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: 

Girl Scout Cookies for Sale

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Girl Scouts will be in Collaboration Hall with their delicious cookies for sale.

Girl Scout Cookies for Sale

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Girl Scouts will be in Collaboration Hall with their delicious cookies for sale.

March Madness Lunch and Games

It is that time of year once again for NCAA March Madness! To kick off this year's tournament, we invite you to stop by the 2nd-floor lobby for some games, pizza, and salad from Pasquale's. You will also have the opportunity to register to participate in our online bracket that kicks off on Selection Sunday, […]

TGIM: Pi Day

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

This month's TGIM treats come from T's pies.  Stop by Collaboration Hall from 2-4pm for a slice of scratch-made, delicious, fresh-baked pie!

FREE

Mid-Day Music featuring D’Sievers Duo

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Come spend your lunch break with some of the best jazz musicians in the Rochester area!  Eric Straubmuller on piano and John Sievers on trombone will make you feel like you are on Spring Break in the Big Easy!

FREE

Right Brain | presented by UMR

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

The University of Minnesota Rochester presents Right Brain in collaboration with Threshold Arts! Join us every fourth Wednesday from 3:30 -5:30 pm and take a creative mental break with local artists from a variety of mediums and practices. This month, join artist Willow Gentile to create a cityscape of downtown Rochester. Using one of Willow's […]

March Madness – Sweet Sixteen

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us in Collaboration Hall and watch the magic of March Madness unfold as we show the latest updates and recaps from the tournament. Take a break, grab your lunch, and catch up on where your bracket stands on the big screen. Coverage runs from noon until 5 pm Thursday the 24th, and Friday the […]

Collaboration Happy Hour

Collaboration Happy Hour kicks off with our first host of 2022: Rob Kaiser, Ph.D., D.A.B.T and Vice President of Pre-Clinical Development for Castle Creek Biosciences leads our discussion Tuesday, March 29th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Join us for beverages and bites while we learn more about the innovative cell and gene therapy work happening […]

Golden Egg Hunt

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

The Golden Egg hunt returns to One Discovery Square! Each week there will be golden eggs hidden around One Discovery Square. Find an egg, snap a photo, and follow the instructions inside to claim your prize! We'll have a new set of eggs each Monday - so keep your eyes open while you explore the […]

FREE

Watch the Championship Game in Collaboration Hall

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us in watching the thrilling conclusion to March Madness on the big screen, April 4th, in Collaboration Hall.

FREE

Friday Food Trucks

Premier Bank Parking Lot 421 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us each Friday for a rotation of delicious options from 11 am until 1 pm in the Premier Bank Parking Lot. Grab some lunch, hang out on the patio, or inside Collaboration Hall and enjoy the return to warmer weather. Cash and cards are both accepted.

SELF PAY

TGIM: Samosas and Lassies

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

It's time for TGIM treats!  Tenants and students at 1DS.  Be sure to stop down at Collaboration Hall to grab some delicious Samosas and Lassies from Infuzun Foods to start your week right. No RSVP required.  First-come, first-serve basis.

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.