So, you want to submit an event to Get Busy, WW’s online calendar? That’s great!

Our calendar is largely user generated, featuring events submitted by community members. Our calendar editor reviews submissions at the start of every week, approving events that we think appeal to our readership. Please note that while most submissions are approved, not every submission is. In the spirit of maintaining a usable calendar that appeals to a large audience, our team has discretion over the events that show up.

See below for a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

How to Submit an Event

1. Go to wweek.com/getbusy/calendar/events/
2. Click the “+ Add event” button under the Featured Events header. If you’ve never submitted an event with us before, create an account or use your email to sign in. If you have an account already, sign in to your account.
3. Fill in your event title
4. Add the primary URL of your event.
5. Add the event format (i.e. in-person, virtual, both, etc.).
6. Add your event’s location.
7. Add the date(s) and time(s) of your event.
8. Select a category or multiple for your event.
9. Upload an image for your event.
10. Summarize your event under “Description & Details”.
11. Under “Admissions & Ticketing” select which your event falls under and pricing, if applicable.
12. Fill in your event contact info.
13. Select “Review” once everything is filled out to ensure the information you have input is accurate.
14. Select a promotion option from “Enhanced”, “Featured” and “Premium” if you would like to. See what each promotion includes below.
15. Once you select your promotion option, if applicable, follow the steps for whichever promotion you have selected.

FAQ

• What does Specific Date vs. Series of Dates vs. Ongoing Date Range mean? Specific Date refers to an event that happens on one day only (eg: January 1, 5-9 pm); Series of Dates refers to an event with recurring dates (eg: January 1, 5-9 pm; AND January 2, 2-6 pm; AND January 3, 10 am-5 pm); Ongoing Date Range refers to an event happening over the course of multiple days (eg: January 1, 10 am–January 3, 5 pm)
• How do I know if my event has been approved? Please allow us at least two weeks to review your event for approval. You can always check the status of your event by looking on the calendar to see if it has been approved or not.
• Can I get additional promotion for my event? Yes! We offer advertising opportunities specifically to promote events on our calendar. Please contact advertising@wweek.com and we’ll send you over details on how to get your event better seen and heard by the WW audience.

Stay In The Know

Make sure you’re signed up for your Get Busy newsletter - our curated list of the most compelling events in Portland. The Get Busy newsletter delivers every Thursday and contains a mix of community events pulled from the events calendar, alongside our editorial staff’s recommendations for the week.

If you have additional questions, please contact us at calendar@wweek.com.