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.

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Grenada | Open Trip

Divers of all abilities, discover Grenada’s underwater world on an adaptive scuba trip with Diveheart and our partners at Aquanauts Grenada. Jul 11-18, 2026 Trip Info Listed by Diveheart. View details […]

Train2Race Camp — Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

Dare2tri's Train2Race paratriathlon camp on the West Coast. Three days of coaching across swim, bike, and run for athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairments, with adaptive equipment and individualized […]

Iceboy! The Musical at The Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre, 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago, 60601, United States

MUSIC BY MARK HOLLMANN LYRICS BY MARK HOLLMANN AND JAY REISS BOOK BY ERIN QUINN PURCELL AND JAY REISS DIRECTED BY MARC BRUNI CHOREOGRAPHED BY JOANN M. HUNTER STARRING MEGAN […]

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.