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3311 COUNTY ROAD 101
SUITE 4
WAYZATA MN 55391
952-217-5682

What is The Thinking Spot?

A unique community gathering place for exploring and interacting with science.

A bookstore of curated science-themed books and gifts for adults and children.

A place where you can engage with local scientists and other thoughtful members of the community.

A place where everyone can attend events and workshops that ignite an enthusiasm for science.

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Upcoming Events

Sun, Dec 14
Science Storytime - Sunday - Dec 2025
The Thinking Spot
Details
Dec 14, 2025, 10:30 AM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
A morning of science activity, story time and all-around fun for the pre-school age kids!
Sun, Dec 14
Fiction Bookclub - Covenant of Water - Part 2
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Details
Dec 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Book club meeting - Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
Sun, Dec 14
Nature Bookclub - Mozart's Starling
The Thinking Spot
Details
Dec 14, 2025, 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Nature Book Club meeting - "Mozart's Starling" by Lynda Lynn Haupt
Fri, Dec 19
Read with Mata - Dec 19th
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Details
Dec 19, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Come read to Mata - a part of the Community Animal Visit program by A Bond Between (formerly Secondhand Hounds)
Fri, Dec 19
2025 Thinking Spot Book Club and Voyager members Potluck
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Details
Dec 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Party for all current Thinking Spot Voyager and Bookclub Members!
Sat, Dec 20
Science Storytime - Saturday - Dec 2025 (1)
The Thinking Spot
Details
Dec 20, 2025, 10:30 AM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
A morning of science activity, story time and all-around fun for the pre-school age kids!
Sat, Dec 20
New Adult Book Club - Monk and Robot
The Thinking Spot
Details
Dec 20, 2025, 6:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
A Book Club for New Adults (18 to 34)
Sun, Dec 21
Yoga For The Mind - Replaceable You - Part 2
The Thinking Spot
Details
Dec 21, 2025, 2:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Second session for Replaceable You by Mary Roach.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Jan 14
Readers and Writers Club
The Thinking Spot
Details
Jan 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
An after-school Club for passionate readers who also love writing! Ages 8-12.
Sat, Jan 17
Mysterious Tales of Old Minneapolis - Author Event
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Jan 17, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Join us to hear Author Larry Millett talk the mysteries and histories of the towns we call home!
Multiple Dates
Wed, Jan 21
Readers and Writers Club
The Thinking Spot
Details
Jan 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
An after-school Club for passionate readers who also love writing! Ages 8-12.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Jan 28
Readers and Writers Club
The Thinking Spot
Details
Jan 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
An after-school Club for passionate readers who also love writing! Ages 8-12.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Feb 04
Readers and Writers Club
The Thinking Spot
Details
Feb 04, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
An after-school Club for passionate readers who also love writing! Ages 8-12.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Feb 11
Readers and Writers Club
The Thinking Spot
Details
Feb 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
An after-school Club for passionate readers who also love writing! Ages 8-12.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Feb 18
Readers and Writers Club
The Thinking Spot
Details
Feb 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
An after-school Club for passionate readers who also love writing! Ages 8-12.