Create an Event Page in Squarespace: Step-by-Step Guide

Create an Event Page in Squarespace: Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Thompson

February 1, 2025 at 04:48 AM

Creating an Event Page

Event pages allow you to showcase upcoming events like concerts, conferences, and book tours with their times, locations, and details.

Key Features & Limitations:

  • Supports up to 350 events per month
  • Displays 250 upcoming events and 30 past events
  • Manual event creation (no recurring events)
  • No built-in reservation system
  • Calendar or list view options

Creating an Event Page

  1. Open Pages panel and click [+]
  2. Select Events from Collection
  3. Enter page title
  4. Save changes

Adding an Event

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

Important Settings:

  • Date & Time: Set in 5-minute increments
  • Location: Uses Google Maps integration
  • Thumbnail Image: Represents event in listings
  • Event URL: Customize URL slug
  • Categories/Tags: Organize events
  • SEO settings: Title and description
  • Social sharing options

Styling Options:

Layout:

  • List view: Shows descriptions and thumbnails
  • Calendar view: Interactive monthly display

Display Settings:

  • Show/hide past events
  • Toggle thumbnails
  • Customize date tags
  • Export links (Google/iCloud Calendar)
  • Social buttons

Pro Tips:

  • Add excerpts for brief descriptions
  • Use thumbnail images for visual appeal
  • Schedule events up to 2 years ahead
  • Enable export links for visitor convenience
  • Maintain consistent styling across multiple event pages

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