Crab races, and other things to do in the Katy area this weekend

See what's happening in and around Katy this weekend, from live music and board games, to book signings:

Friday

[caption id="attachment_252122" align="alignright" width="438"] Little Woodrow's in Katy hosts crab races every Friday until Dec. 1.[/caption] Crab Races, Live Music, Board Games, and more Little Woodrow's in Katy holds crab races every Friday now until Dec. 1. Races start at 9 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Participants may sign up for free up until 10 minutes before each race. Crustaceans are provided by the bar. Drink specials are also available throughout the night, including $4 beers from 8th Wonder Brewery. 22225 I-10, Katy. 832-913-6999. www.littlewoodrows.com

Friday-Saturday

Live Music at Mo’s Irish Pub Sol Flair, a top 40 cover band, will perform Friday and ThunderPants, an 80s cover band, will play Saturday. 8:30 p.m. (both days). Mo’s Irish Pub, 23511 I-10, Katy. 281.665.3535. http://mosirishpub.com/katy/home

Saturday

Geneology Coaching at the Katy Branch Library Volunteers will be available to help hobbyists get started researching their family tree. Participants will learn how to use free online resources to research their family history. An additional Genealogy Squad group workshop is available at 2 p.m. each Monday. 3-4 p.m. 5414 Franz Road, Katy. 281-391-3509. http://www.hcpl.net/location/katy-branch-library Children’s Book Signing at Katy Budget Books Author Ivy Foster will be signing copies of her book Saturday, June 24. Her book, From A to Z: I Am Invaluable Me, is oriented towards teaching children positive vocabulary and self worth at a young age. Copies of the book are on sale each the day of the event. Noon-2 p.m. $15 (book price). Katy Budget Books, 2450 Fry Road, Houston. 281-578-7770. http://www.katybooks.com/event/author-signing-ivy-foster Chess Day at Cinco Ranch Library The Cinco Ranch branch of the Fort Bend County Library will be hosting a chess day. Participants will play casual games and all skill levels are welcome to join the event. Coaching from experienced players is available. Chess sets are limited so players are encouraged to bring their own. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. Cinco Ranch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy. 281-395-1311. http://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/branches/cr.html

Thursday-Sunday

Family Fun Summer Camp at Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops will be hosting Family Fun Summer Camp this weekend. The summer camp continues each Thursday, Saturday and Sunday through July 30. The event features fishing ponds, archery lessons, a lesson on animals in the wild and hiking and camping seminars. Noon. Free. Bass Pro Shops. 5000 Katy Mills Circle, Ste. 415, Katy. 281-644-2200. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&appID=94&storeID=23&tab=3

Looking ahead to Monday

Topgolf Summer Academies Topgolf hosts a children's camp each week June 26 until Aug. 18. Participants should be registered by the week prior to participation. The fee includes entry into the academy, Topgolf play and golf instruction, a $5 membership card, lunches, a Topgolf Summer Academy T-shirt, a junior golf glove, a $25 game play coupon and a certificate of completion. $224. Topgolf, 1030 Memorial Brook Blvd., Houston. 281-406-3176. https://topgolf.com/us/play/kidzone/