Programs & Events

Dynamic Programming Fosters Structured Serendipity

Programming and connection are central to One and Two Discovery Square, even amid the pandemic when most tenants worked from home. The programming helped maintain a sense of community and connectedness during a time of isolation and strengthened associations among tenants.

Interested in hosting an event of your own in a Discovery Square conference space? Submit the form below, and we'll be in touch regarding next steps.

We host weekly and monthly events including: 

Summer Bike Ride with We Bike Rochester

One Discovery Square Parking Lot 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

July 13th continues our Bike Ride series in collaboration with We Bike Rochester! We'll be meeting on the patio on 3rd at 5:30 pm to start the ride. The ride is planned for just under an hour and we'll end at Thesis Brewery for a Happy Hour! Join us for the ride, meet us at […]

FREE

TGIM: Ice Cream Social

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join us in Collaboration Hall from 2 - 4 pm for National Ice Cream Day! We'll have some of the best local ice cream around, plus all the fixings to craft your own sundae! From classic flavors to innovative concoctions, let your creativity fly!

FREE

Lunchtime Screening

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join us in Collaboration Hall from noon - 1 pm for our monthly series of videos about science, technology, collaboration, and design to spark innovation! Bring your lunch, and enjoy with us!

FREE

Cold Brews & Crafts

Patio Outside Steam Cafe

Join us for sun, fun, coffee, and crafts on the patio outside Steam cafe! Take a mental break and enjoy the sunshine as we embrace the final days of summer with fun and engaging crafts! We'll be trying our hand at: Needlepoint Mosaic Tile Coasters Modern Hoop Wreaths Come when you can, stay as long […]

FREE

One Discovery Blood Drive with Mayo Clinic

Second Floor Open Space

Every six minutes, a patient at Mayo Clinic needs a transfusion of blood or blood products. A simple blood donation can save the life of a child with leukemia, restore the strength of a cancer patient, or provide a critical transfusion to an accident victim. There is no substitute for this lifesaving gift, so patients […]

FREE

TGIM: Smores Indoors

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

This month, join us for a Summer Camp experience and make delicious smores indoors! No time? No problem! Make a kit to take home and fire up your backyard fire pit.

FREE

Lunchtime Screenings

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join us in Collaboration Hall from noon - 1 pm for our monthly series of videos about science, technology, collaboration, and design to spark innovation! Bring your lunch, and enjoy with us!

FREE

TACObout Innovation

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join us for a complimentary taco lunch, activities, and collaborative discussions! Energize your lunch hour with One Discovery Square. About this event Program includes: Noon - 12:30 pm: fix a plate and make a friend with an activity while you get your lunch 12:30 - 12:45 pm: Listen to the topic presentation while you chow […]

FREE

End of Summer BBQ

Patio Outside Steam Cafe

Celebrate the end of summer with our Annual BBQ for tenants and students of One Discovery Square! We'll be outside with free lunch, homemade lemonade, games, and music from 11 am until 1 pm. RSVP's are required for this event to support us in bringing in enough food for everyone, though you are free to […]

FREE

Virtual Event: Survivor Football League

Virtual Meeting

Join our Survivor Football League and play each week to win prizes! Follow the link to set up your account, or follow along on social media or our newsletters for winners and updates! Open to the students and employees at One Discovery Square!

FREE

Open Doors | with UMR

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join the newest crop of UMR Students during Open Doors. Meet your neighbors, learn about the inspiring work happening at One Discovery Square, and get a preview tour of Two Discovery Square! This tour features two groups and increased time in each location to support a rich experience. It also ends just before our Fall […]

FREE

TGIM: Churros in Collaboration Hall

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Thank Goodness It's Monday! Join us this month as we celebrate a favorite sweet treat that dates back to the 1500's in Spain: Churros! We'll have a takeaway treat for you from 2 - 4 pm in Collaboration Hall.

FREE

Space and Services to Make Your Next Event a Success

Planning an event? Common spaces at One and Two Discovery Square are available for tenants to use. With catering from Café Steam and professional event-planning support, your event is sure to be a success. 

Collaboration and Event Spaces in One Discovery Square Include

BREAKOUT AREAS

Collaboration Hall
2nd Floor Area
Outside Patio
3rd Floor Area

CONFERENCE ROOMS

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Coming in Two Discovery Square! A full-service training center with 100-person capacity.