Quick Answer
For single-day events, set the same date for both start and end. For multi-day events, set different start and end dates. Heritage Web automatically displays the full date range to visitors.
Overview
Whether you're hosting a 2-hour networking mixer or a 3-day conference, the Events Schedule handles both. The key difference is simply the end date—same day for single events, different day for multi-day events.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Setting Up a Single-Day Event
Open the Events Schedule section
Set your Start Date (e.g., 12/15/2025)
Enter the Start Time (e.g., 6:00 PM)
Set your End Date to the same date (12/15/2025)
Enter the End Time (e.g., 9:00 PM)
Select your timezone
Example: Evening networking event from 6 PM to 9 PM
Setting Up a Multi-Day Event
Open the Events Schedule section
Set your Start Date (e.g., 04/10/2025)
Enter when activities begin on day one (e.g., 8:00 AM)
Set your End Date to the final day (e.g., 04/12/2025)
Enter when the event concludes (e.g., 5:00 PM)
Select your timezone
Example: 3-day conference starting Thursday morning, ending Saturday afternoon
Important Notes
Multi-day events display the full date range on your public listing
The start time applies to day one; end time applies to the final day
Consider mentioning daily schedules in your event description for complex agendas
Events remain active until after the end date passes
FAQs
Can I specify different times for each day? The schedule captures overall start and end points. Use your event description to detail daily agendas, session times, and breaks.
How do weekend events work? Set Friday as start date and Sunday as end date. The event displays as "April 10-12, 2025" to visitors.
What about overnight events like New Year's Eve galas? Set your start date (December 31) and end date (January 1) with appropriate times. The system handles date transitions correctly.