Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Rome for 2026. The historic Capitol Theatre on West Dominick Street hosts Classic Christmas Cartoons on November 29, a free Tuba Christmas concert on December 15, and It’s a Wonderful Life on December 18. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our New York Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Rome
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Rome
- Classic Christmas Cartoons: Sunday, November 29, 10 am and 1 pm
- A Tuba Christmas: Tuesday, December 15, 7 pm, free
- It’s a Wonderful Life: Friday, December 18, 7 pm
- All at the Rome Capitol Theatre, 220 W Dominick St
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A Tuba Christmas
- When: Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 7 to 9 pm
- Where: Rome Capitol Theatre, 220 W Dominick St, Rome, NY 13440 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Community players fill the Capitol Theatre stage with tubas, euphoniums and other big brass horns for an evening of holiday music in this returning Rome tradition.
The deep oompah sound of a whole band of tubas playing carols is something kids rarely hear, and the concert is free and open to everyone.
Parent tip: Sit close enough for kids to watch the players, since spotting the different sizes of tuba is half the fun.
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Christmas cartoons on the big screen
Sunday Morning Cartoons: Classic Christmas Cartoons
- When: Sunday, November 29, 2026, doors 9 am, first program 10 am, second program 1 to about 3:15 pm
- Where: Rome Capitol Theatre, 220 W Dominick St, Rome, NY 13440 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Ticketed; one ticket covers both programs
- Ages: All ages
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The historic Capitol Theatre kicks off the season with a morning of classic animated Christmas specials on its big screen, and which ones it shows stays a surprise until the lights go down.
The first program starts at 10 am and runs just over two hours with an intermission, then a brand-new lineup begins at 1 pm. One ticket covers the whole day, and the coffee shop next door, superofficial, serves breakfast treats and drinks in the theater throughout.
Parent tip: Little kids may only last through the morning set, and that is fine, since the ticket lets you leave whenever you like.
- Host
- Rome Capitol Theatre (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Rome Capitol Theatre, 220 W Dominick St, Rome, NY 13440 (opens in maps)
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Holiday classic film
Capitol Classic: It’s a Wonderful Life
- When: Friday, December 18, 2026, 7 pm
- Where: Rome Capitol Theatre, 220 W Dominick St, Rome, NY 13440 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Ticketed
- Ages: Best for older kids and families
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The Capitol Theatre screens the 1946 Frank Capra favorite It’s a Wonderful Life as part of its Capitol Classic series, shown in the kind of grand movie palace it was made for.
It is a good first old movie for older kids who can sit through a longer film, and the story of George Bailey and his guardian angel Clarence gives families plenty to talk about on the drive home.
Parent tip: The film runs a little over two hours, so it suits kids around 8 and up better than preschoolers.
- Host
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- Rome Capitol Theatre, 220 W Dominick St, Rome, NY 13440 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our New York Christmas train rides page.
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When each Rome Christmas event for kids happens
Start the season with cartoons and breakfast on November 29, bring the whole family to the free Tuba Christmas on December 15, and save It’s a Wonderful Life on December 18 for older kids.
- Sunday Morning Cartoons: Classic Christmas CartoonsRome · Nov 29
- A Tuba ChristmasRome · Dec 15
- Capitol Classic: It’s a Wonderful LifeRome · Dec 18
Looking further afield? Our New York Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for New Hartford, Morrisville, Manlius and Brewerton. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
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Rome Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Rome this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Rome for 2026, all at the Rome Capitol Theatre: Classic Christmas Cartoons on November 29, A Tuba Christmas on December 15, and It’s a Wonderful Life on December 18.
When are the Classic Christmas Cartoons at the Capitol Theatre?
Sunday, November 29, 2026. Doors open at 9 am, the first program starts at 10 am, and a second lineup runs from 1 pm to about 3:15 pm. One ticket covers both.
Is A Tuba Christmas in Rome free?
Yes. A Tuba Christmas on Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 7 pm is free and open to the public.
Is It’s a Wonderful Life OK for kids?
It is a gentle 1946 classic, but it runs over two hours, so it works best for kids around 8 and older.
Who do I contact about Capitol Theatre holiday events?
The Rome Capitol Theatre at admin@romecapitol.com or 315-337-6277.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in New York?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s New York Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Rome on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.