How to Add a Calendar in Squarespace

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Calendars are a great way to showcase upcoming events, appointments, or important dates on your Squarespace website. Squarespace offers a built-in calendar feature that allows you to easily add and manage events.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to create and customize a calendar on your Squarespace site.

Step 1: Create a New Calendar Page

1. Log in to your Squarespace account and navigate to your website's dashboard.

2. Click on "Pages" in the left-hand menu.

3. Click on the "+" icon to add a new page.

4. Select "Calendar" from the list of page types.

5. Name your calendar page and click "Add Page".

Step 2: Add Events to Your Calendar

1. Click on the calendar page you just created to edit it.

2. Click on the "+" icon to add a new event block.

3. Fill out the event details, including the title, date, time, and description.

4. Customize the event block by adding images, links, or other content.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 to add more events to your calendar.

Step 3: Customize Your Calendar Settings

1. Click on the calendar page and go to the "Settings" tab.

2. Adjust the calendar view options, such as the default view (month, week, or day) and the start and end times for each day.

3. Enable event filtering if you want to allow visitors to filter events by category.

4. Customize the calendar's appearance by changing the colors, fonts, and layout.

Step 4: Link to Your Calendar

1. Create a link to your calendar page from other pages on your website, such as your homepage or an events page.

2. Use a button or text link to direct visitors to your calendar.

3. Alternatively, you can embed your calendar directly on other pages using the calendar block.

Step 5: Manage Your Calendar Events

1. To edit an event, click on it and make the necessary changes.

2. To delete an event, hover over it and click the trash can icon.

3. To rearrange events, simply drag and drop them to the desired date and time.

Conclusion

Adding a calendar to your Squarespace website is a simple process that can greatly enhance your site's functionality and user experience.

By following these steps, you can create a visually appealing calendar, add events, and manage your content with ease.

Remember to regularly update your calendar to ensure that your visitors have access to the most current information about your events and activities.