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: 

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

SELF PAY

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 […]

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, […]

SELF PAY

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.