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: 

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 […]

Right Brain: Events on the Creative Side

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

Join us in Collaboration Hall on the fourth Wednesday of every month for a fun and unique opportunity to engage your creative side. Past events have included creating your own cross-stitch, resin coasters, and fizzy bath bombs! What’s up our sleeve next?  Watch this space to find out more and mark your calendars!

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

Valentines & Black History Movie Night with UMR

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

UMR Students are invited to join in the fun for a themed Movie Night! In keeping with both Valentine's Day and Black History Month, we'll be showing The Photograph. Pizza, beverages, and themed treats will be available for you to enjoy, along with encouraging valentines cards to keep or give to those in your life […]

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.