Deals and Discounts for Teacher Appreciation Week

April 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week, which is a great time to thank the educators in your and your children’s lives. If you’re an educator yourself, you can take advantage of these special deals and discounts at local small businesses and national chains. 

Local Businesses

Birch Tree Books & Plants

Leesburg, VA

During Teacher Appreciation Week, this locally-owned bookstore is offering teachers a 20% discount on any book, as well as an advance copy of a book that has not been released yet, a plant cutting and a tote bag for free. 

Great Country Farms

Bluemont, VA

While not specifically for Teacher Appreciation Week, Great Country Farms will start holding Teacher Appreciation Day events in June. Teachers with a school ID will receive complimentary admission and will be able to sample locally-brewed wine, cider and beer while enjoying live music. 

metrobar

Washington, D.C.

metrobar will be offering a 10% discount to any educator who brings their teacher ID during its Teacher Appreciation Day event on Friday, May 8 at 4-11 p.m. 

Wyndham Gardens Manassas

Manassas, VA

Wyndham Gardens Manassas will be holding a Teachers Appreciation Night event on Friday, May 8 at 4 p.m., featuring free appetizers and desserts and giveaways of school supplies, a pool party, an iPad and more! 

National Deals

Chick-fil-A

Participating locations will have free food items available for educators, which vary by location. Claiming this deal may require you to order using a specific method, such as the restaurant’s app.

Chipotle

Chipotle is holding a raffle where 100,000 teachers will receive a free burrito card, along with 100,000 healthcare workers. Entries will be accepted through May 12. 

The Greene Turtle

On Teacher Appreciation Day on May 6, teachers can receive a free meal valued up to $15 by presenting a valid ID when dining in.

McAlister’s Deli

This deli chain, which has locations in Fairfax, Alexandria and 10 other locations in Virginia, is offering free tea for nurses and educators during May 4-8. 

Noodles & Co.

Enter the code APPRECIATION2026 through May 5 to receive 10% off any catering order of $150 or more. 

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Join the bakery’s rewards program to earn bonus rewards points when ordering a single, double or triple bundtlet tower during May 4-8. 

Shake Shack

Teachers can claim a free ShackBurger or VeggieShack with a $10 minimum purchase and a valid work ID presented in-person. This promotion runs May 4-12.