Title: Easy Events Calendar : All-in-One Events Calendar with Social Event, Eventbrite, Meetup, Google & iCal Import Support Author: Xylus Themes Published: July 7, 2025 Last modified: July 30, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/xylus-events-calendar/assets/banner-772x250.jpg?rev=3341027) ![](https://ps.w.org/xylus-events-calendar/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3323355) # Easy Events Calendar : All-in-One Events Calendar with Social Event, Eventbrite, Meetup, Google & iCal Import Support By [Xylus Themes](https://profiles.wordpress.org/xylus/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/xylus-events-calendar.1.1.2.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/xylus-events-calendar/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/xylus-events-calendar/#reviews) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/xylus-events-calendar/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/xylus-events-calendar/) ## Description ✨ Easy Events Calendar is a powerful, modern, and flexible event management plugin for WordPress. Create, manage, and display events with ease — whether they are internal events or imported from platforms like Eventbrite, Meetup, or Facebook. ⚡ Includes advanced recurring events, real-time AJAX event discovery, Mini Calendar widgets, and seamless “Add to Calendar” integration for a premium user experience. 📖 [Documentation](http://docs.xylusthemes.com/docs/easy-events-calendar/) | 🔗 [Plugin Website](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/easy-events-calendar/) ### 🚀 Why Choose Easy Events Calendar? ✔ No coding required ⚡ Fast and performance optimized 🔗 Supports internal + external events 📱 Fully responsive design 🔍 Advanced AJAX filtering system 📆 Built-in Mini Calendar & “Add to Calendar” Sync ### 🚀 Core Features ### 🗂️ Internal Event Management * Create and manage events using custom post type (eec_events) * Clean and user-friendly admin interface * No dependency on third-party tools ### 🔁 Advanced Recurring Events * Supports Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly schedules * Automatically generates future event instances * Ideal for classes, webinars, and recurring events ### 🔍 Smart Event Discovery (AJAX Powered) * Real-time event filtering without page reload * Filter by Category, Tag, Venue, Organizer, Date Range, Day, and Time * Fast and smooth user experience * Option to display past events when upcoming events are not available 👉 Shortcode: **[eec_events_discovery]** ### 🏷️ Event Organization * Categories and Tags support * Venue management 📍 * Organizer management 👤 * Dedicated archive pages ### 📅 Calendar Export & Sync * “Add to Calendar” buttons for individual events * Support for Google Calendar, Yahoo Calendar, and iCalendar (.ics) downloads * Global iCal feed link for syncing all upcoming events ### 🗓️ Mini Calendar & Tools * Compact Mini Calendar view for sidebars * Includes a dedicated Mini Calendar widget * Built-in Feedback form for user engagement 👉 Shortcode: **[easy_event_calendar_mini]** ### 🎨 Modern UI Design * Clean and professional layouts * Smooth animations and transitions * Modern glass-style interface ### ⚡ High Performance * Optimized SQL queries * Handles large event data efficiently * Fast pagination system ### 📱 Fully Responsive * Mobile-friendly layouts * Compact pagination for small screens * Works perfectly on all devices ### 🎨 Available Views 📅 Calendar View – Full month layout 🧱 Grid View – Card-based modern layout 📋 List View – Clean listing format 🧩 Staggered (Masonry) – Dynamic layout 🎞️ Slider View – Interactive event slider 🗓️ Mini Calendar – Compact sidebar calendar view ### 🔗 Supported External Sources Easy Events Calendar also works seamlessly with the following third-party plugins: * [Import Eventbrite Events](https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-eventbrite-events/) * [Import Social Events](https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-facebook-events/) * [Import Meetup Events](https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-meetup-events/) * [WP Event Aggregator](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-event-aggregator/) * [EventON](https://wordpress.org/plugins/eventon-lite/) * [Events Manager](https://wordpress.org/plugins/events-manager/) ### ⚙️ Installation 1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or install via dashboard 2. Activate the plugin 3. Go to Settings > Easy Events Calendar 4. Start creating events from “Easy Events” menu 📌 Shortcodes: Use the following shortcodes to display events on your website: **[eec_events_discovery]** – Displays AJAX-powered event discovery with filters. **[ easy_events_calendar]** – Shows the classic events calendar view. **[easy_event_calendar_mini]**– Displays the compact Mini Calendar. ### 📜 Changelog #### 1.1.2 * FIXED: Issue with past events not displaying when navigating to previous months in the calendar view. * FIXED: Mobile layout responsiveness and text overlapping issues in the Mini Calendar event list. * FIXED: Empty description tooltip fallback text in the calendar view. * IMPROVEMENTS: The event search bar now correctly filters by the selected event source. * IMPROVEMENTS: Strengthened AJAX security with stricter data sanitization and nonce verification. * IMPROVEMENTS: Resolved PHPCS warnings for better code quality and WordPress coding standards compliance. #### 1.1.1 * ADDED: Custom Recurring events Option. * ADDED: “Add to Calendar” integration with Google Calendar, Yahoo Calendar, and iCalendar (.ics) file download. * ADDED: iCal feed link for all upcoming events. * ADDED: Mini Calendar view. * ADDED: Mini Calendar widget for sidebars. * ADDED: Feedback form. * ADDED: Advanced event filters including Category, Tag, Location, Organizer, Date From, Date To, Day, and Time. * ADDED: Option to display past events when no upcoming events are available. * IMPROVEMENTS: Completely modernized and premium admin GUI, replacing basic design settings. * IMPROVEMENTS: Enhanced security through improved data sanitization. #### 1.1.0 * ADDED: New “Related Events” support with term-based matching (Category, Tag, Venue, Organizer) to automatically display related events. * ADDED: Advanced “Upcoming Events” widget with 10 unique styles (Timeline, Masonry, List, Card Grid, Badge, etc.), fully customizable from the admin panel. * ADDED: AJAX filtering and layout toggle in [eec_events_discovery] shortcode with live search and Grid/List view switching. * ADDED: Custom post type for internal events. * ADDED: Custom taxonomies — Category, Tag, Organizer, and Venue. * ADDED: Full support for recurring events with instance-based date handling. * ADDED: Randomized professional placeholder images for events without featured images. * ADDED: Design customization settings including Colors, Typography, and Header visibility controls. * FIXED: Tooltip positioning and visibility issues. * FIXED: Security and input sanitization improvements across all inputs. * IMPROVEMENTS: Enhanced metadata support including venue addresses, Google Maps( latitude/longitude), and organizer contact details. * IMPROVEMENTS: Organizer taxonomy changed to hierarchical for better admin experience. * IMPROVEMENTS: Unified event data retrieval logic for improved performance. * IMPROVEMENTS: Added compatibility support for WordPress 7.0. #### 1.0.3 * ADDED: New slider layout. * ADDED: Support for multiple widgets. * ADDED: Option to hide the header. * ADDED: Category parameter support in the shortcode. * IMPROVEMENTS: Security and code quality improvements. #### 1.0.2 * ADDED: Support for EventOn plugin. * ADDED: Support for Events Manager plugin. * FIXED: Issue with event ordering in Masonry(Staggered) layout. #### 1.0.1 * Updated plugin branding and improved overall presentation. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release * Display support for Eventbrite, Meetup, Facebook Events, and WP Event Aggregator * Includes 4 unique views: Calendar, Grid, Row, and Masonry * Load More feature with pagination settings * Button text and colour customisation options ### 🚀 Upgrade Notice #### 1.1.0 Major update with Internal Events, Recurring System, and AJAX Event Discovery. ## Screenshots [⌊Calendar View – Browse upcoming events in an interactive calendar layout.⌉⌊Calendar View – Browse upcoming events in an interactive calendar layout.⌉[ Calendar View – Browse upcoming events in an interactive calendar layout. [⌊Grid View – Display events in a modern and visually appealing grid format.⌉⌊Grid View – Display events in a modern and visually appealing grid format.⌉[ Grid View – Display events in a modern and visually appealing grid format. [⌊List View – View events in a simple and easy-to-read list layout.⌉⌊List View – View events in a simple and easy-to-read list layout.⌉[ List View – View events in a simple and easy-to-read list layout. [⌊Masonry View – Showcase events in a dynamic staggered grid design.⌉⌊Masonry View– Showcase events in a dynamic staggered grid design.⌉[ Masonry View – Showcase events in a dynamic staggered grid design. [⌊Slider View – Highlight events using a smooth carousel slider.⌉⌊Slider View – Highlight events using a smooth carousel slider.⌉[ Slider View – Highlight events using a smooth carousel slider. [⌊Settings Panel – Customize layouts, styles, and event display options easily.⌉⌊ Settings Panel – Customize layouts, styles, and event display options easily.⌉[ Settings Panel – Customize layouts, styles, and event display options easily. [⌊Event Discovery Grid – Search and explore events in a grid-based layout.⌉⌊Event Discovery Grid – Search and explore events in a grid-based layout.⌉[ Event Discovery Grid – Search and explore events in a grid-based layout. [⌊Event Discovery List – Find events quickly with a clean list-style search view.⌉⌊ Event Discovery List – Find events quickly with a clean list-style search view.⌉[ Event Discovery List – Find events quickly with a clean list-style search view. [⌊Event Widget Backend – Configure event widgets with flexible backend options.⌉⌊ Event Widget Backend – Configure event widgets with flexible backend options.⌉[ Event Widget Backend – Configure event widgets with flexible backend options. [⌊Event Widget Frontend – Display selected events beautifully on your website.⌉⌊ Event Widget Frontend – Display selected events beautifully on your website.⌉[ Event Widget Frontend – Display selected events beautifully on your website. [⌊Gutenberg Block – Add and manage event layouts directly in the block editor.⌉⌊ Gutenberg Block – Add and manage event layouts directly in the block editor.⌉[ Gutenberg Block – Add and manage event layouts directly in the block editor. [⌊Mini Calendar (Widget) – Display a compact interactive calendar in the sidebar.⌉⌊ Mini Calendar (Widget) – Display a compact interactive calendar in the sidebar.⌉[ Mini Calendar (Widget) – Display a compact interactive calendar in the sidebar. [⌊Single Event Page – View full details, location, and add to calendar options for an event.⌉⌊Single Event Page – View full details, location, and add to calendar options for an event.⌉[ Single Event Page – View full details, location, and add to calendar options for an event. ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * Easy Events Calendar Display upcoming events. ## FAQ ### 🔁 Does this support recurring events? Yes. You can create events that repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. The system automatically generates future occurrences. ### ⚡ How does the discovery shortcode work? The [eec_events_discovery] shortcode provides a real-time AJAX filtering interface. Users can filter events instantly without page reload. ### 📱 Is it mobile-friendly? Yes. All layouts are fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices. ### 🧑‍💻 Can I create events manually inside WordPress? Yes. You can create and manage events directly using the built-in “Easy Events” custom post type without relying on external sources. ### 🔌 Can I import events from other platforms? Yes. The plugin supports integration with Eventbrite, Facebook Events, Meetup, and other popular event plugins. ### 🎨 Can I change the layout or design of events? Yes. You can choose from multiple layouts like Calendar, Grid, List, Masonry, and Slider to match your website design. ### ⚡ Will it slow down my website? No. The plugin is optimized with efficient SQL queries and AJAX loading to ensure fast performance even with a large number of events. ### 🏷️ Can I filter events by category or organizer? Yes. Users can filter events by Category, Tag, Venue, and Organizer using the AJAX- powered discovery system. ### 🗓️ How do I add a Mini Calendar to my sidebar? You can easily display a compact Mini Calendar in your sidebar, footer, or any widget area by using the `[easy_event_calendar_mini]` shortcode. This view is fully responsive and perfect for saving space. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cbd9877bff9989210c51030dd5fb2fd26c7a6843efa4534ac629de4864f52bfb? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Lightweight Plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/lightweight-plugin-9/)󠁿 [gmgautam](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gmgautam/) July 13, 2026 Using this plugin on my site has been a good experience. It works as expected, the events are imported properly, and everything looks organized. It’s also lightweight and easy to set up. Happy with it so far! [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/xylus-events-calendar/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Easy Events Calendar : All-in-One Events Calendar with Social Event, Eventbrite, Meetup, Google & iCal Import Support” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. 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