The Event Manager plugin lets you publish events with images, dates, locations, categories, RSVP requirements, attendee lists, and optional community interaction. You can manually add events or bulk‑upload them using a CSV template. Events can be displayed as a list, map, or calendar view depending on your settings.
Requirements
This is a Boost plugin, available on the Standard, Growth, and Business plans.
A Google Maps API key (required for adding or displaying event locations)
How to use the Event Manager plugin
Log in, go to Builder in the left navigation
Click the + button to open the Plugin Marketplace
Search for Event Manager, then click Add Plugin
Name your plugin and choose whether to add it to the side menu, then click Add again
Stay in the Content tab
You have three choices to enter your events
Enter Manually to create one manually
Click Import Data to enter them in builk
Each row should start with an event title, image URL, start date / time, end date / time, time zone, description, and meeting URL.
Click Generate AI Data to test out the plugin without any events
To Enter Manually:
Click Enter Manually
Click Add Event
Add a top image for the event listing
Add an event image for the event detail page
(Optional) Require RSVP
(Optional) Set an attendance limit
Enter the Event Title
Set the Start Date and End Date
Adjust the start/end time or mark the event as All Day
Choose the event time zone
Choose a Category or click Add Category to create one
Select the Event Type:
Physical Location: enter the full address
Virtual Event: enter a URL (must begin with https://)
Add additional information or photos
(Optional) Add a Link Action (e.g., connect a Community Wall for event discussions)
Click Save to publish the event
Test your event in the App Preview
View the event card, event details, address or link, images, and info
Confirm that the RSVP button works and attendee counts update
If attendee viewing is enabled, verify that the attendee list appears
Click the Design tab
Choose the layout for event listings (list or card styles)
Choose the layout for event details
Customize background and styling for the listing view
Click the Settings tab
Enter your Google Maps API Key (required)
Select Distance Unit (miles or kilometers)
Choose Default View (List or Map)
(Optional) Enable Map View and Map Restrictions
Show or hide Past Events
Enable Upcoming Events Only
Enable Calendar View to display events using a navigable calendar
Enable Show Attendees if you want users to see attendee lists
Enable Social Wall to show a linked community discussion
Click the Security tab
Turn on Require Login to restrict access
(Optional) Add tag-based restrictions and choose whether to match any or all tags
Click the Tagging tab
Enter a tag name to automatically apply to users when they open this feature
Click Add Tag
Click the Purchase tab
Check Require Purchase to enable
Choose your product type (e.g., Single Purchase or Subscription)
Upload an image and fill out purchase details and success/failure messages
Click the Analytics tab
View daily opens, top users, and usage details
Filter by 30, 60, or 90 days
Click the Categories tab
Add one or more categories
Categories appear as filters users can apply to narrow event lists
Click the Language Tab
Customize labels and terms (e.g., change “Virtual” to another term that fits your app
Pro tips
Use CSV import when adding many events at once
Enable Calendar View if you host recurring or date‑sensitive events
Add Community Wall links to create a social hub for each event
Use categories to help users quickly find relevant events
Make sure your Google Maps API key is active and valid for location search and map display