Building an Events Calendar in Webflow Using Full Calendar Library

In this tutorial, we are going to explore the process of building an events calendar in Webflow using a library called "full calendar." This powerful library allows you to set up a calendar on any website with various functionalities such as interactive events, repeated events, and synchronization with external sources like Google Calendar. We'll also explore how to integrate the calendar with the Webflow CMS to create a dynamic and interactive events calendar for different types of businesses.

Getting Started

We'll start by setting up a fresh copy of the Webflow developer starter template and install necessary dependencies. The developer starter template is equipped with a built-in live reload feature that automatically refreshes the page when changes are made, making the development process convenient.

After setting up the project, we'll proceed to integrate the full calendar library into the Webflow project using an ES6 build system via npm packages. This involves installing the full calendar core, day grid, time grid, and list packages using the npm package manager.

Mounting the Calendar

Once the necessary packages are installed, we'll create a new instance of the calendar class and mount it on the page. This involves defining an element in the Webflow project to contain the calendar and passing necessary options such as initial view and toolbar settings to customize the calendar's appearance and functionality.

Working with Events

To populate the calendar with events, we can directly hardcode the events in the code. However, a more dynamic approach is to leverage Webflow's CMS to manage and feed events to the calendar. We'll demonstrate how to create a collection in Webflow for events and populate it with sample event data.

Next, we'll use a collection list in Webflow to extract the event data and convert it into JSON format using HTML embeds within the collection list. JavaScript functions will be employed to retrieve this JSON data and convert it into usable event objects.

Customizing Events

With the events populated, we'll dive into customizing the events by adding properties such as title, start date, end date, and location. Then, we'll explore how to configure the appearance of events by adding color, border, and text properties to each event.

Additionally, we'll demonstrate the flexibility of the full calendar library by adding interactivity when an event is clicked. This includes dynamically displaying event details or triggering other actions based on user interactions with the events.

Working with Full Calendar Plugins

The full calendar library comprises various plugins that extend its functionality. We'll show how to include specific plugins such as the day grid and time grid to display different views of the calendar. Each plugin adds specific features to the calendar, allowing for a customized and feature-rich calendar experience.

Conclusion

By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate the full calendar library into a Webflow project. You'll also have the knowledge and skills to populate the calendar with events, customize event properties, leverage full calendar plugins, and add interactivity to the events. This will enable you to create a dynamic and visually appealing events calendar for any website built on Webflow.

In summary, the full calendar library offers a robust solution for implementing an events calendar in Webflow, providing a seamless way to manage and display events with a high degree of customization and interactivity. If you're ready to enhance your Webflow projects with an events calendar, the full calendar library is a powerful tool to achieve the desired results.

We hope this tutorial has been helpful in guiding you through the process of building an events calendar in Webflow using the full calendar library. If you found this tutorial useful, please share and leave your comments and feedback. Thank you for watching!