How to Create and Manage Event Pages in Squarespace

How to Create and Manage Event Pages in Squarespace

By Michael Chen

February 1, 2025 at 02:49 AM

Event Pages: A Complete Guide

Creating event pages helps visitors find schedules, locations, and details for up to 350 events per month. Each page can display 250 upcoming and 30 past events.

Key Limitations:

  • No built-in reservation support (use Acuity Scheduling instead)
  • No recurring events feature
  • Manual event duplication required
  • Events must have end times (cannot be hidden)

Creating an Event Page:

  1. Open Pages panel and click +
  2. Select Events from Collections
  3. Choose event page template
  4. Enter page title

Adding an Event:

  1. Click + on event page
  2. Add event title
  3. Set start/end date and time
  4. Add location
  5. Include event description
  6. Save or publish

Event Settings Options:

  • Date and time
  • Featured image
  • Location details
  • Event URL
  • Source URL
  • Tags and categories
  • SEO settings
  • Social sharing options

Layout Options:

  1. List View
  • Shows descriptions, excerpts, and featured images
  • Optional past events display
  • Customizable content elements
  1. Calendar View
  • Interactive monthly display
  • Featured images for single events
  • Hovertips for event details
  • Responsive design adjustments

Styling Features:

  • Customizable fonts and colors
  • Optional thumbnail images
  • Date label settings
  • Export calendar links
  • Social media buttons
  • Back navigation links

Event Management:

  • Organize by upcoming/past events
  • Edit/delete through sidebar
  • Export to external calendars (Google/iCloud)
  • Social media sharing integration

Tips:

  • Schedule events up to 2 years in advance
  • Use excerpts for brief descriptions
  • Add featured images for visual appeal
  • Enable past events to showcase history

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