How to Add a Calendar to Your Squarespace Website

If you’re looking for a simple way to display upcoming events, workshops, or launches on your website, Squarespace makes it easy with its built-in Calendar Block—but there are a few steps you need to know to get it working properly.

In this quick guide, I’ll show you exactly how to add a professional-looking calendar to your Squarespace site that keeps your visitors informed and your events organized.

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📅 How the Squarespace Calendar Block Works

The first thing to know is that the Calendar Block doesn’t create events on its own. Instead, it pulls in information from an Events Collection.

That means you’ll need to create an Events page behind the scenes to power your calendar.

🛠️ Step-by-Step: Setting Up Your Squarespace Calendar

1. Create a New Section

   • Open the page where you want the calendar.

   • Add a blank section for a clean start.

   • I recommend turning off the "Fill Screen" setting so you have better control over the layout.

2. Insert a Calendar Block

   • Click Add Block, search for Calendar, and place it into your new section.

   • Space it nicely by adding some margin blocks above, below, and to each side if needed.

3. Create an Events Collection

   • Head over to the Pages panel.

   • Under the Not Linked section, add a new Events Page.

   • This page won’t show up in your site navigation unless you want it to, but it’s essential for your calendar to work.

4. Add and Update Your Events

   • Inside your Events page, create new events.

   • Be sure to add a title, date and time, excerpt (which shows on your calendar view), and even an event image if you want to make it more visual.

5. Connect Your Events to the Calendar Block

   • Click the edit (pencil) icon on your Calendar Block.

   • Choose your new Events Collection as the source.

6. Save and Preview Your Page

   • Now your visitors will see a beautiful, organized list of your upcoming events right on your site!

💡 Pro Tips for a Better Calendar

• Use Excerpts: Whatever you type in the excerpt field will show below your event title in the calendar view—use it to add a quick description or highlight important details.

• Add Event Images: If you upload images to your events, it can make your calendar much more engaging visually.

• Refresh for Updates: If you don't see your edits right away, try refreshing the page after saving.

Adding a calendar is a great way to keep your audience up-to-date and give your site a polished, professional feel. Whether you're posting upcoming events, webinars, sales, or launches, a live calendar can be a powerful addition to your Squarespace website!

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