In January, we moved into our otter-ly inspiring office space at 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, a vibrant arts enclave bustling with creative workshops and family-friendly activities throughout the week. This office is where we run our agency on weekdays, but with a playful twist — it turns into a playground for our newly-launched kids’ marketing workshops on weekends.

Whether you’re dropping your kids off for an afternoon of fun, or thinking of saying hi to Ottie, we thought we’d tell you all about Pearl’s Hill Terrace, and drop some fun, family-friendly tips on what to do around here.

(Read till the end for a sneak peek of our office!)

What is Pearl’s Hill Terrace?

Tucked between Chinatown and Outram Park, Pearl’s Hill Terrace is a whimsical, creative hub that brings Singapore’s local art community together. Once a former police station, the building has since been reimagined into a vibrant collective of indie art studios, homegrown brands, craft workshops, music rooms, photography lofts, and more.

Every corner is splashed with street art and graffiti, an ever-evolving reflection of the artists who occupy these spaces. It’s the kind of place where creativity feels contagious. Whether you’re exploring pottery, dance, painting or music, there’s something new to discover here every day.

Why We Chose 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace

We’d like to say this place chose us. When we stepped into the colourful courtyard for the first time as a team, it already felt like home.

On the practical side, we were looking for an office space and a suitable venue to run kids’ workshops. Somehow, Pearl’s Hill Terrace brought both worlds together under one roof. Here’s why it felt like a natural fit for us:

A creative playground inspires the way we think

Being surrounded by other creatives — marketing agencies, interior designers, makers and creative entrepreneurs — is something we deeply value. After close to three years of building a fully remote working culture, it’s refreshing to step into a space where our ideas, conversations, and inspiration can bounce off each other.

Sometimes, all it takes is a change of environment (and a little fresh air) to spark new ways of thinking.

A vibrant, welcoming community

Pearl’s Hill Terrace is known for its warm, collaborative energy. From weekend craft festivals to pop-up workshops and family-friendly events, there’s always something happening outside our door — and plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded people along the way.

If you’re curious, their Instagram is a great place to see what’s coming up.

Family and kid-friendly by nature

On weekends, the entire space transforms into a creative haven for families. With play corners, workshops, and activities designed for all ages, it’s a place where kids are welcomed — not just accommodated.

With our plans to expand our marketing workshops for kids, it felt like the perfect environment to learn, play and grow together.

And as we settled in, we realised this wasn’t just a great place to work — it’s also an incredibly fun place for kids to explore.

10 Kid-Friendly Activities to Do At Pearl’s Hill Terrace

Whether you’re exploring the area for the first time or planning your next weekend visit, Pearl’s Hill Terrace is a wonderland for families.

Here are some of our favourite kid-friendly activities — many of which have been tried and tested by the two precocious daughters of OtterHalf founder, Cassandra.

Summary table — Summary of 10 Kid-Friendly Activities at Pearl’s Hill Terrace

1. Learn arts and crafts at Arterly Obsessed

Arterly Obsessed is an artist-run arts and crafts studio offering hands-on workshops and curated art experiences for all ages.

Their Art Playground introduces children aged 4–6 to art through play, using materials like paint, clay and textured paper. For older kids (7–12), art foundation and introductory classes help build confidence while exposing them to different creative techniques.

2. Buy and sell your own toys at Entoyprize Toys Market

Let your kids experience the thrill of buying and selling at Entoyprize, Singapore’s first secondhand toy marketplace run for kids, by kids.

Children can bring their pre-loved toys to sell, earn credits, and use them to purchase other toys. Along the way, they learn about value, exchange, decision-making and conscious consumption through a fun, hands-on experience.

3. Discover unique sounds at Singapore Handpan Studio

Source: 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace Official Website

For little ones curious about music, the Singapore Handpan Studio offers a calming and creative introduction to sound. The handpan is a beginner-friendly percussion instrument that produces soothing, melodic tones with just a few taps.

Kids can freely explore rhythms or join workshops suitable for all ages and skill levels — making music feel accessible and inviting.

4. Experience life as a popstar at Popdream Production Studio

If your child loves to sing and perform, Popdream Production Studio gives them a taste of what it’s like to be in a real recording studio.

For kids aged 11 and above, classes range from vocals and guitar to recording and songwriting. Guided by supportive coaches, children will learn proper techniques, step into professional recording booths, and even get to record their own songs.

5. Create and customise jewellery at Clink Clank Clunk

Clink Clank Clunk specialises in handcrafted, customised jewellery and offers workshops suitable for older kids and adults.

With no prior experience needed, participants learn basic metalwork techniques and design their own rings or pendants. Not only is it a useful skill, it’s also a meaningful way for kids to explore their craftsmanship and self-expression.

6. Design your own custom bag charms at Poison Studios

For budding fashionistas, Poison Studios is a creative playground. With over 200 charms to choose from, kids can mix and match pieces to design their own bag charms, keychains or gifts.

It’s a fun activity that lets children explore their personal style and bring home a handmade, personalised keepsake.

7. Strengthen emotional resilience at Mindful Juniors

Mindful Juniors creates a safe and supportive space for children to explore mindfulness, emotional awareness, and self-regulation.

Kids learn how to recognise their emotions, calm their minds, and build confidence through guided activities like breathing exercises and storytelling. This way, emotional learning feels empowering instead of overwhelming.

8. Pick up pottery at The Potters’ Guilt

The Potter’s Guilt offers pottery workshops for everyone from beginners to advanced learners. Their kids’ workshops, offered only during the school holidays, introduce basic ceramics techniques, allowing children to create functional pieces like cups, bowls and plates.

It’s a tactile, grounding activity that encourages patience, creativity, and focus.

9. Indulge in family brunch at Paaru

Need a snack break between activities? Paaru is a Japanese-inspired café known for its fluffy shokupan (milk bread), comforting drinks, and a sunlit, relaxed atmosphere.

They offer kid-friendly options alongside classic Japanese dishes — and their udon is often praised as one of the best in Singapore. It’s no doubt a perfect pit stop for both parents and kids, especially during the weekends.

10. Ottie’s Splash and Sell Workshop and become a mini marketer

For many kids with big ideas, their only way of attracting customers is word of mouth — getting friends and family to buy from them.

But in the real world, there’s more than one way to attract customers.

That’s what kids discover at Ottie’s Splash & Sell Workshop — a 2-hour hands-on marketing workshop by award-winning fractional marketing agency OtterHalf, designed for curious kids aged 7–12.

Guided by Ottie the Otter, the main character of Singapore’s first marketing-themed card game Ottie’s Fishy Business, kids learn marketing through play as they help Ottie attract customers for her fish stand. Through guided gameplay and simple challenges, they explore different ways businesses grow beyond word of mouth.

The workshop is led by a marketing heavyweight — Cassandra Ong, founder of OtterHalf, a marketing lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic, a mum of two (aged 4 and 7), and a marketer with 14+ years of experience across tech startups and large corporations.

One slot for the 2-hour Ottie’s Splash & Sell Workshop starts at SGD 68, inclusive of 1 set of Ottie’s Fishy Business Card Game (valued at SGD 19.90) and more fin-tastic goodies. Check out our workshops here.

Whether you’re looking to nurture your child’s creativity or simply spend a meaningful weekend together, Pearl’s Hill Terrace offers something for everyone.

With its vibrant community, kid-friendly spaces and endless opportunities to learn, play, and create, it reflects so much of what we value at OtterHalf.

We’re incredibly excited to call this space our new home. We can’t wait to welcome you into our office — and our upcoming marketing workshops.

📍 Visit us at #03-49, Pearl’s Hill Terrace

Learn more about our marketing workshops here.

10 Kid-Friendly Activities to Do at OtterHalf’s New Home, 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace

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