Note: The Events Calendar is provided as the Licensed Pro version, and includes the Filter Bar add-on for enhanced filtering options on your calendar.

The Events Calendar plugin allows you to create and manage events for your site. Here's how to get started:

Adding a New Event

  1. Navigate to the Events tab in the WordPress dashboard.

  2. Click Add New to begin creating a new event.

You can now enter:

  • Event Title and Description

  • Time & Date: Set a start and end time. Clicking the time fields opens a calendar for selecting dates. You can also check the box for All Day Event.

Location

Under the Location section:

  • Add a venue

  • Check the boxes to display a Map or a Map Link

Organizer

In the Organizers section, you can:

  • Add a new organizer

  • Search for and reuse an existing one

Event Website

Add a link to an external website if your event has one.

Event Cost

Specify the price of the event under Event Cost, or leave it blank for free events.

Event Settings

On the right-hand side of the editor:

  • Event Category: Categorize your event for easier filtering

  • Event Options: Choose to hide the event from listings, make it sticky in month view, or mark it as featured

  • Featured Image: Upload or select an image from your Media Library

Publishing

When you're ready, click Publish. A green confirmation banner will appear at the top of the screen.

Click View Event to preview the event page, which will display all event details, including the map and description.

To see it listed in the calendar:

  • Go to Events > View Calendar

Customizing the Calendar

To adjust calendar colors:

  1. Click Customize at the top of the screen.

  2. Select The Events Calendar.

  3. Click General, then choose your desired Accent Color.