Schedule
KEEN aims to create spaces where all are welcomed, accepted, and included.
Participants must be registered for programs they are attending. No drop-ins allowed.
Our schedule for January-May, 2026 is now listed below. Registration opens on December 12.
Are you a new family or interested in trying out a new program? Check out our new programmatic social stories to help your athlete understand what to expect!
Questions? Email Jeff at JUnderwood@keenchicago.org.
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10am Arcade/Bowling Celebration with AAMA
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10am KEEN Soccer Rauner YMCA
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9:30am KEEN Plus Bowling
1:30pm KEEN Sports Evanston YMCA
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6pm KEEN Trampoline
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11am KEEN Sports Saturdays UIC
12pm KEEN Quatics Saturdays UIC
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9:30am KEEN Bowling
1:45pm KEEN Quatics Evanston YWCA
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5pm The Nutcracker: Sensory Friendly Performance
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List of services
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KEEN Sports UIC (Sat.)List Item 1
Time:
Session 1 : 11:00-11:50am
Session 2 : 12:00-12:50pm
Fall 2025 Sessions:
Second Saturdays - September 13 | October 11 | November 8 | December 13
Winter/Spring 2026 Sessions:
Second Saturdays -January 10 | February 14 | March 14 | April 11 | May 9
LOCATION:
UIC Sport and Fitness Center, 828 S Wolcott, Chicago, IL 60612
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KEEN Sports UIC (Sun.)
Time:
Session 1 : 11:00-11:50am
Session 2 : 12:00-12:50pm
Fall 2025 Sessions:
Third Sundays - September 21 | October 19 | November 16
Winter/Spring 2026 Sessions:
Third Sundays - January 18 | February 15 | March 15 | April 19 | May 17
LOCATION:
UIC Sport and Fitness Center, 828 S Wolcott, Chicago, IL 60612
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KEEN Sports EvanstonList Item 3
Time:
Session 1: 1:30-2:20pm
Session 2: 2:30-3:20pm
Fall 2025 Sessions:
First Sundays - September 7 | October 5 | November 2 | December 7
Winter/Spring 2026 Sessions:
Fourth Sundays - January 25 | February 22 | March 22 | April 26
LOCATION:
The McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove St, Evanston, IL 60201
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KEEN Quatics UIC
Time: 12:00-12:50pm
Fall 2025 Sessions:
Second Saturdays - September 13 | October 11 | November 8| December 13
Third Sundays - September 21 | October 19 | November 16
Winter/Spring 2026 Sessions:
Second Saturdays - September 13 | October 11 | November 8 | December 13
Third Sundays - January 18 | February 15 | March 15 | April 19 | May 17
LOCATION:
UIC Sport and Fitness Center, 828 S Wolcott, Chicago, IL 60612
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KEEN Quatics YWCA
Time: 1:45-2:45pm
Fall 2025 Sessions:
Second Sundays - September 14 | October 12 | November 9 December 14
Winter/Spring 2026 Sessions:
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Third Saturdays - January 17 | February 21 | March 21 | April 18 | May 16
LOCATION:
YWCA Evanston/North Shore, 1215 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201
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KEEN Soccer NorthList Item 4
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
Fall 2025 Sessions:
Third Saturdays - September 20 | October 18 | November 15
Winter/Spring 2026 Sessions:
Not currently scheduled
LOCATION:
The McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove St, Evanston, IL 60201
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KEEN Soccer South
Time:
Session 1 : 10:00-10:50a,m
Session 2 : 11:00-11:50am
Fall 2025 Sessions:
First Saturdays - September 6| October 4 | November 1| December 6
Winter/Spring 2026 Sessions:
Not currently scheduled
LOCATION:
Rauner Family YMCA | 2700 S Western Ave
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KEEN Bowling
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Fall 2025 Sessions:
Second Sundays - October 12 | November 9 | December 14
*No September session*
Winter/Spring 2026 Sessions:
Second Sundays - January 11 | February 8 | March 8 | April 12
LOCATION:
Waveland Bowl | 3700 N. Western Chicago, IL 60618
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KEEN Trampoline
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Fall 2025 Sessions:
Second Tuesdays - September 9 | October 14 | November 11 | December 9
Winter/Spring 2026 Sessions:
Second Tuesdays - January 13 | February 10 | March 10 | April 14 | May 12
LOCATION:
Sky High Sports Niles, 6424 Howard Street Niles, IL 60714
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KEEN Dance
*Returning in 2026!*
Time: 10:00-10:50am
Winter/Spring 2026 Sessions
Third Sundays - January 18 | February 15 | March 15 | April 19 | May 17
LOCATION:
UIC Sport and Fitness Center, 828 S Wolcott, Chicago, IL 60612
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KEEN Plus Bowling
*Young Adults Only*
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Fall 2025 Sessions:
First Sundays - September 7 | October 5 | November 2 | December 7
Winter/Spring 2026 Sessions:
First Saturdays - February 7 | March 7 | May 2
LOCATION:
Waveland Bowl | 3700 N. Western Chicago, IL 60618
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KEEN Plus
A monthly program for young adults ages 18+, including those 22+ who have graduated from KEEN's regular programming.
Upcoming Programs:
ZooLights - Monday, December 15
2026 programs coming soon!
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KEEN Special Events
Upcoming Special Events:
1. Bowling/Arcade party with the AAMA @ Lucky Strike. Friday, December 5 10am-12:30pm.
2. The Nutcracker @ Harris Theater. Sunday, December 21st 5pm.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR BOTH EVENTS. 2026 events coming soon1
