NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Happy Thanksgiving! This weekend features events to be enjoyed outdoors, as well as comedy and rhythm and blues within the comforts of the city’s finest theaters. Here are Where Y’at’s picks! Thursday, Nov. 28 grab your best Thanksgiving outfit and hat, as the Fair Grounds will be hosting the Thanksgiving Classic horse race. A New Orleans tradition, general admission is free, and packages are available with perks including a turkey buffet in the Clubhouse. Next, the Front Bottoms play The Fillmore this Saturday night, Nov. 30. The singer/guitarist and drummer duo from New Jersey will be highlighting songs from their new album “You Are Who You Hang Out With.” VIP seating options are available. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? On Saturday, Nov. 30 the free Plaquemines Christmas Festival is taking place in Belle Chase. Starting with a fun run, this exciting festival will have a Christmas parade and a holiday market with local craft vendors and food trucks. Finally, New Orleans native Mark Normand is bringing his comedic talents to the Orpheum on Saturday night, Nov. 30. Normand was called the “best young up-and-coming comic” by fellow comedian Jerry Seinfeld. He’s been seen in such movies as “Ted” as well as his Netflix special “Soup to Nuts”. Look out, this weekend, for the new Holiday issue of Where Y’at Magazine at over 650 locations across Greater New Orleans. This December issue features our Winter Restaurant Guide and a look at fantastic holiday offerings…as well as our profile of the best Christmas festivities. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts 'Major' arrest made in New Orleans drug bust Amazon workers on strike from Black Friday to Cyber Monday Big Game Bound: Payton picks the Week 13 winners Here are the 4 Louisiana constitutional amendments 14 non-profits design gowns for Lakeside Shopping Center this holiday season