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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

Sat, Dec 14
Sticky Notes - Matt Eicheldinger
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Dec 14, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Conversation and book signing with Minnesota's Middle School Teacher/Storyteller Matt Eicheldinger!!!
Sun, Dec 15
Science Sunday - December 2024
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Dec 15, 2024, 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 15
Yoga For The Mind - Eavesdropping on Animals - 1
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Dec 15, 2024, 12:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
First session for Eavesdropping on Animals
Sun, Dec 15
Fiction Bookclub - Playground
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Dec 15, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Book club meeting - Playground by Richard Powers
Sun, Dec 15
Nature Bookclub - What an Owl Knows - Dec 15
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Dec 15, 2024, 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Nature Book Club meeting - "What an Owl Knows" by Jennifer Ackerman
Tue, Dec 17
Reading with GG
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Dec 17, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:00 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 GG - Getty's Spirit Animal - a plush Golden Retriever!
Thu, Dec 19
Fun with Coding - Dec 19th
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Dec 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
After-school Coding Club for Ages 7-10. Individual sessions.
Thu, Dec 19
Book Club Potluck
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Dec 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
All Thinking Spot Bookclub Members - current, past and future are welcome.
Fri, Dec 20
Read with Mata - Dec 20th
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Dec 20, 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)
Sat, Dec 21
Science Saturday - December 2024
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Dec 21, 2024, 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 22
Healing Through Art - Dec 22
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Dec 22, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Watercolor Art Class with Beth Gable.
Sun, Dec 22
Nature Bookclub - What an Owl Knows - Dec 22
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Dec 22, 2024, 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Nature Book Club meeting - "What an Owl Knows" by Jennifer Ackerman
Sun, Jan 05
Yoga For The Mind - Eavesdropping on Animals - 2
The Thinking Spot
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Jan 05, 2025, 2:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Second session for Eavesdropping on Animals
Sat, Jan 11
Healing Through Art - Jan 11
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Jan 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Watercolor Art Class with Beth Gable.
Sun, Jan 26
Women in Tech Book Club - How to Do Nothing
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Jan 26, 2025, 2:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
"How to do Nothing" - by Jenny Odell - Book Club and Workshop!
Thu, Jan 30
Thrive with Ravi Bapna
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Jan 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Conversation and book signing with Ravi Bapna.
Sat, Feb 08
Healing Through Art - Feb 8
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Feb 08, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Watercolor Art Class with Beth Gable.