How to Create and Manage Event Pages in Squarespace - Complete Guide

How to Create and Manage Event Pages in Squarespace - Complete Guide

By Michael Chen

February 1, 2025 at 04:48 AM

Event pages help showcase and manage event details like times, locations, and descriptions. Here's how to set one up and use it effectively:

Key Limitations:

  • Supports up to 350 events monthly
  • Displays 250 upcoming and 30 past events
  • No built-in reservations system
  • No recurring event support
  • Manual event duplication required

Creating an Event Page:

  1. Open Pages panel and click '+'
  2. Select Events from Collections
  3. Enter page title
  4. Add content sections as needed

Adding Events:

  1. Click '+' on event page
  2. Add event title
  3. Set start/end dates and times (5-minute increments)
  4. Add location details
  5. Include event description using content blocks
  6. Save or publish

Event Settings Options:

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

Display Options:

  • List view: Shows descriptions, excerpts, and featured images
  • Calendar view: Interactive monthly format with hover details
  • Customizable style settings for fonts, colors, and layout
  • Toggle past events visibility
  • Add export links to external calendars

Management Features:

  • Edit existing events
  • Organize into upcoming and past tabs
  • Delete unwanted events
  • Schedule future publications
  • Track event status (draft, published, scheduled)

Style Customization:

  • Match site's overall design
  • Adjust font and color schemes
  • Customize thumbnail sizes
  • Configure date and time display formats
  • Show/hide specific event details

Remember to:

  • Schedule events up to 2 years in advance
  • Add featured images for better visibility
  • Include complete location details
  • Write clear event descriptions
  • Enable calendar export options for attendees

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