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: 

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: 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

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

Lunchtime Screening

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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

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

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.