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How to add Facebook events to Google Calendar

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Numerous events on Facebook cater to people of all interests. Whether it’s a festival or a group get-together, you’ll find something for everyone in any location on your Android phone. While Facebook has a built-in calendar, it isn’t something people use to plan their lives like Google Calendar. You can streamline your schedule and make it to every event by syncing your Facebook calendar with Google Calendar.




How to add Facebook events to Google Calendar

The steps for adding Facebook events to Google Calendar vary depending on the device you use.

How to add Facebook events to Google Calendar on desktop

  1. Log in to Facebook.
  2. From your Feed, select Events on the left. If you don’t see it, tap See More.

  3. Select the event you want to add to Google Calendar. You can choose an event at the top of the screen or select My Events in the left panel to see the events you created or saved.
  4. Tap the overflow menu (the three dots) and select Add to Calendar.
    The Facebook Events page with the options open for an event with a red box around the more button and the Add to calendar button

  5. Select Add to Calendar in the dialog box.
  6. Select Export and download the .ics file to your computer.
    The Export Event dialog box on the Facebook website with a red box around the Export button

  7. Go to the Google Calendar website.
  8. Tap the Settings gear at the top of the screen.
  9. Select Settings.
    The Google Calendar website with the Settings menu open and a red box around the settings gear and settings option

  10. Tap Import & Export on the left.
    The Google Calendar website Settings menu with a red arrow pointing to the Import & export option

  11. Tap Select file from your computer.
    The Google Calendar Import & export menu with a red box around the Select file from your computer button

  12. Select the .ics file you just downloaded.
  13. Tap the Import button.
    Import & export settings in Google Calendar with a red box around the Import button


You’ve now successfully added the Facebook event to your Google Calendar.

How to add Facebook events to Google Calendar on Android

  1. Open the Facebook app on your Android device.
  2. Tap the overflow menu in the upper-right corner.
  3. Select Events.
  4. Select the event you’d like to add to your calendar. If the event is reoccurring, select the specific instance you’d like to add to your calendar.
  5. Tap the overflow menu below the event title.
  6. Select Add to calendar. If you haven’t given Facebook permission to access your calendar, you’ll do so now.
  7. If you have multiple Google Calendars, select the one you’d like to add it to.

After selecting your desired calendar, the event is automatically added in a few minutes.


How to add Facebook events to Google Calendar on iOS or iPadOS

  1. Launch the Facebook app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap the overflow menu in the lower-right corner of your screen.
  3. Select Events.
  4. Select the event you’d like to add to your calendar. If the event is reoccurring, select the specific instance you’d like to add to your calendar.
  5. Tap the overflow menu near the event title.
  6. Select Add to calendar.
  7. If you haven’t given Facebook permission to access your calendar, you’ll do so now.
  8. Select your Google Calendar from the list of calendars that display.

After selecting your Google Calendar, the event is added to your calendar shortly.

How to find the Facebook events you added to your Google Calendar

After adding these events to your calendar, you may want to find them all. You can use Google Calendar’s search feature to find them.


  1. Go to Google Calendar on the web or through an app.
  2. Tap the magnifying glass icon on the screen.
  3. Search for the word Facebook.

All of your Facebook events appear in the search results.


How to delete duplicate Facebook events on Google Calendar

Sometimes, you may find duplicates of Facebook events in Google Calendar. It’s easy to delete the duplicates. The method is slightly different on desktop and mobile. Still, deleting it in one place deletes it everywhere you have access to a Google Calendar.

How to delete duplicate Facebook events on Google Calendar on desktop

  1. Go to the Google Calendar website.
  2. Find a duplicate event and select it.
  3. Tap the trash can icon in the upper-right corner of the event screen.
    An event open on the Google Calendar website with a red box around the trash can icon

This removes the duplicate event from your calendar.

How to delete duplicate Facebook events on Google Calendar on mobile

  1. Open the Google Calendar app.
  2. Find a duplicate event and select it.
  3. Tap the overflow menu in the upper-right corner.
  4. Select the Delete option.
  5. In the dialog box, select Delete.


The event is removed from your calendar.

How to modify the color of Facebook events in Google Calendar

Google Calendar allows you to change the colors of events to help you distinguish them from each other better. If you want to change the color of your Facebook events, here’s how to do so.

  1. Select a Facebook event on the Google Calendar website or in the Google Calendar app.
  2. Select the pencil icon in the upper-right corner of the event.
  3. Select the color option in the editing screen.
  4. Choose the color you’d like the event to be.
  5. Select the Save button at the top.


You’ve now changed the color of the event and can do so for all other Facebook events on your Google Calendar.

Align your calendars for a more productive day

Facebook has a lot of great events for people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests. However, keeping track of these events is difficult if you have to go into the Facebook app to keep track of them. Instead, add and modify your Facebook events to your Google Calendar. If you want to share an event with others at a certain time, schedule a Facebook post to let your friends know about it.

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