Important dates

• Monday, Oct. 7 | Deadline for voter registration
• Tuesday, Oct. 8 | Early voting begins at City-County Building
• Thursday, Oct. 24 | Deadline to request an absentee ballot
• Saturday, Oct. 26 | Satellite Site voting begins
• Monday, Nov. 4 | Early Voting Ends
• Tuesday, Nov. 5 | Election Day

How to register to vote

• By mail: Download the English form here or the Spanish form here. Mail your completed form to the Marion County Board of Voters Registration, City-County Building (200 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204)
• In person: You can pick up paper forms at the Marion County Board of Voters Registration, branches of the Indianapolis/Marion County Public Library, BMV branches, and township trustee offices.
• Online: Visit Indiana’s online voter portal. Click “Register to Vote”. Fill in your information (your name, address, and either an Indiana driver’s license number or state identification card number) and submit it.

Checklist

• Register or update your registration. You can check your voting status here.
• If you’ll be unable to vote in person, apply for an absentee ballot.
• More information will become available 2-4 weeks before the election but you can check on referendums + see who’s running in your community.
• Find your polling place to vote on Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Bring an acceptable form of ID with you.

Where to vote early

• Indianapolis City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St.
• Decatur Township Government Center, 5410 S. High School Rd.
• Franklin Township Government Center, 6231 S. Arlington Ave.
• International Marketplace Coalition, 4233 Lafayette Rd.
• MSD Lawrence Education & Community Center, 6501 Sunnyside Rd.
• Perry Township Government Center, 24925 Shelby St.
• St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St.
• Thatcher Park Community Center, 4649 W. Vermont St.
• Warren Township Government Center, 501 N. Post Rd.

• Mystery Monday | Mon., Oct. 3 | 3-10 p.m. | The Hulman, 141 E. Washington St. | Cost of purchase | The creative minds in The Hulman’s kitchen will prepare a mystery menu for Indy’s adventurous eaters. 🍴

• Paws to Read | Tues., Oct. 4 | 6-7 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library - College Avenue branch | Free | A registered therapy dog will be available for kids to read to + improve their reading skills. 🐶
• Father John Misty | Tues., Oct. 4 | 8 p.m. | Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave. | $26+ | Listen to “Chateau Lobby #4" live at this stop on Mr. Misty’s tour.

• Dance Kaleidoscope Open Rehearsal | Wed., Oct. 5 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 Brookside Ave. | Free| Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to do those lifts with speed + grace. 🩰

• Dear You, Love Home with Brandon Schaaf | Thurs., Oct. 6 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Monument Circle | Free | Write a letter to the current inhabitant at a home you miss the most at this interactive event. ✍️

• Pinners Conference & Expo | Fri., Oct. 7-Sat., Oct. 8 | Friday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38th St. | $10+ | Experience the world of Pinterest come to life with 100+ hands-on classes and 200 vendor shopping booths — use code IndyToday for $5 off any ticket.*

• Statement walls are here to stay. Think: shiplap, subway tile, and bright accent walls.
• Your guests (and the planet) will thank you when you incorporate outdoor spaces and eco-friendly landscaping.
• Neutral exterior colors + natural finishes provide a welcoming curb appeal to any home. Gray, stained wood, and beige are frontrunners this year.*

• 68º | Mostly sunny | 7% chance of rain

• The northwest side has a brand-new coffee + plant shop. Gaia Cafe & Botanical is located at 5510 Lafayette Rd. and just opened Tues., Sept. 20. We don’t know much about the new caffeine spot, but we do know they rolled out a seasonal Teddy Graham Latte and we can bearly wait to try it. ☕
• The dust is settling on the final stage of renovations to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which finished construction just in time for Sunday’s Post Malone concert. It’s the second largest renovation project in NBA history + cost $360 million. What’s next in arena’s lineup? Lizzo, Reba, Carrie Underwood, and Kevin Hart are all stopping by soon. (WTHR)

• IndyGo is looking for your feedback. It’s working on a five-year plan that includes a network redesign + extension of crosstown routes to connect riders with medical facilities and grocery stores. The aim is to provide more frequent and reliable service 21 hours a day, seven days a week. The first public meeting will be on Tues., Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Justice Center. 🚌 (IBJ)

• The nation’s first sustainable shrimp farm is looking to hire 65 people — and it’s right here in Indy. At 2075 S. Belmost Ave., Shrimpbox is investing $4.8 million for a facility that will make shrimp a more sustainable + accessible source of animal protein with AI-powered farming technology. The company is looking for engineers, operators, and biologists. Apply via email. 🦐 (WTHR)

• $156 million. That’s how much the College Football Playoff National Championship generated in total sales from Jan. 7-10. It exceeded the city’s projection by $6,000, despite the pandemic. Around 56,000 people visited Indy for the game and spent an average of $281 a day. About 27% of available hotels were taken up by visitors for the event and supported 1,455 jobs. 🏈 (IBJ)

• Arts for Lawrence (8950 Otis Ave.) is hosting a “Saturday Night Live” type of event on Oct. 14-15. “Indiana Night Live! Fall-o-ween” will feature vampires, Frankenstein + PSL sketches, and lots of jokes. Get tickets. 🎤 (WTHR)

• A new design + automation lab is in the future for students at Herron-Riverside High School. The college prep is partnering with Praxair Surface Technologies to expand the science department’s programming and allow students to learn about 3D printing, automation tech, and other innovations. Learn more. (Inside Indiana Business)

• In honor of National Recovery Month, the canal was dyed purple on Friday at an event hosted by the Indiana Addiction Issues Coalition. The goal this month is for Hoosiers to gather + celebrate those in recovery — offering hope to those struggling. For more support, you can visit Be Well Indiana’s website. 💜 (FOX59)