With spring come flouncy dresses, adorable skirts, and, of course, plenty of playground time.

Which poses a problem when Little Miss Do It All wants to traverse the monkey bars and spin cartwheels while trying to keep her undies from view.

Deck her out in a pair of Monkeybar Buddies. The nylon/spandex shorts and cotton/poly/spandex leggings permit any kid to be active, and they don’t bunch up or look bulky under clothes. Both come in a variety of colors (white, black, pink, navy), while Baby Buddies, in sizes 6 to 24 months, come in innocent white with a cute ruffle.

Short and sweet?

Now that’s something to flip over.

Available at The Red Wagon, 69 Charles Street, Beacon Hill (617-523-9402); online at monkeybarbuddies.com.

HOP
A Year with Frog and Toad
What: Follow the adventures of two unlikely best friends.
Why: It’s ribbeting.
When: Sat., 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Where: North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Rd., Beverly. Tickets at 978-232-7200 or online at nsmt.org.

SOAR
Kite Festival
What: Kite making and flying, plus music and food.
Why: Send it soaring.
When: Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Revere Beach, 410 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere (781-286-8190).

SING
Hansel and Gretel
What: Boston Lyric Opera performs a one-hour show for kids in English.
Why: Sugary sweet lyrics.
When: Sun., 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Where: John Hancock Hall, 180 Berkeley St., Back Bay. Tickets at 617-542-6772 or online at blo.org.