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Displaying Free Events

How to show that your event is free to attend

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Written by Claudia Garcia
Updated this week

Quick Answer

For free events, either add a ticket tier with a price of $0.00 (e.g., "Free Admission" at 0.00), or leave the Events Tickets section empty. When empty, no pricing information displays on your listing.

Overview

Free events can be handled two ways in Heritage Web: explicitly show "Free Admission" with a $0 price, or simply skip the ticket section entirely. Choose based on whether you want visitors to clearly see "free" messaging or prefer a cleaner listing without pricing details.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Option 1: Show Free Admission Explicitly

  1. Open the Events Tickets section

  2. Click + Add Event Ticket

  3. Enter a name like "Free Admission" or "No Cost Entry"

  4. Set the price to 0.00

  5. Submit your changes

This displays "Free Admission - $0.00" on your public listing, clearly communicating no cost.

Option 2: Leave Tickets Section Empty

  1. Don't add any ticket tiers

  2. Leave the Events Tickets section blank

  3. The section won't display on your public listing

This keeps your listing clean without any pricing information shown.

Combining Free and Paid Options

You can mix free and paid tiers:

  • Free Admission: $0.00

  • VIP (includes parking): $25.00

  • Donation Suggested: $0.00

Important Notes

  • $0.00 is a valid price—enter zero, not blank

  • Empty ticket sections simply don't display publicly

  • Use your event description to mention if RSVP is required even for free events

  • Link to your registration page in the Event Website field if attendees need to sign up

FAQs

Should I use $0 or leave it empty? Use $0 when you want visitors to immediately see the event is free. Leave empty for informal gatherings where pricing isn't relevant.

What about "donation suggested" events? Add a tier named "Donation Suggested" or "Pay What You Can" at $0.00. Explain the donation option in your event description.

Can I require RSVP for a free event? Yes. Set up free tickets, note "RSVP Required" in the ticket name or description, and link to your registration form in Event Website.

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