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Military veterans enjoy free admission to Kings Island Memorial Day Weekend. Photo provided

Kings Island is offering special perks to veterans this Memorial Day weekend.

Military veterans receive free admission to the 364-acre Mason amusement park Friday through Monday.

The offer extends to active and retired military, National Guard, veterans with honorable or medical discharge and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps with government-issued ID.

Military personnel can also purchase admission tickets for members of their immediate family (up to six) for a discounted price of $29.99 each.

Military vets will also receive free admission and membership discounts of up to 20 percent at the Mason Community Center Saturday through Monday.

The center offers fitness machines, an indoor pool, gym and field house, game room, fitness activities and child care center.

Veterans who are already members can receive 10 free guest passes.

Valid military IDs are required for both offers and must be presented.  Present IDs to the ticket counter at Kings Island or to the member services desk at the Mason Community Center.

For Kings Island information, call 513-754-5700.  For Mason Community Center information, call 513-229-8555.

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Senior citizens in Mason will now be able to attend Mason school events at no cost.

The district announced this month that Mason residents ages 60 and older are eligible to receive a Golden Comet card, which grants them free admission to school plays and musical productions, art shows, athletic events and other school events.

“It’s a small way to acknowledge the ongoing support and many contributions our seniors make to the community,” said District spokeswoman Tracey Carson.

For more information or to request a card, call 513-398-0474, option 7.

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Kings Island is celebrating veterans this Fourth of July with special military discounts.

Active and retired military personnel can enjoy free admission to the Mason amusement park July 3-5 and have the chance to purchase up to six discounted tickets for family members at $29.99 each when they show their military ID or DD form 214 at ticket windows.

This includes admission to KI’s new Soak City water park.  The $10 million water park expansion doubles its size to 33 acres and features new amenities and attractions, including a new second wave pool, sand volleyball courts, three times more chairs and open grass for lounging.

• Soak City water park debuts at Kings Island

The offer is part of KI’s Tribute to the Armed Forces program, which offers discounts to military personnel over the Memorial Day and July 4 holidays.

The park, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary season, is open daily through Aug. 26.  For more information, call 800-288-0808 or go to www.visitkingsisland.com.

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Military veterans enjoy free admission to Kings Island Memorial Day Weekend. Photo provided

Kings Island and the City of Mason are offering special perks to veterans this Memorial Day weekend.

Active duty and retired military veterans receive free admission to Kings Island today through Monday as part of the Mason amusement park’s Tribute to the Armed Forces program.

Military personnel can also purchase admission tickets for members of their immediate family (up to six) for a discounted price of $29.99 each.

This includes admission to KI’s new Soak City water park, which opens Saturday.  The $10 million water park expansion doubles its size to 33 acres and features new amenities and attractions, including a new second wave pool, sand volleyball courts, three times more chairs and open grass for lounging.

• Soak City water park debuts at Kings Island

The Mason Community Center is offering free admission and membership discounts of up to 20 percent to veterans Saturday through Monday.

The center offers fitness machines, an indoor pool, gym and field house, game room, fitness activities and child care center.  The offer also includes admission to the Lou Eves Municipal Pool, which features a climbing wall, water slide, baby pool, children’s play area and snack bar.

Veterans who are already members can receive 10 free guest passes.

Valid military IDs are required for both offers and must be presented.  Present IDs to the ticket counter at Kings Island or to the member services desk at the Mason Community Center.

For Kings Island information, call 513-754-5700.  For Mason Community Center information, call 513-229-8555.

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Kings Island is offering free regular admission to active and retired military personnel over the July 4 weekend.

As part of the Mason theme park’s Tribute to the Armed Forces program, members of the military are also able to purchase discount admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) at a special military discount price of $29.99.

A valid military ID must be presented at the Kings Island ticket window July 1-4 to receive this offer.

Kings Island will showcase its Fourth of July Weekend fireworks extravaganza on July 2 and 3. The park has extended it hours of operation until midnight those two nights.

For more information, call 800-288-0808 or go to www.visitkingsisland.com.

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The Mason Community Center is offering free family admissions for active-duty military personnel and veterans the week of July 3-9.

Members of the military who upgrade their free pass to a Premiere or Basic membership will receive a free month of membership.  Those military personnel who are already pass-holders can receive 10 free additional guest passes.

A valid military ID or DD-214 is required to take advantage of this offer; documents must be presented at the customer service desk at the Community Center, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road. Mason residency is not required.

For more information, call the community center at 513-229-8555.

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Kings Island is offering free regular admission to active and military personnel over the July 4 weekend.

As part of the Mason theme park’s Tribute to the Armed Forces program, members of the military are also able to purchase discount admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) at a special military discount price of $29.99.

A valid military ID must be presented at the Kings Island ticket window May 27-30 and July 1-4 to receive this offer.

Kings Island will showcase its Fourth of July Weekend fireworks extravaganza on July 2 and 3.  The park has extended it hours of operation until midnight those two nights.

For more information, call 800-288-0808 or go to www.visitkingsisland.com.

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The Mason Community Center is offering free family admissions for active-duty military personnel and veterans the week of July 3-9.

Members of the military who upgrade their free pass to a Premiere or Basic membership will receive a free month of membership.  Those military personnel who are already pass-holders can receive 10 free additional guest passes.

A valid military ID or DD-214 is required to take advantage of this offer; documents must be presented at the customer service desk at the Community Center, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road. Mason residency is not required.

For more information, call the community center at 513-229-8555.

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The Beach Waterpark is offering military personnel free admission May 21-22 in honor of Armed Forces Day.

The Mason waterpark opens from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this weekend for its summer preview weekend. Daily operations begin May 27.

New this season is Rainforest Rapids, a new heated water adventure, and the Toucan Lagoon, a children’s pool area.

A valid military ID must be presented at the gate.  For more information, call 513-398-7946 or go to www.thebeachwaterpark.com.

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Kings Island is offering free regular admission to active and military personnel this Memorial Day and July 4 weekends.

As part of the Mason theme park’s Tribute to the Armed Forces program, members of the military are also able to purchase discount admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) at a special military discount price of $29.99.

A valid military ID must be presented at the Kings Island ticket window May 27-30 and July 1-4 to receive this offer.

For more information, call 800-288-0808 or go to www.visitkingsisland.com.

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