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Here’s Where You Can Find Senior Discounts

Whether you need to stock up on craft supplies or crave pancakes, these spots offer deals and discounts for the more-mature crowd.

By Kate Oczypok August 16, 2024 at 9:06 am

President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day in 1988 as a time to recognize and appreciate the value and contributions that older people provide families and society. Here are just a few of the many senior discounts offered in NoVA.

Wolf Trap

Wolf Trap offers 50 percent off one ticket discount for seniors who are 65 and older. The discounted tickets are sold at the box office beginning 30 minutes before a performance, subject to availability. Discounts for the Filene Center are only for in-house seats. Performing on August 21 is indie folk music vocalist, whistler, and songwriter Andrew Bird. 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna

Arlington Parks and Recreation

Grab a 55+ Pass for access to free and discounted programs and classes. There are options for multiple interests, including line dancing, movie matinees, playground cleanups, and more. The program is celebrating 70 years this year. Arlington

Virginia State Parks

For $40, seniors ages 62 and older can purchase a “Senior Naturally Yours Passport,” which includes parking and admission (up to four individuals) for one year. Note: proof of age may be requested. Multiple locations

Amtrak

Seniors who are 65 and older can explore the U.S. on Amtrak and get a 10 percent discount on most rail fares. There are some restrictions, including not combining the discount with any additional discount offers. Proof of age will be necessary to buy tickets and board trains.

Michael’s

Michael’s senior discount gives you 10 percent off your entire purchase, including sale items. Individuals must be at least 55 years old. Multiple locations

Harris Teeter

Every Thursday, those ages 60 and up can get 5 percent off their Harris Teeter purchases, excluding fuel, pharmacy, tickets, and gift cards. Multiple locations

AMC Theatres

Seniors ages 60 and older can get discounted pricing on their movie tickets. You can buy the tickets online (just click senior pricing when checking out) or in person. Multiple locations

IHOP

IHOP offers a special menu for those ages 55 and older. The menu offers items such as their breakfast sampler, French toast, and BLT for discounted prices. Multiple locations

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Kate Oczypok

Contributing Writer

Kate Oczypok has been a freelance writer since 2011, and is proud to be a regular contributor to Northern Virginia Magazine in digital and print since 2020. Her bylines have appeared in The New York Times, People.com, Better Homes and Gardens, and locally The Georgetowner and Washingtonian Magazine, among others. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism from American University and a M.Ed. in Education from Penn State. She also teaches virtual piano lessons in the after school hours and does portrait photography on weekends.