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Discovery District Maryland is a nexus of innovators and accelerators in a vibrant, growing live-work-create community.
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Quantum World Congress 2026 brought the global quantum community to @discoverydistrictmaryland — in the heart of the Capital of Quantum. ⚛️ Hosted at @thehotelumd this year’s @quantumworldcongress brought together more than 2,100 attendees, 30 international delegations, and representatives from more than 1,000 organizations across the quantum industry. We were proud to welcome the quantum community to Discovery District Maryland and showcase the people, institutions, companies, and ideas shaping the Capital of Quantum — demonstrating why Discovery District Maryland is the home of the next first. Thank you to everyone who joined us, we hope to welcome you back soon! #quantumworldcongress by @discoverydistrictmaryland
Join us at the College Park Aviation Museum ( @collegeparkaviationmuseum.foff ) in Discovery District Maryland for an upcoming celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring Latina pioneers in aviation and the people shaping the future of flight ✈️: 📅 September 26 | 11 AM–2 PM Sixth Annual Latinas in Aviation Global Festival 👩‍✈️ Celebrate the achievements and contributions of Latinas in aviation and inspire the next generation of aviation leaders. 📍 College Park Aviation Museum | 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive Mark your calendars and join us! ✈️ by @discoverydistrictmaryland
Thank you to everyone who stopped by Discovery District Maryland’s mini market with @farmersmarketum 🫐 We hope you enjoyed lunch from @catalyst_hotdogs and got some goodies for the month. 🍿🍅🌭 Next month, our market will be on July 22nd with @achiotemckfoodtruck - we look forward to seeing you there! by @discoverydistrictmaryland
Trolley Trail Day 2026 was a blast!💥 🚴‍♂️ Thank you to all of our musicians, volunteers, and partners for joining us in celebration of this historic trail and the community that it unites! @atheritagearea We hope you learned a little bit more about the Discovery District community, enjoyed the Rails-to-Trails cookies from @eatsprout , and are excited to be a part of this growing innovation district! Thank you to ZooKulele Collective and Mike Hummel for playing their fun tunes and setting the scene for our visitors 🎸; @glassbox_padel for donating free play vouchers; @discoveryhouseumd for allowing us to set up in front of their new graduate apartments; and thank you to @celsiusofficial for giving out samples to our Trolley participants and giving them the energy to visit all of the Trolley Trail hubs! Enjoy our recap of the day! by @discoverydistrictmaryland
Step away from your desk and join us for our next Mini Farmers Market on June 17 from 11 AM–2 PM! In partnership with the @farmersmarketum , we’re bringing local vendors, fresh products, and lunch options directly to the Discovery District. Featuring @catalyst_hotdogs , a local favorite featured by @npr and @washingtonpost . 📅 June 17 | 11 AM – 2 PM 📍 5825 University Research Court - rain or shine! 🌭 Catalyst Hot Dogs 🚌 Accessible via the 104 Campus Shuttle @dots_umd 📅 Upcoming market dates: July 22 + August 12th! Vendors: @valenciasproduce , @findcovepointwine , @thecaramelkettle , @cipherbaltea , @randalia_bee_hives , @bouvierbrand @ravenhookbakehouse, @littlewaltersflowerfarm by @discoverydistrictmaryland
Get ready to hit the trails! 🚲✨ This Saturday, join us at the Discovery District Hub for Trolley Trail Day! We’re taking over the corner of Campus Drive and Rhode Island Avenue (behind @discoveryhouseumd ) for a day of community, fitness, and fun. Here’s what you can look forward to: 🎶 Live Music: Grooving to tunes from the ZooKuelele Collective starting at 11 AM! 🎾 Get Active: Try out Padel with the team from @glassbox_padel ! 🥤 Refresh: Grab some samples from Celsius and Rails-to-Trails cookies by @eatsprout ! 🎁 Giveaways: Don’t miss your chance to enter our local raffles! We’ve got sweet deals and stays from @thehotelumd and @cambriacollegepark , plus 3 six-week intro class passes from @openbarrestudios ! 🎶🎤 Night at the Museum Rock Concert: Close out Trolley Trail Day from 5- 8 PM with an epic wrap party at the @collegeparkaviationmuseum.foff ! This year Sara B & the Backline will start the party with rock, country, and soul classics, followed by @laundryworldcp +College Park Chorale for special ‘one-night only’ iconic hits. We can’t wait to see you there! 👋 Visit trolleytrailday.org for more info on hubs and participating businesses! by @discoverydistrictmaryland
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Discovery District Padel Social at Glassbox Padel Club! 🎾 We loved seeing members of the Discovery District community get to know their neighbors, make new connections, and network in a fun and playful setting. Whether you were picking up a padel racket for the first time or showing off your skills, we hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did! 🎾 And of course, we hope you enjoyed the @raisingcanes tenders! 🍗 A special thank you to @glassbox_padel for hosting us. We look forward to bringing our community together again soon for future Discovery District events. by @discoverydistrictmaryland
Our first market was a success! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our vendors and food truck — they were incredibly happy with the turnout, and it’s all thanks to YOU! 😄 Our next summer market dates are from 11 AM–2 PM (5825 University Research Court) on: 📆 June 17 - @catalyst_hotdogs 📆 July 22 - @achiotemckfoodtruck 📆 August 12 - tbd We also encourage Discovery District members to sign up for our upcoming padel social at @glassbox_padel on May 27th 🎾. The free RSVP link is in our bio. Thank you again for supporting local vendors and small businesses. We love seeing the community come together and helping make your midday a little brighter. We can’t wait to see you at the next market — let’s have a great summer ☀️ Vendors: @valenciasproduce , @findcovepointwine , @thecaramelkettle , @cipherbaltea , @randalia_bee_hives , @bouvierbrand , @spicekitchengrill by @discoverydistrictmaryland
Summer mini markets are back! Join us for a series of Mini Farmers Markets at Discovery District Maryland this summer! We’re partnering with the @farmersmarketum team to bring some of your favorite campus vendors to the District. Grab lunch, shop local, and enjoy a midday break with us. 📅 May 13 | 11 AM – 2 PM 📍 5825 University Research Court - rain or shine! 🚚 @spicekitchengrill Come hungry— @spicekitchengrill will be on-site serving West African cuisine (as featured in @nytimes , @washingtonpost , and @washingtonianmag). 📅 Upcoming market dates: June 17, July 22 + August 12th! We’ll also be gauging interest in a potential spring or summer event at @glassbox_padel. If you’re on UMD’s campus, hop on the 104 bus to the Discovery District and it will take you straight to the market! @dots_umd by @discoverydistrictmaryland
Maryland Day 2026! We had a great time interacting with the UMD community and hope you all got to learn something new about Discovery District Maryland! Thank you to @collegeparkaviationmuseum.foff @getbluelene @discoveryhouseumd @glassbox_padel and the Quantum Startup Foundry for joining us and giving out freebies! 🔗 Link in bio to register for our newsletter! by @discoverydistrictmaryland
Every Wednesday at 9AM, founders are building in real time. 1 Million Cups at Venture X College Park isn’t just a meetup—it’s where entrepreneurs get real feedback, real connections, and real growth. If you’re building something, you need to be in the room. 📍 Venture X College Park 🗓 Every Wednesday | 9AM #PGCounty #SparkPGC1MC #StartupLife #DMVBusiness #1MillionCups by @discoverydistrictmaryland
✂️ A new chapter begins in the Discovery District! ✂️ Congratulations to @venturexcollegepark on their grand opening! Owned and operated by UMD alum 🐢 @monieshashorter , the space brings flexible offices, coworking areas, and a community-driven environment for innovators and entrepreneurs. Swipe through to see the ribbon-cutting moment and the excitement of bringing a new hub of connection and collaboration to the Discovery District! 🎉 Read more about Venture X via the link in our bio! by @discoverydistrictmaryland

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