Senior Discounts
Many businesses offer senior discounts, but rarely are they automatically applied. Simply ask about the discount and show photo ID to receive any of the state and nationwide discounts below. Local businesses may have discounts for seniors too, just ask!
Kohls – 15% off on Wednesdays for those 60 or over. Must present photo ID at checkout.
Ross – 10% off on Tuesdays for those 55 or over. Must present photo ID at checkout.
Michaels – 10% off everyday for those 55 or over. Must create a Michael’s Rewards account.
Walgreens – 20% off for those 55 or over. Must create a My Walgreens Account. Each month the discount is good on a single day in-store and one week online. Click here to see the dates for this month.
Harris Teeter – 5% off on Thursdays for those 60 or over. Must present photo ID at checkout.
Dennys – has a discounted senior’s menu for those 55 over. They do also offer a 15% discount for those with an AARP card for a combined savings.
Board and Brew – 10% discount for those 55 or over.
El Pollo Loco – 10% discount (maximum of $1) for those 60 or over. Must present photo ID.
IHOP – has a discounted senior’s menu for those 55 or over.
Burger King – 10% off for those 60 over. Must present photo ID at checkout.
Fast Food Chains – McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Chic-Fil-A, Arby’s, etc. do not have nationwide senior discount programs. Each does, however, have varying discounts by location. Make sure to ask about a senior discount when visiting any fast-food chain.
AMC Theaters – offers discounted movie tickets for those 60 or over every day. The amount of the discount varies by the time and day of viewing.
Regal Cinemas – offers discounted movie tickets for those 60 or over every day. The amount of the discount varies by the time and day of viewing.
Hair Cuttery - 10% off products and services for seniors 65 and older Monday through Wednesday with proof of ID.
Free Animal Licenses - Every dog, cat, or ferret more than four months of age is required by law to be annually licensed. Two free licenses for spayed/neutered pets are available for senior citizens aged 65 and older. Downloand and print out the application and bring to City Hall or the Department of Public Works during business hours along with your proof of spay or neuter.
Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission - The M-NCPPC offers a free Senior ID to residents aged 60 and over living in either Prince George's or Montgomery County. This ID allows access to various facilities, including Community Centers, Senior Activity Centers and County Golf Courses. You can obtain your free Senior ID by bringing proof of residency and age to any M-NCPPC facility during normal operating hours. Click here for a list of facilities.
T-Mobile – offers unlimited talk/text cell phone plans starting at $45 per month for seniors 55 or over. This is an approximately 50% discount from their standard rates, depending on plan chosen. For more information, click here.
Amtrak – 10% discount for those 65 or over. When booking online, make sure you have chosen the senior fare. Photo ID will be required when ticket is checked onboard.
Golden Age Pass - The Golden Age Pass entitles pass holders to free day-use entry to all state parks that charge service fees (for cardholders only, unless a per-vehicle fee is in effect, then free entry applies to everyone in the vehicle with the cardholder). Beyond free admission, Golden Age Pass holders enjoy half-price camping Sunday through Thursday (excluding holidays) at state campgrounds. Naturally, boat launching fees at all Maryland State Parks are completely waived for Golden Age Pass holders. To be eligible for a Golden Age Pass, you must be 62 years of age or older. For more information or to purchase, click here.
Senior Fishing License - Residents 65 or older can purchase a Senior Consolidated License for just $5. This comprehensive license covers freshwater fishing (including trout) plus tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic coast, and coastal bays for an entire year. Alternatively, seniors can now opt for the new resident consolidated senior sport fishing license for $12.
Senior Hunting License - Maryland offers a Resident Senior Hunting License for $5 for residents age 65 and above.