Things to do for Thanksgiving in New Orleans

Here are our best bets for things to do this week:

🎄 Barrel Proof's Christmas pop-up bar, Miracle, kicked off this week. Stop by for festive bevs and decor. (More holiday pop-up bars.)

🐎 The Fair Grounds will, as usual, be a place to see and be seen on Thanksgiving. Race-goers dress up in vintage costume-y versions of their Sunday best, complete with hats and fascinators. The first race is at noon. (Pictures of last year's event.)

• For a funky alternative, check out the Human Horse Races instead. (Tickets)

👟 Up for a Turkey trot? The New Orleans Athletic Club's Turkey Day Race is at Tad Gormley at 8:30am Thursday. (Register)

🏈 The Bayou Classic is back with Southern University playing Grambling in the Caesars Superdome on Saturday. (Details)

• The Battle of the Bands is Friday. (Tickets)

🎁 Arts Market New Orleans' last two-day market of the year is Saturday and Sunday in Harmony Park. It's a great chance to score some holiday gifts. (Details)