Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, April 20-27

Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, April 20-27.

EVENTS

California Poppy Festival: The event’s 30th anniversary includes live entertainment, amusement park carnival games and rides, animal exhibits, festival food and vendors. Musical entertainment schedule: bit.ly/41yKQVI. Special event shows: “Motor Mayhem,” 7 p.m. April 21 ($20); “Rural Olympics,” noon April 22 ($6); “Monster Truck Show,” 7:30 p.m. April 22.  Hours: 4-10 p.m. April 21; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. April 22; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 23. Admission $13; $8 seniors and children. Carnival games and rides extra charge. Parking $10. Antelope Valley Fair and Event Center, 2551 W. Ave. H. Lancaster. poppyfestival.com

Canoga Park Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 22 and Saturdays (rain or shine). Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. www.instagram.com/mainst.canogaparkfarmersmarket

Friends of the LA River Great LA River CleanUp: The group holds its 33rd annual event on two dates (this past April 15) and April 22, at seven sites along the 51-miles of the Los Angeles River. Register for a cleanup, 8 a.m.on April 22 at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve (remove trash/debris from Haskell Creek or remove invasion mustard plants; Woodley Park, Archery Range area, Van Nuys). Details on the cleanup and Friends of the LA River: folar.org/cleanup-2023-earth-with-us. Register for the site of your choice on April 22 in advance here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/earth-with-us-the-great-la-river-cleanup-529099

Drought Tolerant Plant Festival – Los Angeles Cactus and Succulent Society: Event includes a judged show of unique cacti and succulents, experts answer questions about growing cacti and succulents, silent auction on both days, vendors selling plants, pottery and crafts, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 22 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23. Children’s Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 23 with educational display and “pot-a-plant”…