Seasonal events like holidays, anniversaries, or themed discussions can boost engagement, but they require planning. How do you organize these events to keep them relevant and engaging for your members? Have you seen increased activity during seasonal themes, and how did it impact user retention?

I haven't tried this sort of thing, but it does work. I mean, whether it's a McDonald's McRib promo (non-forum example) or a forum posting contest, it does generate a lot of attention.

It can drive engagements, I have seen this happening on forums where I am staff but when I tried it myself on my forums or the forums I manage, I did not get great results

Seasonal themes and events can boost engagement by creating timely, relevant content. You can update the forum's look with festive designs, host seasonal challenges, or run special promotions and contests. Encouraging users to share their seasonal experiences or opinions on current events can spark lively discussions. Regularly tying your events to the calendar like holidays or global celebrations keeps the community excited and engaged year-round.