🗓 Important dates

• Tuesday, Oct. 10 | Deadline for voter registration (in office by 4:30 p.m., online by 11:59 p.m., or postmark of Oct. 10, 2023)
• Wednesday, Oct. 11 | In-person early voting opens
• Thursday, Oct. 26 | Deadline for absentee voting applications (aka vote by mail)
• Monday, Nov. 6 | Early voting ends
• Tuesday, Nov. 7 | Election Day + mail-in ballot receipt deadline

📍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.
• MSD Lawrence Education & Community Center, 6501 Sunnyside Rd.
• Perry Township Government Center, 24925 Shelby St.
• Pike Library Branch, 6525 N. Zionsville Rd.
• Warren Township Government Center, 501 N. Post Rd.
• St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St.
• Thatcher Park Community Center, 4649 W. Vermont St.

✅ 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.-6 p.m.
• Bring an acceptable form of ID with you.

• Indianapolis Culture First Kickoff | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 4:30-6 p.m. | The Speakeasy, 5255 Winthrop Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Join this community where global leaders and change agents come together to be inspired by their peers, ideate, and share best practices to create a better world of work.

• Original Farmers’ Market | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Indianapolis City Market, 222 E. Market St., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | From fruits and vegetables to meats and cheeses — you can find in-season, fresh foods from locals.
• “Blue Whales: Return of the Giants (3D)” | Wednesday, Sept. 27-Wednesday, Oct. 11 | Times vary | IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $10 | Deep dive into the journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction — in IMAX (new dates added weekly).*

• Lets Fest | Thursday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Oct. 1 | 6 p.m. | Various locations | $25-$75 | After a COVID hiatus, Let’s Comedy is thrilled to bring back local and national comics to our Indy stages.

• Mossy Marvels: Terrarium Artistry Course | Friday, Sept. 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Plat 99 - The Alexander, 333 S. Delaware St., Indianapolis | $65 | Join this hands-on workshop and uncover the art of crafting your own mini oasis — light bites and craft cocktails available.
• SWING | Friday, Sept. 29 | 7 p.m. | Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis | $250 | Step up to the plate for SWING at Victory Field, an inaugural signature event that will feature local restaurants, bars, and entertainment all night long.

• Indy Electric Vehicle Showcase | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 12-5 p.m. | The AMP at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Blvd., Indianapolis | Free | The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and Knozone invite you to Indy’s premier event for getting up to speed on driving electric.*

• If you’re looking for a great tailgating grill, the Weber portable gas grill has wheels and folds up neatly.
• Keep your ketchup and mustard from running away with a condiment caddy.
• Keep flies away with mesh food covers.
• Use a cooler light for those p.m. tailgates to elevate your nighttime cooler experience.

• Fishers’ living history museum Conner Prairie announced a $33 million plan to transform its welcome center. It will add immersive exhibit spaces, access to collection items, and hands-on learning and play. The building will close its attractions on Monday, Nov. 27 to prepare for construction. (IBJ)

• Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain Wawa is coming to the north side. The Westfield Plan Commission approved Wawa’s plans to build a 5,915-sqft convenience store + gas station at the northeast corner of State Road 32 and Spring Mill Road. (IBJ)

• Carrier, the heating and cooling manufacturer, opened a multimillion-dollar training facility in its gas furnace production site in Indianapolis to help ease the shortage of HVAC technicians. It includes six distinct labs featuring 41 fully functional HVAC systems to provide training in ducted and ductless systems. (IBJ)

• Speaking of movies made in Indiana, Bicentennial Unity Plaza announced it will host a special screening of the classic “Hoosiers” on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the plaza for an inaugural free movie night. The gates will open at 7:30 p.m., with the movie beginning at 8:30 p.m. (WRTV)

• Howdy, country music fans. Country singer Dustin Lynch announced his 2024 “Killed the Cowboy” tour will be making a stop in Indianapolis. He will perform at TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park on Friday, April 26, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. (WRTV)

• This brand believed there was a way to take water and make it a little more perfect by infusing it with fruit essences (but none of the gross diet sweeteners, calories, or sugar). And the fruit flavors really taste like fruit. Groundbreaking. Plus, new customers get 36 bottles for $36 + free shipping.*

• Benjamin Harrison | He was the 23rd president of the United States and a native of Indianapolis, who played a significant role in American politics and is an important historical figure associated with the city.
• James Whitcomb Riley | He was a renowned poet + writer who spent a significant portion of his life in Indianapolis, known for his contributions to American literature and his influence on the city’s cultural scene.
• Madam C.J. Walker | She was an entrepreneur and philanthropist who is often recognized as one of the first self-made female millionaires in the US for founding a successful beauty + haircare products business in Indianapolis.
• Kurt Vonnegut | Born in Indianapolis, he was a prolific author known for his satirical + thought-provoking novels that have had a lasting impact on American literature.