Key Largo | Open Trip
Explore the coral reefs of Key Largo in a fully supported, accessible environment where adaptive divers, dive buddies, and volunteers can all participate. Jun 20-27, 2026 Trip Info Listed by […]
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Project Awaken Events
Get Active: Chicago Adaptive Sports & Disability Events Calendar
Discover upcoming adaptive sports, recreation, and disability-community events across Chicago and the suburbs — wheelchair sports, adaptive cycling, accessible theatre, scuba, and more. Project Awaken brings together listings from trusted partners so you can find ways to get active, connect, and thrive.
Use the color-coded filters below to browse events by organization.
Events for June 28, 2026
All Day
Rotary Grove Fest
Listed by Diveheart. View details / register
Train2Race Camp
A multi-day paratriathlon training camp for athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairments. Dare2tri coaches and volunteers provide hands-on instruction across swimming, cycling, and running, with adaptive equipment fitting and […]
Track & Field
GLASA provides a continuum of coaching for both ambulatory and wheelchair track and field from the beginner to elite level athlete. Being part of Team GLASA provides access to equipment, […]
Cubs vs. Brewers
Hit the road for a fun-filled baseball getaway as the group travels from Chicago to Milwaukee to watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Milwaukee Brewers! Enjoy the excitement of […]
New Works at Berger Park Cultural Center
Synapse Arts and the 2026 New Works artists Aurora Tabar, Christine Shallenberg, and Qū Jié 曲洁 invite you to our culminating performances! The annual New Works program provides rehearsal space, […]
Everyone at Play at Kohl Children’s Museum
Kohl Children’s Museum welcomes children with disabilities and their families for an afternoon of learning and play focused on them. Our Museum campus is designed for universal accessibility with a […]
Swim
The Instructional Swim program is for individuals who have a physical or visual disability that are new to swimming. Athletes will be assigned one-on-one to a volunteer swim instructor. Floatation devices […]
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Get Active Calendar
What kinds of events are on the Get Active calendar?
Adaptive and inclusive sports, recreation, fitness, arts, and community events for people with disabilities across Chicago — including wheelchair basketball and football, adaptive cycling, track and field, swimming, adaptive scuba diving, and accessible theatre (ASL-interpreted, audio-described, and open-captioned performances).
Who can attend these disability and adaptive sports events?
Most events welcome people with physical disabilities and visual impairments along with their families, friends, sighted guides, and volunteers. Many events are free; each listing links to full details and registration.
Which organizations are featured on the calendar?
Events are aggregated from trusted partners including GLASA (Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association), Access Living, Dare2tri, Diveheart, WDSRA, NSSRA, and the Cultural Access Collaborative.
Where are the events held?
Across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs (Chicagoland), with some virtual and online options and occasional national adaptive-sports camps and trips.
How often is the events calendar updated?
The calendar syncs automatically every month and can be refreshed at any time, so the list of upcoming adaptive and disability events stays current.
