How to Add a Calendar of Events to Your Squarespace Site

If you’re running a church, nonprofit, or any organization that holds regular events, having a calendar on your website is a must. However, setting up a calendar in Squarespace can be a bit confusing at first because it involves combining two features. But don't worry! In this guide, I'll walk you through how to add a calendar of events to your site so you can showcase your upcoming activities clearly and effectively.

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Why Add a Calendar to Your Site?

Having a calendar on your website not only keeps your visitors informed but also adds an organized touch to your site. It helps people easily find out when and where your events are taking place, all in one central location. Whether you're hosting community meetings, special gatherings, or just want to share upcoming events, a calendar is a powerful way to display that information.

Step 1: Add a Calendar Block to Your Page

First, we need to add a calendar block to your site. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Go into Edit Mode: On your Squarespace site, go to the page where you want the calendar to appear and click "Edit."

2. Add a New Section: Scroll down to the area where you’d like to place the calendar. Add a new blank section to keep it organized.

3. Add the Calendar Block: Inside your new section, add a calendar block by scrolling down the block options. Once it’s added, you can adjust its size and placement to fit your layout. You’ll notice that it initially shows sample events, but don’t worry—we'll customize those next!

Step 2: Connect Your Events Page

At this point, your calendar is just a placeholder. To make it functional, you need to connect it to an events page:

1. Create an Events Page: Head over to your site’s “Pages” section. If you want to keep the events page hidden from your main navigation, add it to the "Not Linked" section.

2. Add an Events Collection: When you add the new page, choose the "Events" collection type. You’ll have two options for how this page looks: one is more streamlined for when you don't plan to display the page itself, and the other is more styled for a full events page. Either option works, but pick the layout that best fits your needs.

3. Edit Events: Squarespace will automatically add some sample events for you. Click the settings (gear icon) next to each event to edit the details like date, time, and event description. You can also upload event images and mark them as “Featured” if you want them to stand out.

4. Connect Events to Your Calendar Block: Go back to the page where you added your calendar block. Click the pencil icon on the block to edit it and select your events page as the source for the calendar. This will populate your calendar with the actual events you just created.

Step 3: Customize and Style Your Calendar

Now that your calendar is set up and connected to your events page, let’s make sure it looks great:

• Adjust the Layout and Colors: Use Squarespace’s style editor to change the layout and colors of the calendar so it fits seamlessly with your site’s design.

• Add Extra Details to Events: Each event has its own page that you can edit like a blog post. Feel free to add images, maps, buttons (for things like RSVP or ticket sales), and more to give visitors all the information they need.

Step 4: Preview and Fine-Tune

Before you hit "Save," make sure everything looks good:

1. Preview the Calendar: Click "Preview" to see how the calendar looks on both desktop and mobile views.

2. Check Event Details: Click on individual events to see how they appear on their own pages. Ensure all the event details are accurate and that the design is consistent.

Wrapping Up

And there you have it! Adding a calendar of events to your Squarespace website might seem complicated at first, but once you know how to connect a calendar block to your events page, it’s a breeze. By following these steps, you’ll have a functional and stylish events calendar on your site in no time.

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I'm Bryan, a Squarespace web designer and founder of Abound Web Design. I have worked with all types of businesses and organizations from preschools to publishing companies to chiropractic clinics and everything in between. If you want to discuss a potential project, you can email me at bryan@aboundwebdesign or get in touch with me here. Alternatively, you can book in a free 15-minute consultation call here.