The Polar Express – FREE

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Tractor Supply – Hometown Heroes Appreciation and Dog Adoption Event 10:00 am

Tractor Supply – Hometown Heroes Appreciation and Dog Adoption Event @ Tractor Supply
Nov 1 @ 10:00 am

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November 1, 2025 has been declared as National Hometown Heroes Day by Tractor Supply – and our own Rome Tractor Supply is not only saluting our local military service members, veterans and first responders –…
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Rising Stars: Spirit of the Erie Canal 5:00 pm

Rising Stars: Spirit of the Erie Canal @ Capitol Theatre
Nov 2 @ 5:00 pm

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The Capitol Theatre’s resident youth acting group, Rising Stars, presents the original two-act production, The Spirit of the Canal. The show was chosen in honor of the bicentennial of the Erie Canal and is directed…
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2025 DRI and NY Forward Public Open House 6:00 pm

2025 DRI and NY Forward Public Open House
Nov 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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The City of Rome is applying for Round 9 of the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), and Round 4 of NY Forward. We want your input! Stop into the open house anytime to speak…
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Rome Planning Board Meeting 7:00 pm

Rome Planning Board Meeting @ Common Council Chambers
Nov 4 @ 7:00 pm

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Meeting information can be found on the Planning Board webpage, linked here.

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Common Council Meeting 7:00 pm

Common Council Meeting @ Rome City Hall, Common Council Chambers
Nov 12 @ 7:00 pm

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Meeting information can be found on the Common Council webpage, linked here.

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Board of Estimate & Contract Meeting 3:00 pm

Board of Estimate & Contract Meeting @ Rome City Hall, Common Council Chambers
Nov 13 @ 3:00 pm

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Meeting information can be found on the Board of Estimate & Contract webpage, linked here.

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Rome Planning Board Application Deadline

Rome Planning Board Application Deadline
Nov 14 all-day

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Planning Board – Special Meeting 7:00 pm

Planning Board – Special Meeting @ Common Council Chambers
Nov 18 @ 7:00 pm

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Free Public Skate 1:00 pm

Free Public Skate @ Kennedy Arena
Nov 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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The Polar Express – FREE 3:30 pm

The Polar Express – FREE @ Capitol Theatre
Nov 28 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. The Polar Express is rated G…
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Rome Lights Fest 5k Walk/Run 5:00 pm

Rome Lights Fest 5k Walk/Run @ Griffo Green
Nov 28 @ 5:00 pm

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Ready, set, glow! The Rome Lights Fest 5K & Walk is happening Friday, November 28, at 5 PM, starting at City Hall. Run or stroll through the lights, then enjoy food trucks, entertainment and fireworks…
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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 5:30 pm

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony @ Griffo Green
Nov 28 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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Entertainment and Food Trucks on Griffo Green beginning at 5:30 PM Tree Lighting and Fireworks at 7:00 PM Christmas crafts and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus until 8:30 PM

When:

November 28, 2025 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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Where:

Capitol Theatre
220 W. Dominick St.

Cost:

Free

On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

The Polar Express is rated G with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Admission is free thanks to sponsorship from the Rome Lions Club; Concessions will be available for purchase!

Enjoy the movie before the annual Christmas Tree Lighting next door!

November 2025