Otter Hosts
Host an Event With The Laughing Otter
No event is too small. Have an idea, hobby, skill or local experience you'd love to share? We'll help you turn it into an event — keep 80% of your ticket sales, keep 100% of your merchandise profits, and get help with promotion and marketing materials.
No event is too small
We're looking for interesting, fun, positive and community-focused experiences of every size. Your event doesn't need to be a festival, a conference or a big production. A neighbourhood trivia night, a kids' treasure hunt, a beginner drum circle or a sunset walking group can be just as valuable — and just as memorable.
If you've never hosted anything before, that's completely fine. Bring the idea; we'll help you present it well and get it in front of people.
- 80% of ticket sales
- Hosts keep 80% of ticket sales; The Laughing Otter retains 20% under the applicable event arrangement.
- 100% merchandise profits
- Sell your own merchandise at your event and keep all of your profit.
- Marketing support
- Materials, promotional assets and help presenting your event professionally.
- A place to be found
- Your event listed on The Laughing Otter so people can discover it.
What could you host?
Examples and inspiration only — these aren't events we currently run. Almost any safe, interesting local experience can become a Laughing Otter event.
Kids & families
- Treasure hunts
- Science afternoons
- Creative workshops
- Family cooking experiences
- Outdoor adventure days
- Nature discovery events
Teens & young adults
- Gaming tournaments
- Music showcases
- Creator meetups
- Street-art experiences
- Photography walks
- Beginner creative workshops
Adults
- Trivia nights
- Food experiences
- Local history walks
- Hobby meetups
- Cooking classes
- Photography groups
- Fitness and outdoor activities
Seniors
- Local history experiences
- Gardening groups
- Craft workshops
- Social outings
- Photography walks
- Community storytelling events
Everyone
- Community BBQs
- Local music
- Cultural experiences
- Maker events
- Pet-friendly gatherings
- Community celebrations
And plenty more
- Beginner drum circles
- Board game nights
- Dog-friendly social walks
- Backyard astronomy nights
- Beginner fishing days
- Community clean-ups with a social gathering
How the opportunity works
Three simple steps from idea to event day.
1. Have an idea
Think of something fun, interesting or meaningful that people in your community would enjoy.
2. Host it
Work with The Laughing Otter to create, present and promote your event.
3. Earn from it
Receive 80% of ticket sales and 100% of your merchandise profits.
You create the experience. We help get people there.
You bring the idea and run the experience. We bring the platform and the promotional support that helps your event look and feel professional.
- Marketing materials
- Promotional assets
- Event promotion
- Social media support where appropriate
- Professional event presentation
- A platform to help people discover your event
Support is tailored to each event. We can't guarantee particular attendance, reach or earnings.
Have an idea? Let's make it happen.
Tell us about your event below. It only takes a few minutes, and there's no cost to apply.
Host your event