tap Room: Located in Southeast D.C., this venue offered a free slice of Andy’s Pizza with the purchase of a pint of beer on Saturday and Sunday.
- Sonic: A free any-size Coca-Cola was available with any purchase made through the SONIC App.
Retail and Shopping Freebies
- Uniqlo: During the grand reopening at Tysons Corner Center (November 14-19), Uniqlo offered daily freebies including free goodie bags and free breakfast for early shoppers. Free Japanese Taiko drum performances were also held.
- Bass Pro Shops: Free photos with Santa were offered through Christmas Eve. Reserving a spot in advance was recommended.
- Williams Sonoma: Stores hosted free Thanksgiving cooking classes on specific Sundays and November 16. Customers were required to sign up at their local store.
Entertainment and Events
- National Harbor: A 60-foot-tall holiday tree lighting was accompanied by nightly light and sound shows every half hour from sunset until 9 p.m., running through December 27. Fireworks shows occurred on Saturday nights.
- Chicken Salad Chick: The grand opening of a new location in Herndon, Virginia, on November 18 offered freebies to the first 100 people in line. Early visitors on November 19-22 received giveaways with purchase.
Veterans Day Freebies
The source material includes a section detailing free offers for veterans and active-duty military members, specifically noting these are available on Veterans Day (Tuesday). The source mentions a federal government shutdown affecting some National Park Service sites.
Dining Offers
- Applebee’s: Free meals for veterans and active duty military.
- Bob Evans: Veterans and active duty members could choose a free entrée from a list of 10 options.
- California Pizza Kitchen: Free entrée and beverage from a special menu for veterans and active military.
- Chili’s: Free meals for veterans and active duty military.
- Dave and Buster’s: Free entrées for veterans, along with a free $10 Power Card for games.
- Denny’s: Free Original Grand Slam for active duty and retired military members between 5 a.m. and noon.
- Golden Corral: Military Appreciation Night ran from 4 p.m. to close, open to anyone who has served in the U.S.
National Parks
- National Park Service: Sites that normally charge admission were free to enter on Veterans Day. However, the source warns that some sites may be closed due to a federal government shutdown.
Pet Professional Guild
The source material includes a reference to "Pet Professional Guild's Force Free Friday." However, the provided text only contains a Pinterest board title and navigation menu text. No specific details regarding the nature of the freebies, eligibility, or redemption methods for this event are present in the source material.
Conclusion
The provided sources outline a variety of free promotional offers, though they are limited to specific timeframes (e.g., November 2025, September 2017) and regions (specifically the D.C. area for WTOP freebies). Consumers looking for free items should be aware that many of these offers are tied to specific holidays (Veterans Day, National Bundt Cake Day), retail events (Force Friday II), or require membership sign-ups (MyPanera, Chick-fil-A App). The "While Supplies Last" restriction is a common condition across multiple offers.