Need a Better Event Calendar? See How 3 Vermont Organizations Solved It
In discovery conversations with prospective clients, a particular question surfaces again and again:
“We need a better event calendar system — do you do that?”
Our answer?
“Yes. Let’s talk options.”
In this post, we’ll do exactly that.
We’ll walk through the possibilities by taking a closer look at three event calendar solutions we’ve built for clients: Love Burlington, Church Street Marketplace, and Find & Go Seek.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
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Integrating a third-party event calendar system
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Styling the look of third-party integrations
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Building custom event calendars
Different Paths to Building Your Event Calendar
Use a Third-Party Calendar That’s Easy to Manage
Love Burlington is an incredible resource that connects locals and tourists to Burlington’s vibrant small business ecosystem. Their calendar of events acts as a dynamic hub for discovering what’s happening in Burlington, Vermont.
For their website, we integrated a third-party system called Time.ly. The result is a simple, no-fuss, user-friendly display that’s easy to update.
We build all Eternity websites using MODX, a powerful open-source CMS that allows for easy and flexible integrations with tools like Time.ly.
Make Your Event Calendar Match Your Website’s Look
If you’re using a third-party integration for your calendar, but want it to look and feel like the rest of your site, we’ve got you covered.
Church Street Marketplace also uses Time.ly, but with a custom-styled events widget right on the homepage. We styled the widget to align with their visual brand, adjusting fonts, spacing, and colors for a cohesive look and feel.
Go Fully Custom with Features Your Visitors Will Love
For Find & Go Seek, we built a fully custom event calendar system from the ground up.
The entire website is powered by its event system, making it the most robust calendar we’ve ever developed.
It handles:
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Thousands of events
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Multiple filters (including date and category)
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Community-submitted events with moderation (a premium add-on)
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A playful, branded user experience
Custom-built solutions like this provide full control over functionality, design, and user interaction, which is especially helpful for organizations running frequent events.
Designing Calendars That Keep Your Community Connected
While you’re taking a closer look at the range of design and functionality these calendar solutions can offer, take a moment to explore the events they highlight.
We’re proud to partner with clients like Love Burlington, Church Street Marketplace, and Find & Go Seek, organizations that make it effortless for locals and visitors alike to stay connected to what’s happening in Burlington and beyond.
Get an Event Calendar That Works for You (and Your Visitors)
At Eternity, we believe your event calendar should be:
Easy to manage — so your team can keep it updated without stress.
Clear and accessible — making it effortless for visitors to explore what’s happening.
Tailored to your needs — with the right balance of features, branding, and functionality.
We’ve helped nonprofits and businesses manage their events online; now let’s do the same for you.
