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Wednesday - Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm

3311 County Road 101, Suite #4, Wayzata, MN 55391

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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.

books * science * learning

Upcoming Events

Sat 01 Oct
The Heart Of Science - Why Science Matters!
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Oct 01, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Do you consider yourself the "Science Type"? Come listen to Jayshree Seth talk about why there is no such thing and how everyone can appreciate and enjoy science!
Sat 15 Oct
Émilie's Dramatic Sarcastic Mathematics Playlist
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Oct 15, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
An anachronistic comedy about math and other complicated relationships.
Sun 16 Oct
SmartReads Book Club - October Meet - The Last Mapmaker
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Oct 16, 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Monthly bookclub for the 7-12 yr olds.
Tue 18 Oct
The Last Mapmaker - Virtual Event with Christina Soontornvat
Over Zoom
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Oct 18, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Over Zoom
Meet Newbery Award winning Author Christina Soontornvat!
Sun 25 Sep
AI Assisted Art Workshop and Fundraiser
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Sep 25, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
From Wall-E to Dall-E: Become a super artist using AI ! Collaborate with the world’s best AI artists to translate your imagination into mind-blowing digital imagery.
Fri 23 Sep
Learn! Build! Code! Robotics Intro w/STEM Builders
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Sep 23, 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
An introductory robotics class for Ages 6-10.
Sun 18 Sep
Yoga For The Mind - An Immense World - 1
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Sep 18, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Book club meeting - An Immense World
Sat 17 Sep
Sheet Pan Science w/Liz Heinecke
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Sep 17, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Return of our favorite scientist, Liz Heinecke! Her latest book, Sheet Pan Science, lets you contain the mess and let the fun overflow with 25 safe, easy physics, biology, and chemistry projects.