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: 

Open Doors at One Discovery Square

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

Tenants of One Discovery Square are invited to explore the offices of your neighbors on this guided tour! Learn about the advancements being made, find opportunities for collaboration, and get a sneak peek at 2DS! The tour ends with a reception at Steam Cafe where you can grab a beverage or snack on us! Itinerary: […]

FREE

Collaboration Happy Hour

Collaboration Happy Hour continues with our second host of 2022: Dr. Andy Petzold, Ph.D. of the University of Minnesota Rochester as he leads our discussion Tuesday, May 17th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Join us for beverages and bites while we learn more about the innovative NXT GEN MED program, build connections with the graduating […]

FREE

BBQ Make & Take

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

Join us as we make our own barbecue spice blends. Perfect for the summer season of grilling! Stop by at any time during this event to make your own, label it and make a recipe card so you can replicate it. Then take it home and use it at your next weekend gathering.

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

Summer Block Party with UMR!

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

Join returning students for a back-to-school block party! We'll have multiple local food trucks, music, and games from noon until 2 p.m. Grab a seat outside on 3rd Street during your lunch break and mingle with the next generation of talent, industry leaders, and community partners. Food Trucks include: Taco Lab, Infuzun Foods, Jersey Joes, and Pasquales Pizza! […]

SELF PAY

Open Doors | with UMR

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

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, United States

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

Food Truck Friday : 2 Caveman Grillin’

Patio Outside Steam Cafe

Grab your ID, and join us on the patio outside Steam Cafe to secure your complimentary lunch from 2 Caveman Grillin'! The first 30 tenants of One Discovery Square will receive a complimentary lunch with us! Though everyone is welcome to self-purchase whatever they would like. Take in the summer sun while we can, and […]

FREE with SELF PAY for non tenants

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.