How to create one event on multiple different dates (Copy/Duplicate Event)

Our copy feature allows the same event to appear on the calendar for multiple specific dates. This is useful for events that occur on several days in a row or on select dates, such as festivals, exhibits, or multi-day community events.

Unlike recurring events, which only display the next upcoming occurrence, duplicating events will display on the calendar for every selected date at the same time.

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Step 1: Add a New Event

1. At the top of your Yodel page, click Add Event.

 

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Step 2: Choose Who You Are Posting For

You can create the event:

• On behalf of your organization, or

• On behalf of another organization

Select the appropriate option before continuing.

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Step 3: Enter the Event Date and Time

Enter the event’s First Date and Time.

• Example:

  • Start Date: March 7

  • End Date: March 7

Then enter the Start Time and End Time, this needs to be true for every occurrence of the event

 

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Step 4: Select the "Copy" Option

After entering the date and time, choose how the event should appear on the calendar:

• Single Event

• Recurring Event

• Copy Event

Select Copy.

 

Note:

• Recurring events only show the next occurrence on the calendar until the previous one passes.

• Duplicating events show every occurrence of the event on the calendar at the same time.

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Step 5: Select the Event Dates

After choosing Duplicate, you will be able to select the dates when the event should appear.

1. Click each date the event should take place.

2. Select Submit once all dates are chosen.

 

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Step 6: Complete the Event Details

Fill out the remaining event information:

• Confirm the time zone

• Enter the event title

• Add the event location

• Write an event description

• Select categories

• Upload an event image

• Add a tag

• Enter an event website

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Step 7: Save the Event

Click Save to publish the event. 

After selecting Save, a confirmation prompt will appear indicating that event creation was successful.

From this confirmation screen, you can:

• Add the event to one or more of your plugins, or

• Select Continue to return to your events.

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Result

Once saved, the event will appear on your calendar for every date you selected. Each occurrence will display individually so users can easily see the event on every day it takes place.

Each event is treated individually, so if the time, date, location, etc. changes for one event, you can easily update it without affecting the others.

 

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✅ Tip:
Use the duplicate feature for:

• Multi-day festivals

• Conferences

• Events happening on specific dates (at the same time) within a week or month

Use recurring events for events that repeat regularly, such as weekly classes or monthly meetings.