Most Americans, especially veterans, will spend time this Memorial Day weekend remembering those who have selflessly given their lives while defending freedom around the globe. Whether it is decorating a grave of a fallen soldier or participating in the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. local time, it’s important to keep perspective on the real meaning behind this holiday.

That said, another element of the long weekend is often fun and time with family. For many people, this means barbecues, swimming, or parties. For others, it means shopping, and the numerous Memorial Day sales and specials make it the perfect time to find excellent deals on things you’ve been needing for your home, vehicle, or family.

Below are some of the best Memorial Day sales and specials you’ll find this year, most beginning today, Friday, May 27, 2016.

Amusement Parks, Restaurants, and Family Activities

• Free admission to Sea World, Busch Gardens, and more
• Free admission to Legoland
• Free national park admission for active duty military
• Free admission to Blue Star museums
• Hotels.com: Save up to 40% off select hotels
• Shoney's: Free all-American burger for veterans on Memorial Day

Outdoors

• Cabela's: Save up to 60% on select items
• REI: Up to 30% off
• Walmart: Save up to 73% on toys, save on bicycles

Clothing

• Amazon: Take up to 60% off  men's, women's, and kids' apparel, shoes, and accessories.
• Banana Republic: Take 40% off with code BRTAKE40
• Carter's: 50% off entire store plus an extra 15% with coupon code DMCAR156
• The Children’s Place: Save 50-60% off everything online
• Cole Haan: Save an extra 30% off sale items with coupon code EXTRA30
• Hollister: Save 40-60% off sitewide
• JC Penney: Up to 30% off appliances; $10 off $25 purchase with coupon code BUYNOW7; extra 25% off $100 or more with code ACTNOW7
• Kohl's: Save $10 off a $25 or more purchase with coupon code SUPERSAVER
• Macy's: Free shipping at $50 plus save an extra 20% off with coupon code MEMDAY
• Old Navy: 50% off tanks, tees, shorts and swimwear
• OshKosh B'Gosh: Save 50% off entire store; 25% off orders of $40 with coupon code OKBG3025
• Perry Ellis: 40% off sitewide
• Ralph Lauren: 30% off select sale items, with code MEM30, and free shipping on orders $125 or more with code FREESHIP125

Home

• Ashley Home Furniture: Up to 25% off site-wide
• Best Buy: Save 35% on select appliances, plus free delivery on most; Save 10-25% on floor care; Free $10 gift card when you spend $50 in movies; Laptops starting at $199
• hhgregg: Save to 35% off selected washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, ranges, dishwashers, grills, small appliances, vacuums, and TVs
• Home Depot: $10 off 1 gallon buckets of paint, or $10 off 5 gallon buckets of paint; Up to 30% off appliances; Mulch: 4 bags for $10; Gas grills starting at $159
• Lowe’s: Up to 30% off appliances; Up to 25% off ceiling fans; Up to 20% off kitchen cabinets and countertops; $10-$40 off stain & sealant
• Overstock.com: Up to 70% off furniture and furnishings
• Sears: 40% off Kenmore appliances; 60% off mattresses; $10 off $50 in clothing; Save an extra $5 off $50 with coupon code SEARS5OFF50, or an extra $35 off $300 with coupon code SEARS35OFF300
• Sherwin-Williams: 30% off paint and stains
• Target: Save on patio furniture and grills
• True Value: Save on patio, lawn and garden

Vehicle

• Discount Tires: Get a $25, $75 or $100 rebate on select sets of 4 tires: Offer code dtd0079; Get a $100 rebate on a set of 4 wheels: Offer code dtd0079
• Auto-Financing: Many dealerships offer big discounts for the members of the military

Written by Megan Hammons