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Sunday 10:00a - 4:00p
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3311 COUNTY ROAD 101
SUITE 4
WAYZATA MN 55391
952-217-5682

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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.

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Upcoming Events

Fri, Oct 18
Read with Mata - Oct 18th
The Thinking Spot
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Oct 18, 2024, 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)
Sun, Oct 20
Fiction Bookclub - Cemetery of Untold Stories
The Thinking Spot
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Oct 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Book club meeting - Cemetery of Untold Stories
Mon, Oct 21
Sticker Workshop - Oct 2024
The Thinking Spot
Multiple Dates
Details
Oct 21, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Love stickers? Now you can design and make your own - all in one session!
Mon, Oct 21
Sticker Workshop - Oct 2024
The Thinking Spot
Multiple Dates
Details
Oct 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Love stickers? Now you can design and make your own - all in one session!
Tue, Oct 22
Wingspan Game Night
The Thinking Spot
Details
Oct 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Game night - playing the game Wingspan with a bunch of Bird Nerds!
Wed, Oct 23
Making Energy Transition Sustainable
The Thinking Spot
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Oct 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
A Unique opportunity to meet and hear from Global Leaders in Sustainable Energy Solutions! - Dr. Wolfgang Ketter, Energy Policy Adviser to the German government, and Dr. John E. Collins, a leading researcher in autonomous systems and energy.
Sun, Oct 27
Light It Up Workshop
The Thinking Spot
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Oct 27, 2024, 1:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Program wearable LEDs to make your Halloween Costumes Spooktacular !
Sun, Oct 27
Women in Tech Book Club - Code Dependent
The Thinking Spot
Details
Oct 27, 2024, 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
We're reading "Code Dependent" - by Madhumita Murgia
Thu, Oct 31
Halloween Storytime
The Thinking Spot
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Oct 31, 2024, 11:00 AM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Join the silly cows for a Very BOYNTON HALLOWEEN Story Time!
Sun, Nov 03
Nature Bookclub - Invention of Nature
The Thinking Spot
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Nov 03, 2024, 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Nature Book Club meeting - "Invention of Nature" by Andrea Wulf
Fri, Nov 08
Reading with Getty - Nov 8th
The Thinking Spot
Details
Nov 08, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Kids can sign up for a 15-min slot to come Read to Getty - a registered Therapy and Reading Assistance Dog!