ActionGoogle CalendarUpdated June 2026

How do I list upcoming Google Calendar events?

Short answer: Drop the "Google CalendarList Events" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Calendar ID
calendar_id
stringRequiredCalendar ID. e.g. "primary"
From Date
timeMin
stringOptionalShow events after this date (ISO 8601)
To Date
timeMax
stringOptionalShow events before this date
Max Results
maxResults
stringOptionalMax Results. e.g. "10"
Search Query
q
stringOptionalSearch Query. Example: standup
Sample request
{
"calendar_id": "primary",
"timeMin": "e.g. 2025-01-15T00:00:00Z",
"timeMax": "e.g. 2025-02-15T00:00:00Z",
"maxResults": "10",
"q": "e.g. standup"
}
Returns
{
"items": [
{
"id": "evt123",
"end": {
"dateTime": "2025-01-20T10:30:00-05:00"
},
"start": {
"dateTime": "2025-01-20T10:00:00-05:00"
},
"summary": "Team Standup"
}
]
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for List Events.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about List Events.

What does the List Events action do in Google Calendar?
Lists upcoming events from a Google Calendar with time filters (timeMin/timeMax) and query string. Used for daily-agenda emails, prep-doc generation, or scheduling assistants.
What inputs does List Events require?
Required: Calendar ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Google Calendar returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does List Events support batch operations?
Yes. Run List Events inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Google Calendar's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Google Calendar actions.

Action
Create Event
Creates a new event on a Google Calendar with summary, description, start, end, attendees, location, conference link, and reminders. Standard write for piping booked meetings or scheduled tasks into Calendar.
Action
Delete Event
Deletes an event from a Google Calendar by ID. Pass sendUpdates=all to notify attendees of the cancellation; recoverable from Calendar trash.
Action
Get Event
Retrieves a specific event from a Google Calendar by ID with summary, description, start/end, attendees, conference link, and recurrence. The standard read after a trigger fires.
Action
List Calendars
Lists all calendars available to the authenticated user (primary, secondary, subscribed) with access role. Used to populate a calendar picker.
Action
Quick Add Event
Creates an event using natural language text (e.g., "Dinner with John tomorrow at 7pm"). Google parses the title, date, and time for you, making this great for chatbot or NLP-driven scheduling.
Action
Update Event
Updates an existing event on a Google Calendar: summary, description, start/end, attendees, conference link. Only the fields you pass are changed; pass sendUpdates=all to notify attendees.

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