Event Page Creation Guide: How to Add and Manage Events on Squarespace

Event Page Creation Guide: How to Add and Manage Events on Squarespace

By Michael Thompson

February 1, 2025 at 02:49 AM

Event pages help organize and display event information on your website. Here's how to set them up and manage them effectively:

Adding an Event Page:

  1. Open Pages panel and click +
  2. Select Events under Collections
  3. Enter page title and press Enter

Creating an Event:

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

Key Features:

  • Supports up to 350 events per month
  • Displays up to 250 upcoming and 30 past events
  • Events must have an end time
  • Can schedule events up to 2 years in advance
  • Events can be viewed in list or calendar format

Customization Options:

  • Add featured images
  • Include event descriptions/excerpts
  • Set custom URLs
  • Add location with Google Maps integration
  • Enable social sharing
  • Add tags and categories
  • Customize SEO settings

Display Settings:

List View:

  • Shows descriptions, excerpts, and featured images
  • Customizable event information display
  • Option to show/hide past events

Calendar View:

  • Interactive monthly calendar
  • Featured images for single events
  • Hover previews with event details
  • Responsive design for mobile devices

Additional Features:

  • Export options for Google/iCloud Calendar
  • Social media sharing capabilities
  • Custom URL slugs
  • Location mapping
  • SEO optimization settings

Note: Event pages don't support recurring events or direct bookings. For booking functionality, consider using a third-party scheduling tool.

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