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Event template

This template is used to create an event that has a specific start and end date.

Sample event:

Creating an Event Page

1. Location & Setup

Event pages must live within a Year/Month archive (e.g., 2026 > 03).

  • Navigate to the correct Month folder (e.g., 01 for January).
  • Click Create > Page.
  • Select the Event template and click Next.
  • Enter a Title (the URL "Name" will auto-generate if left blank).
  • Click Create, then Open to begin editing.

2. Required Event Details

The template includes a built-in "Event Release" component. You must fill out these fields:

  • Event Title*
  • Dates: Enter a From (start) and To (end) date/time.*
  • Summary: Provide a brief overview of the event.

3. Optional Details & Enhancements

  • Thumbnail: Drag an image from the Side Rail > Assets into the 'Display image' tab (add Alt text and Title)
  • Logistics: Fill in Location, Open to, Cost, Contact.
  • Links: Add a Registration Link or Website (note: the website now includes a specific Name field).
  • Formatting Note: Time markers are now standardized as lowercase a.m./p.m.

4. Adding Extra Content

If you need to add extra images, tables, or slideshows, simply drag those components below the main Event Release section.

Event template and fields:

Video tutorial: How to create news & events

Sample event path using events within a yearly archive template:

Domain Parent Child Child Child Page
torontomu.ca /psychology/ /news/ /2017/ /02/ my-event-page.html
Template to use: homepage template content template Archive (yearly) template archive month Event Template