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: 

Acts of Care: Camp Companion

Patio on Third 400 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us for the latest in our Acts of Care series! We're pleased to be welcoming Camp Companion to One Discovery Square. Research tells us that simply petting a dog lowers the stress hormone cortisol, and social interaction between people and animals actually increases levels of the feel-good hormone oxytocin (the same hormone that bonds […]

FREE

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, United States

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

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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

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.