If you’re tired of bloated calendar plugins or managing separate event post types, Pie Calendar offers a streamlined, flexible alternative. Developed by Jonathan Jernigan and Elijah Mills of Tasty Plugins, this powerful tool lets you turn any post, page, or custom post type into a calendar event, with minimal setup.

What Is Pie Calendar?

Pie Calendar integrates directly with your existing content, allowing you to surface events on a clean, front-end calendar using just a shortcode. There are no new post types, no complicated workflows, just powerful, flexible event management that works the way you do.

Key Features

  • Turn Any Post Into an Event – Works with posts, pages, or custom post types.
  • Multiple Calendar Views – Choose from monthly, weekly, daily, or list formats.
  • Custom Field Support – Use ACF, Meta Box, or other custom fields for dates and times.
  • Multilingual Support – Adapts to your WordPress locale or use custom overrides.
  • Widget Mode – Add a compact calendar to sidebars or narrow layouts.
  • Add to Calendar – Users can save events to Apple, Google, and Microsoft calendars.

Go Pro for More Power

Upgrade to Pie Calendar Pro for advanced event handling and integrations:

  • Advanced Recurring Events – Define flexible repeat rules, include blackout dates.
  • Color-Coded Events – Visually differentiate event types with custom colors.
  • WooCommerce & EDD Integration – Display products or downloads as events.
  • Taxonomy Filters – Filter by categories, tags, or custom taxonomies.

Who Should Use It?

  • Bloggers – Highlight event-based content with no extra post types.
  • Small Businesses – Share hours, schedules, and events effortlessly.
  • Government & Nonprofits – Enjoy multilingual and accessibility-ready features.
  • Developers – Integrate with ACF, Meta Box, and custom post types.

How to Get Started

  • Install the free version from the WordPress Plugin Directory or piecalendar.com.
  • Activate and configure global settings (post type, field mapping, etc.).
  • Edit any post and enable “Show on Calendar.” Set your event date and time.
  • Display your calendar with the piecal shortcode.

Final Thoughts

Pie Calendar delivers a clean, developer-friendly, and highly customizable way to manage events inside WordPress. Whether you’re working on a small business site, an editorial calendar, or a government resource hub, this plugin makes it easy to keep your content and visitors on schedule.

Visit piecalendar.com to learn more, or watch a live demo on YouTube.