Rainy weather will likely cause some to change their trick or treat and fall fest plans on Saturday.

Rainfall totals of between two to three inches with some locally higher amounts are expected on Saturday throughout the area.

“We’re expecting ongoing rain by the time people wake up on Saturday continuing through the morning and afternoon. We expect it to be a little less in the evening. The question mark is how much is it going to taper off,” Roger Erickson, meteorologist with the National Weather Service-Lake Charles, said.

Locally, it’s wait and see regarding Nederland Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Bureau’s annual Trunk-R-Treat which is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday on Boston Avenue in front fo the Windmill.

“We’re waiting to see,” Diana Laborde, CEO/president of the chamber, said. “If it’s a light sprinkle, we’ll be there but if there’s torrential rain, we can’t do it, it won’t be safe for the kids.”

Laborde is crossing her fingers in hopes of good weather in order to hold the event.

“As long as it’s safe for the kids, we’ll go forward,” she said.

Interested persons can check the Chamber’s Facebook page for updates. A decision should be announced by 2 p.m. Saturday.

There are a number of other Halloween/Fall Fest activities happening with alternate plans for inclement weather:

• First Methodist Church of Groves will host a Trunk or Treat from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.  There will be lots of treats, child fingerprinting, free glow-in-dark items, a haunted hallway, and free popcorn & drinks. In case of rain the event will be moved indoors.
• Christian Faith Missionary Baptist Church will have a church picnic/fall fest at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at Rose Hill Park.
• Magnolia Assembly of God Church, 2215 Nall St. in Port Neches, will hold Trunk or Treat from 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, “rain or shine.” The event will feature lots of candy, free link and drink, and door prizes.
• The 14th Annual Tailgate Trick-or-Treat Festival at Holy Cross Lutheran Church – 2711 Helena Avenue – Nederland (across from CO Wilson Middle School and Helena Park Elementary), will be Halloween Night @6-8 p.m. inside the Family Life Center. Children of all ages and their families are invited for lots of candy. Free bottled water and free popcorn will also be provided.
• Westside Neighborhood Association will host a Fall Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Booker T. Washington Park. If it rains the event will be held in the gym at Sacred Heart Church. Bring the kids to enjoy a costume extravaganza. Entertainment, giveaways, community resource fair are on the agenda.
• Ruth Circle of East Mount Olive Baptist Church, 800 Thomas Blvd., will hold a trunk or treat from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Free food, games and fun will be offered. Bring bags for treats and eats. Costumes optional.