A guide to senior discounts in Houston – restaurants & stores

Saving money can become especially important when you’re living on retirement savings or a fixed income. Many Houston businesses offer senior discounts on dining, shopping, entertainment, experiences, hotels, and transportation. This guide can help you find ways to enjoy the city while staying within your budget.

Dining discounts for older adults in Houston 

1. Denny’s The 55+ menu includes smaller breakfast portions for customers age 55 and older. Most locations also offer 15% off select in-store or online orders for AARP members.

2. IHOP has a special 55+ menu with budget-friendly dining options for older adults. 

3. Luby’s offers the Senior LuAnn meal to customers age 55 and older with a valid ID. It includes a half portion of any LuAnn entrée, one roll, and two sides. Menu options may vary by location. The meal is available only after 3 pm.

4. Outback Steakhouse offers AARP members 10% off lunch or dinner orders. The discount excludes select purchases and can be redeemed only once per order or table. 

5. Perry’s Steakhouse offers a special menu for guests age 65 and older. It includes a three-course meal for $39, with six choices per course. The menu is available every day before 6 pm for dine-in reservations only.

Retail discounts for older adults in Houston 

1. Michaels offers 10% off to customers age 55 and older. For in-store purchases, show a valid ID at checkout. You’ll need a Michaels Rewards account to receive the discount, or you can register for free. The senior discount is also available online. 

2. Walgreens lets customers age 55 and older save 20% on eligible products during Senior Discount Days. You’ll need a free myWalgreens membership. The discount is available for online and in-store purchases. Check the official website for the next Senior Discount Day. 

3. Ross Dress for Less offers customers age 55 and older 10% off every Tuesday. Show a valid ID to a store associate at checkout to receive the discount. 

4. Kohl’s offers customers age 60 and older 15% off on Wednesdays. The discount is available only for in-store purchases, and you’ll need to bring a valid ID. 

Museum and theme park discounts for older adults 

1. Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens offers $2 off general admission tickets to visitors age 65 and older with a valid ID. Bayou Bend is open Wednesday through Sunday. 

2. Buffalo Soldiers National Museum offers 50% off general admission to older adults. Admission is free for everyone every Thursday from 1 pm to 5 pm. A valid ID is required. 

3. Children’s Museum Houston offers a discounted rate for those age 65 and older who provide a valid ID.  

4. Downtown Aquarium offers a senior discount on tickets to the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit. The discount doesn’t apply to rides, Stingray Reef, or the All-Day Adventure Pass. It’s available to visitors age 65 and older with a valid ID. 

5. Holocaust Museum Houston offers visitors age 65 and older $6 off general admission tickets. All visitors can enter the museum for free on Thursdays from 2 pm to 5 pm. 

6. Houston Toy Museum offers older visitors $4 off general admission. SNAP EBT cardholders with a valid ID are also eligible for $3 admission tickets per person, for up to four family members. 

7. Houston Zoo offers 20% off to visitors age 65 and older. Tickets must be purchased online because they’re no longer sold on-site. 

8. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) offers discounted admission to visitors age 65 and older with a valid ID. Admission is free every Thursday. 

9. Space Center Houston offers discounted admission to visitors age 62 and older. Admission costs less when you buy tickets online in advance. Older adults with a valid ID also save 10% at the SpaceTrader Gift Shop. 

10. Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) offers a senior discount to visitors age 62 and older. General admission is free for all guests on Tuesday evenings from 5 pm to 8 pm. Bring a valid ID. 

Movie and theater discounts for older adults 

1. Alley Theatre at the Meredith J. Long Theatre Center offers discounted show tickets to guests age 65 and older. The discounted price varies depending on the day of the show. Visit Guest Services and provide a valid ID to receive the senior price. 

2. Cinemark offers a senior discount to guests age 62 and older with a valid ID. Additional savings may be available on specific days. Check with your nearest theater for the next Senior Discount Day. 

3. AMC Theatres offers a senior discount all day to guests age 60 and older. Bring a valid ID showing proof of age when you visit your local AMC. 

4. Houston Ballet offers senior discounts on select shows during its regular subscription season. Guests age 65 and older can receive lower ticket prices when they buy tickets at least 90 minutes before the performance. A valid ID is required. 

5. Regal Cinemas offers senior discounts on most show tickets to guests age 60 and older. Bring a valid ID showing proof of age when you visit your local theater. 

Hotel discounts for older adults 

1. Blossom Hotel Houston offers 15% off to guests age 62 and older. The package includes 24-hour access to the hotel’s Peloton Studio and LG laundry facility, 15% off on-site spa services, and 15% off the best available standard room rate. 

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel offers 7% off to guests age 65 and older. The senior rate can be used to book up to two rooms. 

3. Omni Hotel Houston offers a senior rate to guests age 55 and older with a valid ID. Call the nearest hotel to confirm that it offers the discount. 

Transportation discounts for older adults 

METRO Houston offers a discounted fare card or day pass to adults ages 65–69 who provide valid proof of age. If you’re age 70 or older, you can apply for a free METRO fare card. 

AARP membership discounts 

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is a nonprofit organization that offers paid annual memberships to people age 50 and older. Members receive access to discounts on restaurants, groceries, travel, insurance, health and wellness, auto services, and more. Visit its website for more information.