Local meetups
Monthly or weekly gatherings built around a shared interest: tech, design, writing, gaming, crafts, or anything else. Free to attend, open to newcomers, and organized by volunteers.
for Community Groups
Free tools for the people building community
You're already doing the important work, bringing people together around shared passions and interests. Tidy Events gives verified community groups the full platform at no cost, so you can focus on what matters: your community, not your tools.
Everything paid organizers get, for free.
Community verification isn't a stripped-down tier. It's the full platform (ticketing, scheduling, sponsor management, analytics, and day-of operations) with the platform fee waived entirely.
Full ticketing
Schedule management
QR check-in
Sponsor management
Analytics and reporting
Team roles
Who qualifies for community verification?
Community verification is for groups that create free, open events for their local or interest-based community. If your events are free to attend and open to the public, you're likely a good fit.
Unconferences and BarCamps
Participant-driven events where the schedule is built on the day. Free or donation-based, focused on knowledge sharing over commercial interests.
Student and academic groups
University clubs, student-run conferences, hackathons, and study groups. If the event is free and run by students or educators, it qualifies.
Open-source and advocacy groups
Community groups organizing around open-source projects, civic engagement, mutual aid, or social causes. Free events that bring people together around a shared purpose.
Community verification is reviewed by a real person, we want to hear your story. We're looking for genuine community groups, not companies running promotional events under a community banner. If you charge for tickets, the standard pricing tiers apply, and they're still affordable.
How to get started.
1
Create a free account and event series
Sign up and create an event series for your community. Add your group's name, description, and logo. This is the home for all your events.
2
Apply for community verification
From your event series settings, request community verification. Tell us about your group, your events, and what makes your community special. We review every application personally, we can't wait to hear your story.
3
Get verified and publish for free
Once approved, the platform fee is waived for all events in your group. Set up your event, add tickets, build the schedule, and publish. No payment required.
4
Go live, then do it again
Check in attendees, manage the live schedule, and review your analytics. When it's time for the next one, your group is ready. Add a new event and publish again.
Common questions.
Can I charge for tickets and still get community verification?
Community verification is for free events. If you want to charge for tickets, the standard pricing tiers apply: $10 for up to 50 attendees or $250 for up to 200 attendees. These are one-time fees per event, not subscriptions or per-ticket charges.
How long does the verification review take?
Most applications are reviewed within a few business days by a real person who cares about community. We'll email you once a decision is made. If we need more information, we'll reach out directly, we want to help you get verified.
Can I accept sponsor payments as a verified community group?
Yes. Community verification waives the platform fee; it doesn't restrict what you can do. If your sponsors want to pay through the platform, you can connect Stripe and accept payments just like any other organizer.
What happens if my group stops qualifying?
If your events shift from free community gatherings to paid commercial events, we'll reach out and work with you on the right pricing tier. We value community and will always reach out before making any changes to your verification status.
Your community deserves real tools
Stop patching together free tiers of five different services. Get the full platform (ticketing, scheduling, check-in, and analytics) for free.
Tidy Events works for everyone
Whether you're here to learn, speak, organize, or support, intrepid adventurers all, there's a place for you.
Speakers
Submit talks and share your passion.
Attendees
Register, attend, and discover.
Event Organizers
Create events from registration to recap.
Event Sponsors
Reach your community and support great events.
Venue Managers
List spaces, set rates, and receive inquiries.
Vendors
List your services and get found by event organizers.