When it comes to your kids, you’re totally in command (or so you like to think).

So here’s some major intel on keeping your platoon looking fresh: Alpha Industries’s new military-inspired kids’ collection. The Virginia-designed line’s durable play clothes have got ’em covered on the playground and beyond.

For little ladies, pick up patent leather trenches; shirtdresses with rolled sleeves and grommeted belts; and cargo skorts in khaki, olive, or pink. Boys look sharp in pants with utilitarian pockets and polos adorned with patches. Best of all: They’ll love the looks as much as you do.

Which is sure to earn you some stripes.

Available at Dawn Price Baby, 325 7th Street SE, at Pennsylvania Avenue (202-543-2920); 3112 M Street NW, at 31st Street (202-333-3939 or dawnpricebaby.com). To see styles, go to alphaindustries.com.

BAKE
Mother’s Day Kids’ Class
What: Hang with your tot during a hands-on baking lesson at Zola Wine & Kitchen.
Why: He’s tied to the apron strings.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: 505 9th St. NW, at E St. For reservations, e-mail dvendetti@zoladc.com.

SEE
Mommie Dearest: a Mother’s Day Special
What: Speakeasy D.C. performers entertain with various tales of motherhood.
Why: Story time for grown-ups.
When: Sun., 3 & 6 p.m.
Where: Chief Ike’s Mambo Room, 1725 Columbia Rd. NW, at Ontario Rd. (202-332-2211). Tickets online at speakeasydc.org.

PLAY
International Children’s Festival
What: Eighteen embassies present crafts, snacks, and music and dance performances.
Why: So much easier than kids with jet lag.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Meridian International Center, 1630 Crescent Pl. NW, b/t 16th & 17th Sts. (202-939-5591).