You must be a group admin or moderator to create, edit and cancel events. The event creator will be the event host by default, but depending on the nature and logistics of the event, it could be assigned to the group instead of a single person.
To create an event, you can either duplicate a past event by going to your group’s Events page, and clicking Duplicate under the past event; or you can create an event from scratch:
1. Go to your group homepage
2. On the left navigation menu, click Create Event
3. Enter the event details
4. Click Submit
To encourage people to attend, create a good event title and add a cover photo for your event page. Give a basic idea and agenda of your event in the description so interested members can know what to expect. Ensure the location is an actual address so that it will not lead to an error page. Set a time period for when members will be able to RSVP; by default, it is open once the event is created, up until the event start time.
Additional details you can include:
– Recurring event. Recurring events are great if you want to create many single-day events using the same information once. Select the dates the recurrence will span, how often the event will repeat, and the days of the week it will repeat on.
– Attendee numbers. Set the total number of attendees. Members will see how many spots are available and how many are left. If the field is left empty, there will be no limit to the event.
– Event cost. Enter the exact cost of the event or cost range or cost starting “From $##”. Members will usually understand that costs are set in the currency of the country the event is located in, but you can choose to type in the currency if you wish to make it really clear. If left empty, the event page will show the price as FREE.
– Privacy. Choose whether the event is available for anyone, or only members of the group.
Event Announcements & Reminders
Once you’ve created an event, it will be live for members to RSVP and comment on. It will be shown in the Events page of your group. Every member of the group will receive a notification announcing that a new event has been created for the group.
Members who have either Saved or are Attending the event, will be given a reminder notification three days before the event.
