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How do I add a one-off event outside the regular schedule?

Create a one-off event for a single sauna or cold plunge session outside repeating schedule templates.

ZettlorUpdated August 26, 2026

A one-off event adds one calendar occurrence without replacing repeating schedule templates. Regular repeating schedules keep generating from templates on the same space.

What Zettlor does today

One-off events use event create as a one-off event. They appear on Schedule and guest flows alongside template-generated slots. Repeating schedule templates continue unchanged; the event does not mutate the template recurrence. Use this for a holiday sauna or cold plunge session that should not repeat next week.

This behavior is live in Zettlor today for a commercial sauna and cold plunge room. Guest booking, cancel, and credit self-serve steps stay on Help. This page is for operators.

Desk path

Event create as a one-off event; Schedule to verify the single row; waitlist on the event if needed.

Do not invent a settings path beyond what is listed here. If the product does not include a control, the desk workaround is the path.

Failure mode

Staff edit the weekly template for a single holiday special. Every future week changes instead of adding one one-off event.

Operator example

Reddit NYC adds a New Year's cold plunge one-off event while weekday repeating schedule templates keep generating normal slots.

A sauna and cold plunge operator can copy the shape of this example without copying another brand's private pricing or customer lists.

How to do this

  1. Open event create for the sauna or cold plunge special session.
  2. Set up a one-off event with date, time, and capacity for the single occurrence.
  3. Attach the correct space and offering for guest booking.
  4. Confirm the event appears on Schedule without altering repeating schedule templates.
  5. Enable waitlist on the event if you expect sell-out for the one-off.

Does a one-off event replace my template?

No. One-off events add a row; repeating schedule templates still generate the regular schedule.

Can I hide a one-off behind an access code?

Turn on Hidden (only visible with access code) on the offering under Scheduling → Configuration. Staff book invited guests from Schedule. Store → Promos does not reveal a hidden offering.

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Follow-up guides

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