Events are created through the Event Espresso event editor. From your WordPress dashboard, go to Event Espresso → Events and click Add New Event.
Steps
1. Add an Event Title and Description
Enter a clear title at the top of the editor — for example, October Chapter Meeting or Safety Leadership Workshop. Use the description area below to provide details members need to know: agenda, speaker info, location notes, what to bring, etc.
2. Set the Event Datetime
Scroll to the Event Datetimes section. Enter the start date, start time, end date, and end time. You can add multiple datetimes (e.g. for a multi-session event) by clicking Add Datetime.
3. Set Up Tickets
Scroll to the Available Tickets section. By default, one free ticket is created. Edit it to set:
- Name — e.g. General Admission or Member Registration
- Price — leave at $0.00 for free events
- Quantity — the maximum number of registrations to allow (leave blank for unlimited)
- Sale dates — when registration opens and closes
Click Create Ticket to add additional ticket types (e.g. member vs. non-member pricing).
4. Add a Venue
Scroll to the Event Venue section and select an existing venue from the dropdown, or go to Event Espresso → Venues to create a new one first. Venue details (address, map) will display on the event page automatically.
5. Add a Featured Image (Optional)
In the lower-right area of the editor, click Set Featured Image to upload an image for the event. This displays in the event listing on the chapter website.
6. Review Registration Form Questions
Scroll to the Questions for Primary Registrant section. By default, name and email are collected. You can add additional question groups (such as address or phone) if needed for your event.
7. Publish
When ready, click Publish in the top-right corner. The event will appear in your chapter’s event listing and be open for registration.
Tip: Use Save as Draft to build the event over multiple sessions before making it live. You can also preview the event page before publishing.