Scuba Diving Events

Scuba Diving Events

Dive In, Hang Out

Past Events

Jess Reese giving a talk

Coral Reef Conservation Talk with Jess Reese

April 26, 2024

Jess Reese shared her passion for coral reef conservation! If you missed out, you can view the YouTube video of the event at the link below.

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ScubaPro Night Live Event

ScubaPro Night Live

May 17, 2024

We are so grateful to our ScubaPro rep for hosting this amazing night with some brand-new gear. I know we're even excited to see what they do next!

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HOG Gear Demo Day

HOG Gear Demo Day

June 21, 2024

Bob Collins hosted an amazing demo day event. If you missed out, you can view the video on our YouTube channel using the link below.

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Women's Dive Day

Women's Dive Day

July 20, 2024

Women's Dive Day was a hit! We had so many amazing speakers and members of the dive community come out to celebrate.

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Diving with Sharks talk

Diving with Sharks with Bill Fisher and Rami Hatamleh

July 26, 2024

If you missed out on the event, give us a call to talk to Bill or Rami and hear some of their amazing stories. You won't believe their tales!

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Go Dive Pro

Go Dive Pro

August 16, 2024

Our "Go Dive Pro" event was a splashing success! Thanks to everyone who joined us. Stay tuned for future events focused on building your scuba career.

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Diver Appreciation Day

Diver Appreciation Day

September 21, 2024

What a blast! Thanks to our amazing dive community for making our Diver Appreciation Day unforgettable. We can't wait to celebrate with you again next year!

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Underwater Pumpkin Carving 2024

Underwater Pumpkin Carving

October 12, 2024

I think it's safe to say this was the best Underwater Pumpkin Carving event we've ever had. If you missed it, we better see you out there next year!

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Bare Drysuit and Suunto Dive Computer Presentation Event

Bare Drysuit and Suunto Dive Computer Presentation

December 3, 2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us at this event. Be sure to check out upcoming presentations.

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Scuba Diving International (SDI) Pro Night Event

Scuba Diving International (SDI) Pro Night

December 5, 2024

Still want to become a dive pro? Let us know and we'll help you get started.

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DRISMAS Party Event

DRISMAS Party

December 13, 2024

This was by far the best DRISTMAS party ever. Thanks to everyone for attending, and we hope to see you next year.

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Photos with Santa

Photos with Santa

December 14, 2024

Santa sent word that this was his favorite appearance all season long. But don't tell anyone else.

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SCUBA Photos with Santa

SCUBA Photos with Santa

December 14, 2024

Santa keeps bugging us to get his Underwater Pirate Diver certification now, but we're steering him towards basket weaving.

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Diver Development Night

Diver Development Night

December 19, 2024

We had a lot of great feedback from this event and we hope to hold events like this in 2025.

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DRISY Awards

DRISY Awards

February 20, 2026

Join us for a fun, Oscars-style awards night filled with recognition, giveaways, and community. The First Annual DRISY Awards is Dive Right In Scuba’s annual recognition event honoring outstanding Staff, Pros, and Customers for their contributions, professionalism, and positive impact throughout the year.

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Your Surface Interval Starts Here

Scuba diving is the ultimate buddy sport. It’s about the people you meet on the boat just as much as the fish you see on the reef. At Dive Right In Scuba, we are more than a retail store; we are the heartbeat of the Chicago diving community. Our calendar is packed year-round with Events designed to keep you wet, keep you learning, and keep you connected with fellow divers. From serious tech talks to casual pool parties, there is always something happening at the shop.

Demo Nights: Try Before You Buy

Wondering if that new regulator breathes better than your old one? Or if those fins really offer more propulsion?

  • Pool Demo Events: We regularly host demo nights in our heated pool where you can test-drive the latest gear from top manufacturers. Strap on a new BCD, try a drysuit, or test out a scooter (DPV) before you commit to the purchase.

Workshops & Guest Speakers

You don't always need to sign up for a full course to learn something new.

  • Tech Talks: We bring in industry experts, explorers, and equipment manufacturers to discuss everything from cave exploration history to decompression theory.
  • Skill Workshops: Join us for mini-sessions on buoyancy, photography tips, or gear maintenance. These are low-pressure environments to ask questions and geek out on the details.

Community Fun

Sometimes, we just want to have a good time.

  • Parties & BBQs: Whether it’s a summer cookout or a winter holiday party, we love getting the tribe together. Swap stories, share photos, and find your next dive buddy over food and drinks.
  • Local Dive Meetups: Join us for organized fun dives at local quarries like Haigh Quarry or Pearl Lake. It’s a great way to stay active and meet new friends in a safe, supervised group.

Don’t dive alone. Check out our calendar and join the Dive Right In Scuba family at our next event!

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