Add Event Pages and Set Up Event Details in Squarespace

Add Event Pages and Set Up Event Details in Squarespace

By Michael Turner

February 1, 2025 at 02:48 AM

Events Pages Guide

Create and manage event listings to showcase times, locations, and details for your upcoming activities. Perfect for concerts, meetings, book tours, and more.

Key Features & Limitations:

  • Supports up to 350 events per month
  • Displays up to 250 upcoming and 30 past events
  • No booking functionality (use Acuity Scheduling instead)
  • Manual event creation required (no recurring events)

Adding an Event Page:

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

Creating an Event:

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

Event Settings Options:

  • Date and time
  • Featured image
  • Event description/excerpt
  • Location details
  • URL settings
  • Tags and categories
  • SEO information
  • Social sharing options

Display Options:

List View:

  • Chronological event listing
  • Shows descriptions and images
  • Customizable information display

Calendar View:

  • Monthly calendar format
  • Interactive navigation
  • Hover previews
  • Responsive design for mobile

Styling Options:

  • Custom fonts and colors
  • Layout preferences
  • Past events visibility
  • Export calendar links
  • Social sharing buttons
  • Navigation elements

Tips:

  • Use featured images for better visual appeal
  • Add excerpts for quick previews
  • Include complete location details
  • Enable calendar export options
  • Update SEO settings for better visibility

Remember to save your changes and preview the page before publishing to ensure everything appears as intended.

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