Finding Events

Discover horror conventions, film screenings, meetups, and more. RSVP to events and connect with fellow horror fans in your area.

Types of Events

🎭 Horror Conventions

Large multi-day events with panels, celebrity guests, vendors, and horror screenings. Perfect for meeting creators and fellow fans.

🎬 Film Screenings

Movie theater showings, outdoor screenings, or special premiere events. Often include Q&As with directors or cast.

👥 Horror Meetups

Casual gatherings at cafes, bars, or homes. Watch parties, book clubs, game nights, and social hangouts.

🏚️ Haunted Attractions

Haunted houses, escape rooms, ghost tours, and seasonal Halloween attractions. Great group experiences!

🎤 Virtual Events

Online watch parties, virtual conventions, live streams, and remote discussions. Join from anywhere!

📚 Book Signings & Readings

Meet horror authors, get books signed, and attend live readings at bookstores or libraries.

Finding Events Near You

How to Search

  1. 1

    Go to Events Page

    Navigate to Events from the main menu.

  2. 2

    Set Your Location

    Enter your city or zip code in the location search box. This shows events within your chosen radius.

  3. 3

    Choose Distance Radius

    Select how far you're willing to travel:

    • • 5 miles (local events)
    • • 10 miles (nearby events)
    • • 25 miles (regional events)
    • • 50 miles (day trip events)
    • • 100 miles (weekend trip events)
    • • Anywhere (virtual events included)
  4. 4

    Filter by Event Type

    Use the dropdown to filter by convention, screening, meetup, virtual, or all types.

  5. 5

    Filter by Date Range

    Choose "This Week", "This Month", or set a custom date range to find events that fit your schedule.

💡 Pro Tip: Save Your Location

Set your location in your profile settings to automatically see relevant events without re-entering it every time!

RSVPing to Events

How to RSVP

  1. 1.Click on any event to view its detail page
  2. 2.Review event details (date, time, location, description)
  3. 3.Click "Going" (confirmed attendance) or "Maybe" (interested but not sure)
  4. 4.You'll receive email reminders 1 day before the event

RSVP Options

✓ Going

You're confirmed to attend. You'll get reminders and updates.

? Maybe

You're interested but not sure. Still get updates, but marked as tentative.

Not Going

You're not attending. The event is hidden from your calendar.

Managing Your RSVPs

Changing Your RSVP

You can change or cancel your RSVP anytime. Go to the event page and click a different RSVP button. Your status updates instantly.

Email Notifications

You'll receive email reminders:

  • • 1 day before the event (for "Going" RSVPs)
  • • If the event is updated or cancelled
  • • When someone you follow RSVPs to the same event

You can disable event notifications in Settings → Notifications.

Your Events Calendar

All your RSVPs appear in your profile's Events tab. You can view them by date, filter by RSVP status, or export to your calendar app.

Seeing Who's Attending

Who's Going Section

On any event page, scroll to the "Who's Going" section to see all confirmed attendees. This helps you:

  • Find friends or people you know attending
  • Discover new connections with similar interests
  • Plan to meet up at the event
  • See if the event is popular or intimate

Privacy Settings

Your attendance is visible to all users by default. If you have a private profile, you'll show as "Private User" in the attendee list. You can change visibility in Settings → Privacy → Event Attendance Visibility.

💡 Connect Before the Event

Click on attendee profiles to learn about them. Send a friendly message to plan meetups or coordinate carpools. Most horror fans are friendly!

Creating Your Own Event

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Go to Events Page

    Navigate to Events and click "Create Event" in the top-right.

  2. 2

    Enter Event Details

    Fill out the event form:

    • Title: Clear, descriptive name
    • Description: What attendees can expect
    • Date & Time: When it starts (and ends, if applicable)
    • Event Type: Convention, screening, meetup, etc.
  3. 3

    Add Location

    Choose location type:

    • Physical: Enter full address (venue, street, city, state, zip)
    • Virtual: Provide Zoom link, Discord server, or streaming URL
    • Hybrid: Offer both physical and virtual attendance options
  4. 4

    Set Capacity Limit (Optional)

    If your event has limited space, set a max attendee count. RSVPs close when the limit is reached.

  5. 5

    Upload Cover Image (Optional)

    Add an eye-catching image (poster, screenshot, etc.) to make your event stand out. Recommended size: 1200x630px.

  6. 6

    Submit for Review

    Click "Create Event". Your event will be reviewed by our team within 24 hours to prevent spam.

⚠️ Manual Review Process

All events are manually reviewed before appearing publicly to prevent spam, scams, and inappropriate content. Legitimate events are typically approved within 12-24 hours. You'll receive an email notification when your event is approved or if we need more information.

Event Best Practices

Good Event Listings:

  • ✓ Clear, descriptive title
  • ✓ Detailed description of what to expect
  • ✓ Accurate date, time, and location
  • ✓ Relevant cover image
  • ✓ Contact info or questions channel

Avoid These:

  • ✗ Vague or clickbait titles
  • ✗ Missing date/time/location details
  • ✗ Promotional spam
  • ✗ Duplicate event listings
  • ✗ Offensive or inappropriate content

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